Ride report by Mark M
Mark and Chris met at PC with dry roads and sunshine making it very spring like. Unfortunately there was also a cold north westerly which was stronger than than forecast, which kept temperatures down all day.
As we were heading south east to Waxham, we already knew it would be a headwind all the way back, so we might as well make the most of the tailwind going there.
We arrived at Gresham church to find Doug relaxed on the bench, enjoying the sun, then it was down to Bessingham, Hanworth, Suffield, across the A149 and the railway line, then Lyngate and North Walsham.
At White Horse Common we turned for the canal and up to the crossroads at Crostwight Common, then turned onto Honing’s Golden Mile, hoping that the daffodils would be in bloom. They were, both verges filled with daffs at peak bloom, a wonderful sight, in fact there were more at the Crostwight Common end, so when we stopped at the Honing end to take a photo and Mark suggested we go back for a better photo, his ride companions let him know that was not possible.
So we continued on our way, past John S’s house (hello John) to Brumstead, Ingham, Sea Palling and the final sprint down to Waxham, which Chris won (just).
Malcolm S arrived as we ordered lunch, first we have seen of him this year. The food was quickly served and as good as ever and the cake portions generous. Chris finished his soup and was keen to get back out into the headwind for his training run home, so we let him go, while we continued to enjoy the warm comfort of the café.
When we eventually left, Malcolm set off with the wind behind him for St Olaves, while Doug and Mark went to Sea Palling, along the dunes road to Lessingham, Ridlington, Bacton Wood, Knapton and Trunch.
By now it was becoming hard work and as we passed the busy Suffield Arms at Gunton station, it was tempting to stop for a pint and then take the train home. But no, we pushed on into the wind for Thorpe Market and Hanworth with Doug turning for Cromer, while Mark continued to Sustead, Gresham and home.
First ride for months that didn’t require a bike wash.
PC to PC was 53.3 miles at an average 14.9 mph (16.8 Out, 13.3 Back)
Riders: Chris S, Mark M, Doug H, Malcolm S lunch
Upcoming Rides –
Wednesday 18th March – Nelsons, Wells
Saturday 21st March – Watsons, Bacton
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