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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
Routes for rides on the website under Dates and Destinations: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/
Visit the Clubs Runs Gallery for larger and more photos: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/club-runs-photo-gallery/

Ride report by Andrew B

Four riders met at PC on a windy (but dry) early spring morning for a ride to the pub at Swanton Morley.

The planned route took us through East Beckham, Gresham, Bessingham, Barningham, Matlaske, Little Barningham, Mannington, Saxthorpe, Corpusty, Crabgate, Reepham, Blackwater, Sparham and Bylaugh. There were no significant incidents on route (or punctures) and the sun even managed to come out part of the time!

On arrival at the pub we were shown to a good table and quickly served with hot drinks. The food was good and portions generous, with choices ranging from wraps with Salad (and chips of course!) to soup and bread. Topics for discussion varied from the state of house/holiday home renovations, being brought up in Norfolk and the age of the pub (late Victorian apparently).

After lunch Chris left us to make his own way back as part of his training for the upcoming time trial series. The remainder took the planned route back took us through Elsing, Mill Street, Bawdeswell, Foxley, Themelthorpe, Guestwick, Nethergate, Craymere Beck, Briston, Edgefield and Baconsthorpe (where Duncan left us to make is own way home). Again, this passed without incident, with some great views of the Wensum valley. There was a threat of rain at one point with some ominous black clouds but we managed to stay dry.

No ride photo today, but since we were close to the cafe at Themelthorpe I think its legitimate to use the one below from last Saturday. Somehow a toy reindeer appeared on the handlebars of Chris’s bike over lunch. Can’t think how that happened! It didn’t seem to slow him down much.

PC to PC 52 miles
Average speed 14.5 mph (14.7 Out, 14.2 Back)
Total Elevation 2035 ft

Mark M, Chris S, Duncan S and Andrew B.

Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 14th March – Waxham barn
Wednesday 18th March – Nelson’s, Wells
Routes for rides on the website under Dates and Destinations: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/
Visit the Clubs Runs Gallery for larger and more photos: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/club-runs-photo-gallery/

Ride report by Chris S

Following the recent taster of sun and warm spring like weather, winter appeared to have returned gain. Grey skies and a low temperature of around 6 degrees greeted the Wheelers on Saturday morning. On the bright side no rain was forecast and there was only a light north-easterly wind.

Mark, Chris, Andrew and Doug set off from PC after first discussing Doug’s heated shoes which were keenly spotted by Mark. Doug also had fitted a new pair of very nice Portland Design black aluminium mudguards which complimented his titanium frame.

As it was cold, brisk progress was made, collecting Ian shortly after East Beckham. After congratulating Ian on his birthday, the peloton continued on to Baconsthorpe and The Old White Horse at Edgefield arriving just before Neil who then joined the ride.

Now six in number the Wheelers pressed onwards through Briston, Stody, Gunthorpe, and Thursford. Although Ian had suggested stopping at Thursford church for birthday cakes (obviously nothing to do with it being cheap!) as it was their cake morning he was out voted and the group pressed on to Themelthorpe via Fulmodeston and Foulsham.

On arrival at Junction 21 Ian discovered that he had a puncture in his rear wheel. Despite it being his birthday and in true Wheelers’ fashion the group left him to repair his puncture whilst retiring to watch from the warmth of the café. A selection of hot drinks, sandwiches and soup was soon ordered and by the time the food had arrived Ian had fixed his puncture. Bearing no hard feelings Ian then generously bought cakes for everyone to celebrate his birthday. Thank you Ian.

After lunch the riders set off again only to find that Ian’s tyre went flat again after four miles. Having repaired the puncture again the peloton continued another three miles to Reepham where guess what – Ian’s tyre delated once more! Having now run out of spare inner tubes and loss of confidence in the tyre Ian decided that the only option was to call his emergency rescue and recovery service, i.e. home.

Leaving Ian and his bike to be recovered from the Station Café, the rest of the group continued back to PC via Wood Dalling. Neil dropped off at Corpusty and Doug turned off towards Greham/Cromer just after North Banningham.

Andrew made a final spirited sprint up the final hill to PC only to find that he was only racing himself!

Ed’s Note – Ian has shot up the Puncture Challenge Leaderboard with an impressive total of five. You might think that three in one day was a record, but Graham A managed that in 2024, plus he punctured both tyres, which out trumps a single tyre. If only Ian had carried another spare tube, it could have been four!

PC to PC was 49 miles at an average 14.5 mph (15.3 Out, 13.8 Back)
Riders: Chris S, Mark M, Doug H, Andrew B, Neil M and Ian A

Upcoming Rides –
Wednesday 11th March – Derby’s, Swanton Morley
Saturday 14th March – Waxham Barn
Routes for rides on the website under Dates and Destinations: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/
Visit the Clubs Runs Gallery for larger and more photos: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/club-runs-photo-gallery/

Ride report by Duncan S

Four riders (Mark M, Chris S, Andrew B and Duncan S) met at Pretty Corner on a fine sunny morning, albeit fairly fresh. Ian A and Graham A were to meet us at the Artisan Cafe, Alby. The four set off into a light south easterly wind towards East Beckham and then to Lower Gresham before heading to Felbrigg Estate. Crossing the Estate, Felbrigg Hall looked splendid in the mid morning sunshine. From there the peloton headed for the southern outskirts of Cromer, climbing a winding way through the housing estate before turning south on Northrepps road. At Northrepps, we turned East on Hungry Hill (still plenty of miles to go before lunch!) and then south towards Antingham. Shortly after crossing the A149, soon after some hedge cutting debris, we came across Ian A and Graham A sorting out a puncture in one of Ian’s tyres (Pirelli Cinturato Gravel). Just in time, Mark whipped out his pump and had Ian pumped up in no time.

Having lost some time with the puncture, Graham chose to take a short cut to the lunch stop. The original peloton pressed on to Erpingham and then looped round to approach the cafe via a gravel track and a narrow grass/mud path. Ian had elected to follow the same route, but at a slower pace. Arriving at the Artisan Cafe, we found Graham already seated and having ordered. Ian arrived a little while later having missed the grass track and taken the scenic route. Various choices of sandwiches, eggs, soup, scones and cakes were ordered and a good natter was had over good food teas and coffees.

Lunch consumed, Chris set off alone at a faster pace to keep up the time trail training and Graham left to get to his Spanish course in Aldborough: it was good to see Graham out again. Soon after, the remaining four left the cafe to find the lovely sunshine from the morning was hidden by low cloud and mist, with the temperature a couple degrees lower. Briefly retracing our steps (tyre tracks?), we headed for Ingworth. Ian elected to ride at a slower pace (something about golf the next day), so he soon dropped off. After Ingworth, the remaining 3 riders skirted the Blickling Estate on Blickling Road before turning off toward Silvergate and then to Oulton. Then we headed north for Itteringham before passing the Wolterton Estate and heading to Lower Street and then via Barningham to West Beckham and finally back to PC. On the climb to the pylon, Andrew spotted a lone cyclist ahead and decided to try to catch him, leaving Duncan and Mark in his wake. He succeeded (just!), much to the surprise of the cyclist who didn’t realise he was in a race!

As we approached PC, the low cloud seemed to lift a bit to replaced by hazy sunshine. A good ride, with no rain for once and mostly dry roads. No need for a full bike clean for once!

PC to PC was 45.3 miles at an average 14.7 mph (14.8 Out & 14.5 Back)
Riders: Mark M, Chris S, Andrew B and Duncan S with Graham A and Ian A at lunch.

Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 7th March – Junction 21, Themelthorpe (Ian’s buying the cakes!)
Wednesday 11th March – Derby’s, Swanton Morley
Routes for rides on the website under Dates and Destinations: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/
Visit the Clubs Runs Gallery for larger and more photos: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/club-runs-photo-gallery/

Ride report by Doug H

On what can only be described as a not-very-springlike morning, Mark, Andrew and Chris met at PC and headed off south to pick up Neil, Ian and a just-in-time Doug, who had not been delayed by a puncture but rather by his lack of fitness.
With the peloton formed, we set off through Barningham, Matlaske, Wickmere, Calthorpe, Erpingham, Banningham, across the A149, through Bradfield, Trunch, and through the golf course at Mundesley. We rode through what can only be called a character-building combination of rain and a cold, strong wind, which led us to decide to take a shortcut to lunch — an idea that met with very little objection.

We arrived at the Coast Café in Trimingham House Caravan Park to be greeted by Graham, who was in fine form and had made his way there by bus. Lunch was excellent and, as the heat returned, so the mood of the peloton lifted. Once more, Chris set off early to get more fitness into his legs, but the rest of us felt that leaving it a bit longer might let the rain pass and the wind drop. And to that end, it did — but not by much.

So we said farewell to Graham and set off into the cold north westerly wind. We travelled back via Gimingham to Lower Street, Thorpe Market, across the A140, and just before Hanworth Doug headed back to Cromer, with the peloton carrying on through Aldborough. Neil then headed off home, while the peloton continued up to Plumstead and on to Baconsthorpe, with Ian turning back to High Kelling and Mark and Andrew heading back to PC. And as we returned home, the sun came out. Quite the ride — roll on summer!

PC to PC was 44 miles at an average 14.2 mph
Riders: Chris S, Andrew B, Mark M, Neil Mc, Ian A, Doug H and Graham A at lunch.

Upcoming Rides –
Wednesday 4th March – Artisans Bistro, Alby
Saturday 7th March – Junction 21, Themelthorpe
Routes for rides on the website under Dates and Destinations: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/
Visit the Clubs Runs Gallery for larger and more photos: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/club-runs-photo-gallery/

Inaugural Ride report by Clive A

Five members (Mark M, Chris S, Duncan S, Andrew B and Clive A) met at PC on a dry day (yes!) with the promise of 15C and sunshine all the way. The weather was true to the forecast, although initially a little chilly, as we set off via the usual route through Gresham and Sustead, kissing Hanworth to hit the A140. The almost two mile straight along Tophill Road took us to the A149. A shimmy across the A149 found us sliding through Gunton, Bradfield and Swafield before skirting around the eastern side of N Walsham passing through Meeting Hill (where exactly was the hill?) and on to Worstead. It was then a straight southerly run to Ashmanhaugh thence into the Wroxham Barns.

The car park was rammed and a lot of families with young children were enjoying the various facilities. Luckily Ian A had arrived earlier after taking a more direct route to the Barns, and had bagged us a table for 6. The food queue was not too long, but by the time we had ordered and our comestibles had been delivered to our table, it was out of the door! Lunchtime chat was varied as per usual. Ian recommended we view the Hannah Fry BBC program about AI – quite terrifying apparently. What can you believe today, even if you have seen it with your own eyes? Clive (was) volunteered to write up the blog, as he has been riding with NNW now for three seasons yet had so far missed out on this treat! (Don’t worry Clive, you won’t have to wait so long for your next opportunity! Ed.)

Suitably rested and topped up with food, we get ready to leave for the ride back. The car park was still rammed and there was a large coach parked as well – hence the long lunchtime queues. It seems that a feature of Wheelers rides is that once victualled up, the ride leader quickens the pace. Heading west along Belaugh Lane, I see Chris rapidly disappearing from view as he presses hard on the pedals heading for home. We didn’t see him again! Mark also keeps the pace up as we head around the back of Coltishall to Buxton via Lammas. The Bure looked beautiful in the afternoon sunshine near Oxnead as Ian makes his own way back home.

It’s now a nine mile northerly drag after Alysham up to Aldborough via Ingworth, and then a short run to Gresham and the grind up to Red Barn lane where the remaining four riders stop briefly. Clive and Duncan go on to Holt, as Andrew and Mark take Red Barn Lane back to PC with 45 miles ridden. The weather did what it was supposed to at 15C, the lanes were drier than of late, and the countryside was waking up with shows of daffodils and myriads of snowdrops. A joy to be out today in the N Norfolk countryside.

PC to PC was 45.4 miles at an average 15.1 mph
Riders: Chris S, Duncan S, Andrew B, Mark M, Clive A, Ian A

Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 28th February – Coast Café, Trimingham
Wednesday 4th February – Artisans Bistro, Alby
Routes for rides on the website under Dates and Destinations: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/
Visit the Clubs Runs Gallery for larger and more photos: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/club-runs-photo-gallery/

Ride report by Doug H

Mark, Neil, Doug, Chris and Andrew met at a dry PC following a night and early morning of rain, but they were pleased to be faced with what may have been the warmest ride of 2026. With that, they set off towards Bodham and on to High Kelling to collect Ian. At this point, Doug and Ian then spent the rest of the morning trying to work out their undiagnosable squeaks. You’ve got to love cycling!

The peloton continued on into a slight headwind through Wiveton and Glandford, past the Langham Dome and the Spitfire, on to Binham, Hindringham, Wighton and then Walsingham, where we stopped for a very reasonably priced and excellent-quality lunch. Once lunch had been consumed, Chris was up and away, wanting to get back and practise for the start of the time trial season.

With that, and with a more leisurely approach, the rest of us set off with a bit of a tailwind. We headed towards Great Snoring, on to Hindringham, Bale, Sharrington, Brinton, Stody, and then skirted by Briston and on to Baconsthorpe, where Neil headed off home — but not before a duel began between Andrew and Ian. Ian just edged out Andrew by a wheel in the first race, and then Andrew won by a couple of bike lengths in the final race of the day. Well done, chaps — good riding!

With the duel over, Ian headed back home and Doug set off for Cromer via Gresham, with the final two heading back to PC. A very nice day’s riding in the warmth and sunshine — roll on spring!

PC to PC was 46.2 miles at an average 15.0 mph
Riders: Chris S, Andrew B, Neil Mc, Mark M, Doug H, Ian A

Upcoming Rides –
Wednesday 25th February – Wroxham Barns
Saturday 28th February – Coast Café, Trimingham
Routes for rides on the website under Dates and Destinations: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/
Visit the Clubs Runs Gallery for larger and more photos: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/club-runs-photo-gallery/

Ride report by Andrew B
Four riders met at PC on a bitterly cold and windy (but dry) winters morning for a ride to Cawston. Ian had decided to make is own way there and Andy S is now out for a while following a skiing accident (we wish him a speedy recovery).

The planned route took us through Baconsthorpe, Edgefield, Little Barningham, past Mannington Hall to Calthorpe. Then down to Ingworth, along the muddy and flooded lane to Itteringham Common, Oulton Street and to Cawston.
It was hard going against the strong easterly wind and parts were very muddy. However, we made steady progress until three miles before the Cafe Duncan discovered he had a puncture! Our chief mechanic (Mark) stayed with him to fix this (a thorn apparently), whilst the remainder rushed for the warmth of the cafe. A bad start for the year for Duncan and Mark, who are now both on two punctures.

On arrival at the cafe the two scouts enjoyed warm drinks and were soon joined by Ian who did the same. Mark and Duncan arrived about fifteen minutes later looking very cold! However, once they warmed up we all enjoyed some good hearty food, with choices ranging from the Full English to soup and bread. Andrew even found room for a cake although he took half home as it was so big (actually it only made it to the car parked at PC).

After lunch Chris left early to get some TT training in, then Ian left us to make his own way back. The route back took us south to the Witchinghams and then up to Reepham, Guestwick, Craymere Beck, Briston and a hard push into the wind up to Edgefield.
Although the easterly wind had been behind us for some of the route, from Briston it was against us, so it was decided to retrace our steps back to PC for the last part of the route instead of having both wind and hills to Plumstead. Duncan left at Baconsthorpe to make his own way home.

Ian reported a delay on his way home due to a slow moving vehicle blocking his route – see photo. Apparently he snapped this – one handed while still moving having taken a winter glove off his my teeth – quite a skill set! you can just make out his reflection in bottom of second window from the left. It held him up for about a mile from Holt Garden Machinery to Kelling Heath holiday village entrance at 3.5mph, so that ruined his average speed! (so he claims)

Overall, a good ride despite the cold weather and the muddy conditions.

PC to PC 49.5 miles
Average speed 13.5 mph
Total Elevation 1900 ft
(Ian – 48.5m @ 13.7mph)

Riders: Mark M, Chris S, Duncan S, Ian A and Andrew B.

P.S. Simon Worley of Norfolk Cycle Workshop, is undergoing cancer treatment and the workshop will be temporarily closed: https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/25866313.gofundme-norfolk-cycle-workshop-boss-cancer-diagnosis/
https://www.norfolkcycleworkshop.co.uk/

Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 14th February – Crown, Banningham (Coast Café, Trimingham is closed until the 26th Feb)
Wednesday 18th February – All Things Nice, Cawston
Routes for rides on the website under Dates and Destinations: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/
Visit the Clubs Runs Gallery for larger and more photos: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/club-runs-photo-gallery/

Ride report by Ian A

There was a bit of debate at PC this morning but the 3 Wheelers finally concluded that the big yellow thing in the sky must be the sun. It’s been a while. But just to keep things familiar, it was still blimmin’ cold. Chris was on his steel bike as he’s not yet fixed the gear change on his winter bike. The route took them via Selbrigg Pond where they collected Ian at the top of the road and headed to Hempstead, crossing the Holt Road where we met Neil at the top of Ramsgate Street in Edgefield. (The sky had turned dark and we wondered if we might get a possible sleet shower but fortunately we dodged that bullet all day.)
After Briston we continued south to Guestwick, across to Wood Dalling and through Heydon Park where there was a great display of snowdrops and a gathering of the local hunt in front of the hall. Trying to exit the park, the electric gate failed to open for us so we took the side gate which was secured with a typical piece of farmers’ string. Of course once we’d negotiated that, the automatic gate then opened. Crossing the Holt Road again we continued to splash our way through mud, puddles and the occasional flooded road and went through Oulton, skirted north of Blickling Park and at Ingworth Church, turned for Banningham, crossing the busy Cromer Road as we went.
Arriving at the Banningham Crown just before midday, Ian stopped briefly for a photo opportunity as both crocuses and snowdrops were in full bloom on the green.

The pub was fairly quiet and we grabbed a table by the (as yet) unlit fire. As we were seating ourselves, Graham arrived looking well and it was nice to see him. He hopes to be back out on the bike for the summer but at the moment is advised not to.
After ordering food and drinks, a member of staff started to erect what looked like a fireguard so we thought “great, they’re going to light the fire!” But alas, it turned out to be a dog cage into which was placed a very gorgeous puppy! After much cooing our mood quickly changed after it did a surprisingly large and particularly smelly poo! We had to complain as we were about to eat. They cleared the mess up and the smell went – just.
Anyway, soup, various eggs on toast and a tuna sandwich on the wrong bread and with crisps rather than the fries that were ordered were duly eaten. But Mark took advantage of the burger and a pint deal.
After lunch, Ian took a shortcut back to High Kelling via Colby, Suffield, Hanworth and Gresham as he was on catering duty for dinner guests at home later: Mary Berry’s slow-cooked leg of lamb with ratatouille if you must know. (Or did he take a detour because there was maybe still just a faint whiff of dog poo from the peloton?..)

Anyway, the remaining 4 riders continued on to Felmingham, Antingham (crossing the Norwich main line) then through Bradfield, Trunch, Northrepps, Metton and Gresham where Neil turned off to head back to Corpusty, leaving Andrew, Chris and Mark to complete the last couple of miles back to PC. The pace was notably slower on the return leg with an albeit slight but predominant headwind not helping. Plus the legs of our ride leader heavy with burger and beer perhaps? But nevertheless a puncture free ride (yay!) with the only minor incident being when Andrew had a small altercation with a gate.

PC to PC was 48.5 miles at an average 14.6 mph
Riders: Chris S, Andrew B, Mark M, Ian A, Neil M plus Graham A at lunch

Upcoming Rides –
Wednesday 18th February – All Things Nice, Cawston
Saturday 21st February – Norton’s, Walsingham
Routes for rides on the website under Dates and Destinations: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/
Visit the Clubs Runs Gallery for larger and more photos: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/club-runs-photo-gallery/

Ride report by Duncan S

3 riders (Mark M, Chris S and Duncan S) met at Pretty Corner on a rainy but not too chilly morning with light south westerly winds. We expected Andrew B to join us and to meet Ian A at the Three Horseshoes, Warham. However, 10am came and went so the peloton (if you can call 3 riders a peloton) set off south to the Red Barn Lane/Mill Road T-Junction. There we turned right and headed for Baconsthorpe and the Plumstead Road. We then turned right in Plumstead towards the B1149 at Edgefield. Continuing on to the top of Ramsgate Street, Mark suggested a deviation from the planned route to avoid the anticipated mud and swollen fords, so we continued down the Briston Road. We crossed the Briston-Holt Road and then through Stody to Brinton before turning southwest before Sharrington to Gunthorpe. Heading west, we crossed the A148 and then rode through Thursford Green towards Great Snoring. The rain had been pretty constant, so Mark offered a short cut to Walsingham but the intrepid trio agreed to do the full route. We continued west towards the Barshams, then turning north east to the Walsinghams and then to Warham.

Arriving at the Three Horseshoes, there was no sign of Ian’s bike, so we spent a few minutes wringing out our gloves and shaking off our rain jackets before going inside. Drinks and food were ordered and then we saw the messages from Ian and Andrew explaining that the weather had dampened the mojo and they had each taken a rain check on the ride. There was lots of sympathy and understanding from the intrepid trio around the table for the missing duo!

BLTs and soup duly arrived and discussion ranged from the merits of various tyres and liners to the contrast between the Thursford Christmas Spectacular and the Cromer End of Pier show. The rain seemed to have stopped and the sun briefly emerged over lunch, but the rain began again as we donned wet gloves and set off up the Binham Road. We turned right down Long Lane and left at the T-Junction to Westgate, Field Dalling and Saxlingham. Then Chris discovered he couldn’t shift out of the smallest cogs on his cassette and soon after, Mark suffered a rear puncture (Conti GP 5000 AS tyre with tyre liner). As Chris was likely to be slower, he went on ahead, expecting to be caught by the remaining 2 later. However, the cause of the puncture proved tricky to remove from the tyre, turning out to be small piece of wire. We did not see Chris again.

Fortunately the rain had stopped during this interlude and with a new tube in the tyre, we set off to Wiveton, Newgate up the Holt Road hill and across Salthouse Heath to Bridge Road and High Kelling. Duncan elected to accompany Mark to PC rather than turn to Holt, legs feeling good and not having done a 60 miler for some time (and just in case Mark had another puncture!). The remainder of the ride (Church Road, Hart Lane to Bodham, West Beckham, PC) went without incident. A good ride, despite the very wet weather.

PC to PC was 49.2 miles at ana average 14.4 mph
Riders: Mark M, Chris S, Duncan S

P.S. Award winners at the annual Wheelers Social on Sat 7th Feb included Graham A receiving the Geoff Paice Peddlers trophy, for his solo cycling adventure to Holland between his hospital treatments and Chris S. In his first time trial season he won the trophy for the fastest 25 mile time (on handicap). I’m sure there is no truth in the rumor that money changed hands!

Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 14th February – Crown, Banningham (Coast Café, Trimingham is closed until the 26th Feb)
Wednesday 18th February – All Things Nice, Cawston
Routes for rides on the website under Dates and Destinations: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/
Visit the Clubs Runs Gallery for larger and more photos: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/club-runs-photo-gallery/