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Ride report by Andy S

Back to our normal start time of 10.00am three members met at P.C. (Mark, Chris and Andy) with a new guest (Stuart D) turning up to give us a try. The weather was a warm 20C with no reports of rain and only a few clouds about.

The group of four set off and within half a mile we received a shower of rain ( a rare thing of late) but it went as quick as it came. The rest of the day stayed warm and dry.

We headed off through West Beckham, Baconsthorpe, Holt, Hunworth and Melton Constable all into a slight westerly wind but with Mark at the front we made good progress. Up to Hindolveston and out the other side to the crossroads with the B1110 (Guist Rd) where we met Jim H and his friend just returning from a 40 mile loop. A quick catch up was had and then back on the road again up to Fulmodeston . Turning left to Stibbard, Great Ryburgh and through some lovely lanes coming out at Brisley. Then a right turn and a quick sprint down the main road to Stanfield Dairy for our lunch stop. Ian had just arrived after doing his own Wednesday thing checking the route out before the main group pass through.

As usual our lunch was an excellent selection of sandwiches, salad , crisps and plenty of tea and coffee. The chatter was a mixture of things from getting to know Stuart, Chris and his time trialling and Ian going all hip and happening by getting Spotify and a Bluetooth speaker.

With the food and drink finished Chris was getting a bit twitchy so he decided he needed to get off to do his TT training. The remaining four set off back to Brisley then cross country to Broom Green along the Guist Rd turning right onto Mill Rd. There was the compulsory stop at Bintree Mill, sitting on the bridge for our photos.

Then off again through Bintree, Foulsham and Briston. At this point Ian dropped back leaving three of us to go up the long drag to the Edgefield crossroads. Mark made good progress up the hill and being in good form today just got faster and faster leaving us behind.

Andy S turned off to Corpusty leaving the remaining group to make their way back to P.C. via Edgefield, Baconsthorpe and East Beckham.

Ian completed more pages of his Eye Spy Nature book with his wildlife encounters today including a spooked herd of red deer, a buzzard at head height flying down the road soon afterwards and a weasel crossing the road near Briston!

PC to PC was 50 miles at an average 15.7 mph (15.9 Out, 15.4 Back)
Riders: Chris S, Mark M, Andy S, Ian A, guest Stuart D and Jim H and friend out on the road.

P.S. Women’s Tour of Britain started today, highlights tonight on ITV4 with Ned Boulting at 8pm.
2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women (19-23 August) and Men (2-6 September) via free-to-air coverage on ITV4 and ITVX.

Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 22nd August – North Creake Abbey
Wednesday 26th August – Lighthouse, Walcott
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 Clive A

After the very hot weather of the Wednesday ride, it was a pleasant change to get back to more normalised summer temperatures for the 65 mile route to Little Plumstead. It was then under clouded skies and a cool breeze that four riders started from PC, namely Mark, Doug, Chris and Ian. They collected Clive at Baconsthorpe Church crossroads before plunging south via Plumstead and Itteringham to wiggle through Aylsham. It was here that Clive mused that Little Plumstead was at least 25 miles away!

There had been a few minor examples of extinguished blackened grass and bracken fires en route, with a reminder that a heath fire had also been extinguished near Holt Garden centre on Kelling Heath.

The Bure river level looked “normal” as Oxnead came and went as did Buxton. Curiously named Stratton Strawless (due to its poor quality soil characteristics perhaps) took the five to Spixworth at the northern edge of Norwich. In and around new and old Rackheath finds us at last after 31 miles, creeping into Little Plumstead and our early lunch stop at the The Walled Garden cafe. We were greeted by the smell of cut lavender as a garden tidy-up was underway.

We grabbed a table for six outside then queued to place our orders. The food came quite quickly if not somewhat sporadically, and was the usual mixture of sausage rolls, beans on toast and a selection of cakes.

Just as we decide to leave, Malcolm arrives unaware of the 0900 start of today’s ride. We leave him to start our 34 miles back to PC. Chris has of course, already ridden off to go home solo as per usual to do something important.

Invitingly, we head towards Woodbastwick, but there was no slowing at the Woodforde’s Fur and Feathers pub for a swift half of Wherry today. We head back towards Spixworth before passing through Frettenham, Badersfield, Skeyton, then sliding round Felmingham and Banningham in the early afternoon sunshine. North of Calthorpe, Doug splits for a run back to Cromer. So the remaining trio head towards Baconsthorpe where Clive splits for Holt and Blakeney as Mark and Ian climb back to PC.

The only incident of the day featured a very stupid car driver passing us on a very narrow lane at some speed. However Doug had his GoPro primed today and was intending to upload it somewhere. The thoughtless driver saved a few seconds; it could have cost us a lot more!

So a great day out enjoying the N Norfolk countryside hoping that the weather will turn soon to refresh the countryside and our garden lawns.

PC to PC was 64.6 miles at an average 15.0 mph (15.8 Out, 14.4 Back)
Riders: Doug H, Chris S, Mark M, Ian A, Clive A, Malcolm S at lunch

Upcoming Rides –
Wednesday 19th August – Old Dairy, Stanfield
Saturday 22nd August – North Creake Abbey
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

As the UK entered its fifth heatwave of the summer Chris, Mark and Duncan met at PC. It was good to see Duncan again who had not been out on a club ride for a while due to family commitments. Temperatures were forecast to rise to around 27 degrees C by midday with a moderate south easterly wind. Also the day was notable for the partial eclipse of the sun due around 7pm. The next eclipse will not be until 2081 – a sobering thought as none of us current club members will be around to see it!

The three wheelers passed through Bodham and on to High Kelling with the pace then picking up down the hill to Wiveton where the group was then joined by Clive. The route then continued to the ford at Glandford before climbing again up to Saxlingham and Binham.

After 20 miles the peloton arrived at O’Brennan’s. Ian had already arrived and bagged one of the few outside tables. Although the service was slow the food was excellent especially the cakes! Chris broke his no cake rule and indulged himself with a slice of the chocolate cake. As usual the conversation took in a number of subjects ranging from the medieval village remains of Godwick to the miracles of modern keyhole surgery.

After lunch the five wheelers remounted their steeds. Although Ian had decided to ride at his own pace he continued to pass and repass the peloton each time it slowed or stopped and was last seen at Hempstead after which he stopped to admire the fish in Selbrigg pond where in his words he also “spotted a peregrine and a charming girl with her diary”.

The return route took the riders via the three Barshams – North, West and East (sadly there is no South Barsham). After East Barsham the ride continued into the wind to Great Snoring, Hindringham and Sharrington where Clive turned off to return to Blakeney. This left Chris, Mark and Duncan (and Ian) to continue up the Hunworth Road hill – always good to stretch the legs and a relief when the top is reached. Duncan made an early break and reached the top of the hill first closely followed by Chris.

At Hempstead Duncan turned off towards Holt leaving Chris and Mark to continue back to PC via Selbrigg Pond and Lower Bodham.

Total Distance: 46.7 miles
Average Speed: 15.2mph (16.1 Out, 14.5 Back)

Riders: Chris S, Mark M, Duncan S, Clive A & Ian A

Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 15th August – Walled Garden, Little Plumstead
Wednesday 19th August – Old Dairy, Stanfield
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 Mark M

Despite a 9am start, it was already hot when Andrew, Chris and Mark met at PC. The southerly wind helped to cool us when we were moving, but seemed to be a hinderance to progress for most of the day. We picked up Ian on the way to Baconsthorpe and then Neil in Corpusty to complete the peloton.
Then it was Guestwick, Foulsham and the obligatory photo stop at Bintree Mill. We didn’t know at the time, but Graham had parked his car at the end of Mill Road (we saw a car) and then cycled to the Cart Shed, arriving shortly before us.

Our route took us through Broom green, Gately, Horningtoft, Whissonsett, Tittleshall, across the A1065 at Weasenham and on to Great Massingham, where only one of the four ponds had water.
Since our last visit to the Cart Shed, they have expanded the outside area and added more shaded tables and the sandwich lunches we chose seemed more substantial as well, Graham had the quiche and salad and it was very generous. With the exception of Chris, who was soon on his way home, the rest of us were happy to have a leisurely lunch and a chat in the shade, drinking plenty of tea and water.
As we left, Graham returned to his car by much the same route that we had arrived on, passing the lost medieval village of Godwick, near Tittleshall.

The rest took a more north easterly route, past ex RAF West Raynham, Helhoughton, Shereford, Sculthorpe Mill, stopping to look at the low level of the Wensum, then on to West Barsham, where the Barsham Brewery Taproom was calling. With pints for some and Dan’s Ice Cream for others, we had another leisurely stop (Chris would have loved it), before setting off for the last (and hilliest) 20 miles.

At East Barsham the pub has reopened after being closed for a few years, though we didn’t stop, then it was uphill to Great Snoring, Thursford, Gunthorpe, Brinton, Stody and Hunworth Hill. In the absence of any determined competition, Ian reached the top first to claim bragging rights (poor Sue, first golf, now this).
Neil turned for home while the remaining trio took the usual route back to Bodham Hill, with Ian turning for home, leaving two for PC.
I don’t know if it was a combination of heat and wind, but we all said that the whole ride seemed like hard work, yet my power numbers showed it as a moderate day, not a hard day.
Also today was the Holkham 100, we used sections of the route, though only saw a few riders, probably as it was towards the end of their route and they had not reached it. Andy S was riding it today, apparently you get better company when you pay! See you Wednesday Andy ….

PC to PC was 69.7 miles at an average 14.9 mph (15.2 Out, 14.7 Back)
Riders: Chris S, Andrew B, Mark M, Ian A, Neil M, Graham A.

The Lost Village of Godwick: https://www.lostvillageofgodwick.co.uk/

Upcoming Rides –
Wednesday 12th August – O’Brennans, Gt Walsingham
Saturday 15th August – Walled Garden, Little Plumstead – 9am Start
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/

Four rider met at PC for a ride to the Pleasure Boat Inn, Hickling. The weather was fine but with the threat of showers.

The planned route took us through East Beckham, Bessingham. Alby Hill, Colby, Felmingham, Skeyton, Swanton Abbot, Scottow, Tunstead, Horning, Ludham, Potter Heigham and Hickling Heath.
The ride was uneventful until the crossing of the A149 just before Potter Heigham. Unfortunately Chris did not spot that we had stopped to cut left onto a footpath and ran into the back of the author causing both to fall.
Luckily, there was no major damage to bikes or people. Somehow my back mudguard folded in half locking the wheel. However, this was soon sorted by chief mechanic Mark and Andy.
As I am still recovering from a spill a few weeks ago I am relieved to report no significant loss of further skin. Chris did not fare so well with a gashed knee – see photo.

Having dusted ourselves off we proceeded the to the Pleasure Boat Inn. As it was still warm we sat in the garden and most were soon tucking into a good lunch of sandwiches, salad and crisps. Unfortunately my order was mislaid, but came quickly when chased up. This also allowed for a round of coffees and to allow us to shelter under the sun shade during a fairly heavy shower. Chris departed at this point to make a fast journey back and to avoid hitting me again!
The return route was via. Hickling Green, Stalham, East Ruston, Honing, Spa Common, North Walsham, Suffield, Hanworth, Sustead, Lower Gresham and East Beckham.

Overall a good ride in cooler weather, with an increasing cross headwind home.

PC to PC was 56.5 miles at an average 14.9 mph (15.5 Out, 14.2 Back)
Riders: Chris S, Mark M, Andy S and Andrew B

Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 8th August – Cart Shed, Great Massingham
Wednesday 12th August – O’Brennans, Great 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 Ian A

A perfect day for a bike ride greeted Chris, Doug and Mark at PC. Sunshine, not too hot and a light westerly to provide a crosswind more or less all day for the southerly ride to Honingham. The more observant amongst you will have noted that this was the second ‘Goat’ inspired ride this week. The trio collected Ian and Neil at the top of Red Barn Lane and continued via Plumstead then Corpusty to pick up Andy and complete the half-dozen out today.
The route skirted Heydon and went on to Reepham where Doug turned back as he had a wedding invite for later in the day. The five continued south to Whitwell where soon after, Neil left us in order to stop at Junction 21 and get back for yet another afternoon party – it’s all about the prosecco and bell-ringing as I understand things.
The remaining four passed through Lyng, over the A47, South Green (past Cafe Verde – another favourite), then a loop via Brandon Parva, Barnham Broom (past the golf & country club) arriving at the Goat Shed just south of Honingham in good time to beat any potential lunchtime rush.
Our last trip to this venue was in May 2023 and was the first time for some of us. It seems to be a thriving commercial operation with a well-stocked shop, cheese production, goat petting and the cafe. But surprisingly cheese was the one thing off the menu today! No matter. We seated ourselves outside under a large awning with good views of the aforementioned goats.

After some earnest enquiries about the size of the teapots, Mark hedged his bets and ordered a flat white fearing a tiny teapot, but when the others’ teas arrived the teapots had increased in size from the last visit. (Phew.) Hearty breakfast baps, plus poached eggs/beans on toast soon arrived and all was tasty. After demolishing his tea and bap, Chris left us to get some fast miles in as part of his TT training – beaten (albeit by just a few seconds) last week by a 76 year old prodigy, he really is letting the side down!
That left just Andy, Ian and Mark to set off together for the return leg which after just 7 miles brought us to Dann’s Farm Shop. Always rude not to stop and Andy kindly treated us to ice-creams.

Then it was on to Elsing (pretty over the streams), Bawdeswell, Guestwick, Briston and up to Edgefield. With no Andrew to goad Ian into a race (and vice-versa!) plus Ian’s cunning plan (more later) Andy led us up at a steady pace to the top. Andy then turned for Corpusty to get his hair dyed (nice to have the option!) and hot pants on for ‘Classic Ibiza’ at Blickling Estate later that evening. Not quite as “out there” as we thought as it’s actually Ibiza tunes but played by an orchestra. Nice compromise. That left Mark and Ian to continue on to Baconsthorpe, up to the mast at Bodham Hill (still no sign of a race) and down New Road where Ian turned left for High Kelling leaving Mark to ride back to PC and then back to Sheringham. An excellent ride with some very nice countryside (well it’s all nice actually) in the southern portion of the route – despite the appearance of electricity pylons.

PC to PC was 64.8 miles at an average of 15.3mph.
Riders: Andy S, Chris S, Doug H, Ian A, Mark M, Neil M.

ADDENDUM: Having missed out on last week’s 100 miler due to an early evening social commitment, Ian was determined to have a crack at it this week. So when he got to the A148 High Kelling junction having completed 67 miles, he showed great mental strength by turning left instead of right for home! Boosted by a coffee and cake at Folks Coffee in Holt, Ian then did a further 35 mile loop via Wiveton, Saxlingham, Field Dalling, Binham, Walsingham, Wighton, Warham, Cockthorpe, Langham, Wiveton, Bridgefoot Lane, Kelling Heath and back to High Kelling – 102 miles at 15.4mph average. And thanks to Mark by knocking the earlier pace off a notch to give Ian a fighting chance.

Upcoming Rides –
Wednesday 5th August – Pleasure Boat Inn, Hickling
Saturday 8th August – Cart Shed, Gt Massingham – 9am Start
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

As the record-breaking heatwave continued in the UK and out of control wild fires raging across Europe Chris, Mark, Andrew and Andy set off from PC. It was good to see that Andrew had escaped with only minor cuts and bruises after his fall on the last ride. It was already very hot at 10am with the temperature forecast to reach 29 degrees C and light winds.

The route took the riders south through Gresham, Sutton, Metton across the A140 and onto Thorpe Market. From there the peloton continued south at a reasonable pace despite the heat through Colby, Tuttington, past Oxnead Hall and Buxton Llamas. Shortly after passing Buxton Mill the route turned back north up to Skeyton arriving at Skeyton Goat approximately 10 minutes before opening time.

Lunch was enjoyed sitting outside under a pergola covered with grape vines which were laden with bunches of grapes. Obviously, the hot weather has some benefits. Topics of conversation ranging from the recent Tour de France, the heatwave and Andrew’s outdated computer operating system whilst munching through a light lunch of sandwiches and wraps with chips.

Despite the heat the peloton then remounted their bikes heading up through Aylsham and then onto Ingworth and Itteringham. Halfway up the hill climb after Itteringham Andy left the group to head home to Corpusty. At the top of the hill Mark and Andrew wilting in the heat decided to take a shorter direct route back to PC cutting out about 5 miles. Chris, determined not to be broken by the heat, continued to complete the whole route to PC via Plumstead, Hempstead and Bodham.

PC to PC was 49 miles at an average 15.4 mph (Chris only) – Shorter route was 43.6 miles at 15.3 avg
Riders: Chris S, Mark M, Andy S and Andrew B

P.S. We commented on the absence of local field fires and then this broke out at Burgh about 90mins after we passed through.
https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/26420732.fire-closes-roads-aylsham-burgh-north-norfolk/

Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 1st August – Goat Shed, Honingham – 9am Start
Wednesday 5th August – Pleasure Boat Inn, Hickling –
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

Chris, Neil, Mark, Andy and Doug set off from PC on the annual 100-mile ride (only if you have the legs) on a warm and lovely day, heading directly into a headwind. From PC, we went through Bodham, picking Ian up at High Kelling, before heading on to Wiveton to pick up Andrew.
With the peloton mildly organised to share the effort, we were off through Langham, Binham and Wighton, where Neil left us to attend a garden party in the afternoon. We continued on into what was now a very strong headwind, heading towards New Holkham, through Burnham Market, Docking and then south to Fring. Finally, we turned left and enjoyed a tailwind up to Bircham Windmill for an early lunch and a good rest.

With lunch ordered, we consumed a mixture of breakfast and lunch fare. Andrew’s meal took some time to arrive, which turned out to be fortunate, as Graham, who had intended to join us, arrived just as Andrew’s meal did — by which time the rest of us had finished eating.
With the chit-chat completed, we experienced the first incident of the day, with the makeshift pole collapsing and causing the sun canopy to fall on top of us. But there was no need to panic. We instructed some young people on how to resurrect the pole and took complete responsibility for making good the situation.

With lunch completed, we headed off again, this time with a lovely tailwind, through Great Bircham, Syderstone, South Creake, Waterden, North Barsham, Houghton St Giles, Great Snoring, Thursford, Gunthorpe, Brinton to Hunworth.
Then the race was on — but only for those who had decided that their legs weren’t going to carry them the whole 100 miles. The Hunworth Hill climb was won by Andrew, by half a wheel from Ian, but it was a tight one. So, at the top of the hill, mile 60 in the ride, Andrew, Andy and Ian headed home, while Mark, Chris and Doug decided they had enough left in their legs to carry on.

Later, it would be reported that Andrew had had a tumble on the road towards Selbrigg Pond and ended up in the Cromer Minor Injuries Unit. Scratches and bruises were reported, and we wish him well for Wednesday’s ride.

So, back to the last three members of the peloton, who had turned into a cross headwind towards Briston, then on to Hindolveston and Foulsham, before finally getting out of the headwind at Themelthorpe and heading to Junction 21 for a well-deserved final stop for tea, cake and a refill of water. It was a hot old day!

With the final stop completed, we? shared the effort again through Reepham, Cawston, Oulton Street, Itteringham and Ingworth, before heading through Erpingham, skirting around Aldborough, through Hanworth and on to Metton.
We then had a little celebration as Doug reached his 100 miles before heading back to Cromer, with Chris and Mark completing their 100 miles on the way back to PC.
A great day’s riding, and very well done to one and all. And Ian broke his bell! (That’s a bell end)

PC to PC was 100.9 miles at an average 15.5 mph (35miles to Bircham 15.1, 35miles to J21 15.5, 30miles to PC 15.8)
Riders: Andy S, Chris S, Doug H, Neil M, Mark M, Ian A, Andrew B, Graham A lunch

Upcoming Rides –
Wednesday 29th July – Skeyton Goat
Saturday 1st August – TBA
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

With the weather just about warm enough to shed gilets and arm warmers, Mark, Chris and Andy met at PC for the ride out to Reepham. (Though it was later noted that some had stowed gilets ‘just in case’.) The route went up Red Barn Lane to enjoy the descent to Gresham where they collected Doug and Clive at Gresham Church. Just a few minutes earlier Doug had seen Ian who stopped (very briefly!) to say ‘hello and see you at lunch’ as he was on his usual Zone 2 mission at a slightly slower pace.
The route went through Metton where a group of donkeys were seeking attention in a field by the roadside.

Then it was on to Hanworth, Calthorpe, Ingworth and Blickling and south to Cawston. The route then skirted Swannington before turning northwest to Whitwell to arrive at The Dial House around midday. Good timing as Ian had arrived just a couple of minutes earlier and couldn’t decide whether it was warm enough to sit outside. Thankfully the group were more decisive and we seated ourselves at a large round table outside.
The filled baps were good and the chocolate cake for a couple of the fat blokes looked really good. All was soon demolished and the coffee was up to their usual high standard. Andy retold the highlights of the ‘Society Wedding’ he attended in Kent last weekend; free booze all day with both a drinks marquee and a separate cocktail marquee. Sounds like it got a bit messy. Ian mentioned his golf at Royal Worlington and Newmarket Golf Club the previous day (some say the best 9 hole course in the world – Golf Magazine 2020).
Conversation then moved on to family war connections and how Mark’s granddad had inadvertently joined bomb disposal training by getting on the wrong truck. By this point Chris had left us for his normal solo fast run home – he had some brakes on his MX5 to paint before an upcoming trip to Italy in September. He seems to have far too many toys and spends an inordinate amount of time fettling with them rather than actually playing with them!

When it was time for the less time-pressured rest of us to leave, Doug was riding on to Norwich to meet his wife and drive her back after an eye appointment. As Ian wished him a safe ride, Ian slipped on his pedals and nearly fell off. Oh the irony.
The remaining 4 Wheelers continued on through Reepham, and on to Guestwick where Ian started to drift off the back (it’s a Zone 2 thing). The route continued on to Stody where Clive turned off to take a more direct route back to Blakeney. While this was happening, Ian had caught the peloton so that Mark, Andy and Ian were back together by the time they reached Hunworth. Then it was up Hunworth Road to Edgefield where Mark arrived (well) ahead of the other two. Andy turned for Corpusty leaving Mark & Ian to continue on to Hempstead, stopping soon after at Selbrigg Pond.

Still no swans, not even a duck. But a fair-sized pike doing what pikes do best i.e.very little. Despite some goading with a couple of small pebbles we failed to get any sort of a reaction. At the T junction Ian turned left for High Kelling leaving Mark to ride solo back to PC. A good day out in dry, mild conditions with a predominantly light north westerly tailwind out and headwind back.

PC to PC was 52.1 miles at an average speed of 15.1 mph (15.7 Out, 14.5 Back)
Riders: Andy S, Chris S, Clive A, Doug H, Ian A, Mark M.

Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 25th July – Bircham Mill – choice 67 or 100 miles – 9am Start
Wednesday 29th July – Skeyton Goat
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 Mark M

On a cool, overcast morning with brief showers in the north westerly wind, Chris and Mark met at PC. Chris had decided it was cold enough to wear his autumn long sleeve Wheelers jersey, though that may have been a bit too warm later on. Ian was collected at Gresham and then we went to Hunworth and Metton, crossing the A149 at Felbrigg where Doug joined the group.
Then North and South Repps, Trimingham to Mundesley where a myopic driver reversed into the road nearly taking out Doug and Chris. Then it was Paston, Edingthorpe and to Watsons for around 11:30, in time for the full breakfast menu (served to 11:45) for a change.

Graham A had arrived early and already finished his breakfast and later had a strangely green cake, which fortunately tasted better than it looked.
Mugs of tea and coffee arrived very quickly while we studied the menu, choosing a soup (Chris) and three medium breakfasts, which are identical to the Watsons All Day Breakfast, so no benefit from the breakfast menu. Conversation ranged from Graham’s Spanish lessons to Doug describing the perils of fat loss injections. Chris left first for his training run home, while Mark found time for a second mug of tea.

As we left, Graham headed for North Walsham them back to Cromer, while we went in the opposite direction to loop around by the church, crossing the North Walsham road at Pollard Street, just behind Graham. We then went down to Worstead and spotting that the coffee van was open at the equestrian centre, we stopped for a very good flat white, well we had done a full 7 miles from Watsons, Chris would have loved it!

Once we reached the Tunstead Road we turned north west and into the wind for the remainder of the ride. Taking turns on the front, we soon made our way to Skeyton, Tuttington, through the hole in the hedge to Dunkirk, Ingworth, Carr Lane (closed to vehicles at Blickling’s Fisherman’s carpark). At Itteringham we put an unsuspecting Doug on the front to tow us uphill into the wind until the road levels at the Little Barningham junction, then it was the direct route home with Doug turning for Cromer at North Barningham, Ian heading for Kelling at Red Barn Lane and Mark to PC.

PC to Pc was 53.6 miles at an average 15.2 mph (15.6 Out, 14.9 Back)
Riders: Chris S, Mark M, Ian A, Doug H, Graham A lunch

Upcoming Rides –
Wednesday 22nd July – Dial House, Reepham
Saturday 25th July – Bircham Mill – choice 67 or 100 miles – 9am Start
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/