Club Runs

Ride report by Mark M
After a night of thunderstorms and lightening Chris and Mark met at PC on a dry, already hot and humid morning, the sky was overcast but would gradually clear to full sun by the afternoon, while a light south westerly provided a welcome breeze. The torrential overnight rain had washed loads of sand and debris onto the roads and a few flooded sections would have to be negotiated.

Today’s ride was the 10th anniversary ride in memory of Bruce McEwen, who enjoyed both Saturday and Wednesday club runs of all distances.
At Gresham we picked up Ian, Doug and Neil and headed for Aldborough, Suffield, past a closed Corvette Kingdom and on to Felmingham Church.
Already at the church car park and having a chat with Heather and her two boys Will and Ed, were Malcolm (up from St Olaves), Graham A, Brian P and Harvey T, an excellent total of nine Wheelers.
We then proceeded to the church gate for the annual photo, more chatting and generally getting in the way of the traffic before wishing Heather and the boys our best and heading off for lunch.

Brian and Harvey headed off on their own route, it was good to see them again. Graham joined us through Swanton Abbott to Worstead, then headed back for Cromer. Leaving six to make their way to a very busy Rising Sun.
As the only remaining outside tables were in full sun, we opted to eat inside at a large table for six. Despite being busy, we were looked after by the numerous staff and our food arrived quickly, the grilled chicken granary baps with salad were the choice for four and jacket spuds for two, all generous helpings and tasty.
On leaving, Malcolm headed south via Wroxham, Ludham, Martham and Great Yarmouth, while the rest headed for Badersfield, Swanton Abbot and Tuttington. On route to Banningham, Chris took off and Neil chased after him, we caught up with them again at the A140 crossroads. Then we took the road to Itteringham Common, which had a few flooded sections, after which Neil turned off for Corpusty. Itteringham was preparing for Sunday’s Open Garden event with people out and about sprucing the place up. Then it was on to Little Barningham, Plumstead, Baconsthorpe, the run up to the pylon which Chris won (by not waiting for any potential challengers), Ian headed for High Kelling and Doug for Cromer, with Chris and Mark going back to PC.

PC to PC was 52.8 miles at an average 15.3 mph
Riders: Chris S, Mark M, Ian A, Doug H, Neil Mc, Malcolm S, Graham A, Brian P, Harvey T

Upcoming Rides –
Wednesday 18th June – Dial House, Reepham
Saturday 21st June – Poppylands, Horsey
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
Andy, Mark and Andrew met at PC on a warm and sunny morning, cooled by a brisk south easterly wind. Mark then realised that for the first time ever, he had left his drinks bottles at home, not a good omen for the day. Andy kindly donated one of his bottles and we set off to pick up Ian at High Kelling. Ian was back out on his summer bike, very pleased with the service and price to get his bottom bracket fixed at Woods Cycles, Mundesley.
With the wind helping us along we made good progress through Wiveton, Langham, Binham to Great Walsingham. At the ford, Mark as usual headed straight through the shallow water, only this time his front wheel slid out and he ended up getting an early bath. As he got back to his feet he realised that the sun on the shallow water had allowed the algae to grow on the concrete surface and it was very slippery. Naturally the bike had gone derailleur side down, taking paint off the derailleur and shifter, but no major damage caused and we were soon back on our way, air drying as we went.
Continuing on to Egmeer, North Creake and to Burnham Thorpe, stopping to read the plaque at Nelson’s birthplace and then the long climb up to the south gate at Holkham. Once we had fought our way through the pedestrian gate, we stopped at the lifelike 7th Earl’s bronze statue, to admire the view of the hall, before making our way to the café.

We knew Graham A was going to be at the café, but were pleased to see Duncan S join us for the first time since his op six months ago. Graham had found a table in the shade, so we all managed to get around it to enjoy lunch and plenty of catching up, before getting a group photo at the courtyard entrance.

After lunch we headed down to a busy Wells Quay to admire the view and found a load of new crab and lobster pots.

We left Graham in Wells to continue his visit, while we headed for Warham, Binham, Field Dalling and Saxlingham. At the crossroads, we turned for Sharrington, while Duncan continued on to Holt.
On to Stody and Briston then the section up to Edgefield with the compulsory sprint to the old White Horse, where Ian came a close second. Andy turned for home and then we took the shorter Baconsthorpe route instead of the planned Plumstead route, this gave Ian the opportunity to spring a surprise sprint to the pylon, leaving the rest behind.

PC to PC was 54.6 miles at an average 14.9 mph
Riders: Andy S, Mark M, Andrew B, Ian A, Duncan S, Graham A

Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 14th June – Rising Sun, Coltishall – Bruce McEwen Memorial Ride – Felmingham Church 10:50
Wednesday 18th June – Dial House, Reepham
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
Three riders met at PC on a dry but slightly chilly early summer morning for a run to the Star Inn. Andy S was proudly displaying his new Mason bike, which had at last arrived and looked splendid. The planned route took us through East Beckham, Gresham (where we picked up Ian and Clive), Sustead, Hanworth, Thorpe Market, Lower Street, Trunch, Paston, Bacton, Witton Bridge, Ridlington, Walcott Green and Happisburgh. This passed without incident until Andy S had a puncture (on the new bike!), but as this was a tubeless tyre it was quickly repaired (after covering the frame in sealant).

At Happisburgh we stopped to admire the disappearing cliffs and take the obligatory photos in front of the lighthouse.

We then completed the last few miles to the Star Inn where we were made very welcome and shown a good table. There was much amusement when ordering food, at Ian’s prostrations that he couldn’t have the ham, egg and chips as he was a honed athlete, to which the chef replied ‘in your dreams’. Mark and Andy S decided to go with this choice anyway (it was huge!) and we all enjoyed the food which was excellent.

The route back took us through, Brumstead, East Ruston, Crostwight, North Walsham, Antingham, Suffield, Alby, Thurgarton, Bessingham and Gresham. Andy S split off towards the end of the route for home and Ian and Clive at Gresham. Overall a good day out with a nice route, some sun and no rain.

Editor’s note – we were very surprised and pleased to John S from Honing in the pub for a family lunch. He’s looking well and is still getting out on his bike for 20+ mile rides. Good to catch up with you again John.

PC to PC 50 miles
Average speed 14.6 mph
Total Elevation 1650 ft

Riders: Mark, Andrew B, Andy S, Ian and Clive + John S at the Star.

Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 7th June – Rising Sun, Coltishall – Bruce McEwen Memorial Ride – Felmingham Church 10:50
Wednesday 11th June – Holkham Hall
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
So finally, to paraphrase Poula Fisch from The Fast Show: “Scorchio!”. Yes, summer arrived with a bang (fortunately not the sound of one of Ian’s tyres blowing again) and a warm day with light winds greeted Mark & Neil when they met at PC for the ride out to The Old Store at Snettisham which is a new destination for the Wheelers’ Club Rides.
Motorcycling holidays, Sailing and last minute mechanicals before a French Cycling Tour had depleted the peloton that arrived at High Kelling to pick up Ian.

Neil informed us that he’d be leaving us at Burnham Thorpe – they had a family banquet on Sunday to organise and only had this afternoon to prepare the food. Neil wisely hadn’t fallen for his wife Jane’s attempt to call his bluff: “It’s okay, you go out cycling all day and I’ll sort the food.” Fair play to both of them!
The route took us over Kelling Heath (we reckon the poppies need another week to be fully out) and the well worn roads to Wiveton, Langham and Binham, where we turned past the Priory and branched off to Wighton and The Old Schoolhouse Gallery and Alfred Cohen Museum. Like an old record, Ian remarked again that it’s well worth a visit – which it is! Continuing east we skirted the south side of Holkham Park then as we sailed through Burnham Thorpe we realised that Neil had stopped for his turn off. Oops, so we back-pedalled to wave him off politely…
The Dynamic Duo continued on to Burnham Market where shortly afterwards, not realising quite how long the climb was, Ian set a ‘furious pace’ up Docking Road. The steady climb (which passes Cobble Hill Vineyard) goes on for about 3.5miles so he paid for it later… From Docking it was a gentle descent to Fring then up recently resurfaced and not yet compacted Fring Road (think Strada Bianchi without the dust).
Shortly afterwards we were in downtown Snettisham and found The Old Store cafe. It was busy so we had to settle for stools by the window. The staff were friendly, numerous and efficient and after a short wait, good poached eggs on toast and the Fit Bowl – eggs, smoked salmon, avocado, hummus (I could go on) – arrived. Ian’s iced latte was also pronounced delicious and very welcome. Their Cinnamon Buns had got rave reviews online but sadly had sold out! Ian settled for cinnamon polenta cake (also very good) and another iced latte rounded things off. Excellent stop, if a bit lacking in proper seating (I just don’t like stools!)

After a gentle headwind most of the way out, we were looking forward to a tailwind home. After lunch the route went directly east through Great Bircham, across the Fakenham Road to Syderstone, skirting south of South Creake and on to North Barsham, past the shrines and over the bridge by the ford at Houghton St. Giles. We stopped to admire the (ever curious) heffers then continued on to Great Snoring.

Out of Thursford I (we?) was certainly feeling even that gentle climb in my legs. From Gunthorpe we continued on the nasty, messy road to Brinton (puddles and mud I ask you!) then through Stody and Hunworth for the Hunworth Road Climb up to Edgefield. The route then took us down Rectory Road and back to Baconsthorpe where at the School Lane junction we commented (as ever) on the ‘Sombreros’ in the garden opposite – maybe a sign that the Mexican Del Toro was a shoe in for the Giro on the final combative day for GC?!… From Baconsthorpe we took New Road up to the mast where (despite assuring each other earlier that it was too hot to race) Mark gradually wound it up and not for the first time that day, left Ian in second place, but he’s claiming Docking Road!! At the bottom of New Road Ian turned left for High Kelling and Mark went right to head back to PC and Sheringham. A great day out in the sunshine.
Footnote: Well the Mexican lost it due to Simon Yates’ MAGNIFICENT effort up the Colle delle Finestre at the Giro. Chapeau indeed!!

PC to PC was 73 miles at an average speed of 15.3mph and 2874ft/876m of climbing.
Riders: Ian A, Mark M, Neil M

Upcoming Rides –
Wednesday 4th June – Star Inn, Lessingham
Saturday 7th June – Rising Sun, Coltishall – Bruce McEwen Memorial Ride – Felmingham Church 10:50
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 Andy S
What is happening with the weather? After months of dry weather we are back to wet weather .

Three members met at P.C (Mark M, Andrew B and Ian A). Andy S attempted to join at PC, but after leaving Corpusty managed to get a rear puncture (Vittoria Rubino Pro) at West Beckham, so missed the peloton leaving PC.

The peloton left towards Gresham where Ian went through a puddle which turned out to be a pothole. With two punctures (Continental 4 Seasons) and a potential buckled wheel, Ian decided to ring the Broom Wagon(Sue) to come and pick him up for an early shower.

The depleted peloton carried on towards Felbrigg Hall, Cromer Zoo and Northrepps where they met Graham A . Picking their way through the wet, sandy, gravel strewn roads they made their way through Southrepps, Antingham, Aylsham, Oulton and onto Heydon for lunch.

At a busy Heydon Tea Room a table was found within the back garden. Ian had got back home and jumped on his Holdsworth gravel bike and made his way straight to Heydon. He bagged a table and the peloton came along shortly after with Andy S following on 15 minutes later due to his puncture.

After sandwiches , coffee and tea all round , now with a full group of riders we left a busy Heydon to head towards Thurning. Graham left the group toward Saxthorpe and on towards Cromer. The rest of the group went through Thurning, Town Close ( Corpusty) where Andy S turned off for home.

The rest of the group went off through Edgefield, Plumstead, Bodham and back to PC.

In the end no rain was had all ride but the roads were a bit sketchy early on but became drier as the day went on . A good day out!

PC to PC was 49 miles at an average 14.1 mph
Riders: Andrew B, Ian A, Mark M, Graham A, Andy S

Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 31st May – The Old Store, Snettisham
Wednesday 4th June – Star Inn, Lessingham
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
Waking up to the first rain in weeks, it took a leap of faith to believe the weather forecast’s claims of a dry, overcast day with temps in the high teens, though the westerly wind was warmer than the recent northerlies.
With numbers reduced due to holidays, a stag weekend (pension books at the ready lads) and waiting for a tide, it was at Gresham Church where Doug and Ian were waiting that we increased the peloton to three. With the warm wind and damp conditions, humidity was very high and it was easy to feel overdressed.
Onwards through Matlaske, past Mannington Hall to Corpusty to collect Neil. Both Ian and Neil removed rain jackets before setting off due to the sticky conditions, we would have a few spots of light rain along the way but nothing troublesome.
Through Thurning to Nethergate, where after six dry and puncture free weeks, the puncture fairy returned and picked on Ian. Helping him by talking amongst ourselves, with the odd word of encouragement, he changed tubes (only one required this time!), pulled out a sliver of flint from the front tyre (Conti 4 Seasons) and we continued.

Dropping down to Guist we crossed the A1067 for Broom Green then headed back uphill to Gateley, crossing the Dereham road for Horningtoft and Whissonsett. As Neil didn’t have time for the full ride and the return leg also went through Whissonsett, he followed the route for home, while we continued to Tittleshall and into Litcham.
Leaving our bikes in the churchyard next door, we received a friendly welcome in the café and found ourselves a large trestle table. While ordering, Doug once again managed to put his Spatz shod foot in it, I don’t know what he said but the two ladies running the place thought it was hilarious. Doug’s defence was that he is still jetlagged (we heard that a lot, mainly at the top of climbs).

After an excellent lunch and delicious chocolate brownie (Ian abstained), it was time to head off into the last headwind leg, across Litcham common (no ponies today) and to Great Dunham. Turning for Great Fransham we finally picked up a tailwind and on good roads we made fast progress, past Beeston Ploughshare pub where we had lunch last August, past Bittering gravel works and up to the Stanfield crossroads on the B1145.
Doug could be heard mumbling something about jetlag and matches, I don’t know if they were burnt or lost but they seemed to be missing.
So at an easier pace we continued back to Whissonsett, Colkirk, the ups and downs to Great Ryburgh, stopping for a breather at the top of the hill before crossing the A1067. Then it was Stibbard, back through Wood Norton, turning for Hindolveston, Craymere Beck, Briston and the compulsory sprint to Edgefield White Horse, where Ian acted as lead out man (I think that was his intention).
Ian turned off for home via Hempstead, at the top of Red Barn Lane, Doug continued for Cromer and I headed back to PC.
A good days ride reaching areas we don’t get to very often and in warm, mainly dry conditions.

PC to PC was 71 miles at an average 15.2 mph (14.6 out & 15.6 back)
Riders: Ian A, Doug H, Mark M, Neil Mc

Upcoming Rides –
Wednesday 28th May – Heydon
Saturday 31st May – The Old Store, Snettisham
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
On yet another chilly morning with a northerly breeze keeping the lid on the temperature, five riders met at PC for the ride to Badersfield and the Javabean Cafe at Scottow Business Park (formerly the site of RAF Coltishall). Chris told us his legs were feeling the effects of last night’s Wheelers 25km Time Trial. This was a good thing as it deterred him from making his usual ‘sprint off the front’ during the ride which normally manages to scatter the peloton along the road!
A tailwind in the morning meant we made good progress and Gresham, Sustead and Hanworth were little more than a blur. Then it was across the busy-ish A140 at Thorpe Market and on to Trunch where we spotted signs for the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend beer festival. Well what thirsty cyclists wouldn’t be interested… Dreaming of cold beers (actually probably a nice warm coffee given the weather) we pedalled on to Knapton before swinging south and skirting North Walsham to arrive shortly afterwards at Worstead and onwards to Ashmanhaugh. Here we swung west to Coltishall before then heading north for the push to Badersfield (now into a headwind and a taste of what was to come on the return leg). Turning into Scottow Business Park (as quiet as ever) we arrived at the cafe with the RAF Jaguar jet parked up alongside.
The coffee is good here, and most of us opted for the very good value Big Baps with a choice of bacon, sausage, egg or hash browns. Or in Mark and Chris’s case, all four fillings… Andrew went off piste with a brie and bacon toastie (that’s ‘Blakeney Posh’ for you) but which left him room for cake. The cafe looked to be roasting coffee beans while we were there as there was some whirring coming from the machinery and lots of sacks of beans around, but after Ian enquired it turned out it was just the roaster ‘heating up’ (which takes a while apparently). The grinding is a bit noisier but the ‘stone removal thingy’ is the noisiest. (Note: There are no stones in coffee beans, just unwanted detritus that collects as part of the picking/sacking process we guess.) Anyway, you don’t want stones in your grinding machine. After lunch, there was a quick inspection of the Jaguar while Mark re-secured his saddle bag and made running repairs, as one of his straps had worn through. I believe he also adjusted his stowed cable lock as it had been interfering with his bottom on the way out. (Not sure if that’s a ‘mechanical’ or a ‘mecharsical’?)
After lunch the route went via Skeyton, Tuttington and Banningham where we crossed the now even busier A140 to Ingworth where we continued between the River Bure and Blickling Park.

At Itteringham Common we stopped to wave Andy off but he was having none of it! He was enjoying our company so much that he stayed with us through Itteringham and up to Little Barningham where he took the Matlaske Road to head back home to Corpusty. The remaining four riders continued on to Plumstead, Baconsthorpe and the Bodham Hill climb (notorious for causing an unnecessary sprint to the top!) Bizarrely, Andrew stopped and said he had to take a call shortly before the climb and that we should carry on, thus he missed out on the chance to take the day’s “Polka Dot Jersey”. Or not wanting to get involved? Who knows. In the event, there was no sprint so honours even. At the foot of New Road, Ian turned left for High Kelling leaving Mark and Chris to head back to PC.
A good day’s ride in chilly but dry conditions and no crashes. The oilseed rape flowers are mostly over, but it was nice to see the poppies coming out and several fields of linseed in full bloom. Andy has a ‘stag weekend’ in the Peak District and Chris is off on a three week Motorcycling Tour to Europe so we wish them well – not sure which activity is the most dangerous.

PC to PC was 55.5 miles
Average speed 15.4 mph
Riders: Andrew B, Andy S, Chris S, Ian A, Mark M

Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 24th May – Litcham Deli
Wednesday 28th May – Heydon
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 Neil Mc
Three wheelers met at Pretty Corner on a cool morning with a chilly north wind. Neil and Graham were collected shortly at Gresham church and then in a moment of freestyle route planning the left turn was missed and an impromptu diversion to Bessingham was taken. The Aldborough road was quickly reached to get back on the route though, so no problem. Jim was waiting for us on the turn for Calthorpe so the peloton was then complete. The route carried on through Erpingham and down to Ingworth where we managed to negotiate a road closure. Cue grumbling about the massive amount of roadworks and closures currently in North Norfolk.

From Ingworth we cut through onto the Blickling road and turned off just before Blickling Hall and headed through Silvergate to Abel Heath and onward via Oulton Street to Cawston. Graham left here to head toward North Walsham and home as he had only planned a short ride. The remaining 5 carried on through Brandiston and Swannington to the usual stop on the bridge at Attlebridge to look at the river Wensum.

We left the river to the ducks and carried on across the Norwich Road and up the hill to Weston Longville and across the plateau to Elsing. Chris managed to plough into one of the many potholes on the way, but fortunately no accident ensued. Hopefully that is the end of our unlucky streak of crashes over the last few weeks.

From Elsing it wasn’t too far to our lunch stop at Darby’s, Swanton Morley. This was a surprisingly busy pub and got busier still, so we arrived just in time to get a table inside. No sandwiches were on offer, but there was a “light bites” menu. The name was certainly appropriate for the quiche portions that three Wheelers had, although “one bite” menu would have been more accurate. The ham, egg & chips and scampi & chips that Neil and Andy chose were much more satisfactory.

The landlord needed to open up the outside bar where we had inconveniently parked our bikes, so we quickly paid up and headed back out on the road toward Bawdeswell, but turning off to take the back route past the Wensum and Swanton Morley lakes into Billingford then on to Foxley to cross the Fakenham Road.

From Foxley we took the usual route through Themelthorpe, Guestwick and Craymere Beck to Briston where Jim left for Melton Constable and home. The remaining 4 carried on up the hill to Edgefield where Neil and Andy turned downhill for Edgefield Street and back to Corpusty. The final 2 continued on through Baconsthorpe and West Beckham to Pretty Corner and home in Sheringham.

A nice day’s cycling with decent weather that warmed up throughout the day, but the cold wind stopped it being properly warm.

Wheelers: Mark M, Chris S, Andy S, Jim H, Neil Mc, Graham A.
Distance: 56.4 miles
Average Speed: 15.4mph

Editor’s Note: Had a chat with Geoff P in town, he’s not been cycling over the winter but getting out and about now and enjoying the good weather. He sends his regards to fellow Wheelers. Hope to meet up with you on the road or in a cafe soon Geoff.

Upcoming Rides –
Wednesday 21st May – Javabean Café, Coltishall Airfield
Saturday 24th May – Litcham Deli
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
Only 3 riders started from PC. They were Mark, Chris and Andy. Other club members were either in Australia, returning from Madrid or waiting for the tide to turn to go sailing. Having survived a tussle with a hedge and stinging nettles on the last ride Chris’s bike was back in fine order. The weather was the best yet this year with full sunshine and a high of 18 degrees C. An moderate easterly wind resulted in a predominantly cross wind on both the outgoing and homeward bound routes.

At Gresham church Ian was patiently waiting to join the ride which then headed in a southerly direction passing Aldborough, Ingham, Banningham and then through the Bure valley crossing the river Bure at Oxnead. From here it then skirted just north of the northern distributor road (NDR) passing through Hainford and Spixworth before turning east to Woodbastwick, the home of Woodforde’s Brewery which was named after Parson James Woodforde, an 18th century clergyman and diarist who had a passion for fine dining and beer. A quick stop was made at Ranworth / Malthouse Broad to enjoy the view and enable Ian to take photos.

Just after arriving at Fairhaven Garden café after some 30 miles in the saddle, Malcolm S arrived having ridden up from St Olaves. Lunch was enjoyed sitting outside.

At around one pm the four wheelers set off for the return journey leaving Malcolm to head home. The route initially headed west to Little Plumstead taking full advantage of the easterly wind before turning north to Salhouse, Skeyton and Frettenham. Just after Frettenham, Andy experienced a spectacular crash having hit a bump caused by a tree root in the road. Luckily although bruised Andy continued the ride. More importantly his bike was unscathed. This was the second wheelers’ crash in under a week with Chris having crashed on the previous Wednesday. Hopefully it will be the last!

The riders then continued onto Little Hautbois, Felmingham and Suffield. After crossing the very busy A140 towards Matlaske Andy turned off to Corpusty. This left Mark, Ian and Chris to race each other to the top of New Road. Unfortunately, nearing the top of the hill, with Ian on the inside line, a car coming in the opposite direction caused Chris to drop back otherwise it would have been a draw at the very least! Ian then headed back to High Kelling leaving Chris and Mark to return to PC

Total Distance 64 miles
Average Speed 16.1mph (Unusually both out and back legs were equal at 16.1 mph)
Riders: Chris S, Mark M, Andy S, Ian A and Malcolm S

Upcoming Rides –
Wednesday 14th May – Holkham Hall
Saturday 17th May – Darby’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 Andrew B
Five riders met at PC on a largely overcast morning with a cold easterly wind for a run to Garden Kitchen Café, Hoveton.
The planned route took us through East Beckham, Gresham (where we picked up Ian), Sustead, Hanworth, Suffield, Antingham, North Walsham, Spa Common, Briggate, Honing, Dilham, Beeston St Lawrence, Neatishead and Ashmanhaugh. This passed mainly without incident apart from Chis landing in a hedge in his efforts to fend of an insect (unidentified but large apparently) resulting in some minor scratches and a remodelled brake lever!

On arrival at the Cafe we decided to go inside as the wind was still cold and the sun had gone in. The cafe was busy but we were given a table on the mezzanine floor and enjoyed some excellent food. There was a good choice of high end snacks, a good selection of large cakes and good coffee.

Unfortunately the late order for more coffee and cake caused a significant delay as the Cafe had got very busy by then.

On leaving the Cafe we all felt cold and a brisk pace was set by Mark and Chris. The route took us through, Belaugh Green, Tunstead, Worstead, Lyngate, Edingthorpe, Knapton, Trunch, Southrepps, Northrepps, Crossdale Street, Felbrigg, Metton, and Gresham.
Clive, Andy S and Ian left us at this point to make their own way home and the remaining three proceeded back to PC via. East Beckham. Overall a good day out with a nice route.

PC to PC 56 miles
Average speed 15.2 mph
Total Elevation 1757 ft

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

Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 10th May – Fairhaven Gardens, South Walsham
Wednesday 14th May – Holkham Hall
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/