Updates

North Norfolk Wheeler Fun Day – 10 September 2016

The committee have decided that Saturday 10 September 2016 will be our Fun Day with activities to suit all club members.

The day will start with a 10 mile time trial on the Sheringham to Holt circuit. The event will be on standard bikes and only open to club members. There will be awards for many different categories. So, if you want to have a go at a time trial or have not ridden one for a long time then this is your chance. Similar, if you are a regular rider on time trials then this is your chance to show what can be achieved on a standard bike.

Following on from this there will be a club run for all members through the lanes of Norfolk to a café for a break. The club run will be split into two or three groups if there are sufficient numbers.

Then its’ back to Pretty Corner for a buffet where the time trial awards will be made…

A range of high quality winter club clothing from a new supplier will be on display and available for purchase.

All members and their family/friends are welcome. You can just join us at Pretty Corner Tea Gardens for the buffet if you don’t fancy a ride!”

Please make every effort to attend – with you there it will be a success but without you maybe not.

MORE DETAILS WILL BE POSTED SOON

Club Run to Pensthorpe Wild Life Park – 16 July 2016

In complete contrast to the previous week’s diabolical weather, hot warm sunshine with little wind, greeted these Saturday riders on their journey down to Pensthorpe Wild Life Park.

However, with not a cloud in the sky one club member was surprised when what appeared to be rain, fell upon him. It was in fact a farmers irrigation system spraying water a little too near the road for comfort.Going an unconventional route, we rode from Pretty Corner to Thwaite Common and then to Ingworth to pick up another club member. Then it was on to Silvergate, Oulton Street, Tyby, Guestwick, Nethergate, Hindolveston and then Kettlestone. Memories of the previous week’s torrential rain came back to life for a short while as we crossed the path of our previous route.

The café was its usual busy self and we had the pleasure of sitting outside basking in unbroken sunshine. Then it was time to get back on the saddle for the homeward run.

The return was via: Little Ryburgh, Stibbard, Wood Norton, Foulsham, Pettywell, Reepham, Booton, Abel Heath, Aylsham, Calthorpe, Wickmere, Thurgarton,Bessingham and finally, Pretty Corner.

At Aylsham, a chance meeting took place with Robin Rush in a van with a mobil workshop in tow.

On the way back to Sheringham rain yet again could be seen in the distance falling in torrents on Cromer but for once we managed to miss it and only had puddles to contend with.

This was one of those days that cyclists dream of – clear roads, sky’s and good café.

Thank you one and all.

PC to PC: 66 miles Ingworth to Ingworth: 45 miles

Max: 80 miles.

Role of Honour: Trevor, Harvey and Geoff

Keith Crane hits 90 !!

As many of you will know, Keith Crane, our long term club member and Ex President, hit 90 years of age today.

To mark this auspicious occasion Geoff Paice, Club President, Chris Knowles, Chairman, and Geoff Poulter , met with Keith at his home in Cromer to present him with a magnificent cake baked and decorated by Aunty Sam’s cakes of Upper Sheringham. Also, Keith was given two birthday cards, one from the time trial guys and one from the Wednesday and Saturday rides.

Keith was overjoyed to receive the cards and cake and sends his thanks to everyone.

A couple of facts about Keith that few are aware of: He is the last of the NNW who saw active service in the Second World War and also he is and excellent wood carver.

Happy Birthday Keith from us all and we look forward to your 100 !

Alan always puts a lot of thought into the runs he leads, and so it was on the run to Cawston; 6 lucky Wheelers reaped the benefit.  The run turned north after a conventional start and took in Felbrigg on our way to Cromer, and very pleasant it was, too.  There was some speculation as to whether we had a Cawston-on-Sea that we had not heard of!  It was then Northrepps, Thorpe Market, Felmingham, before touching Badersfield and turning west for Cawston.  Lunch is always good at All Things Nice and was very welcome as it was just over 30 miles to the stop.  And CJ and Maggie were there to join us which was nice.

After lunch, Alan had an unusual route for us on the return to PC with lanes around Wolterton being brought into play.  Marvelous!.

A super run with the weather gods playing ball – many thanks, Alan.

44.4 miles PC to PC.  8 out. No punctures and no need for mudguards!

North Norfolk Wheeler Fun Day – 10 September 2016

The committee have decided that Saturday 10 September 2016 will be our Fun Day with activities to suit all club members.

The day will start with a 10 mile time trial on the Sheringham to Holt circuit. The event will be on standard bikes and only open to club members. There will be awards for many different categories. So, if you want to have a go at a time trial or have not ridden one for a long time then this is your chance. Similar, if you are a regular rider on time trials then this is your chance to show what can be achieved on a standard bike.

Following on from this there will be a club run for all members through the lanes of Norfolk to a café for a break. The club run will be split into two or three groups if there are sufficient numbers.

Then its’ back to Pretty Corner for a buffet where the time trial awards will be made…

A range of high quality winter club clothing from a new supplier will be on display and available for purchase.

All members and their family/friends are welcome. You can just join us at Pretty Corner Tea Gardens for the buffet if you don’t fancy a ride!”

Please make every effort to attend – with you there it will be a success but without you maybe not.

MORE DETAILS WILL BE POSTED SOON

FOR SALE

I have for sale a Cervelo S3 (54cms) 2015.
Ridden about a dozen times towards the back end of last summer. In very good condition.

Shimano 11 speed Di2,
Rotor 3D crank,
Shimano DuraAce clincher wheel set with Schwalbe One  23mm tyres,
and Cervelo Carbon aero bars from an S5.
My Consultant has told me not to ride in such an aggressive position when I’m able to get out on the road. I have considered one or two modifications to make it a more upright ride, but, frankly, this would look and feel pretty ridiculous on what is really a bike built for racing. So, reluctantly, I’ve decided to sell.
I’ll be popping it round to Greg at Black Bikes in a day or two, so it can be viewed there.
Open to offers from anyone who’s in the market for an N+1.
Should add that the aero bars probably make it more like a 54.5 than a 54, but still have the originals if anyone prefers those.
David Carrier.

Club Run to The Great Deluge – 9 July 2016 

This club run was originally billed as one to the Hoe café of Inspirations and with that in mind four club members turned up for a Saturday treat. One, totally oblivious of the impending rain storm about to descend upon the group, even came out without a rain top.

Leaving Pretty Corner we made our way to Corpusty where we had fading expectations of further riders. By now the rain was falling not in buckets but bath tubs on the riders. The roads had by now given way to rivers and there was as much water coming up as coming down.

A committee meeting was taken and the vote was to ride for another hour to see if the weather would improve. Our route was Little London (now Little Venice), Wood Dalling (the Bermuda Triangle), Tyby, Foulweathersham and finally Bintree Mill Underwater.It was here that a decision was taken to ride back to base as the continuing downpour showed no sign of abating.

And just when you thought things could not get any worse one rider punctured. Fixing wheels in pouring rain is an art form – especially when the valve decides to extracts itself from the inner tube. A few miles later the tyre deflated again to more consternation of the rider. However, North Norfolk wheelers are made of stern stuff and with no problems the wheel was fixed and homeward bound we rode.

Our way home was via Guist, Hindolveston, Craymere, Briston, Baconsthorpe and West Beckham. It was at the Hindolveston cross road we said farewell to Barry the sun finally put in an appearance which was by now a little late.

BUT better days are ahead and next Saturdays ride will be in glorious sunshine

Order of Merit: Barry, Geoff, Graham, Harvey.

Distances: 38-54 miles – (non-stop, but two punctures).

Malcolm writes:

I was discharged from the Norfolk and Norwich yesterday and am now at
home in recovery.

Apart from the inevitable cuts and bruises the actual treated injuries
were a closed fracture of the left distal radius (wrist joint) which
has been fixed with a plate and screws and a left acetabular fracture
(fractured left hip socket) which has been left to heal naturally.
This will mean non weight bearing for about 8 weeks (by which time my
wrist will be healed) and then back on the road in a further month all
being well.

After a long recovery from last year’s accident I am obviously having
a bit of difficulty coming to terms with this and am pretty angry with
the dog owner for not having his dog on a lead or at least waiting
with his dog until the road was clear. As far as I know the dog is
okay (at least it was immediately after the impact) – tough as old
boots these labradors.

I am sad to miss (what should at least be) the warmest and sunniest
part of the year but look forward to the time when I can join you on
club runs again.

All the best

Malcolm

We wish Malcolm the very best return to riding with us

Geoff

I am extremely sorry to report that on Wednesdays club run there was an accident in which one of our riders – Malcolm Stanley –  was seriously injured. The incident took place as we headed for Briston and was due to a person not having control over his dog which was loose and ran into the path of the group causing the accident. An ambulance was called for and Malcolm was taken to Norfolk and Norwich Hospital.

The latest information we have is that he appears to have sustained a broken his wrist, fractured his pelvis, and a third fracture of his hip joint.