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Ride report by Mark M
On another ideal cycling day, Duncan, Graham A, Mark and Graham J met up for the ride to Purdy’s. It was good to see Graham J joining us again and out on his recently acquired very smart Ridley.
With a good west, south westerly breeze blowing, it helped more than hindered as we headed south east through Sustead, Hanworth, Thwaite, Erpingham, Colby, Hyltons Crossways to our most easterly point at Lodge Farm, Felmingham. Then heading into the wind we made our way to Tuttington, turned in the woods for Burgh and over the roundabout into a very busy Aylsham. As we headed down the Cawston road to our destination, we met Ian, who with his still dodgy knee had taken a shorter route which included a track through Blickling Park, to join us.

We found a table outside shaded by a large tree where we enjoyed good sandwiches, cakes and drinks while we put the world to rights.

For the return journey, Ian had planned another direct route home, though this involved more tracks on the way to Blickling as well as the route back through the park to Itteringham Common. Graham J keen for a more direct route himself joined Ian for a spot of gravel riding through Blickling, Itteringham to the Mannington turn where, Ian turned for home and Graham continued north for Sheringham.
The remaining trio stayed on tarmac and headed for Able Heath, Oulton, Irmingland and Corpusty, where Graham A turned north for Cromer. We then continued to Little London and the lanes to Briston, Edgefield and Hempstead, where Duncan turned for home. I continued to Selbrigg Pond where I stopped to look at the swans, no sign of any new swans this year, though the three from last year seem to be refusing to leave home. Then Bodham and back to PC.

You will have seen the email from Nigel Walsh that he is shortly moving to Nottingham. On Wednesday evening he was buying the beers/saying goodbye at the Lobster in Sheringham. Naturally I wanted to represent the Club Rides, so headed off to enjoy free beer and wish Nigel well for the future. While there it was obvious than Mike Padfield had broken his right collarbone, apparently crashing through High Kelling on Tuesday evening’s time trial. Get well soon Mike.

PC to PC 48 miles at an average 14.9 mph
Riders: Duncan S, Graham A, Graham J, Mark M, Ian A

PS. Chris S was unavailable for the Wednesday ride, but not wanting to miss out, rode the route Monday morning at an impressive 16.6 mph average.

Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 24th August – Poppylands, Horsey
Wednesday 28th August – The Crown, Smallburgh
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 warm, dry morning with a light north wind, Chris, Neil Mc, Andrew and Mark met at PC to head to Gresham Church to pick up Doug and Jim before heading for Metton, Felbrigg and Northrepps Hill where Graham was waiting for us. So now as a group of seven we went to Northrepps, Hungry Hill and the lanes to the edge of Gimmingham and on to the road through Mundesley golf course, then Trunch and Knapton.
Then we had a southern loop through Bacton Woods, Crostwight and Ridlington before entering Bacton from the east. We must have benefited from the northerly wind as we arrived at Watsons at 11:45 and found an outside table sheltered from the wind. We didn’t have long to wait before we were all enjoying a tasty and good value lunch and the café was fairly busy as well.
Chris received a call to fix a shower door in his holiday let before the next guests were due later in the afternoon. Not wanting to miss out on the miles, he set off for home early, following the route. A later update said that he had fixed the door with 10 minutes to spare and had the ridden 62.6 miles door to door at an average speed of 15.8 mph, so he was pushing hard to get home.
Andrew also needed to get home early, so he opted for a shorter more direct route home. That left five to ride through Edingthorpe, White Horse Common, Briggate to Worstead. Then it was Swanton Abbott to Skeyton Church, up to Hyltons Crossways, Corvette Kingdom and Suffield Church. Here Graham continued on for Antingham and Cromer, while we turned for Colby and Erpingham, Wickmere and Matlaske. At the crossroads, Neil continued for Corpusty, Jim headed for Plumstead, Edgefield and home. That left Mark and Doug to head back towards PC with Doug turning for Gresham and back to Cromer.

PC to PC was 57 miles at an average of 15.3 mph
Long distance award goes to Jim with 70.4 miles at 15.2mph average, door to door from Melton Constable.
Riders: Neil Mc, Chris S, Andrew B, Jim H, Doug H, Graham A, Mark M.
With the latest deliveries of Club Kit, five riders sported Wheelers tops today.

Upcoming Rides –
Wednesday 21st August – Purdy’s Café, Aylsham
Saturday 24th August – 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 Andrew B
Four riders met at PC for a ride to Bayfield Hall on a slightly overcast and breezy, but warm summer’s day. With Mark leading, the four set off at a steady pace on the planned route through East Beckham, Bessingham, Thurgarton, Wickmere, Wolterton, Itteringham, Corpusty, Thurning, Nethergate, Hindolveston, Melton Constable, Briningham, Brinton, Sharrington and Letheringsett.
On arrival at the Natural Surrounds Cafe, Ian had already arrived and had bagged a table, which was fortunate as it was busy. The drinks and some of the food arrived fairly promptly.

However, it transpired that the cheese toasty which was already being eaten was intended for another table! There was then a delay for the rest of the food, which was unfortunate, but good when it arrived. The Bray’s pork pie, made locally at Bayfield Brecks, was excellent.

A tactical error was then made by the author in ordering more drinks and a cake which also took a while. Ian therefore decided to depart having arrived before us and eaten first, as he had always intended to make his own way back. The route back took us through Saxlingham, Sharrington, Bale, Field Dalling, Langham and Blakeney, where Clive left us for home. The remaining three then proceeded via. Wiveton, Newgate, and up to High Kelling where I departed for home. This left the two riders to make the way back to PC. An excellent route and a good day’s cycling.

PC to PC 50 miles
Average speed 14.9 mph
Total Elevation 1900 ft

Andrew, Chris, Clive, Ian and Mark leading.

Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 17th August – Watson’s, Bacton
Wednesday 21st August – Purdy’s, Aylsham
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
Five Wheelers met at PC on an already hot and humid morning. Fortunately it was overcast which helped keep the temperature down and there was a fairly strong westerly wind. While we were waiting, Geoff P cycled past and stopped for a chat, he was also on his way to Norton’s, so we would meet there later.
So we set off for High Kelling and Cley and after 6 miles at the junction of the Kelling and Holt Weybourne road we came across a two vehicle collision that had just happened, leaving a VW camper van on its side. As I called the police, the others helped get the family out of the van, getting them to kick out the windscreen and getting the rear door open. Remarkably other than being a bit dazed and confused, nobody in the either vehicle was injured, the only injury sustained was to Neil S who hurt his back getting the rear door open and had to head home shortly after.
With the ok from the police we set off again for Cley Newgate, Glandford, where we came across four old Landrovers having just crossed the ford, one of them in great condition had a pre-suffix registration, meaning that it was pre 1963. Then Saxlingham, Binham, Hindringham, Thursford Castle (where Graham headed direct to Walsingham) Gt Snoring, the Barshams, Waterden, Egmere and into Little Walsingham after 32 windy and hilly miles.
We were pleased to see that Graham had claimed a large table in a shady spot as Norton’s was busy with tourists and other cyclists. We met up with Geoff again though he didn’t stop for long, I don’t think he even had a cake!
After a good lunch we set of for Great Walsingham and a splash through the shallow ford, then Hindringham, where Graham turned for home, while the rest headed south for Gunthorpe and Swanton Novers. Then we turned for Hindolveston, Thurning Mill and Little London where Neil turned off, up the hill to Edgefield where Chris took great delight in having to wait for me at the top, then Baconsfield and PC.

PC to PC 59.3 miles at an average 15.2 mph
Riders: Neil Mc, Graham A, Chris S, Neil S, Mark M and Geoff P

Upcoming Rides –
Wednesday 14th August – Bayfield Hall, Glandford
Saturday 17th August – Watson’s, 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 Mark M
With numbers greatly reduced by holidays and other commitments, it was apparent that a Tuesday ride would suit those available. So Mark and Chris set off from PC on another hot and humid morning, with potential showers forecast.
We set off into a headwind for Hempstead, Briston, Hindolveston, Wood Norton and Great Ryburgh. Here we turned for North Elmham, finally losing the headwind. After Elmham we turned off at Worthing and followed the Wensum, crossing it at Mill Street then turned for Bylaugh and up to Sparham before the final hill up to the café at 34 miles.
Graham was already sitting at an outside table having taken a more direct route down from Cromer. The café was the busiest that I’ve seen it, with many families making the most of the school holidays to visit the Bug Park. We had a little bit longer wait for our food than normal but it was good and tasty as usual.

Refreshed and refuelled the three of us set off again, this time passing the Witchingham’s before heading up to Cawston, Able Heath, Blickling and Ingworth.
At Ingworth Graham turned for Erpingham and a more direct route home, leaving two to take the lanes to Calthorpe, Wickmere and Thurgarton. Then it was up to Sustead church, Gresham and the final push back to PC.
We made the full trip without anything more than a few spots of rain, though it did rain steadily an hour or so after getting home.

PC to PC 56.4 miles at an average of 15.4 mph
Riders: Chris S, Mark M, Graham A.

Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 10th August – Norton’s Walsingham
Wednesday 14th August – Bayfield Hall, Glandford
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/