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Across the boarder to Norfolk 21-03-24

Dewi, Martin, Frank, Stella & Nick ( leading) met up in Swaffham to finally ride a route that has been cancelled twice previously due to weather.

The ride was colder than anticipated and we had a fairly stiff head wind on and off for 2/3 of the ride. A couple of new stops:

The Cart Shed in Great Massingham for Coffee – a very small Café, but good quality food & drinks, Will be worth a visit in the Summer months with the outdoor seating and pleasant environs, Lunch was at the excellent Litcham Deli, which has impressed me on previous solo visits and was a clear hit with the other riders today.

A couple of observations: less pot holes and seemingly better road surfaces than Suffolk. The first 2 legs of the ride were on very quiet roads and the car drivers seemed more friendly than we are used to. This did change on the ride back into Swaffham however with “normal service” resumed!

48 miles and a very pleasant ride and change of scenery.

Tuesday 27/02/24

Cold start to a Tuesday ride with Nick (lead) , Stella, Frank & Martin setting off from Skyliner & heading under the A14 and off south into the potholed lanes of Suffolk. The routing south took us along some quiet & hilly lanes. ( The roads were quiet mainly because some were shut to cars while the new water pipe is being installed under them! Martin broke off from the group and headed to Wally’s as the temptation of an Egg Banjo was too much for him to resist.

Coffee stop was at the Willow Tree Cafe, near Glemsford. A new stop for the Group and well worth the visit. Neil joined us here.

Stella made her own way back from here, leaving Nick, Frank & Neil to ride the 21 miles to Stowmarket at what can only be described as a blistering speed with Neil setting the pace!

Mike was waiting for us at Narey’s Garden Centre where we had lunch sat outside. The Frank & Mike banter was up to the usual high standard with a continuous tirade of good hearted (?) insults flowing. I would score the contest a draw.

I hope that it was not a reflection on my ride leadership BUT after a pleasant lunch Neil made his way back to Colchester, Frank back home in Stowmarket and Mike his own way to Thurston, leaving me on a solo ride back through Bury & Home.

( for reference the Group ride would have been around 50 miles)

Windy Sunday outing 21/01/2024

Viv lead Stella, Dewi, Nick & Martin into the wind all the way to Newmarket for a brunch stop at Nancy’s Vintage Tea Shop. Returning with the wind behind was a speedy event! Great ride despite the wind. Thanks to Viv for taking the plunge and leading the 36 mile ride.

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