Norfolk and Norwich Group of Advanced Motorists
Registered Charity Number 1051282. Affiliated to the Institute of Advanced Motorists Ltd.
The English weather can be cruel. The day before had been ideal for biking, it was mild, the roads were dry and that elusive white orb was clearly visible. Move on 24 hours and it’s raining (again), cloudy with an air temp of 7 degrees. Still six stalwarts turned up for the first 0900 start of the year. Four Triumphs and 2 Hondas so we put the Japanese machines at the back. The destination was the garden centre at Aylsham which is a straight run down the B1145 until you meet the A140 where the centre is located. I personally like the B1145 it runs all the way from King’s Lynn to the coast at Mundesley. Approx. 52 miles long it is a road that takes concentration and skill to ride well and I never find it boring. We arrived at the garden centre together on mud splattered bikes after traversing some of Norfolk’s finest arable soil which had migrated onto the road.
The garden centre has ample parking and hosts a fine café that caters for all tastes. I was surprised how busy it was given the gloomy weather until Dave P pointed out the Mother’s Day display…ahh that’ll be why then. After spending a pleasant hour or so catching up and putting the world to rights we set off back. I knew I’d blown it when my satnav suddenly added 45 mins to the journey. Two U turns later and we were back on course. Travelling through Melton Constable the roads were deteriorating with the constant drizzle so we headed for the A148 for the final leg home. Thanks to Roly for undertaking the role of tail end Charlie.
The next run out is to the Route 11 Café near to Attleborough. Here’s hoping for better weather
Take care
Dave C
