Norfolk and Norwich Group of Advanced Motorists
Registered Charity Number 1051282. Affiliated to the Institute of Advanced Motorists Ltd.
Can it ever be too hot to enjoy a bike ride? Well it certainly felt that way on this trip. Seven riders turned out for the journey to the Silver Ball Cafe and it was 20 plus degrees at 0900. The cafe is located just South of Royston on the A10 and no matter how long you study the map there is no exciting way to get there. We had a planned stop at the Twenty Pence Garden Centre at Wilburton. As Ian C knew the way he offered to lead and he took us through the Fens, although picturesque and light on traffic some of the road subsidence is positively dangerous and needs to be navigated with great care. We arrived at Twenty Pence and the heat had really ramped up. After a refreshing beverage six riders decided to head back as the riding had become very uncomfortable and some were constrained by time.
I decided to carry on as the destination was only another 35 miles and I had never been there before. Flying solo I took the direct route there (and back due to the oppressive heat) For what it’s worth the Silver Ball is a popular bikers haunt that reminded me of a poor man’s Ace cafe. It’s cheap and cheerful and as long as you like your food fried you’ll be well catered for.
Usually a dry ride is welcomed but today was just too hot and given that we are now technically in Autumn it would seem that every ride could be a climatic lottery, the only certainty being when the sun goes down.
Until the next time, ride safe!
Cheers Dave C
