12th May 2024 - Ride out to Liberator Cafe at Old Buckenham Airfield - Ian Cain

As you would expect on such a glorious morning, 10 bikes and riders turned out for a ride to Old Buckenham airfield. Roly Batchelor joined us as usual having just ridden from Wymondham, which is not far from Old Buckenham. At least he didn’t have far to ride home after the obligatory tea/coffee/cakes at the Liberator Cafe.

A terrific ride in two groups on dry roads via Swaffham, Watton, and Attleborough was enjoyed by everyone. Bob Barrett led one group (thanks Bob) and apparently managed to find a recently gravelled road near Castle Acre which is always a hazard for motorcyclists. I led the other group via a different route so dodged that.

It was great to sit outside and enjoy refreshments at the Liberator and put the world right. There were a few aeroplanes coming and going to add interest.

There was the usual bomb burst when leaving as people headed for different parts of West Norfolk and had different levels of urgency to get home. Bob Walker and I took a scenic route via Wymondham and Dereham with Roly joining us as far as Wymondham.

After the ride to Stonham Barns two weeks ago I needed a shower when I got home to warm up. This week I needed a shower to cool down. Amazing difference.

Ian Cain