14th July 2024 - Whitwell & Reepham Railway Station - Elke Martin

Our British Sunday weather played ball not just for both the Wimbledon and European Football Finals, a super dry and warm start where an amazing 15 bikes and riders turned out for our scheduled ride to Whitwell Station.

Splitting into three groups with two optional routes on tap; one being a little more… “adventurous”. Overall a combination of those great A & B clear roads through East Winch, Gayton, Grimston beating up into Great Massingham, around B1153, catching B1145 over through Litcham, Tittleshall, A1065 out through Fakenham towards Norwich direction, dropping down onto B1354 for Melton Constable, B1149 making our way for Reepham. Some super little “twisties”. A very pleasant and playful route enjoyed by all.

Fenriders took up a rather long line of the gravelled carpark. Whilst gravelled car parks generally allow rainwater to seep into the sub-base offering a solid, stable and eco friendly option, the surface isn’t always so “bike friendly” so extra care required, however, fortunately no bike naps!

The Whitwell station closed around 1959, now more of a heritage railway museum with occasional themed events serving appetising refreshments including a good selection of cake / bacon baps etc.

After a good catch up across familiar and new faces, (welcome John to the group), some went on to TF Motorcycles based in Tilney St. Lawrence, a family run motorcycling service hosting their first ever bike event with BBQ and live rock music.

Thanks to all that led and acted as tail end Charlie, you know who you are!

Next scheduled destination is Southwold.

See you on the next one.

Elke