I’m definitely getting into this biking lark. My first trip to High Lodge in Thetford Forest with a friend was a disaster, as I fell off my bike and cracked a rib. The cycle trail also seemed extremely long, and I was rather sweaty at the end of it.
However, last Sunday morning Sam and I took our bikes to High Lodge with a rather different result. It was early, lovely and sunny, and there were not many about, as you can see.
Cycling is getting a bit easier. Okay, this trail is nice and flat, but last time it was still hard work and I also had to cycle the last half in pain with a cracked rib. This time it was rather pleasant, cycling along the forest track with no cars whizzing past. The trail is 5km, which seemed to fly past in no time at all.
After completing the trail we noticed the café there served quite delightful breakfasts, which we just had to sample. As we finished eating, hordes of runners took off along the same track for a race.
I asked at the information centre about the other cycle trails there. Apparently the next one up needs mountain bike skills, and so Sam and I decided that we’d stick to the track we like and maybe go around two or three times. After all, we’re 61 not 16!
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Clive said:
I studied at UEA and the road through Thetford Forest was by far the best part of the journey. We used to find a picnic area to break our trip – thanks for reminding me of happy days 😊
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Stevie Turner said:
It’s a lovely place. We’re off up there tomorrow with our bikes.
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Clive said:
The forecast is good, so have fun!
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Clive. When I’m cycling along I feel 16 and not 61!
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srbottch said:
Just youngsters!
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Stevie Turner said:
Ha ha, I wish…
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dgkaye said:
Glad to hear you two are rocking life! ❤
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Stevie Turner said:
Just completed an 8 mile cycle ride this morning. It’s getting easier!
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dgkaye said:
Amazingggggggggg! 🙂
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Donna W. Hill said:
Stevie, Sounds like you had a trial by fire. After having to pedal back with a cracked rib, your biking adventures should be smooth from here on out.
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Stevie Turner said:
Yes, it’s getting easier. Just cycled 8 miles this morning!
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franklparker said:
Glad you are enjoying cycling. I was about your age when I took up the hobby in later life and still enjoy my Sunday morning rides at 77!. I find it good for exercising the whole body and providing thinking time – essential for a writer. Jenanita – you ladies need to tell your family what to do with their opinion and get going. You will not regret it. If it’s good enough for Boris and Jeremy it’s good enough for anyone!
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Stevie Turner said:
I’m getting quicker too, and knocked 10 mins off our route this morning.
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jenanita01 said:
Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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jenanita01 said:
I often get the desire to ride a bike, as I went everywhere on mine when I was growing up. My family think I’m mad as apparently I am long past the age!
I wish my head and heart knew that…
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Stevie Turner said:
You’re never too old…
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jenanita01 said:
Tell my family that, they think I need a chaperone when I go out!
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Stevie Turner said:
Tell them to get on their bikes!
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jenanita01 said:
Mind you, not sure what the hips would make of it!
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Darlene said:
Looks like a lovely trail. I would stick to that one!
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Darlene. By the way, it’s your turn for promotion over at MeWe this week.
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Darlene said:
Thanks! I’ve been away with limited computer time. I’ll go check it out right now.
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