Three legs to this one. We were very kindly hosted for breakfast by Chris at CJ Balls (Honda & Suzuki Motorcycle Dealers in Norwich | C J Ball), which gave us a chance to put faces to names and to meet some new riding buddies. It also gave us
We left at 10a.m. Perfect timing – the heavens opened just as we were setting off! It also gave us chance to practice the 2nd-Rider Drop-Off System, which is always a useful thing to be confident about.
The rain wasn’t too bad really – mostly quite light showers with only one hailstorm – but a few of the crew decided enough was enough and headed homeward from Caister-on-Sea. Ironically the weather began to improve between Caister and Mundesley, where we stopped at the Ship Inn for a cuppa and a ‘comfort stop’.
The next leg, from Mundesley through some picturesque North Norfolk villages on the A149 to Hunstanton , was really good. We rode at a pretty relaxed pace – not least because the rains had washed a fair amount of sand and gravel onto some of the corners! – so we could enjoy the sea air and the views – including Nigel’s spotting of a marsh Harrier and a Red Kite or two.
We made the obligatory stop on The Green at Hunstanton, which inevitably led to another feed. The crew looked pretty happy about that!
From Hunstanton we dropped down Norfolk’s West Coast to Heacham, then headed back eastwards via Fakenham, Guist, and Lenwade then back to our individual homes.
On behalf of the club I’d like to express big thanks to everyone that came along, especially to Mike O’S for his sterling work as sweeper, and of course to Chris for breakfast (and when can we do it all again, please?).
I think we all had a pretty good Father’s Day outing and it was great to meet some new riders, all of whom we look forward to catching up with again!
On that note, if you want to know more about the club, see the Honda Owners Club website. Membership is only £22 for the year and it also gives you automatic membership of the Norfolk & N. Suffolk branch of the HOC (that’s us).
If you and have ideas for future rides, or would just like to access more inside NorHOC chat on our WhatsApp pages, feel free to drop me a line (with your name and contact phone number) at punwin@zoho.eu.
20 thoughts on “A lap of North Norfolk – Sunday 16th June 2024”
Name – Mike (Or Mick or Michael – or whatever – you choose) O’Sullivan
Bike – Honda NT1100
Skill Level – Somewhere between Beginner and Semi Experienced (Debatable)
I’m quite happy with the Drop off system, been using it for years
Name; Richard or Birchy
Bike; CB 650 R
Skill/ experience level; experienced
I have no experience with the 2nd rider drop off system but should cope ok with it.
Name Graham
Bike CRF 250 Rally
Riding for a few years now
Recently had a knee replacement, so might find it easier on my 250.
Hope that’s ok.
The CRF250 – and your good self – are more than welcome Graham!
Jim, SH300, experienced, ok with the drop-off system.
David
CB500X
Ridden for a good few years- mainly 2 up touring.
Not had experience of 2nd man drop off but will research!
Paul U
I have put the link to this post on 3 group pages saying membership not required.
I might be able to come after all so I shall likely be there for 9am.
KR
David Robertson
NorHOC Branch Secretary
Ride Safe
On X^3 a CB750/4 (circa 1976)
Honda for those not in the know.
Riding since about 1985
First bike SS50 (Green). Yes it had pedals too … Love the versatility of a Honda.
The Super 4 needs MOT and Service (Note to Chris @ CJB I shall be in touch when I have saved up).
I have done Drop off before … Not for a while might be a bit rusty.
Rust never sleeps 🙂
Unfortunately can not make this Sunday, but certainly would be interested in any firther dates if you decide to hold other dates.
Question if you can respond can other bikes other than Honda’s be included?
Yep, bikes other than Hondas are welcome – though we may try to convert you….!
I’ll join you at the middle stage 😄 thanks André
John
Africa Twin
I would love to come out for a group ride this Sunday. Intermediate I guess. Got back into motorcycling in 2019 after a long break. Before that I messed about on dirt bikes and few sports bikes. Would consider myself a cautious rider.
Happy to have a go at second rider
Oli
CB600 Hornet
Intermediate / Experienced but possibly a little rusty!
Not sure I’ve used the Drop Off system before, but I can give it a go.
VFR 1200 Cross Tourer, Intermediate and ok with the drop-off system.
We’ll hopefully pop along!
Nate and Emma
CBR1000RR and CBR600FY/4
Advanced- Nate Intermediate-Emma
Nate confident in the 2nd rider system, Emma unfamiliar but gets the premise
I like the ride outs how often do you do them.
I’ve not been on a ride out like the way HOC do it.
I’ve been with the IAM / VULCAN club rides but they all stay together.
We would like a monthly regular rideout. Depends on take up and having a ride out leader.
Previous Rideout this year https://www.norfolk.hoc.org.uk/2024/05/11/rideout-report-posh-pigs-to-lowestoft
We have a meeting coming up probably last Sunday of July which will be advertised in the Blog on here. We have less meetings and there is a WhatsApp group where ad hoc meetings are arranged. People who are not members can come to our meetings and comment and talk with other members to see if joining is for them.
This is a national club run with Head Office and committee and we promote safe riding and care for each other.
Keith Foster
Kefo
Honda NC750X
Experienced solo rider and in occasional small groups but not used to drop off system before but im sure I will adapt.
Been riding for many years with lot of European trips now fit into the old git category, done the Advanced test some years ago and am ok with the second rider drop off system bike Honda NC750X