SOMETIMES the news on the time-trail activities of the North Norfolk Wheelers seems unduly preoccupied with the weather and this week is no exception.But weather conditions do play a very big part in the performances achieved by the time-triallers.

SOMETIMES the news on the time-trail activities of the North Norfolk Wheelers seems unduly preoccupied with the weather and this week is no exception.

But weather conditions do play a very big part in the performances achieved by the time-triallers.

Four Wheelers took part in an open 10-mile time trial at King's Lynn - Brian Platts, Lawrence Wright, Graham Davison, Alistair Findlay and Dave Griffiths - all agreed that the strong winds along the course made for a very hard ride.

Last Tuesday saw another 10-mile time trial on the home course. The weather had been threatening all day. Eighteen riders took part but a late afternoon April shower fell on part of the course which meant in places the road surface was wet.

For the first time this season there were no personal bests, although good times are still being attained.

Jack Clark, one of the youngest riders, came in first on handicap.

Anyone travelling along the A148 at the time of the time trial would have seen a trike taking part - these may look easy but are not for the faint hearted as they are notoriously difficult to handle.

However, Peter Hopkins is a seasoned trike rider and achieved a good time of28 minutes 21 seconds.

The Wednesday and Saturday club runs are still attracting terrific support, providing some good riding and good company: why not dust off the bike and join them? For more information visit the website www.nnwheelers.co.uk

Tuesday, May 28: 10-mile Time Trial

Actual times: Dorsett 21:52, Davison 23:39, Bailey 24:30, Read 24:45, Rush 24:58, Turner 24:59, Platts 25:37, Clark 25:45, Poulter 25:56, Etheridge 26:32, Spencer 26:49, Rivett 27:01, Findlay 27:53, Griffiths 28:02, Callaby 28:12, Hopkins (Trike) 28:21, Thorold 28:56, Laws 30:41.

Performance Handicap Times: Clark 21:03, Dorsett 21:04, Platts 21:05, Findlay 21:11, Etheridge 21:21, Turner 21:24, Davison 21:24, Griffiths 21:37, Bailey 21:41, Thorold 21:42, Rush 21:44.