09/09/2026
The Rebellion Way. 232 miles of quiet country lanes, ancient bridleways and single track routes around Norfolk.
Day 1:
Pop into the excellent Keep Pedalling bike shop in Manchesters’ Northern Quarter, for an additional spare inner tube. Hopefully it won’t be needed, but best have another just incase as the tracks around Norfolk are covered in razor sharp pieces of flint. After chatting for 20 minutes or so about the route, I dashed through the city streets to catch my train to Norwich.
The train to Norwich is direct, so no changes, which meant I could sit back and “let the train take the strain”, as the old British Rail advert used to say.
Arriving in Norwich I was met by my old friend J.P. and it was back to his house, where I’d kindly been invited to stay for the night. After a wonderful meal prepared by his wife Mary, John and I chatted into the early hours, catching up and talking about old times over a few drams of fine single malt. A comfortable bed for the night was much appreciated, as it would be my last for the next few nights.
