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Title: First run since lockdown!
Post by: iansoady on June 23, 2020, 10:50:01 AM

I decided to take the Norton out for a short run this morning - only 10 miles or so around the Worcs / Warks lane (and to buy a small battery which was my excuse). Started first kick and ran like a bird - doing 65 at the top of Gorcott Hill on the A435 for those that know it.

Lovely to feel the wind and hear the mighty Norton running again.

Title: Re: First run since lockdown!
Post by: Smithy on June 23, 2020, 10:59:32 AM

Excellent! Glad you enjoyed the thrill of the Norton so much.

Ian

Title: Re: First run since lockdown!
Post by: mthee on June 23, 2020, 02:26:47 PM

Sounds like absence has made both your hearts grow fonder! ?? Obviously made for eachother...

Title: Re: First run since lockdown!
Post by: themoudie on June 23, 2020, 07:47:39 PM

Very nice Ian, I can just hear the blat!  ;D

Good health, Bill

Title: Re: First run since lockdown!
Post by: CrazyFrog on June 23, 2020, 09:25:52 PM

My Jawa's can only just manage that Ian, and they're a bit younger (though perhaps no more modern) than the Norton!

Title: Re: First run since lockdown!
Post by: themoudie on June 23, 2020, 10:45:58 PM

This link is for the "Anoraks" of navigation and route planning!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Gorcott_Hill_gradient (https://veloviewer.com/segment/1025573)

My regards, Bill

Title: Re: First run since lockdown!
Post by: iansoady on June 24, 2020, 10:11:40 AM

Oh well done Bill! The gradient only really starts where the dual carriageway starts ie at around 1/3 the way in.