Hello from Suffolk

[SuffolkBlue]

Hi All,
I'm Bill, I live in a small village just outside Framlingham in Suffolk.
I've been a leisure cyclist for many years and enjoy cycling for relaxation and fitness plus the occasional sportive event. Currently preparing to do the Skyline London to Brighton multi-charity event in September.
I'm looking forward to contributing to the forum.
All the best
Bill

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

Lots of fun stuff in here Bill

 

[Specialeyes]

Welcome Bill!
(How’s the world treating you, Mr Gumble?)

 

[Chris S]

 

[Oldhippy]

Framlingham is one of my favourite places. Not been in years but keep meaning to visit again. Does the pub just outside the castle still do great food?

 

[Saluki]

Hi and
Framlingham is a nice bit of Suffolk.

 

[All uphill]

Big sister and I used to run around the parapets of Framlingham Castle when we were kids. My memory says there was a 100 ft drop and no guard rail, but I may have imagined that!

We lived near Bungay!

 

[SuffolkBlue]

Framlingham is one of my favourite places. Not been in years but keep meaning to visit again. Does the pub just outside the castle still do great food?

I've not been in there for ages so I can't really comment from personal experience. Reviews seem good though and it always seems to be busy but then again it's next to a tourist attraction so it has an advantage in that respect.
The Station in Fram is probably regarded as the best pub and serves locally brewed beers from Earl Soham but it is the other end of the town.
Most of my pub drinking/eating is done in Woodbridge as that's where my girlfriend lives - spoilt for choice in Woodbridge and it is where I was brought up.

 

[SuffolkBlue]

Big sister and I used to run around the parapets of Framlingham Castle when we were kids. My memory says there was a 100 ft drop and no guard rail, but I may have imagined that!

We lived near Bungay!

Yes, I remember that feeling from my younger days. Very steep embankment to the castle which we used to roll down as kids!!

 

[SuffolkBlue]

(How’s the world treating you, Mr Gumble?)

"Hey Homer - If you get hungry in the middle of the night, there's an open beer in the fridge"

 

[deuxfois]

Hi Bill

Had a couple of short stays in your area last summer. Lovely, quiet countryside with network of lanes. Rode several routes suggested by CycleTravel (which I recommend!), following the breadcrumb trail on my Garmin to avoid constantly consulting a map. Had coffee and cake in a café in Framingham, and chatted to some other cyclists. I have relatives near Eye, so hoping to get back again later this year.

 

[SuffolkBlue]

Hi Bill

Had a couple of short stays in your area last summer. Lovely, quiet countryside with network of lanes. Rode several routes suggested by CycleTravel (which I recommend!), following the breadcrumb trail on my Garmin to avoid constantly consulting a map. Had coffee and cake in a café in Framingham, and chatted to some other cyclists. I have relatives near Eye, so hoping to get back again later this year.

Yes, we are blessed here with some lovely quiet routes. Plenty to explore. Glad you enjoyed your time here.

I would hazard a guess that the cafe was 221B on the corner by the roundabout - it's very popular and a bakery as well. I live about 4 miles outside Framlingham and 221B is often the end of ride coffee and cake stop ☕🍰. They'll often offer to refill water bottles as well although obviously I've never taken up the offer as I am nearly home.

 

[deuxfois]

Yes, we are blessed here with some lovely quiet routes. Plenty to explore. Glad you enjoyed your time here.

I would hazard a guess that the cafe was 221B on the corner by the roundabout - it's very popular and a bakery as well. I live about 4 miles outside Framlingham and 221B is often the end of ride coffee and cake stop ☕🍰. They'll often offer to refill water bottles as well although obviously I've never taken up the offer as I am nearly home.

Yes, that sounds like the one. I’ll make a mental note to call there again next time I’m in the area.
Have fun!

 

[SimonBalaam]

Hello,
I have just joined too. Also in training for the L2B oh and also originally from Bury St Edmunds. Love Suffolk

 

[deuxfois]

Hello,
I have just joined too. Also in training for the L2B oh and also originally from Bury St Edmunds. Love Suffolk

Welcome!