Cycling fundraiser toughs it out in gales
David Foulkes at the start of his charity bike ride with, from left, Hunstanton RBL chairman Roy Evans, deputy Hunstanton Mayor Richard Bird, standard bearer Sid Miller, Hunstanton town clerk Lisa Powell, Hunstanton Mayor Geoffrey Smith, Peter Clement (Hoopers Army Surplus), who loaned a replica rifle, and Norfolk RBL treasurer John Crisford. Picture: PAUL TIBBS
He also wore a metal helmet and 1940s military clothing as he cycled his way across the county.
"I got lots of looks and people kept stopping me to ask what I was doing," he said.
Mr Foulkes left Hunstanton on Friday morning and cycled through Old Hunstanton, Ringstead, Docking and past Syderstone to Fakenham.
"I wanted to cut out as many hills as I could," he said.
The strong winds – a hangover from the previous day's gales – were a handicap he had not foreseen.
"The going was pretty hairy at times. It was head or side winds nearly all the way," he said.
After a tea break, Mr Foulkes rode to Holt and Southrepps near Cromer where he spent Friday night. At 5.55am on Saturday he was back on the road and arrived at County Hall in Norwich at 10.20am.
Inside the hall, he was given a rousing welcome and three cheers by RBL members and standard bearers gathered for their annual county conference.
"After that, I said I was going to have a cup of tea and a sit down," said Mr Foulkes.
He hopes to raise more than £200 in aid of Norfolk RBL Welfare Fund.
He thanked everyone who had sponsored him so far and asked anyone who would like to offer support to contact him on 07881 575780.
Mr Foulkes has already raised £25,000 for the RBL and other good causes during the past 20 years. His previous efforts included cycling to Belgium and London.
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