Norwich 100

Sunday 09 Jun 2019The Forum, Bethel St, Millennium Plain, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1TF103 miles (approx)

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We hope you all had a great day on the Norwich 100 ride. We look forward to seeing you on another event soon!

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The 1st 100 mile ride in Norfolk celebrates it's 25th year with a new route! (in fact it's 103 miles this year!) Starting from City Hall and taking in the edge of the Broads, Horsey Mill, the coast (and some hills!) all the way out to Cley, then back past Blickling Hall before a triumphant return within sight of the Cathedral.

Music, beer tent and food at the Finish, and signed routes, cycle mechanics, pick-up vehicles, medics and refreshment stops around the beautiful Norfolk countryside.
Road/hybrid bikes recommended on 100 mile route.

Click here to see a review of the 2013 ride in The Telegraph!
Click here to see it voted no. 1 in The Independent's 10 Best Cycling Events for 2012!
Click here to read a BBC report on the Norwich 100 event!

See the ride:


"Looking forward to it, my 3rd time if you haven't been on it before it's a lovely ride and the big surprise for all those who don't know the area are the hills !" M. N.

Map - click for larger version

Ride Details

Start

The Forum, Bethel St, Millennium Plain, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1TF
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Finish

Norwich Lower School, Bishopgate, NR1 4AA
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Distance

103 miles (approx)

Challenge rating

ELEVATION INFO (TOTAL CLIMB): 2325ft.

Start times

7.00am - 8.00am - individual start times printed on Entry Pack envelope (if you need to change your Start time just come along to the Bike Events tent in advance and we'll hand you a new time card).

Pricing

Entry Pack (£23.00)
Team Entry (Enter total no. required. Price per person) (£22.50)
Student Entry (£18.00)

Local info

www.visitnorwich.co.uk
www.norfolkcyclingbandb.co.uk
Massage therapy will be provided at the Finish by www.backtorights.com Cash only.

Other info

START TIMES ARE FOR GUIDANCE AND TO REDUCE POSSIBLE CONGESTION. IF YOU NEED OR WISH TO CHANGE YOUR GIVEN START TIME THERE IS NO NEED TO CONTACT BIKE EVENTS
Minimum rider age 16 years. All riders under 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult over 18yrs and wear a helmet. Road bike recommended / hybrid or mountain bike suitable with narrow tyres.

It is recommended that all riders wear a helmet. A selection of helmets will be available for purchase on the day.

** We recommend that all riders have both bike and personal liability insurances as we cannot be held responsible for damage, loss or theft of your bike or personal items or personal liability.**
GPX routes are available after online booking.

Ride Gradings

Suitable for anyone who enjoys a reasonably active life. The pace is gentle and the terrain flat to undulating. Distances no more than 30 miles (50km).

Suitable for those with slightly more cycling experience. the terrain can be a little hillier than grade 1.5 and distances up to 45 miles (70km).

For the regular and reasonably fit cyclist. The terrain may include some challenging hills and distances up to 75 miles (110km).

These routes require a good level of fitness and stamina and feature challenging inclines and/or a longer time in the saddle. Distances can be up to 100 miles (160km).

Getting here by car

Parking: Chapelfield (Chapel Field Road, NR2 1RU) - once parked, wheel your bike into the lifts, go up to UG level and then walk out; bikes are not allowed on vehicle ramp or in The Mall. Smaller car park at The Forum (access via Bethel Street, NR2 1TF). Both car parks open from 6.30am for the event - these are closest to the start, but not necessarily the cheapest. For further parking info please visit Parkopedia. Please be aware of height restrictions on all these car parks!

For 'welcoming parties': Please note there is no parking at the Finish itself. Closest (but quite small) car park is near the Adam and Eve pub (NR3 1RZ).

Getting here by train

Nearest station Norwich 1 mile from the start. Please check with operator regarding carriage of bikes.
National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484 950
www.nationalrail.co.uk

Sorry, no photographer on this ride

Ride information

Support Services


You're welcome to raise money for one of the charities below (select when you book online) or for a charity of your choice (contact them after you've booked to arrange sponsorship).

CHARITIES - please contact us for information about how to get involved and for details of our Open Event fundraising packages

The N&N Hospitals Charity raises money to support patients, their families and our staff at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which includes the N&N Hospital, Jenny Lind Children’s Hospital and Cromer Hospital.
Reg. Charity No. 1048170

Home-Start Norfolk supports families with young children to enable parents to give their children the best possible start in life.
Charity Reg No: 1106362

Charity reg. no.1120957