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Norwich 100

Sunday 02 Jun 2024The Forum, Bethel St, Millennium Plain, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1TF100 miles (approx)

This is the 100 MILE RIDE for the 60/30 MILE RIDE, please click here

A classic (and very beautiful) 100 mile ride around Norfolk. Starting from City Hall and taking in the edge of the Broads, Horsey Mill, the coast (and some hills!) all the way to Cley, and Blakeney, then a new route through Holt to Blickling Hall before food, drink and a medal back at the finish - Lower School by the Cathedral.

The event is registered with British Cycling - please read the current British Cycling How to Ride in a Group here. and Sportive etiquette which you can find here. Social distancing and other measures are here

"I was so impressed by every aspect of this event and just wanted to say a huge thank-you to all of those involved - the Marshalls, the motorcyclists, the starters, the welcome committee at the finish, the local venues for refreshments and all of the countless and unseen volunteers that put this event together and made it such a magnificent day." S.N

"I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the Norwich bike ride. The route was well planned out and signposted, refreshments were plentiful and all volunteers incredibly friendly and helpful.
Thank you very much for organising such a wonderful event, I will be sure to sign up for next year's!" E.B.

"Thank you for a fantastically well organised event last weekend. This is the first sportive I've taken part in since lockdown in March and I think you and the team did an excellent job. I look forward to riding with you at one of your future events." Mark L.

Ride Details

Start

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

Norwich Lower School, Bishopgate, Norwich, NR1 4AA
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Distance

100 miles (approx)

Challenge rating

ELEVATION INFO (TOTAL CLIMB): 2325ft.

Start times

7.00am - 8.00am*

Pricing

Entry Pack/s (enter number of riders required) - includes P+P (£29.50)
Team Entry (Enter no. riders) - includes P+P (£29.50)
Student Entry (£26.00)
16 & 17 year old Entry (£26.00)

Local info

www.visitnorwich.co.uk
www.visitnorwich.co.uk/stay/

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
Pre-registered riders: check booking details in your online account area for your individual start time.
Riders will be set off in groups at 30 second intervals.

Minimum rider age 16 years.
ALL riders aged 17 years or under MUST have a signed parental consent form. The form is emailed to each rider and posted in rider packs with the Ride Guide, and can also be downloaded HERE
Please email the completed form to enquiries@bike-events.co.uk or bring this to the bike ride Check In on the day. 16 and 17 year olds may cycle unaccompanied.

Road bike recommended / hybrid or mountain bike suitable with narrow tyres.

ALL riders MUST 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.**
Do NOT take part if you are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms. The ride follows Covid-safety advice from the Government and British Cycling.
GPX routes are available after online booking.
Bike Events 0117 422 1472

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).

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Getting here by car

Parking: Nearest car park is at The Forum (access via Bethel Street, NR2 1TF). Open from 6.00am for the event, at their standard rate of £2.20/hour. For other 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) Pay & Display car park is near the Adam and Eve pub (NR3 1RZ).The Finish venue is approximately 1.5 miles from the Start venue.

Getting here by train

Nearest station Norwich 1 mile from the start. Please check with operator regarding carriage of bikes.
National Rail Enquiries: 03457 48 49 50
www.nationalrail.co.uk

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

Diabetes Norfolk supports the care of 70,000 people of all ages living with diabetes in Norfolk. We fund services and projects that are likely to improve the care of people with diabetes, such as specialist equipment and treatment, staff and patient education, IT projects and infrastructure, and also projects that improve quality of life such as funding family days which helps provide much needed support for this hidden, chronic disability.
www.diabetesnorfolk.org #diabetesnorfolk
Email: diabetesnorfolk@outlook.com
charity established in 1987, registered charity number: 1002111,

Star Throwers is a cancer support charity based in Norfolk supporting people affected by cancer, from diagnosis to life after cancer. We provide cancer information sessions to inform people about their cancer and treatment options – including clinical trials. We help people manage the effects of their cancer and treatments through our wellbeing support. All Star Throwers' support is available to cancer patients and carers (age 18+) with any form of cancer at any stage of diagnosis and is completely free of charge, thanks to our amazing donors and supporters.