Norwich 60/30

Sunday 02 Jun 2024The Forum, Bethel St, Millennium Plain, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1TF55 miles and 28 miles (approx)

This ride has now passed.

Well done to all who took part in the Norwich 60/30 Bike Ride.
Please have a look at your official photos here:

Rider photos

THIS IS THE 60/30 MILE RIDE FOR THE 100 MILE RIDE, PLEASE CLICK HERE

NEW ROUTES for 2024!! A beautiful 60 or 30 mile ride in Norfolk's lovely countryside. Starting from City Hall and taking in the edge of the Broads, touching the coast on the 60, while the 30 mile loops inland taking in a stretch alongside the Bure Valley Railway, before reaching bucolic Ranworth, and then a triumphant return to food, drink and a medal at the Finish - Lower School by the Cathedral.

The event is registered with British Cycling - please see British Cycling's How to Ride in a Group here. Social distancing and other safety measures are here

"I participated in the Norwich 60 miles this year – it was such a great event! We did thoroughly enjoy it." Liz A.

"Had a lot of fun on the ride yesterday. Really well organised and good sign posting." Nilesh

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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

55 miles and 28 miles (approx)

Challenge rating

ELEVATION INFO (TOTAL CLIMB): 60 mile route 796ft. / 30 mile route 530ft.

Start times

60 mile: 08:00 - 09:00; 30 mile 09:00 - 09:30

Pricing

Entry Pack/s 60 mile (enter number of riders required) - includes P+P (£28.50)
Team Entry 60 mile (Enter no.riders) - includes P+P (£28.50)
Entry Pack/s 30 mile (enter no. required) - includes P+P (£27.50)
Team Entry 30 mile (enter no. required) - includes P+P (£27.50)
60 mile Student Entry (includes P+P) (£26.00)
60 mile Junior Entry 14 - 17yrs (includes P+P) (£25.00)
30 mile Junior Entry 12-17 year olds (includes P+P) (£24.00)

Local info

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

Other info

Riders will be set off in small groups at 30 second intervals.

Minimum rider age 12 years on the 30 mile route and 14 years on the 60 mile route. All riders under 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult over 18.
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. 15 year olds and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.

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.**
The ride will follow Covid-safety advice from the Government and British Cycling. Do NOT take part if you are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms.

Road bike recommended / hybrid or mountain bike suitable
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).

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. 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

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

As the nation's heart charity, we invest in pioneering research, support and care for heart patients and provide vital information to help reduce the risk of dying prematurely from a heart or circulatory related illness. By taking part in this ride we can beat heart disease together.

THANK YOU

Big C supports thousands of people and their families affected by cancer.

The charity has Centres across the county providing friendly, specialist, practical and emotional support, :1 counselling, support groups and online services.

Big C info - click on the logo. Charity registration No 281730

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,

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

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.

EACH provide care and support for children and young people. They offer a family-centred, needs-led approach to care, ensuring all of the needs of the children and young people they care for are met - whether psychological, physical, emotional, social or spiritual.
Registered Charity No. 1069284
Contact us by email at: community@each.org.uk

Norfolk Wildlife Trust: Creating a healthy landscape for wildlife and people, where wildlife’s future is protected and people are inspired by nature.
Registered charity: 208734

Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity is committed to enhancing the experience of patients and their loved ones receiving care in Priscilla Bacon Lodge.
For more info please visit our website
Charity number: 1166579

The N&N Hospitals Charity supports even better care at the N&N, Cromer and Jenny Lind Children's Hospitals.”
Registered Charity No. 1048170

Prevent Breast Cancer is the only UK charity funding ground-breaking research solely aimed at preventing breast cancer for future generations. Our research will one day bring about a world where breast cancer is preventable and thousands are saved from ever experiencing this terrible disease