Norwich 60/30

Sunday 01 Jun 2025The Forum, Bethel St, Millennium Plain, Norwich, Norfolk NR2 1TF58 miles and 30 miles (approx) NB: 30 mile route involves 2 miles on easy-going forest trail.
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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 reaching bucolic Ranworth, and then a triumphant return to Chapelfield Gardens where food, drink and a medal awaits in the heart of the fine city.

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

Chapelfield Gardens, Norwich, NR2 1NY
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Distance

58 miles and 30 miles (approx) NB: 30 mile route involves 2 miles on easy-going forest trail.

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 (£28.90)
Team Entry 60 mile (Enter no.riders) - includes P+P (£28.90)
Entry Pack/s 30 mile (enter no. required) - includes P+P (£27.90)
Team Entry 30 mile (enter no. required) - includes P+P (£27.90)
60 mile Junior Entry 14 - 17yrs (includes P+P) (£26.00)
30 mile Junior Entry 12-17 year olds (includes P+P) (£25.00)

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).

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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 £2.40/hour for the first three hours, £2.20/hour thereafter. For other parking info please visit Parkopedia. Height restrictions on all these car parks!

The Finish venue is approximately 300 yards 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

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

The British Heart Foundation is a cardiovascular research charity in the United Kingdom. It funds medical research related to heart and circulatory diseases and their risk factors, and runs influencing work aimed at shaping public policy and raising awareness. The BHF funds more research into these diseases than any other body.
Reg charity No 225971

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

East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) is a charity providing advanced critical care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to the most seriously ill and injured people in the region by air and road. Together with our supporters, we will reach the highest possible standards of excellence and pioneer advances in out-of-hospital critical care to measurably improve patient outcomes across East Anglia. Together we save lives.
Registered Charity No: 1083876

www.eaaa.org.uk

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.

The Sue Lambert Trust is a Norfolk charity providing a kind, safe, non-judgmental, and supportive range of services for people who have experienced sexual abuse, assault or violence. Anyone can self-refer to us and start the process of healing, rebuilding, and recovering.
At Sue Lambert Trust we have been supporting people for more than 40 years. Our team listen, care, and give people the space and support they need to begin healing.
Contact Sue Lambert Trust: communications@suelamberttrust.org
Registered charity no. 1120957