Bike Events logo

Ride information

Support Services

Return to home page


Ride gradings

Route Challenge ratings

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).

THIS IS A SPONSORED CHARITY RIDE. Your entry fee only covers the costs of running the ride so please ask family and friends to sponsor you generously to make a real difference. THANK YOU.
Login Register Basket (0 items)

Cambridge to Norwich

Sunday 29 Sep 2013

BOOK NOW

Ride Photo

A new ride in 2011, very popular run again in 2012 - back for a third time in 2013! It starts at Coldham's Common in Cambridge and heads east through an autumnal landscape of fenland, patchwork fields and even a few hills! The finish is at Earlham Park in Norwich - with sports massage, beer tent and food.

Ride Details
StartColdham's Common, Pool Way, Cambridge.CB5 8NT
Map
FinishEarlham Park, University Drive, Norwich, NR4 7TJ
Map
Distance77 miles
Challenge Rating
Getting There: CarFrom M11 Junc 14 follow A14 to Junc 35, turning right on to A1303 (Newmarket Rd.) and follow signs to the Start.
Parking at Coldham's Common is £3 all day - book online when you register or pay on the day. (Buy in advance to avoid queues on the day!)
Parking at the finish - car park on University Drive (follow Bike Events signs) operated by taking a token at the barrier and making payment at the Pay on Foot machine before you leave. £1 flat fee for the day. Lost tokens are charged at £12.
Getting There: TrainCambridge station is 1 mile from the start - follow our signs. National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50
Start Times07.30 - 09.30 at a time to suit you.
Local Infowww.visitcambridge.org
www.visitnorwich.co.uk
Other InfoTransport - coaches run in the morning to take riders/bikes from Norwich to the start, meeting in lay-by on University Drive (opposite Sportspark building) at 06:00 to load bikes - full details in rider pack sent on registration. Coaches run at approximately 5pm to take cyclists/bikes back to Cambridge (Coldham's Common).
Advance booking recommended as spaces cannot be guaranteed on the day - tickets cost £25 for you and your bike. NB transport tickets are non-refundable

MINIMUM AGE 16 YRS. All riders under 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult over 18 years.

All riders are required to 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.**












** 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.
PricingEntry Pack (£24.50)
Team Entry (6 riders or more) (£24.00)
Transport AM (£25.00)
Transport PM (£25.00)

SUPPORT SERVICESRULES OF THE RIDERIDE PREPARATION

BOOK NOW

Map
 logo


In our 3rd annual bike event we are asking you to bike for cancer. By taking part and raising as much money as possible you will help local patients get radiotherapy treatment closer to home in Norfolk. 1 in 3 of us will be affected by cancer at some point in our lives so make a difference to cancer care and help our Radiotherapy appeal. As a hospital charity we help fund projects that support the work of the NHS.

Your entry fee pays only for the safe running of the ride. Please ask your friends and family to sponsor you and help raise much-needed funds for Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Ride PhotoRide PhotoRide Photo