pedal power

With bike friendly contours, varied and beautiful scenery, dedicated cycleways and quiet lanes and back roads, you’ll have a trip to remember. And there are plenty of resources to help get your wheels turning.

The traffic free Marriott’s Way between Norwich and Aylsham, places Norwich on National Network route number 1. The Bure Valley cycle path also connects with Aylsham. It runs for 9 miles (14 km) alongside the narrow guage railway to Wroxham.

The Wensum Valley Project has leaflets and information about cycle rides in the Wensum Valley.

There are downloadable leaflets about cycle routes at the Norwich Fringe Project

Norfolk Countryside Access also has an online guide to some of the cycle routes in the area.

Norwich Area Transport has a list of cycle routes and a cyclists' map of the city.

You can combine cycle riding with a train trip too! The Bittern Line links Norwich to Wroxham and the coast, with countryside stops along the way where you can get out under your own pedal power.

National Express Railway can also carry bikes on their network of services around the region and beyond.

Other cycling links:
Sustrans

The Norwich 100/50 Bike Ride - Sunday 8th June

The Norwich 100/50 bike ride is an annual cycling event which starts in the centre of Norwich and takes riders out into perfect cycling country on quiet roads and through picturesque villages, including parts of the Norfolk Broads. You can choose from either a challenging 100 mile route or a gentler 50 mile option.

The 2008 ride is taking place on Sunday 8th June. The British Heart Foundation are once again charity sponsors of the ride. To take part in the ride you can download an entry form from the Bike Events website.