Norwich 100 miles

[shooter560]

I'm guessing we'll be coming back towards Norwich from the Caster area, maybe the back roads from Acle, if so I'd expect a tail wind, the cross wind round the coast road although could have a cold sting I've never had too many probs with it.

Best Idea is to get in with a small group who are riding at the pace you want to and life will be so much easier, plus you'll soon find a few extra mph just for the fun of it, and won't even notice the rolling roads to start with.

I should be mulling about just after 6am and heading out at 7, fingers crossed its not wet, don't want to be soaked all day nor carrying gear should it get out nice later on.

 

[Will1985]

Current weather reports highs of 22C and a slight NNW wind on Sunday.

A slower outward 50 mostly into a headwind and then turning along the coast with the wind behind us for the return leg - should be good!

 

[Capt. Jon]

Anyone got a link to the route? I'm not doing it this weekend but could fancy it when i'm in Norwich seeing parents.

 

[Will1985]

The route information I have in my pack is rather vague.

Norwich - Reepham - Guist - Stiffkey - Felbrigg - Mundesley - Waxham - Martham - Hoveton - Norwich.

The 50 turns back at Guist towards Blickling and rejoins at Hoveton.

 

[Capt. Jon]

Thank. Not sure why i didn't look at mapmyride first, especially as there seem to be a couple of versions:

http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-kingdom/norwich/458241349

 

[Will1985]

That was last year's route going counter-clockwise - I'll have a go tonight at guessing the 2008 route and put it up on mapmyride.

 

[Will1985]

How about this? http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-kingdom/norwich/762909608520

The western side between Reepham and Blakeney is most likely to be the wrong bit, and I wonder whether we will be returning via Mousehold.

 

[Over The Hill]

Thanks Will. Looks downhill all the way home after the stop at 50.

Not sure if I will be back to Norwich for Lunch or Supper.

Must go and check the bike over now. Hope you all enjoy it.

 

[shooter560]

Nice possible route guide Will, looks about what I thought, a good work out to the stop and then a fast run in

Fancy doing a ride tomorrow? maybe going out with the Sat club ride guys (aka The Murder Squad, take no prisioners) 9:30ish else a couple of hour mixed ride after lunch.

 

[Will1985]

I'm tied up in the morning. Have been considering the Godric Open 10 TT tomorrow afternoon, or a calm 90 mins to keep the legs turning over.

 

[Over The Hill]

How did you all get on?

First half was a bit more lumpy than I expected so I probably slowed down too much given that it was overcast and damp so good to ride in.

Still had trouble getting going and struggled at 65 miles (it was further than I have been before at that point) but got over it by about 75 to put on a bit of a spurt to finish (well overtaking rather than being overtaken).

Quite happy with a time of 7 hours on the road for my first 100.

Did you see that field that looked like it was steaming? Sea air meeting warm ground I guess but it was strange.

 

[shooter560]

Well done OTH for a good ride, LOL, so many people think Norfolk is flat, until they get to the last 10 miles before the stop, still a nice sting in the tail

Congrats also to Adam2008, Will and I meet him at the stop, kicked about till his mandatory 30 mins was up and then he rode back with us, honestly we didn't try to kill him but he did very well even staying with us when he wanted to drop bank and rest. Must admit I did need to force a stop for a few mins after a HR spike 20 miles from home, but 10 mins and I was fine.

Next year I'm going to use different tyres, getting a blow out 20 miles out and needing to call the wife to be mobile pit crew with replacement wheels and tyres as the side wall was blown out was a downer but still managed to muddle on till they finally caught me at the stop.

Weather was as OTH said damp and overcast in the morning, clear-ish skys and sun after the break making for a great day, whens the next one??

 

[JonC]

A great day all round. I have a very happy 10 y. o. daughter as we managed to get her around the 100 on the tandem in 5:51:03 (riding time). A good event but I wish they would include some food at the stops in the entry as "all" other sportive do.

 

[adam2008]

It was a really good day. Thanks Shooter and also to Will for dragging me round the second half, sorry for not taking my turn on the front too much and if I slowed you down
I think the organisers found every hill in Norfolk!
Not feeling to bad after a good nights sleep and now forgotten about the pain Shooter and Will put me through. Can't wait for the next time!

Scooter/Will, fancy meeting up one evening this week?

 

[e-rider]

I must have seen you JonC - it's not everyday you see a tandem. You past me in the last few miles - I was really suffering from 90 miles and slowed to a snails pace. Anyway riding time of 5 hours 45 mins and total time of 6 and half hours (yes I took 15 mins at Waxham barn) Average speed of 16.7mph. Not too bad for a riding a MTB. Will definitely put in more training next year!