Hi Bugsters.
On Sunday 21st August Macmillan Cancer Support is running the Tour De Broads Cycle Sportive offering three different routes, 40/75/100 miles. No entry fee, but a minimum sponsorship of £150 is required. Further info at: www.macmillan.org.uk
If you have any queries or ride suggestions, please get in touch with Pete on 01553 673647, email: peteayton@gmail.com or Trev on 01485 543706, email: trevorriches@talktalk.net
Day Ride Sunday 7th August 10.00am Lynnsport
Elgood’s Brewery Gardens Open Day. A ride to Wisbech. Admission £4 to NGS Charity. About 36 miles.
Evening Ride (about 1 hour) Thursday 11th August 7.00pm by the South Quay floating pontoon
An evening ride from the South Quay pontoon at 7.00pm followed by optional drinks.
Day Ride Sunday 14th August 10.00am Lynnsport
Downham Market Water Festival. 14 miles out, 16 miles back or take a train.
Day Ride Saturday 20th August 10.00am Lynnsport
A ride to Swaffham Eco Centre aka The Green Britain Centre. 35 miles. It may be possible to climb to the viewing platform, suitable footwear needed. Details to follow.
Evening Ride Thursday 25th August 6.30pm by the South Quay floating pontoon
An evening ride to The Coach and Horses, Dersingham. About 17 miles.
Day Ride Saturday 27th August 10.00am Lynnsport
A ride to Sandringham Visitors’ Centre. About 15 miles.
Day Ride Monday 29th August – Bank Holiday 10.00am Lynnsport
A ride to Bircham Windmill. About 35 miles.
Day Ride Saturday 3rd September 10.00am Lynnsport
A ride to The Twenty Church Wardens, Cockley Cley. About fifty miles. Please phone ahead on the day.
Evening Ride Monday 5th September 6.00pm Downham Market Station (train leaves Lynn 17.34)
An evening ride to The King’s Arms, Shouldham. About 22 miles.
Evening Ride (about 1 hour) Thursday 8th September 7.00pm by the South Quay floating pontoon
An evening ride from the South Quay pontoon at 7.00pm followed by optional drinks. Day Ride Saturday 10th September 8.45am Lynnsport
Ride to Norfolk Churches – how many can we visit 9am to 5pm? Funds raised go towards repairs, renovation and conservation of churches by the Norfolk Churches Trust. See: www.norfolkchurchestrust.org.uk
Hundred Mile Ride Saturday 17th September 8.00am Lynnsport
Flipping Flat Holland Hundred. Over the Fens taking in Boston, Spalding, Wisbech and back to King’s Lynn. At touring pace (slightly faster than usual). Please make sure you have lights. 100 miles.
Short Day ride Sunday 25th September 10.00am Lynnsport
Loopy About Lynn. Discover (or rediscover) cycle paths in and around King’s Lynn. About 20 miles.
Day Ride Sunday 2nd October 10.00am Lynnsport
A ride to Thornham Deli or RSPB Tichwell. Decide on the day. About 40 miles.
Day Ride Sunday 9th October 10.00am Lynnsport
A ride to Denver Sluice (Jennyns Arms) or golf club café. About 35 miles.
Evening Ride (about 1 hour) Thursday 13th October 7.00pm by the South Quay floating pontoon
An evening ride from the South Quay pontoon at 7.00pm followed by optional drinks.
Day Ride Saturday 15th October 9.00am Lynnsport
Autumn Colours ride to Lynford Arboretum to see the maples and redwoods changing colour. Pub lunch stop at Mundford. About 60 miles. Please bring lights.