Tour de Broads 2024
Tour de Broads 2024
Our first event and now well established in its 11th year as the most-loved cycling event in our region. Come and join our riders regardless of your experience level, age and goal – whether its to raise money for your charity, get fit and active or nail a fast 100 on quiet roads – you are assured of a big day out surrounded by like minded cycling friends new and old.
The 2024 Tour de Broads returns to the spacious Octagon Park in Little Plumstead on the outskirts of Norwich. Under Broadland’s big open skies you will discover some beautiful country roads and villages. Expect glimpses of the elusive Broads, charming river fronts and lots of windmills set in roadbeds with birdlife abound!
Tour de Broads is a great event for everyone no matter how long you have been cycling or what bike you ride. You can challenge yourself on either a 25, 50, 75 or 100 mile route. All routes will be fully risk assessed, signposted and supported by the wonderful team here at TPR Events.
Our riders come in all shapes and sizes on all types of bikes, e-bikes, tandems, hand-cycles and even foot-bikes!
Date
11th August 2024
Location
Octagon Park, Hospital Rd, Little Plumstead NR13 5FH
Event Times
Event Village Times – 7:30am till 5:00pm
Whats Included
Fully Signed Routes
Fully Signposted routes with arrows at least every 2 miles.
Tasty Adnams
Thanks to our friends at Adnams, have a tasty beer on us at the finish to celebrate your achievement !
Food & Drink Included
All Food and drink at various drink stops are all included.
Souvenir Rider Number
You will receive a souvenir rider number for the event.
Finishers Medal
Every participant will get a custom medal when finishing.
Free Photos
All photos will be free to download after the event.
Broom wagons
Broom wagons will be available for mechanicals and support.
Great Commeraderie
Expect a warm and friendly welcome from our team and your fellow riders whatever your age or experience, whether your riding a road bike, MTB, e-bike or any other!
Family
£20
25 Mile
£20
50 Mile
£25
75 Mile
£30
100 Mile
£35
100 Mile Route
Join hundreds of other cyclists on the 100 mile route. This route will offer you Broadland villages including Ranworth, Woodbastickwick, Coltishall, Dilham, Ormesby, Filby, Stokesby, Reedham and Filby, plus it will will skirt the coast through the lighthouse village at Happisburgh and the stunning NT village at Horsey with it’s iconic Broadland windpump.
This route is suitable to any bike as long as you are comfortable riding it for 100 miles. We introduce you to plenty of lanes, flowing B-roads as well as some faster link roads to help that all important average speed. We will support you every step of the way with FREE drink stops with lunch and home-made nibbles provided as well.
Route Features
- Distance – 100 Miles*
- Elevation – 2.675ft
- Start time – 8:00am
- Lunch Is Included
TPR Events Difficulty Rating (This difficulty is worked out from the elevation and riding the routes ourselves)
75 Mile Route
The 75 follows the 100 but without two of the coastal loops to Mundesley and Horsey. You will still experience the best bits of Broadland and enjoy the villages and unique landscapes on offer.
This route is suitable to any bike as long as you are comfortable riding it for 75 miles. We introduce you to plenty of lanes, flowing B-roads as well as some faster link roads to help that all important average speed. We will support you every step of the way with FREE drink stops with lunch and home-made nibbles provided as well.
Route Features
- Distance – 75 Miles*
- Elevation – 2.395ft
- Start time – from 8:15am
- Lunch Is Included
TPR Events Difficulty Rating (This difficulty is worked out from the elevation and riding the routes ourselves)
50 Mile Route
The 50 route follows the 100 and 75 for around 20 miles and then introduces you to perhaps one of the most popular riverside Broads villages at Horning and then Ludham and on to the quirky bridge at Potter Heigham (pronunced “ham” by us locals!) before rejoining the longer routes near Rollesby Broad.
This route is suitable to any bike as long as you are comfortable riding it for 50 miles. We introduce you to plenty of lanes, flowing B-roads as well as some faster link roads to help that all important average speed. We will support you every step of the way with FREE drink stops with home-made nibbles provided as well.
Route Features
- Distance – 50 Miles*
- Elevation – 1,395ft
- Start time – From 8:30am
- Drink Stops Included
TPR Events Difficulty Rating (This difficulty is worked out from the elevation and riding the routes ourselves)
25 Mile Route
Your first big ride? Our 25 is designed for those wanting to get started or for those who want to take a leisurely all-day tour through Broadland to the absolutely beautiful riverfront at Reedham. On the return it is quiet lanes and then an unusual little rise (for Broadland!) at Strumpshaw before returning to HQ.
This route is suitable to any bike as long as you are comfortable riding it for 50 miles. We introduce you to plenty of lanes, flowing B-roads as well as some faster link roads to help that all important average speed. We will support you every step of the way with FREE drink stops with home-made nibbles provided as well.
Route Features
- Distance – 25 Miles*
- Elevation – 895ft
- Start time – 9:00am
- Drink Stops Included
TPR Events Difficulty Rating (This difficulty is worked out from the elevation and riding the routes ourselves)
Family Route
This route is designed for families to enjoy a big event over a family friendly distance! We endeavour to use non-traffic paths, trails and low-traffic byways to ensure it is an easy and stress-free day out for you and your family 😉
Route Features
- Distance – 6 Miles*
- Elevation – 125ft
- Start time – 10:00am – noon
TPR Events Difficulty Rating (This difficulty is worked out from the elevation and riding the routes ourselves)
* Please note, due to last minute roadworks, closures and weather events the final route may be longer or shorter than planned. The mileages above are approximate until the final route is confirmed. Your detailed final instructions and this webpage will confirm to you the finalised route in the run-up to the event.
Our charity partner this year is once again Nelson’s Journey. With a donation from every entry going to the charity, you have the option of increasing your donation at checkout, or join the Nelson’s Journey Team pledging to raise £150 or more for the charity and ride Tour de Broads for free.
