2025 Ride North Norfolk
Ride North Norfolk Sunday 24 August 2025
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Choose from our great routes of approximate lengths:
15 miles, 25 miles or 36 miles, 66 (106k) miles or 102 miles
| Distance | Online | Post | On Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 miles | £20 | £21 | £25 |
| 66 miles (106 Km) | £16 | £18 | £20 |
| 36 miles (58 KM) | £12 | £13 | £15 |
| 15 and 25 miles | £8 | £9 | £10 |
| Under 16 years old (15 and 25 miles only) | £4 | £4 | £5 (must be accompanied by responsible adult) |
What will I get for entering?
At this friendly event you will be provided with:
• signage
• free drinks and nutrition, including our respected homemade flapjack
• advice and information
• free photos
• a trophy/medal when you finish
• free draw string goodie bag on arrival
• Map
• GPX /Garmin files
• mobile mechanics
• support and information
• rescue service
• our local knowledge and experience
• first aid at the Community Centre
• a social event at the Community Centre and garden including food, music and stalls that is open to all
We take photos and videos throughout the event. When you sign up you agree to these being uploaded to our media channels for you to download and also for us to use for publicity. We will remove any photos you do not want us to use if you inform us.
Route Maps
More Information & FAQ
Registration on the day from 8.00 am (7.30 for 100 milers)
Depart between 9.00 am and 11.00
100-mile riders: We will be opening registration for riders doing the 100-mile route at 7.30 with a ride start time for you from 8.00am
Register from 8 to leave between 9 and 11.
100 milers register from 7.30 to leave at 8
Parking is available nearby, some of which is free. This year we have event free parking at Olivet Way, Fakenham NR21 9TD
thanks to James Beck Auctions. Vehicles are left at your own risk. Please visit the link to help locate more parking locations. . http://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/fakenham/
Family and friends are welcome to wait at the Community Centre where there is food, fresh coffee etc. all day and entertainment in the afternoon; the town and river Wensum are a short walk away. You will be contacted in the run up to the ride with more information and registration details. You should report to the HQ (that’s what we call the Community Centre for the day) on arrival to collect your number, useful drawstring bag with Fakenham 50 bottle and other extras.
Accommodation and things going on in Fakenham: There are B&Bs, hotels, 2 campsites and 2 caravan sites. Fakenham is ten miles from the North Norfolk coast and Active Fakenham hosts a week of activities prior to the ride. There is plenty of parking, some of it free, and buses from Norwich, Kings Lynn and the Coast. Why not come for a longer break over the Bank Holiday weekend? You can learn more about some places to stay at http://fakenhamfairways.uk/caravan-camping/, https://www.visitnorthnorfolk.com/
and http://www.fakenhamracecourse.co.uk/caravan-camping-at-fakenham-racecourse-norfolk/.
You do NOT
have to be a member of British Cycling to join the ride or to register online. We are working with British Cycling who are providing online entry systems and insurance, but you do not need to be a member. You will need to register with British Cycling as part of the online sign up process.
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Active Fakenham is excited to bring outside exercise to Fakenham Town centre in the newly renovated Community Centre Garden. Low cost and suitable for beginners and improvers these classes will run through the summer All classes will take place in the Courtyard Garden FAKENHAM COMMUNITY CENTRE OAK STREET, FAKENHAM NR21 9DY https://www.fakenhamcommunitycentre.org.uk/ Enquiries should be made to the course leader not the Community Centre or Active Fakenham Fay Platten, will be offering, Fitness Pilates for Beginners Fay says Practicing under the open sky in the fresh air and sunshine can elevate your mood and energise your body. Enjoy the outdoor setting as you work on your core strength, flexibility, posture and well-being. Maria Fenn will be offering The Outdoor Well-being Workout Maria says Research shows that exercising outdoors can lower stress, improve mood, enhance focus, and even boost immune function. With that in mind, this class will be a mix of movement, strength, and relaxation, all designed to leave people feeling energised and refreshed. Book direct with Fay or Maria, or find out more directly from Fay or Maria
Premier and competition launch 25 March 4.30pm to 5.30pm Central Cinema Fakenham tickets £5 Limited number of VIP tickets also available - contact richard@activefakenham.org.uk
Our cardboard raft race is a fun family event. We are looking for some exciting and colourful boats, so why not give it a go? You must pre-book for this event. It is run in partnership with Wensum Ospreys canoe club., you can learn more about them by clicking here . Free to enter We have limited spaces so please book early. The course is about 100 metres in total. Entry form as PDF HERE or as WORD Doc HERE Rules and guidence HERE Prizes and categories 1. 1st, 2nd,3rd fastest to complete the course 2 . Most spectacular sinking 3. Best fancy dress –raft and crew ✿ ☀ ♫
Join us for the Giant Duck Race Active Fakenham, in partnership the Fakenham and District Rotary Club, is thrilled to be putting on this event. Join us to watch these ducks. Why your business should join in We hope your business decides to support this community project. We will aim to make the event as much fun as possible and encourage participation and attendance. We will also help promote your duck (and therefore your business). Any money raised will go towards community events in Fakenham and a contribution is also being made to Fakenham First Focus. We will aim to do this by: • listing entries on our website • posting on social media (we do Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) • distributing press and media releases • the event will be photographed and filmed (tbc) and these will be available to you as well as shared on social media and websites - we will arrange a photo shoot at the Bridge in Goggs Mill Road at Goggs Mill Bridge prior to the event. This will go in the local paper. Winners prizes include 1. First Prize TBC 2. A bottle of Champagne For more information and to download the entry form as a PDF HERE or as a WORD Doc HERE Active Fakenham would like to thank the following businesses for sponsoring a duck in the 2022 Corporate Duck Race. Any funds raised will go to local events and local charities Aldiss Butcher Andrews Solicitors Carben Construction Dempsey Heating Des Cooper Hairdressers Eastern Daily Press Fakenham & District Rotary Club Fakenham and Wells Times Fakenham Garden Centre Fakenham Infant School Fakenham Junior School First Focus GJL animal feeds Grove Veterinary hospital and clinics H Banham Ltd Hayes and Storr Larking Gowan M D Williamson Carpets Ltd Nod Butcher and Son Original Factory Shop Ploegor UK Soil Fertility Services? Sports & Fitness Centre Stephenson Smart ✿ ☀ ♫
