Winter Series #3 – Date set for Sunday 26 January
Sadly, the weather forecast for Sunday has not improved, so we have postponed Winter Series#3 until Sunday 26th January. Venues and staff have been booked so we really hope to see you there.
Other than the obvious safety concerns, one of our main aims is for you to enjoy riding with us at our events. 10am on Sunday is forecast to be misty, only 2 degrees with a real-feel temp of -1, and reaching a high of 3 around midday. We wouldn’t ride in that and we don’t expect you to.
We would love to see you at Whitlingham on 26th January, but you do have other options if you are unable to make the new date.
· Gift your place to a friend (please let us know)
· Ride the event Virtually. Our Winter Series is unique in that we offer a Virtual option to complete the series. If you are unable to be at the event, you can ride anywhere, anytime and anyhow (even indoors) and we will post your medal to you.
We know it can be frustrating to see events postponed, especially more than once but we hope you understand that your safety and riding enjoyment are at the heart of this decision.
We look forward to seeing you to complete the Winter Series next weekend!
Helen, Neil and the TPR team
Tour de Broads Winter Series 2024
The Tour de Broads Winter Series is a collection of non-competitive road cycling sportives designed to increase your mileage, fitness and winter cycling happiness at the darkest time of the year. It can be hard to find the motivation in the winter so let us inspire you off your sofa or indoor trainer and out onto the lanes of Norfolk to enjoy the much needed boost of a fully signposted and supported ride surrounded by like-minded riders.
You can expect the usual TPR Events hospitality, fully inclusive refreshments including an apres-ride seasonal treat, mechanical support, free souvenir photos, fully signposted routes and a tasty Adnams!
As usual, our Winter Series also has a uniquely designed set of interlocking medals that are not to be missed.
Our friends at Finance Shop have once again donated a sensational Christmas hamper. Just enter all three of our Winter Challenges before the first event on 15th December and you could be leaving that first event with something very special.
LAST YEARS EVENTS SOLD OUT SO BE QUICK.
Together we can beat the winter cycling blues!
Entry Options
Single event
or
Winter Motivator Challenge: all three events (25, 35, 50 or take the 25 option each event) and save 20% and enter the Finance Shop hamper draw
Can’t make one event but really, really, really want to collect all three medals? No worries, ride another time and send us ride proof and we will post your medal!
Event Details
Date
15/12/24 29/12/2024 12/01/2025
Location
Whitlingham Country Park, Whitlingham Lane
Event Times
Event Village Times -9:30am till 3:00pm
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!
Winter Series #1
Sunday 15th December is part 1 of your challenge beginning from Whitlingham Country Park. A gentle 25 mile loop heading south with a refreshment stop half way. Tea, coffee and glorious homemade flapjacks will ensure your ride is calorie-neutral. Set amidst the quiet country lanes of South Norfolk, this ride is perfect for beginners and experienced riders alike.
Route Features
- Distance – 25 Miles
- Elevation – tbc
- Start time – 10:00am
- 25 mile inclusive drink stop and nibbles
- £3.50 cafe voucher included for an apres-ride treat!
TPR Events Difficulty Rating (This difficulty is worked out from the time constraints, elevation and riding the routes ourselves)
Winter Series #2
Our second event in the Series takes place on Sunday 29th December. This route takes you a little further Southwest, again on relatively quiet country lanes and stopping at a Village Hall for refreshments half way round to keep you fuelled. New for 2024 is a route option to cut the 35 miles into around 25 miles.
Route Features
- Distance – 25 or 35 Miles
- Elevation -tbc
- Start time – 10:00am
- 25/35 mile inclusive drink stop and nibbles
- Seasonal apres-ride treat!
TPR Events Difficulty Rating (This difficulty is worked out from the time constraints, elevation and riding the routes ourselves)
Winter Series #3
Our final ride of the Series is on Sunday 19th January and incorporates quiet country lanes as well as some slightly bigger roads for you to get into a rhythm and eat up the miles on the 50 route. We again have a 25 mile route option. More flapjacks at the half way drink stop before returning for your medal, Adnams and warming soup.a treat from the Cafe.
Route Features
- Distance – 10, 25, 50 Miles
- Elevation – TBC
- Start time – 10:00am
- 25/50 inclusive drinks stop and nibbles
- Seasonal apres-ride treat!
TPR Events Difficulty Rating (This difficulty is worked out from the elevation and riding the routes ourselves)
