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SUMMARY:The Loddon Lollop 50
DESCRIPTION:53 km cycling event starting from Norwich. Control at Loddon, plus 3 information controls\nThe start is in the centre of historic Norwich, opposite Elm Hill, at The Glasshouse (Wetherspoons). From here you will navigate east out of the city and riding through the southern Norfolk Broads, heading towards the Reedham Chain Ferry. Once across the River Yare, the next stop is Loddon for some refreshments, before continuing along some beautiful quiet lanes to the outskirts of Norwich – and the finish.\nLollop is a traditional Norfolk dialect word meaning “to progress slowly in an ungainly manner”.\nBook Now\n\n\n\n      \n    \n\nA Women in Audax Event\n      A major initiative for Audax UK’s 50th anniversary year in 2026 is a programme of “50:50@50” events. They are promoting these designated events within their normal calendar to try to get at least 50% women entrants, but they are open to everyone regardless of gender. Most of these are shorter distance Brevet Populaires (50-150km) as a good introduction for newcomers and a stepping stone to future longer events. \nThis event is a 50:50@50 event, please enter and encourage a female friend, clubmate, relative or partner to enter too.\n  \n\n\n\nAlong the route\nKey: Cafe Convenience Store Restaurant Service Station Supermarket\nNorwich has a very long history, dating back over 1,000 years. In the Middle Ages it was one of England’s largest and wealthiest cities, driven by trade, particularly in wool. This legacy is still visible today with Norwich Cathedral (founded in 1096) dominating the skyline with its spire and cloisters, the original Norman castle keep and more medieval churches than any other city in England outside London.No33 in the Park  The Fat Cat  The Glass House\nPostwick is a small, historic village in Norfolk, it lies on the north bank of the River Yare, about 7 km east of Norwich city centre. Interestingly, “Postwick” is also used as the name of the starting town in the Pokémon Sword & Shield video games. Not so interesting, it has a Park & Ride!\nFreethorpe is a small, rural village situated in the scenic Norfolk Broads area. It lies about 7–8 miles south-west of Great Yarmouth and has a population of just over 1000 people. The village had a First World War Royal Flying Corps airfield, later used by the Royal Observer Corps in the 20th century.Platinum Stores & Bakes  The Rampant Horse\nLoddon is a small market town located in the South Norfolk district of Norfolk. The town lies along the River Chet, providing picturesque riverside views and contributing to its tranquil atmosphere. Although Loddon is a relatively small town, it serves as a key local hub for nearby villages and the surrounding countryside.Co-op  Rosy Lee’s  The Angel Inn\nRockland St Mary is a small village located about 6 miles southeast of Norwich in the beautiful Yare Valley, close to the Norfolk Broads. The village sits between open countryside and the River Yare, with Rockland Broad — a shallow lake part of the Broads system — nearby. The surrounding area is rich in water-meadows, reed beds and wildlife and ideal for walking, cycling or boating.Post Office & Store\nKey Information\n\n\n\n\nEvent Number\n26-1011\n\n\n\nCategory\nBP\n\n\n\nDistance\n50 km (53 km)\n\n\n\nMinimum Speed\n10 km/h\n\n\n\nMaximum Speed\n25 km/h\n\n\n\nDuration\n5h 42m\n\n\n\nClimb\n352 m\n\n\n\nAudax Points\n0.5\n\n\n\nAAA Points\n0\n\n\n\nOrganising Body\nAudax Club Mid-Essex\n\n\n\nFacilities\n\n\n\n\nFood and/or drink may be available en route\n\nGPS files available from organiser\n\n\n\nParking at start\n\nToilets at start\n\n\n\nE-Brevet is available\n\n\n\n\n\nE-Brevet\nEnter this event on the Audax UK website, then sometime before the start download the E-Brevet for this ride, set the Brevet Code on your E-Brevet App to 26-1011 and then click Download Brevet.\nComprehensive details on how to use E-Brevet can be found on the Audax UK E-Brevet homepage.\nRoute Detail\n\n
URL:https://acme.bike/events/the-loddon-lollop-50/
ORGANIZER;CN=Matthew Norton:MAILTO:norfolkaudax@gmail.com
CATEGORIES:50:50@50,50km,bp,calendar-event
LOCATION:11–13 Wensum Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1LA
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