**Time trials to start on 29th April*
Just a reminder that the first TT is on the Pretty corner to Holt 10 mile course on Tuesday 29th April starting at 7pm. Guests are welcome (road or TT bikes with front and rear lights) and riders to sign on at 6.30pm in the Sheringham, Pretty Corner layby. You can pay online or £5 cash on the night. If you want to pay for the season or a half a season and get a permanent number please let us know (details below and on the TT website pages).
The full TT programme is HERE
Members and Guests
Please pay online (preferable) up to a week prior to the event or on the day. Payment is via Bacs and made to the club account stating ‘TT fee and rider surname’ in the comments. Cost is £5 (cash on the night (correct change) is also acceptable). Please make this payable to North Norfolk Wheelers, sort code 09-01-29, account no.19987590 (bank Santander). Numbers will be allocated on the day when you turn up to sign on and must be returned at the end. If the event is cancelled by us (e.g. road closure) your payment will roll over to the next event you enter unless you want a refund.
Members (1st or 2nd claim)
Members can pre-purchase entries for the season and obtain a fixed number (excluding hill climb) prior to first race in April 2025. This will be £3 per race (i.e the CTT entry fee). Due to a lack of marshals it is expected that on at least one event you are available to help marshal instead of ride. You will be allocated an event to help at, but if not available on that date then this can be changed. So for the 19 events (no charge for the marshalling event) during the year payment for whole season is £57 (or you can pay in two instalments one of £30 by April and second of £27 by July).
NN Wheelers at the Tour of Cyprus April 2025
Three Wheelers raced the Skoda Tour of Cyprus (with a bit of last minute training before) over three days from 4th to 6th April. This is a well organised event with a rolling road closure on nice smooth roads starting at Paphos Castle and tackling various climbs and fast descents between the coast and Troodos mountain. 37 countries were represented include some Brits from the military bases stationed in Cyprus. Nigel Walsh and Phil Hurr competed in the Medio Fondo, with Nigel winning his age group on the 2nd and 3rd days and qualifying for the world finals, with Phil winning his age group in the sportive group on all three days. Mike Padfield competed in the Gran Fondo, winning his age group in the sportive group on the 1st and 3rd days with 2nd on the Saturday and also qualifying for the world finals. A big shout out to Jon Maynard who was also there and rode up to the highest point of the race on Saturday to hand out bottles. The event ended at Paphos castle with a medal ceremony, food and drinks. Some stats for the week for the Gran Fondo and some additional riding before: Distance covered: 525km, Climbing 8500m, Time riding: 22 hours. Average speed on race day: 28.4 to 29.2kph Fastest speed: 75.2kph. 10,875 calories burnt. Keo Beers drunk around 30. Photos below:
**ANNUAL CLUB SOCIAL EVENT**
FINAL CALL – Our club social evening is on Saturday 1st March at 6pm to 8pm at Upper Sheringham Village Hall, NR26 8YA. Buffet, soft drinks, tea and coffee provided (feel free to bring your own wine/beer as well). Evening includes a trophy awards for time trials, club riders and organisers. Members and their partners/guests welcome at a very reasonable £15 contribution per person. All dietary requirements catered for so please let us know when confirming if anything other than meat/vegetarian.
Please indicate if coming by Friday 21st February by emailing the club nnwheelers@gmail.com or use the contact page on the website and a £15 payment to the club (North Norfolk Wheelers, sort code 09-01-29, acc no.19987590) or cash on the night if not able to do a bank transfer but still let us know if coming for the catering.
Thanks!
**Final club kit orders this week**
The Kalas club shop will close on 9th Feb. Remember members who haven’t ordered before can get a discount code for £30 off. Fine to combine your order with other people as well if you want. It will re-open again in the late summer/autumn subject to demand. There is also the option of NOPINZ for orders at anytime (a bit more expensive but also good kit).
*Annual club social evening 2025*
Our club social evening is on Saturday 1st March at 6pm to 8pm at Upper Sheringham Village Hall, NR26 8YA. Buffet, soft drinks, tea and coffee provided (feel free to bring your own wine/beer as well). Evening includes a trophy awards for time trials, club riders and organisers. Members and their partners/guests welcome at a very reasonable £15 contribution per person. All dietary requirements catered for so please let us know when confirming.
Please indicate if coming by Friday 21st February by contacting the club by email https://nnwheelers.co.uk/contact-us/, or reply to the email just sent with £15 payment to the club (North Norfolk Wheelers, sort code 09-01-29, acc no.19987590) or cash on the night if not able to do a bank transfer.
**Kalas club shop is now open until 9th Feb**
*2025 TT programme now published including start times, locations, parking, routes & safety notes*
Training Peaks Virtual – update
For those who ride on an indoor trainer Training Peaks Virtual is free this winter until end of March 2025. (It is similar to Zwift but not £18 a month..). You need to download the App, set up a free TP account and have a compatible smart trainer.
https://www.trainingpeaks.com/virtual/
Better still you can join your favourite club and ride in the kit. Just select North Norfolk Wheelers from the list of teams and when approved you will be a member. Under profile > avatar display you can select your team kit and add other kit options.
Training Peaks Virtual
For those who ride on an indoor trainer Training Peaks Virtual is free this winter. (It is similar to Zwift but not £18 a month..)
You need to download the App, set up a free TP account and have a compatible smart trainer.
https://www.trainingpeaks.com/virtual/
Better still you can join your favourite club and ride in the kit. Just select North Norfolk Wheelers from the list of teams and when approved you will be a member.
North Norfolk Wheelers 