Moving to Toftwood, Dereham....

Cajun
Cajun Posts: 1,048
edited November 2010 in Tour & expedition
How is road biking in Toftwood, Dereham, UK area??? I will be getting married and moving there when I get approval from the UK....
Cajun

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  • danowat
    danowat Posts: 2,877
    Some nice quiet country roads, I particularly like the areas around the thetford forest area (which isn't far), fairly flat too.

    Give us a holla if you want more info, or a "guide ride"
  • Cajun
    Cajun Posts: 1,048
    Thank you, I will.....
    I feel that I'll have to get a UK road map for my GPS unit; that way I can get 25-20 miles away and be able to find my way back to the house :shock: ..... and it'll probably keep the legs in shape by it just telling me "Take a right at tne next........" my new wife may have to post a classified in the Evening News :roll: I've seen weatherproof bar-mounts for the GPS units; I really don't want to spend a bunch of money on a handheld unit to learn a few routes....I had my knee replaced the last week of February and I'm trying to keep my pace below 19mph [like to ride at 16-17mph pace] and the distance below 40 miles.... I have 1200 miles on the bike since the operation and really don't want to screw it up...if the area is basically flat, that means I'll be in the winds 100% of the time without hills or rolling hills....so that'll build some legs as well.... my fiance is from the Norwich & Ringstead areas but not a cyclist....but has no opinions EXCEPT that the bike can't go in the house;..... shed or garage only!!!!

    Cheers m8
    Cajun
  • andymiller
    andymiller Posts: 2,856
    You could use a tom-tom, but wouldn't it take you on the main roads? Great for cars but horrible for cycling. My advice for cycling in the UK would be to avoid A-roads if at all possible.
    Italy Cycling Guide
  • danowat
    danowat Posts: 2,877
    You won't get lost, the roads are pretty straightforward, couple of rides out and you'll know them like the back of your hand!.

    Most roads around here are B roads, you've only really got the A47 and A11, and you really don't want to be riding on either really, I rode from Dereham to Swaffham on the A47, and it wasnt a pleasent experiance.
  • dnrc
    dnrc Posts: 159
    from your way you can go north up towards the coast, head for cromer or mundesley.

    Some nice quiet countryside up there and lovely scenery.
  • Cajun
    Cajun Posts: 1,048
    Update:..... I got the UK card for my Nuvi 205W and a handlebar mount... I got married on 9/11 here in the US; she's back in Dereham and I'll be over there Dec. 1 thru Jan. 11.... no cycling, just visiting some good friends [Norwich & Ringstead] and enjoying the beauty of the UK at Christmas time... I'm sure they have some good local cycle shops in Dereham...
    I saw the "Fat Birds Don't [Can't?] Fly" Cycle Shop on the way to Ringstead [??]..... and 'Oh Yes...I've had some great Fish 'n Chips in Cromer.....
    What are the regualtions regarding front &/or rear tail lights??????
    Cajun

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