North Norfolk Holiday.....which bike should I take ?

[Dave7]

I got lots of good advice from CCrs and we chose a place near Weybourne. Mrs Dave doesn't cycle but will be happy for me to have, say, 2 full days plus a few smaller early morning/evening rides.
Realistically I will only take one bike (I know...............I am just too kind and thoughtful aren't I )
I have a decent road bike and a decent 27" with semi slicks on (if that is the correct term).
I want enjoyable rides i.e. not to clock up miles but to take a break and enjoy the scenery.
A days ride would be 40/50 miles
We will be near the coast but I am reading that the coast road is very busy. So........... suggestions appreciated.

 

[Dave 123]

It's a pity that the coast road is a bit busy, but there are stacks of lanes that are quiet heading inland.

Road bike.

 

[mattobrien]

I'd take something that can climb like a mountain goat.

 

[jayonabike]

Ive taken a bike with me to Norfolk a couple of times. Rode a nice 60 miler along the coast road from Caister to Cromer and back. Roads weren't abnormally busy, in fact I thought they were fairly quiet. Holiday traffic is patient, and locals seemed to be also. Never had a problem.
Take your road bike and enjoy the coast

 

[MichaelW2]

Rud boike as they are known locally. The only significant off-road trail is Peddars Way and you can ride that, or sections of it, on a rud boike.
The coastal road is a bitch but just inland is a parallel system of small lanes running E-W. Navigation is a full time activity so fit your map to the bars and navigate on the hoof.

 

[Joshua Plumtree]

Norfolk is flat, with the exception of one particular spot which just so happens to be slap bang in the middle of where you're staying!
Weybourne itself has four different hills of varying length and gradient.
North Norfolk Wheelers have club rides on Wednesdays at 10.30 and Saturday morning at 10. Or a training loop at 8am around what is known as the Pinewood loop.
Check out the NN Wheelers website where you'll find Garmin routes of the surrounding area.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Take the more sedate bike. It's a holiday taking in the sights, not a head down, go as fast as you can trip! Having said that we went there 3 years ago to Hemsby. Nice and flat with beautiful sights but the wind was knackering on most of my rides! Maybe it'd be better keeping your head down?

 

[Dave7]

Many thanks.............most seem to be advising what I was hoping for i.e. the rud boike. At my age I don't just 'get my head down and go' so on whichever bike it would be pleasure/stopping whenever & enjoying.