Pedal Challenge

Back in 2004 we cycled the NSCR leaving Reedham in Norfolk on Sunday13th June, travelling anti -clockwise. We had a wonderful time and loved every minute of it.

When sailing from the Orkneys and arriving back in the UK on Scottish soil, we still had to cycle down to Norfolk. However, because of circumstances we didn’t cycle all the way back. We did most of it, but not all. This left us with a feeling of disappointment over the years and in 2009 we decided to do England and Scotland again, this time on a tandem.

So in a roundabout way we got there in the end

Having written a book about our journey by the very title of ‘In a Roundabout Way’, this is now available at the price of £ 15.00.

The book contains 103 pages with our daily distances. It includes 90 coloured photographs and 8 detailed cartographical maps. There is also a list of our itinery.

Once the book is making a profit -and we are still way off - this will be used for bikeparking in our village on the riverside.

The book is not about on where to stay, camp site fees, which turning to take or ‘Where am I’, the appropriate maps are for that, - you will always need those.

Although it may give you guidance, the book is primarily about our journey. What it meant to us, what we saw and what we experienced, when happy or when tired and the people we met en route.

To cycle the NSCR should always be looked upon as an adventure. Of course you have to prepare but don’t go over the top. You can’t get lost, it is well signed and if you are really stuck, there is always someone willing to help.

If you wish to purchase the book please send an email to blanchesreedham@msn.com
or telephone (0044) 01493 701262