Hundreds of cyclists took in the sights of the county as a popular bike event returned.

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The Norwich 100 bicycle ride celebrated its 25th year when it returned on Sunday, taking riders on a route through the city, into the Broads, past Horsey Mill and the coast and back via historic Blicking Hall.

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The event - which offers riders 100, 60 and 30-mile options - is popular among the county's cyclists, and this year managed to fall during a respite from the week's rain.

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Those completing the race were greeted with music, a beer tent and food, after enjoying refreshment stops in the Norfolk countryside along the way.

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In total, more than 1,000 cyclists took part in the event, with Moira Vincent, an event crew member, saying 300 had signed up on the day alone.

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"That was on top of about 700 who had pre-registered, so we're very pleased," she said.

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She added that everything had run smoothly, and that they were pleased with the positive turn in the weather.

Eastern Daily Press: Thousands of cyclists took part on the Norwich 100 Bike Event. Picture: Victoria PertusaThousands of cyclists took part on the Norwich 100 Bike Event. Picture: Victoria Pertusa (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Thousands of cyclists took part on the Norwich 100 Bike Event. Picture: Victoria PertusaThousands of cyclists took part on the Norwich 100 Bike Event. Picture: Victoria Pertusa (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Thousands of cyclists took part on the Norwich 100 Bike Event. Picture: Victoria PertusaThousands of cyclists took part on the Norwich 100 Bike Event. Picture: Victoria Pertusa (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Thousands of cyclists took part on the Norwich 100 Bike Event. Picture: Victoria PertusaThousands of cyclists took part on the Norwich 100 Bike Event. Picture: Victoria Pertusa (Image: Archant)

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Eastern Daily Press: Thousands of cyclists took part on the Norwich 100 Bike Event. Picture: Victoria PertusaThousands of cyclists took part on the Norwich 100 Bike Event. Picture: Victoria Pertusa (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Thousands of cyclists took part on the Norwich 100 Bike Event. Picture: Victoria PertusaThousands of cyclists took part on the Norwich 100 Bike Event. Picture: Victoria Pertusa (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Thousands of cyclists took part on the Norwich 100 Bike Event. Picture: Victoria PertusaThousands of cyclists took part on the Norwich 100 Bike Event. Picture: Victoria Pertusa (Image: Archant)