Eden Valley Cycling UK

Cumberland Council is seeking representations on proposals to change the route in Whitehaven. I do not know the area well enough to comment. If anyone is interested and wishes to support or make other representations please do either go ahead and comment (there is access on the website to do this) or get in touch with me (not my preferred option at the moment!).

 2 bike ride from Melmerby village bakery, 10am Wednesday, along Fellside lanes to Appleby. Trusting all the ice and snow will have melted! Approx 32 miles  https://www.komoot.com/tour/2015747977?ref=itd&share_token=ayajEmkqfWlBO17tUdRbE2bmk1px5Uq08yVv6CIE6jLL7Fsacl Text me Caroline 07825 038542

60 mile 3 bike ride, from Dalston at 09.30 ,  Wednesday 15th January. Taking a well 'travelled' route to Silloth for brunch/lunch at the Fairy Dust Emporium (23 mile) & then follow the Solway coast around Anthorn to Burgh by Sands & back to Dalston. Route  >> HERE << The weather forecast (at this time) is for sunny intervals, a moderate breeze, dry & max temp of 10°c. So, now that the permafrost has thawed, & balmy weather is forecast, what a great opportunity to get back out on the bike & join me on a club ride. It would be great to have company. Text or WhatsApp John H 07855534727 Cheers, John H 

'Save the date' fliers for TriVets to circulate this Electronic version available to download - paper copies coming soon! Click on image>right click> and select save image as...

We hope to see as many of you as possible (weather permitting) on Monday so that we can plan our Trivets event on 2nd July. We will be discussing: Base/venue Routes Catering Numbers Timetable - lead up/on the day Publicity Cost Volunteer roles Let's create more happy memories for our visitors in July. Alison 07500 564922

Yes, we've arrived in 2025 - not only an occasion to resolve to get out cycling more often but also 2025 is the year of our Triennial Cycling Event known as the Trivets! These events are organised all over the country by Cycling UK's member groups, aimed at people aged 50 or over, encouraging them to participate in a ride of significant length (100 miles or 100km). We have run a number of popular Trivets rides over the years and have already chosen the date - Wednesday 2nd July. Apart from the date (and even that could change) everything else is up for discussion - the base, the route, the catering, the leaders - so please come along to our meeting on Monday 6th January at 10.30 am to add your thoughts. The success of this event depends on the participation and support of our members. The more the merrier. We will be meeting in the upstairs cafe at Booths at 10.30 following a short (hopefully) Committee meeting starting at 10 am. Hope to see several of you next Monday. Wishi...

For the non MTB'rs, not going on John R's ride, & wanting to ride off the Christmas excess, I will be riding from Dalston 09.30 on Sunday 29th to Upfront Gallery, Unthank. It would be great if anyone else would like to come along. The route is 50 mile, or could be less if needed, & is the same route we took last month. Taking in Southwaite, Catterlen, Unthank, Johnby, Caldbeck. Route  >> HERE << Text or WhatsApp John H 07855534727 

 Hi Folks. We are concerned about the very strong winds forecast for Sunday, and have decided to run these rides on Monday instead, which is a much better forecast. Sadly this will not suit everyone, but better safe than sorry. Anyway the Sundays coffee stop will still take place. So the Monday rides start at Beacon Edge opposite the lay-by, and the plan is for Rosie and I to lead 2 different rides, both going to Lowther for an early lunch, then a loop back to 15 Croft Terrace CA11 7RR, which is just below Beacon Edge for mince pies and mulled wine. Rosie’s ride is   Here        My ride is   Here Please message Rosie on 07818241833 or me on 07810751189 if you intend to come. I don’t want to be eating mince pies until Easter. Happy Xmas if we don’t see you.

Sorry, but I am withdrawing my ride to Appleby on Wednesday though I hope to be at the Hub by car. In the circumstances, I'm unlikely to be putting any rides on in the near future but hopefully the coffee stops will remain popular. Alison 07500 564922

Meet at 9:30 Sunday morning in Dalston for a ride up to Melmerby (22 miles) for brunch. Route HERE   Either join at the start or somewhere along the route. Cross the river at Armathwaite and then onto to Melmerby via Staffield, KO,  Glassonby & Gamblesby. Return to Dalston via Langwathby etc.  Total distance 51 miles. Let me know if you're coming along. Cheers, Bill 079221 297 045