Eden Valley Cycling UK

 Fantastic cross border MTB/ gravel ride Newcastleton to Kielder and back. 9.30 start at the square in Newcastleton. Approx 35 miles but don't let that deceive you, its a decent length! Mostly gravel by far but takes in a bit  of the blue MTB route  at the Newcastleton end and a red MTB section (lonesome pine trail) at the Kielder end. The MTB is  flowing, not rocky, so as fast or slow as you are comfortable with it! There is an gravel option which misses out the red Kielder tail and part of the Newcastleton blue route and which is an easier way back if necessary.  There is a shortish section of a muddy uphill past the bloody bush stone on the way back. Both routes can be ridden carefully without suspension, but gravel bikes should stick to the gravel route and will have a short push. Hard tail MTB is ideal.  Bring some snacks. Coffee at the  Kielder bike hire and take away food at the Kielder  petrol station, but no proper cafe. Please let me kno...

 The AGM is being held at Melberby Village hall this Saturday , 17th October . Members are invited to bring and share a social lunch between 12 and 1 pm , with the AGM taking place once we are done, around 1 pm.  Some food and coffee/ tea will be provided by the committee ( soup, bacon or cheese rolls  and some cake, but members are encouraged to bring and share a cold lunch of their own choice ( eg cold plate, salad or cake ) to ensure there is enough to go around and keep things simple. The agenda has already been emailed out, but if anyone needs more info or anything resent please contact me, David Fenna davidfenna@btinternet.com and I will sort it out.  We hope to open the hall up at 11.30 to set it up ready for 12, so that any food brought can just be laid out on tables to share.  Please would anyone interested in becoming a committee member let me know.  We specifically need a ride coordinator to take over from Mike Barron, who has kindly been hanging...

 9.30 start from Beacon Edge by the cemetery. Out over strawberry hill to Langwathby , then to Lowther to meet the cafe stop via Morland. Over Celeron to Pooley Bridge, Matterdale End, back via Greystoke. Just under 50 miles.  Garmin GPX  HERE Generic GPX on the club wattsapp (led rides) and  HERE Please let me know if you intend to join me. Weather should be fine!  David Fenna 07557 878594

Len's funeral will be on Friday 9th October at 11.40 at Carlisle Crematorium. There will be refreshments afterwards at Greysteads Hotel, Norfolk Rd off Dalston Rd. Pat would appreciate knowing numbers for Greysteads so please message me if you would like to attend. Mike B 07906896503

 I originally had this planned for Wed, but the forecast is so much better for Thursday. 9.30 start and the parking is by the sports fields. So if anyone would like to join me the start is 9.30 from the parking by the sports fields. Route is  https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/518848865 Let me know if you are joining me. Phil 07810751189

 Starting at Armathwaite bridge at 9.30, out to Caldbeck and back. Cafe at Muddy Duck half way round. Approx 45 miles 3000 ft ascent.  Garmin gpx  HERE Generic GPX  HERE Thanks , please let me know if you are coming. David Fenna 07557 878694

 Hi all Sorry for the late blog post. Was checking the latest met office weather report. Ride still on for tomorrow. Start at Greystoke car park at 9.30am Expect rain for the first 1.5 hours then looks clear. Route is here 55 miles  Greystoke, Glenridding, Kirkstone, Troutbeck, Ambleside (stop at YHA for coffee/lunch). Rydale Water, Grasmere, Dunmail Rise, Thirlmere, Threkeld (second refreshment stop if needed) and back to Greystoke. Please let me know if you intend to join. Adella 07957 325321

Sad news today as we have learnt that Len has died. He passed away suddenly mowing the lawn at his home in Rosley. He was a long term member of the club and you may have seen him this year at the club dinner and helping with registration at our recent challenge event. His wife Pat has asked that members of the club are kept informed and we will post again on the blog when we know of the funeral arrangements.

 Hi All, Yes I know it is early but for now just a date to put in your diaries. I have reserved Roundthorn Country House for our Christmas Lunch. It will be on Saturday January 9th 2027, 12:30 Start for 1:00pm Serving. Copy of the menu attached, we will organise a booking form nearer the date. I hope some of you can join us. Menu Any queries/questions just text or WhatsApp me 07590 605203 NigelP

  Hi all,  Hope you can join me for a ride on Wednesday, starting at 09:30.  The ride will start and finish in Acorn Bank car park.  The 80km route (kept shorter and with less altitude due to the miserable weather forecast) goes across to Askham, down to Bampton, concrete road to Shap, Newby, Appleby then back fellside via Dufton.  Stops available at Askham, Bampton, Shap and Appleby – we’ll see how we feel based at the time.  There is approx. 900m of climbing according to Garmin Connect.  I added Course points to the route for Bampton, Shap and Appleby.   GARMIN   Route .   I haven’t checked the route recently so we will have to deal with any disturbances, like road closures, as we find them.   Please text or WhatsApp me if you are coming, whether to Culgaith or meeting up en-route. Gary 07964 591187 Note I’m still not able post on the blog hence this is posted by Adella on my behalf.