Eden Valley Cycling UK

With regret I am cancelling the published ride on Wednesday 3rd September,  around Kielder. It is forecast for heavy rain all day. Being off road & through forestry it wouldn't be pleasant & possibly dangerous. Hopefully we get some better conditions in the next month or so & I'll try & reinstate the ride. Sorry, I know how disappointed many of you will be 😁, but I think it is for the best. Cheers, John H

56 mile ride starting from Newcastleton at 09.30, in the Scottish borders, with an option of 26 mile starting from Kielder Castle at 11.00 (approx). There is free parking at Douglas Square, Newcastleton (w3w ///remembers.games.desiring). Parking at Kielder Castle is not free (w3w ///receiving.spaces.slice). There are no cafes on the first half of the route, though there is a small shop in Kielder Village (15 mile) for coffee, sandwiches, cake etc. It might be limited so BYO refreshments for a picnic. There are cafes at 28 miles or 35 miles on the 'lake'. Although the Lakeside Way Trail is mostly off road it is well compacted & a decent surface for multi use & being suitable for all types of bikes. Some members have done it on road bikes with 25mm tyres without issue. I would recommend sturdy tyres of at least 28mm. This is a fairly easy route, though there are a few small inclines & sharp bends, in beautiful, scenic surroundings. You will not want to miss out 😉😁. ...

I hope to see some of you on my ride on Sunday from Greystoke.   The ride will start at 9.30am and it will be a tour of villages around Penrith.  The route will meander down to Ullswater and go round the Penrith countryside anti-clockwise.   Stop for refreshments at Morland at about 22 miles and/or at Melmerby at 33 miles.    We will go through 16 villages and hamlets.   Total distance will be about 52 miles.   Phone or text 07709710301 if you intend to join the ride. Route  here

 Hello Folks, I hope that some of you will join me on Wednesday for a lumpy little ride around the northern fells. Leaving from Dalston at 9:30. Refreshment stops at Caldbeck (10 miles) & Threlkeld (32 miles) with a few hills in between. Total distance about 53 miles with 3700ft of ascent (& descent). Route HERE Please text or whatsapp me if you are coming. Cheers, Bill 07921 297 045

  Hi all, hope you can join me for a ride on Sunday.  09:30 start.  The loop will start and finish in Culgaith next to the school and opposite the rec, w3w ///crispier.contexts.nuptials.  Space to park between the school and the recycling bins, or on the road next to the rec.  Route heads over to Great Strickland, down to Crosby Ravensworth, then over to Orton. Dropping into the A685 valley the up to Great Asby over Crosby Garrett Fell.  From there to Appleby, then over to Murton then up the fell side through Dufton, Knock and Blencarn before returning to Culgaith.    ROUTE HERE .  Several stops available, including Orton (Ortion Scar Cafe) and Appleby  (ice cream from Spar then riverside munching). Please text or whatsapp me if you are coming, whether to Culgaith or meeting up en-route. Gary 07964 591187

I'm really sad to be sharing the news that Paul died unexpectedly yesterday. He had a long history with the club which goes back several years before me, as secretary, ride leader and champion of the 'moderate rides'. He and his beloved wife Sue were keen cyclists and members of more than one club and I think they sometimes rode a tandem. Paul was no stranger to illness having fought off his own cancer and losing Sue in 2022. Paul continued to embrace life and looked after his friendships. We would see him occasionally at club cafe stops and he celebrated his 80th birthday in style in March surrounded by friends reflecting his multiple interests including his membership of the Cockermouth Ukelele Band. Paul's daughter Rosie is well known to club members - she even joined us 'oldies' on the occasional club holiday and I have her permission to share this lovely photo from 2023 when Paul was pleased to be at her side for her wedding. Our thoughts are with Rosie at ...

61 mile ride starting over the Scottish border in Gretna, 09.30, August 20th, at the car park off Central Avenue. Just past the shops & registry office (what3words ///flush.fiction.nothing). Taking some scenic, almost traffic free, back roads to Ecclefechan, Dalton, Clarancefield & Bankend to  The Crichton Central Cafe  Dumfries, for lunch (31 miles - there is nowhere in-between for refreshments so if that's too far please bring snacks). After lunch it's a fantastic run along the River Nith to the Solway via Glencaple, past Caerlaverock Castle & Ruthwell to Powfoot for ice cream/refreshments (48 mile) onto Annan, Eastriggs & Gretna. Route  >> HERE << The weather, at this time, looks good (not as hot as of late) & it's a fairly flat route.  It would be great to have company. Everyone is welcome & no one gets left behind.  Text or WhatsApp 07855534727 Cheers John H

  Wednesday 20th August. Lunesdale, Kingsdale, Deepdale and Dentdale from Sedbergh. Join me on a 2 Bike Ride from Sedbergh starting at 9.30am. Parking and Route. From the M6 enter Sedbergh, pass the garage on your right and look out for a right turn signed Dent. Turn right and follow the road round and park alongside the school playing field or the Cemetery. We ride down the Lune Valley to Barbon and Cowan Bridge for coffee. (12miles). After coffee it’s Leck, Burton in Lonsdale, Thornton and into Kingsdale. Kingsdale Head, Deepdale and Dent for lunch. Return via Gawthrop to Sedbergh. Distance: 34 miles and 3700 ft of ascent. Ernest. Please send me a text if coming. 07549131994 Note. The ride differs from the runs list because of the road into Dentdale being closed at Denthead.

Hi Hope you can join me on Wednesday. I am going to steal with pride David F's route from May from Kirby Stephen to Tan Hill (coffee at the top) and then on to Reeth (lunch at the Dales Centre). Back via Gunnerside, Keld, Nateby and Kirby Stephen.  47 miles, 4000 ft ascent - but some amazing down hills... :) 9.30 start at the town centre carpark Kirkby Stephen  i.e. the large free car park on the Soulby Road opposite the health centre. CA17 4HA  Bring extra water as it is going to be hot but no wind! Whats app or text me if you are going to come Adella 07957 325321 GPX route here