Eden Valley Cycling UK

Come & join me for a ride crossing a total of 8 bridges over the River Eden from the Carlisle's Western Bypass all the way upstream to Langwathby + crossings over the rivers Irthing, Petteril & Caldew. The ride starts from Dalston at 09:30.  Coffee is at Sally's in Warwick Bridge after 17 miles. Bring your own refreshments for a picnic stop later in the ride before returning to Dalston. Total distance about 60 miles.  Route for your Garmin is HERE . Let me know if you're coming - text or WhatsApp on 07921 297 045 Cheers, Bill

As yet we don't know exact numbers but it would be helpful to know who is able to provide soup/crumble/both and who is able to help on the day itself. Please go to the volunteers spread sheet  HERE  and complete as appropriate.  The payment is £1 per portion provided. Please accept this payment which you can, if you wish, subsequently donate to our chosen charity - Eden Valley Hospice - either on the day or via the Just Giving Page  HERE . It is helpful to list ingredients if possible to alert people to any allergens. There is comprehensive information about the event on our web site  edenvalleyctc.co.uk Many thanks, Claire 01228 710110 or 07922 055180.

 I am going to ride a variation of the N Pennines loop tomorrow, as the weather looks much better than Sunday. Stating 9.30 from Beacon Edge cemetery lay-by, Penrith it’s 63 miles. I would welcome some company.  Route is  Here Phil B 07810751189

 The route takes in the hills on both sides of the Eden Valley.  I have tried, and failed miserably to get the route onto a link for this post.  I also failed to access the blog so thanks to Mike for posting this and also to Bill for his attempt to instruct me in putting a route onto the blog. From the start at Wetheral the route passes south of Dalston then directly up Warnell Fell to Caldbeck (cafe stop).  From Caldbeck we head to Mungrisedale and on to the A66 cycle track then to Greystoke and on to Plumpton for a second stop at The Pot Place.  The next stage takes us through Lazonby and the climb through Kirkoswald to the fell road and on to Croglin.  From Cumrew we descend Great Corby and cross the viaduct back to Wetheral.  Distance is 63 miles with 5030 feet of climbing. It will be a steady pace up the steep climbs.  The weather should be much better than my IT skills so anyone who can ride without a pre-loaded route is welcome to join me....

 Rosie and I are leading 2 rides from Beacon Edge cemetery lay-by at 9.30 to Maes at Uldale for early lunch. Please message if you are coming or meeting somewhere. Rosie’s route is  Here   07818241833 Phil’s route is  Here   07810751189 The weather looks super, so we hope to see lots of you out.

 Hi all Wednesday's ride to the Milnthorpe/Arnside  43 miles approx.  Repetition of a ride we did last year. Meet 9.30 at Mealbank near Kendal . Turn left off the A6 up Helme Lane - parking at the Church Hall. Route goes via Burnside to Levens Hall for coffee. Then off to Milnthorpe and Far Arnside - lunch at the RSPB Leighton Moss. Then back via Beetham, Sedgwick, Kendal. Route is here Let me know if you are coming.  Adella 07957 325321

 Sorry all. Cancelling ride tomorrow as 90 - 100% chance of rain all day. It's a lovely route and deserves better... will reschedule. Adella

 Apologies to Adella, but Coniston is a bit far south for me. I will be riding from Dalston (9:30am start) to Silloth via Moorhouse to collect John H, a fairly direct route there and back trying to avoid main roads and the route is fairly flat. Bacon roll at Fairy Dust. If anyone would like to join us text or WhatsApp me 07590 605203. Route  About 55miles or 40miles if you want to join from Moorhouse. Fingers crossed for the weather. NigelP

 Hi  This is a repeat of a ride I led last year around Coniston. 2 options available all starting and ending from the same place. 33 miles. Start Rydal Water at either White Moss Carpark or just before White Moss Carpark turn left up a hill for free parking in an old quarry. This route goes to Esthwaite Water - where we can stop for an early coffee at the Boathouse. Then onto Clappersgate, Lowick, along the side of Coniston and back to Rydal water and the Carpark. Lunchstop at Brantwood cafe on the shores of Coniston. Route here:   54miles - This route exactly the same as the 33 mile route but carries on through Grasmere, up Dunmail Rise and around Thirlmere. Route here   You can decide on the day. Stop after 33 miles at the carpark or carry on and do another loop. (Handy for those of us training for the Pyrenees holiday) Text or Whatsapp me if you are coming. Adella 07957 325321

Meet at 9.30 at Glendale, Cotehill. About 50 miles to Pooley Bridge and return. Probably going on to Howtown which is the revised cafe stop. Please text James on 07802415607