Eden Valley Cycling UK

 Instead of a cafe stop (and in anticipation of glorious summer weather.....), we are having a club picnic at Long Meg near Little Salkeld on Wednesday 10th June from 11 am onwards. This is a bring-your-own-food/refreshments thing. Some will ride out to it and back again. There is a car park so it's quite possible and fine just to drive there. On the link  is a short steep ride on from the Long Meg car park, starting 9.30, up to Renwick and Hartside and back to build up some appetite and thirst! This should get back to Long Meg around 11.30. If the weather turns out too bad for a picnic , I suggest retreating to Melberby Cafe which is a short ride away.  Gox route  HERE For those wishing to have a longer cycling day out, there is be the 3 ride that Adella has organising out from Keswick over Newlands etc! Either way, let's hope for good weather for all. Just see the other blog post for this.  Either way a good trip out hopefully.  David Fenna 07557 878594

 Hi all Sorry had to reschedule this ride from Wed 3rd June. Weather is horrendous! Hope you can join me next Wed 10th for the same ride. Starting from Keswick. Turn off High Hill onto the regional route 71 (dead end road) which eventually leads to a footbridge over the Derwent on the way to Portinscale. There is free parking along the side of this road but advise to get there early! Route goes up via Newlands Pass. Early Stop at Buttermere for Brunch. Along Buttermere, Loweswater and eventually onto Lamplugh, Dean, Brigham, Eaglesfield and Lorton Shop for coffee/food. Then up Whinlatter Pass and onto Keswick. Route here Let me know if you intend to join via SMS or Whatsapp Adella 07957 325321

 Starting at 9.30 from Frenchfield Penrith out to Edenhall, Lazonby,Plumpton and Greystoke. Going then to Newbiggin, Stainton, Pooley Bridge and back to Penrith via Askham,Lowther &Melkinthorpe.  Approx 40miles with plenty of coffee/Lunch stops on route. Please let me know if you can join me via text or WhatsApp  on 07707215155 Cheers Harvey .  Route: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/463870301

Start at 9.30am in Gretna for a 62 mile trip to Kershopefoot, Hermitage, Ewes racing stables and Langholm. Lunch at Newcastleton and afternoon refreshments if desired, at ‘First Bite’ in Langholm. The route is quite hilly in places but very scenic. Phone 07709710301 if you are coming.   The route is  https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/465088657 Ian L. (Posted on behalf of Ian by Nigel P 👍)

Start at 9.30 from Greystoke for a 46 mile ride around the Northern Fells. Graded 2/3 and everyone welcome. Stopping for coffee at Caldbeck after 15 miles. Lunch probably at Dodd Wood or Threlkeld. Route  HERE . Text or WhatsApp 07906896503.

  Hi all,  Hope you can join me for a ride on Sunday.  09:30 start.  The loop will start and finish in Shap at the public car park next to the bowling green, w3w ///firebird.glorious.awaited. Route heads over to Kirkby Stephen via Great Asby, down through Mallerstang (source of the River Eden) to Garsdale , over Dent Fell (highest point on the ride at 537m/1761ft) into Dentdale, along to Sedbergh then up the Lune Valley back to Shap.  Stops anticipated at Kirkby Stephen (coffee), Dent (Lunch) and possibly Sedbergh (if we need more sustenance before the last leg back to Shap – I’m not familiar with cafes in this area but I’m sure you will have suggestions.  ROUTE HERE .  Approx. 100km/62m distance and 1400m/4500ft of climbing (probably a bit more given Garmin Connect route planning estimates). I’ve included some Course Points so for any of you coming to France next week you can edit your data fields to test them on your gps devices 😉 Please text...

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....