Eden Valley Cycling UK

 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: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/353823497 54miles - This route exactly the same as the 33 mile route but carries on through Grasmere, up Dunmail Rise and around Thirlmere. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/447429518 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

Have just altered the cafe stop for this Wednesday from Granny Dowbekins to Howtown Tea Room . We think Pooley Bridge will be busy with it being Easter week and with the weather improving.  I've also altered it for Wednesday 6th May.

  Please advise CJ or enter riders details in EV Cuk record sheet if anyone went to Caldbeck.  Thanks CJ

A nice flat ride on the Solway plain. Leaving Dalston at 09:30 and heading out west towards the coast. First stop at Silloth after 27 miles, second stop (if needed) at Bowness after 50 miles. Total ride distance just over  65 miles - ROUTE HERE.   The weather forecast (at time of writing) is OK with a light westerly wind which will aid the ride  after Silloth.  Please let me know (SMS or WhatsApp) if you are coming along. Bill 07921 297 045

....and weather not looking too good, so if you fancy meeting up for a coffee suggest you make your own arrangements. But note the post below for a Thursday ride which Phil has kindly arranged. 

 Yes it’s snowing on Wednesday, and not on Thursday. Leaving Lazonby Eden river bridge car park at 9.30 and doing the North Pennines loop (45 miles).  The route is  Here . I hope that I get some company, although this ride is not meant to replace a Wed ride, if anyone prefers that. Message me on 07810751189 if you are coming please.

 Starting at Frenchfield Sports Ground Penrith at 9.30 approx 40 mile ride out to Maulds Meaburn and across to Orton,then to Shap and returning via Bampton, Askham,Yanwath and Brougham.Coffee/lunch stops on route .Weather looks ok. Can you please let me know if you can join me by usual means 07707215155.Cheers.

Self-Led rides with link to the route now only appear on the Runs List which can be accessed on our Web Site . You will notice that there is now one for tomorrow, Wednesday 11th March, from Beacon Edge to Pooley Bridge (thanks to David F). Note that all rides now start at 9.30.

UP-DATE, Saturday 9.30: Geoff has alerted us to a potential problem for Sunday. The bridge at Askham is closed for repairs. So could members have a chat at Lowther over coffee to discuss what they want to do about the rest of the day! We are hoping to have Self-Led routes available for all cafe stops. We're not quite there yet but you will see new ones are appearing on the  RUNS LIST  which is available on our website. For instance there is one for this Sunday 8th March starting at Frenchfield and heading for Lowther Castle and then onwards. The route should be downloaded direct from the Runs List. At the start of this experiment I always posted on this blog a reminder of the upcoming Self-Led ride. In future the details will only be available through the Runs List. As usual, please text or WhatsApp Mike on 07906896503 or better still post your intention to ride on the EV cycling or Cafe Stops group App. This might encourage others to join you! This seems to have worked quite ...