Eden Valley Cycling UK

Rosie is leading a ride from Beacon Edge cemetery lay-by Penrith. Leaving at 9.30 and going to Lazonby, Cumrew, Brampton (White Rabbit cafe for early lunch). Returning via Armathwaite and Southwaite. About 50 miles. Weather looks fine. Please text Rosie on 07818241833, if you intend to come.

 I have received the following details from Paul: Friday 6 May 11.15 at Distington crematorium. We would advise getting there for 11am. This is an open invitation to all Sue's friends and family.    Dress code: Sue's life was full of colour, we kindly request that you do not wear black. A celebration of Sue's life in Eaglesfield Village Hall, after the crematorium. From 12:30pm onwards. Please do join us for both the service and celebration, or one or the other. There will be a collection for Hospice at Home West Cumbria and Breast Cancer Now on the day, should anyone wish to make a donation in memory of Sue

We are having a committee meeting next Tuesday 3rd May at 11:30 upstairs at Daffodils Coffee House in St Andrews Churchyard in Penrith.  Tri-Vets is fast approaching (22nd June) and planning is on the agenda, so I would like to invite any member who would like to be involved with the event to come along and have your say. If you cannot come and would like to volunteer on the day (catering, ride leader, registration etc) then please get in touch. Bill 07921 297 045

 63 mile ride starting at Dalston car park 09:30 hours Wednesday 27th April 2022. Onto Hesket Newmarket & Caldbeck to Mae's tea room at Uldale for refreshments (18 mile). Heading to Allonby via Ireby & Plumbland then onto Silloth (40 mile). After a quick stop it's onto Skinburness before turning east to Abbeytown, Lessonhall & Dalston. Few hills in the first half of the ride & then nice & flat. Route & GPX file  >> HERE << Cheers. John H 07855534727

  The attached flyer is for a Craft fair in Eaglesfield Village Hall on Saturday May 7th at  10 am to 3pm.  There is a raffle, refreshments, paintings, prints and various craft  stalls.  Sue Cumella my late  wife instigated and organized it with Sue Holmes who has a dog  from Canine Partners.   Sue C had to relinquish her involvement at a late stage due to  illness. This last Tuesday April 19th on a lovely summer day at home with her family she  left us. Paul Cumella

 I have recently received word from Paul Cumella that his wife Sue after a short illness passed away at home in the care of her family on Tuesday 19th April. Paul and Sue have been staunch members of the Eden Valley group for as long as I can remember and for a time Paul was Secretary of the Club.  Paul has asked that I inform those ‘older’ members of his loss I am sure some will wish to make contact direct but I will let you know further details as I find out. Geoff

 Just in case you missed it, and I did post very early! Ice cream opportunity at finish.... Already have quite a few takers.... Note 10.00 start from Langholm Townhead car park by the river. North West to cross the river at Bentpath then back over at Westerkirk Mains for Balliehill and Castle O'er to Eskdalemuir and lunch at Eskdalemuir Community Hub (open for snacks, soup, etc. or BYO) then return via Sandyford, Boreland and Paddockhole. I plan to contact the Hub later this week with a rough idea of numbers for at least coffee, so an early reply would be helpful - though obviously not a commitment 😊. 40 miles, quiet roads. Please TEXT if you'd like to join us. Gill S 07437 217187

Please text me on 07810751189 if you intend to come. Thanks. 

 This ride will depart Tebay at 9.30, from the parking by the playing fields GR  619045, and head for Sunbiggin Tarn, Kirkby Stephen, Keld, Buttertubs pass,  Hawes (lunch), Dent, Sedbergh, and back. 63 miles and 5300 ft. The weather looks promising, so hoping to see a good turnout.

  Note 10.00 start from Langholm Townhead car park by the river. North West to cross the river at Bentpath then back over at Westerkirk Mains for Balliehill and Castle O'er to Eskdalemuir and lunch at Eskdalemuir Community Hub (open for snacks, soup, etc. or BYO) then return via Sandyford, Boreland and Paddockhole. I plan to contact the Hub later this week with a rough idea of numbers for at least coffee, so an early reply would be helpful - though obviously not a commitment 😊. 40 miles, quiet roads. Please TEXT if you'd like to join us. Gill S 07437 217187

If you look at the runs list you will see that we have Tri-Vets rides planned for 22nd June You have a choice of 2 rides (either 100km or 100miles). The event is open to any cyclist over the age of 50. Follow this  LINK  to the club website for more information and to enter the event. Please tell all your friends and encourage them to enter!

Rosie is leading a ride this Sunday 17th, from Beacon Edge cemetery, to the coffee stop at Temple Sowerby for 11'ses. Then to Milburn, Blencarn, Langwathby and back. 40 miles. All welcome, but please text 07818241833, if you are joining her at the start. 

 

 CJ has decided that if you cycle to the coffee morning on Friday he will award points! And as if that wasn't incentive enough, there is an amazing list of raffle prizes to be won from a Microlight flight to a £20 voucher at Granny Dowbekins. My friend is raising money for the Jigsaw Children's Hospice because of the amazing support she was given bringing up her son who sadly died in 2020 aged 10. This is a fantastic charity and it would be great if you live near enough to come along. Alison 

If you look at the runs list you will see that we have Tri-Vets rides planned for 22nd June You have a choice of 2 rides (either 100km or 100miles). The event is open to any cyclist over the age of 50. Follow this LINK to the club website for more information and to enter the event. Please tell all your friends and encourage them to enter!

56 mile ride from Armathwaite 09:30 Wednesday 13th April (parking on bridge). A circuitous route to Forest Head & Hallbankgate, calling at the 'hub' for refreshments (20 mile). Taking a a northerly route Via Lanercost to Roweltown before heading back South for Irthington/Newtown. Possible stop at the 'snack shed' (41 mile) **CASH ONLY** Heading to Great Corby & across the viaduct to Wetheral, then back to Armathwaite. GPX file & map  >> HERE << Text or WhatsApp 07855534727 Cheers, John H

 Ladies Shimano size 42. Pam says she's only used them twice as they make her fall off! I will bring along to the AGM in case anyone is interested.

  The Government have issued a consultation paper on proposals for management of the above. The consultation period ends on the 19 th April. Cycling UK has prepared its Response (the full response is not that long). I find myself in agreement with its (comprehensive, I think) submission. See https://www.cyclinguk.org/article/more-cycling-and-less-traffic-englands-national-parks . Areas covered include making National Parks and AONB more publicly accessible / management of traffic (e.g. speed limits on minor rural roads) / extension of Bridleways (Cumbria is better served than many parts of the country) / off road mechanical vehicles’ use (complex area – ban somewhere creates problems elsewhere ....) / extension of Authorities’ powers to make byelaws (resistance to extension without evidenced need) / duplication by new legislation of existing (albeit little used) legislation...... (and other matters) Rather than repeat Cycling UK’s response I would propose to endorse

 Leave Dalston for elevenses at the Pot Place, Plumpton. Then onto Caldbeck for lunch and return to Dalston via Westward and Curthwaite. GPX file  here .  About 40 miles at a moderate pace. I was thinking of doing a route following the intended Tri-Vets 100k course but I will put this on at a later date. Please text or WhatsApp 07906896503. It would help the Pot Place if you would let me know even if you are just meeting us for coffee. They find it helpful to know numbers in advance.