Eden Valley Cycling UK

Rosie is leading a ride to check the whole 100km trivets course, starting at Dalston public car park at 9.30 and then having coffee at Hesket and lunch at Crumbs Dalston.  Text Rosie on 07818241833 if you are joining her. I am leading a ride to check the morning 100m trivets course (ie 50 miles), but starting at Greystoke village car park at 9.30 and stopping in Dalston for lunch. Text 07810751189 if you wish to join me.

 A big 'thank you' to those who supported the fund-raiser a week ago in Temple Sowerby. £900 was raised.

  A tad hilly but looking like a fairly decent day 😀 Meet Greystoke carpark, 9.30, for a tour of the fells above Caldbeck, via Mungrisdale, Hesket Newmarket and Branthwaite. Brunch at Ulldale, then more comestibles possible at Caldbeck after the delights of Ireby, Catlands Hill and Keepers Cottage. Return to Greystoke via Johnby. 1000m of climbing, 41 miles. Route:  Caldbeck Fells 29 May   Gill S Please text if you're coming 07437 217187

It’s now only 4 weeks until Tri-Vets. Places are filling up fast and there are now 32 people (including ride leaders) signed up to ride either 100 miles or 100 km so if want to ride and don't want to be disappointed please sign up now by following this  LINK . If you would like to help on the day then please follow this  LINK  and put your name down against one (or more) of the volunteer roles. There is an immediate need for 2 or 3 more people to act as a Ride Marshalls on the 100-mile route. One last thing - there is a Tri-Vets planning meeting on Monday 30th May at 10:00 am upstairs in Daffodils Coffee House in Penrith. Everyone is welcome! Cheers, Bill

Rosie is leading a ride to the Morland coffee stop from Beacon Edge cemetery lay-by, Penrith, via Crosby Ravensworth. Return via Temple Sowerby. I will ride with her to coffee, and if anyone would like to join me for a longer return journey after coffee they are welcome. Please confirm by text to 07818241833.

65 mile ride, 09:30 hours Wednesday 25th May 2022, from the free car park at the intersection of Central Avenue & Union Street, Gretna, D&G, DG16 5AH.  To Gretna Green, Kirkpatrick Fleming & Ecclefechan (love that name 😁). Via Dalton, Carutherstown & Clarencefield to the Central Cafe at the Crichton, Dumfries for lunch (30 mile). Returning via Kingholm Quay, Glencaple, Caerlaverock & Powfoot for coffee or ice cream (50 mile). Continuing to Annan, Hollee, Rigg & back to Gretna. A mostly flat ride with only 2,000 feet of climbing (approx) so though listed as a 3 ride it's probably more a 2 & 1/2.  Route & GPX file  >> HERE << Cheers. John H 07855534727

Would riders who attended either of the two rides below please enter attendance figures in the Document for recording attendances or email the names to CJ. It is important to keep attendance figures for annual returns to Cuk. Thanks CJ

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It is now only 35 days until Tri-Vets! It will be upon us before we know it! Please come along to a planning meeting on MONDAY 30th MAY at 10:00am at Daffodils Coffee House in Penrith. A good number of people (including a lot of visitors from all over the UK) have already signed up for the event (both the 100km & 100mile distances). Entries will CLOSE on 12th June. Places are filling up fast so book sooner rather than later by following this   LINK   if you would like to enter! If you would like to help on the day then please follow this  LINK  and put your name down against one (or more) of the  volunteer roles. Cheers, Bill

Starting from Dalston at 9.30. The route is 35 miles in the morning as far south as Mungrisdale and back. In the afternoon the route is about 25 miles and goes out to the Solway at Beaumont. All are welcome and if you plan to help as a group leader on the 22nd June you may like to download the  route GPX file here We might ride on Wednesday in two groups as different speeds have been offered on the entry form. Catering on the 22nd June will be well set up, but not this Wednesday! BYO for Mungrisdale elevenses (the Mill Inn doesn't open until mid-day). For lunch our house/garden available and we can provide hot and cold drinks but BYO food. (You could leave your lunch in your vehicle if you have one or leave it at our house if you don't want to carry it. Or buy your lunch in Dalston). Text or WhatsApp 07906896503 if you are coming

  So we can let Janet and the orgaisers know Please click and  leave your name here if you intend going to the Brunch (11.00) whether going independently or with Alison's ride. As soon as pos?

To support this very worthwhile event, I will be offering a (gentle) ride leaving Melmerby around 9.30 and doing 13.2 miles to Temple Sowerby along the fellside. After a big breakfast, I can't cycle far so it will be the direct route home! Total for me is 22 miles but you can extend/make your own ride as you please. Hope a few of you will join me, if not for the ride, at least for the brunch!! Alison

"Beryl" By Maxine Peake Theatre by the Lake, Keswick Tue 24 – Sat 28 May | 7.30pm; with 2pm matinee on Wed & Fri Beryl Burton: quite possibly the most successful woman you’ve never heard of. As a child, doctors told Beryl that she could never take part in strenuous activities due to a heart condition. When she met future husband Charlie and he introduced her to the local cycling club, her life changed forever. Proving that she could do anything she put her mind to, Beryl went on to become the greatest woman on two wheels, dominating the sport in the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s: five times world-pursuit champion, thirteen times national champion, twice road-racing world champion, twelve times national champion, British record-holder, world-record holder, MBE and OBE. Sometimes it’s the stories that are true that are the most unbelievable. Claire and I saw a production of this play three years ago and can highly recommend it, even though I may be slightly biased as Beryl comes from

You are most welcome to join me on a ride up to Melmerby on Sunday morning. Start at Dalston 09:30 - approximately 24 miles to Melmerby and 50 miles for round trip.  Text 07921 297 045 Cheers, Bill

 2 bike ride from Croglin Village Hall Car Park on Sunday 15th May. Meeting at 9.30am. Approx 34 miles with a half way break at Melmerby village Bakery. Travelling through some of the Eden Valley and Fellside.

  For a change I am suggesting Kirkby Lonsdale starting at Devil's Bridge. The route is quite hilly to start with but we will take it steady and the second half is merely lumpy! 73km and 1000m of ascent. LINK to route. We visit Barbondale to reach Dent then via Kingdale to Ingleton, Clapham, Keasdon, Wray and back to KL. Lunch at Ingleton or Clapham and pos. ice cream at Wray. A grand day out - I hope. This is just the job if you intend doing the Sportive on Saturday - call it a 'Recharger' to get you up and going! Text: 07711 842885 Let me know if you are coming asap Note starting 0945 to give a bit more time to get there!

I'm cycling to the cafe meet at the  Cycle Velo, Temple Sowerby on Sunday & in the absence of a published ride thought I'd blog this. Anyone who wants to meet at the bridge Armathwaite or anywhere on route would be more than welcome to ride with me. Obviously, also happy for people to leave at any suitable point. The pace will not be fast or difficult & adaptable to anyone that turns up. So from Armathwaite to Temple Sowerby (25 mile) via Renwick, Melmerby & Kirkby Thore. Returning to Armathwaite (also 25 mile) via Langwathby, Plumpton & Southwaite. Text or WhatsApp - 07855534727 Cheers John H

22nd June (or Tri-Vets Day) is fast approaching & will be upon us before we know it! Several people have already signed up for the event (both the 100km & 100mile distances). If you would like to enter the event then please follow this LINK for more details and a further link to enter. If you would like to volunteer on the day then please follow this LINK and put your name down against one (or more) of the  volunteer roles. Cheers, Bill

 This a route checking ride for the afternoon loop of the 100mile Tri-Vets ride. Leaving Dalston at 09:30 it is 51 miles with one stop at Bowness on Solway. I tried this route in the winter and was thwarted by floods and road closures, so I'm hoping for better luck this time. Although the ride is on the list as a 3 bike ride, the pace will be moderated to suit anyone that cares to join - so please come along and join us. This LINK will give you a GPX file of the route for your Garmin. Cheers, Bill 07921 297 045