Eden Valley Cycling UK

 Hi  10.00 am at Greystoke Car Park Coffee at the Watermill Cafe , Caldbeck Lunch near Plumpton (BYO) as the day is short Distance about 50mile depending on weather which is changeable at the moment. Best wishes   David H text 078910 346 838

 The purpose is to link the coffee stop at UpFront with the last day of an archeological dig at Long Meg and her daughers. Official start is Langwathby at 9.35; I will be leaving Melmerby at 9. We will be going over Beacon Edge (yes, sorry, via Strawberry Hill) approx 10.15 with eta at UpFront at 11. From UpFront we will go via Lazonby to Long Meg. From there we can either go direct back to Langwathby or to Melmerby for lunch. Given the choice of places to join in, please let me know if you are coming and where you will be aiming to meet me. This will be the longest ride I have done for some time so the pace will be modest. I hope it appeals to someone! Alison

Looking ahead to Christmas and the New Year I have been asked to canvass opinion re the possibility of a Lunch get-together as has been popular in the past. Initially can I ask if members would prefer a pre Christmas or a post New Year date. I know that some times after New Year it is a nice event to look forward to which 'lets you down lightly' after the Christmas rush. Alternatively before seems more Festive perhaps.  Please let me know your preference on the above by responding here if you would come to such an event.  If you can't get the link to work just send me an email Whatever the outcome I will attempt to secure a booking at Four & Twenty   in Penrith on a Saturday lunchtime and I will post more details later  Geoff A Your Secretary!

 I have not put down details so far of a ride this Sunday so I hope this is not too late to attract company! I propose a loop south (as the wind is from the South it will push us home!) along the fellside then down to Orton (lunch stop) and back through Shap Bampton Penrith returning to Melmerby after about 60mi and < 1000m climbing. This is not a hilly ride although it probably qualifies as a 3 bike ride on account of the distance. We can shorten it if need be(!) by returning along the Lyvennet valley (50mi).  Remember the clocks go back an hour on Sunday hence the earlier start time of 0900. It is probably a good idea to bring lights as from now on the evenings will be drawing in. Hope to see some of you at the start Geoff Route < here >

50 mile ride, listed as a 3 bike ride but flattish & at a medium pace, starting at 09:30 hours on Wednesday 26/10/2022. Via Wigton, Fingland, Anthorn, Bowness on Solway, Burgh by Sands & Great Orton returning to Dalston. Refreshments at Watchtree Nature Reserve Cafe (17 mile) for early lunch & Hunters at  Bowness on Solway (35 mile) for afternoon tea. Map & route  >> HERE <<   All welcome for a gentle, social, 50 mile ride. No one gets left behind. Cheers, John H - 07855534727

 I am proposing to ride to Maulds Meaburn for the 'breakfast' setting out from Melmerby at about 0900 to get there for about 1030. Hoping for some company.

Eden Valley Cycling UK: PETER ANGOOD -funeral arrangements : Peter’s funeral will be held at 1.40pm on Tuesday 8th November at Carlisle Crematorium, Dalston Road, Carlisle.     I understand that a funeral tea will be provided at Cumbria Park Hotel afterwards.   

 You might have noticed on the Runs List that the Big Breakfast at Maulds Meaburn has been added as a possibilty. The rota cafe is Brougham Hall 4Eden Cafe. If you intend to ride on Sunday it might be a good idea to communicate your intentions. Sorry if this causes confusion, but I don't feel that I should make last minute changes to the programme!

Peter’s funeral will be held at 1.40pm on Tuesday 8th November at Carlisle Crematorium, Dalston Road, Carlisle.    No further information at the moment.

I have just been informed by Peter's daughter Helen, that he died peacefully this afternoon in Eden Valley Hospice.    Helen will let me know of the funeral arrangements in due course and I will pass the information on. 

Subject to weather conditions, the ride will be as published in the Runs List : - Start  -  09:30 outside the cemetery Beacon Edge Penrith Outward journey Langwathby, Culgaith, Temple Sowerby, Maulds Meaburn Late 11's / early lunch Orton Scar Cafe or shop or hotel Return journey Shap, Little Strickland, Great Strickland, Clifton Dykes, Frenchfield The total Distance is approximately 43 miles  Hopefully weather conditions will be favourable to enable riders to have an enjoyable outing

Someone along the fellside is selling a TREK DualSport Plus e-bike. Full spec is available. Sale price based on trade in value with Biketreks is £1460. Knowing the vendor I can guarantee that it will have been serviced and maintained to a high standard.  Please contact me is you are interested or would like more detail.  Alison

 Hi All (A class 2 bike ride) Wednesday 12 October 9.30am from Hesket Newmarket Car Park. Moota Garden Centre for 11's.  Lunch at Rosley (there is nothing there so bring your own food)  About 40 miles.  David  text 07810 346 838

 Hello Folks, With no published ride tomorrow, I am planning to ride up to Melmerby for coffee. If anyone would care to join me they would be most welcome. I will be leaving Raughton Head around 9:15 and Armathwaite Bridge around 10:00 is another good place to meet up. Let me know by text or WhatsApp if you want to join me. Cheers, Bill  07921 297 045

Most members will know Peter Angood, a club stalwart, and the difficulties he has been going through due to illness. Peter has been admitted into Eden Valley Hospice, Durdar Road, Carlisle, CA3 4SD where I visited him yesterday.  As you can imagine he is very poorly, very tired and (I believe) on strong medication. Though conversation wasn't easy he said he didn't mind me letting the club members know his situation and that visitors would be welcome. If anyone would like to visit Peter then info can be found here -  https://www.edenvalleyhospice.org/#   Although visits can be made anytime it would be advisable to phone ahead as if Peter is having treatment or not 'up' for visitors then admission will be denied.

 Received recently - you never know when this might be useful! Could also be interesting! Hi there, It has been suggested that we get in touch with you… we don’t have a cafe but we do offer free water top ups here at www.Brightsidebarn.co.uk feel free to share with your members and web visitors. If our sign is out we’re in 😊 Best wishes, Cathryn Brightside Barn Art Studio and Gallery Clifton Dykes Near Penrith CA10 2DG   G