Eden Valley Cycling UK

60 mile ride starting at 09.30 from Dalston to Gaitsgill, Hesket Newmarket, Bewaldeth & Cockermouth (28 mile) for refreshments. Return to Dalston via Dearham, Blennerhasset & Wigton. Only one stop planned, due to distance spacing of available cafes, but very flexible or byo. Route/map/gpx  >> HERE<< Weather forecast is for rain (surprisingly 😁) but it should be warmish rain 🤔 so no problem & as normal for hardy EV'ers. Cheers John H  Text or WhatsApp 07855534727 

 Rosie and myself will lead 2 separate rides from Beacon Edge cemetery lay-by, Penrith, leaving at 9.30. Both rides will go to the coffee stop at Dufton cafe for 11’ses. Rosie is going to return via Appleby and Cliburn, and I will return via Shap and Bampton. Distances about 30 and 45 miles. Rosie 07818241833, Phil 07810751189.

 HELP - Campag Rear Mech Problem The hanger bolt (see pic)  for the rear derailleur on my Bob Jackson sheared off yesterday when nearly back from 11's at Morland! No idea why, but been somewhat clunky gear shifts recently. Bent the hnager bracket (part of the frame, not separate like today's bikes), but have straightened with a big adjustable spanner as leverage. It's an old Campag Racing T / Racing Triple 9 speed mech (seems there were 5 variants) and spares are hard to find. Slim chance, but if anyone has an old or broken Campag 9 or 10 speed rear mech languishing in a box, I may be able to raid it for spares. Or suggestions where I could find one. OK, could change the whole setup for Shimano and far better gear shifts, but that's how the bike came to me from Keith Jowett many years ago and be nice to keep it as was.

 Hi All WEDNESDAY 26 JULY Meet 9.30am at Shap Car Park Down Lune gorge to Sedbergh, Far Mill for early lunch.  Garsdale Head, down Mallerstang, BYO stop at Pendagon Castle, Tommy Road back to Shap via Orton. about 55miles.  Text David 07810346838 Best wishes David (it was certainly wet on Sunday lets hope for dryer weather)

 I have signed in support of re-opening the road to the West of the lake with comment as follows: 'As Campaigns Officer for Eden Valley Group of Cycling UK I endorse this petition. We have often used this road to link rides from the Keswick area through to Grasmere and beyond. It represents a very good option to avoid the A591 where it is narrow, twisty and undulating – all features of which make for limited sight lines for motorised drivers. Using the off road route up to close to the top of Dunmail Raise affords cyclists access back onto the A591 where it has opened out into a generously wide road.'

 I have emailed Avanti and Northern (copying our MP) in the following terms: 'EDEN VALLEY CYCLING UK REPRESENTATIONS ON THREATENED CLSOURE OF RAILWAY TICKET OFFICES – PENRITH AND APPLEBY   JULY 23 I am the Campaigns Officer of Eden Valley Cycling UK Group. A              Background: 1.             The prospect of closing Ticket Offices at any railway station threatens the use of rail service and good relationships between cyclists and the railways. 2.             There are many things that might be done to encourage cyclists back into regular use of the railways; in particular the reinstatement of ‘Guards Vans’ where extensive space for transporting larger items as well as cycles of all descriptions   used to be provided. As recently as 2018 we were able to take our cycles in such a carriage from Newcastle to London for the Prudential Ride London. I understand the carriage was regarded as ‘old’ and accordingly was to be withdrawn from service. 3.             As a club

Please sign this petition to save / open the road round the West side of Thirlmere URGENT!! https://www.change.org/p/keep-thirlmere-road-open?recruiter=1002417064&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_message&utm_medium=whatsapp&utm_content=washarecopy_36881920_en-GB%3A7&recruited_by_id=f836fd70-cb01-11e9-916a-c3db47e282de&share_bandit_exp=message-36881920-en-GB

 Hi Meet at the Sands, Brampton 9.30.  Wed 19th July Churnside Lodge, short stop BYO.. then a proper stop at Greenside cafe. Down towards Alston (not all the way)via Haltwhistle then back to Brampton on the A689. about 55miles Txt 07810346838.   David H

 With no ride on the Runs List, I'm going to cycle up to Melmerby from home in Raughton Head leaving 9:30ish for coffee. If anyone would care to join me for the ride they would be most welcome. > Route < will be via Calthwaite, Plumpton, Lazonby, Glassonby etc. Let me know either by text or WhatsApp so I don't leave without you. Cheers, Bill 07921 297 045

I'm going to rename it 'The Committee Ride' as we were only missing Mike B and CJ! A first ascent of Hartside for Eileen (and possibly Tony S), a new cafe to some and a reminder to some of the rest of us that we can do Hartside - it isn't too hard! Thanks to everyone for their cheerful company despite conditions. No-one managed the challenge of climbing to the top more slowly than me, but that wasn't really what the day was about. And it was good to meet 4 x 3 x bike riders at the cafe. Great turnout!

This is a bit of a challenge ride - can anyone get up Hartside more slowly than I can? It's several years since I tried but I've visited the Nook Farm cafe and I know it's worth the climb. We are starting inside the Village Bakery at 9 am for coffee and breakfast rolls for anyone needing a bit of extra fortification before visiting the Roman fortifications.  At 9.30 we depart outside the Bakery and will head along the fellside through Gamblesby and Renwick, eta at the turning up the hill just before Renwick around 10 am. I know the Renwick route is a steep one - it was chosen for the Sustrans C2C route so it's bound to be - but the advantage is that it keeps you away from the A686 for longer and there are fewer people to see me get off my bike and push. And once you actually join the A686 you have broken the back of the hill... it's just the bit in between. According to Google it's just under 16 miles to the cafe but they will be slow ones.  Don't forget tha

60 mile ride starting at 09.30 hours from Wetheral. Another trip over Hartside Summit, from Alston side. Hoping to meet up with Alison's 2 bike group beforehand at the Nook farm shop & cafe for refreshments (22 mile). After Hartside it's via Renwick, Lazonby & Plumpton (stop at the Pot Place if required @ 43 mile). The last leg is Calthwaite, Armathwaite & back to Wetheral. Route/map/gpx file  >> HERE << Weather forecast is a bit mixed but nowt to worry us hardy northerners 😁 but if the weather was making us a bit miserable we could shorten the route after Hartside. Flexibility is the aim. Text or WhatsApp John H 07855534727 Cheers 👍

Nothing on the 'runs list' for tomorrow so I'm taking a nice & easy 46 mile ride, starting at Armathwaite at 09.30 tomorrow, to the EV coffee stop at Acorn Bank NT property (22 mile).  Route/map/gpx file  >> HERE  << Weather forecast looks good & should be a good ride out on a familiar route. If anyone wants to join me that would be great. All welcome. Text or WhatsApp 07855534727  Cheers John H

For details of the holiday, please see the blog of 9 May. The idea is that anyone wanting to come books themselves in but lets me know if they want to join the meal out on the Thursday night. I've just rung the YHA to find out what accommodation is still available; there are no rooms left for 2 people. There are 5 beds available in the single gender dorms, one private room for 4 without an en suite, 4 x 4 bedded rooms with an en suite and 1 x 4 bedded room with en suite which includes a double bed. We will have fun however many there are, but the more the merrier! Alison

The statement  below was supplied by David's daughters Karen and Jan Dad  was diagnosed with alzheimers some years ago. He was supported to remain in his own home until January of this year by his daughter Jan and local carers and friends.  Dad  was in a care home near Jan when his health deteriorated late in June. Daughter s  Karen, Jan  and  Dad’s partner of 25 years Maria, were all able to be with him shortly before he slipped away peacefully in his sleep early on 28 June.  Dad  bequeathed his body to medical science, and despite being very nearly 90, his wish was gratefully accepted by Leeds University.  Family and close friends will join together and celebrate David's life later this year. Text supplied by Les   

  3 Bike Ride on Wednesday 5th July 9.30am From Glendale, Cotehill going to  Lanercost for coffee and on to Haltwhistle for lunch,  returning via Lambley, Talkin, Gt Corby.  Hope to have some company, all welcome. Total distance approx 60miles. Please note the route includes a section on the Pennine cycleway  which isn't tarmaced. James 07802415607