Eden Valley Cycling UK

 I didn't get to say thanks to all the organisers, committee members, helpers & especially the crumble & custard makers 😋😁 for today (I could only manage 3 portions - ok, 4 as one was a double portion 🤪).  So thank you all for a really well organised event. I (& I'm sure all that took part) appreciate your efforts, hard work & devotion to the club 👏👏. Anyway, that's enough of that as I don't want a reputation as a soppy so & so 😁. Cheers all 🍻

 An interesting request sent to the club Hi I got your details from the CyclingUK club page as I am a member and active cyclist. I am carrying out PhD research at the University of Highlands and Islands into mtb/emtb recreation conflict perceptions and wondered if you could share the link for this 5 min survey to get insight into members views around the increase of e mountain biking and its impact or perceived impact. The link below connects to the survey and it's a quick click through process. Thanks in advance for sharing the link and anyone who completes the survey. Steve Button  https://uhi.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/mtbemtb-conflict-perceptions

    Thanks to the good works of various members of the committee I can announce that the Group is running two 'Reliability Rides' on 30th September. These will be open to all comers but we hope there will be a good showing from members. The routes start and finish at Mungrisdale Village Hall This is an organised event of the simplest kind – A route devised by those who know the area well and refreshment at the start and end of the ride. There are two routes – 60km and 100km You will be given a GPX route for your Garmin and/or route card if you prefer.  So that we all get back at about the same time and can share the crack and enjoy 'crumble and custard' together the 100km group will start at 0830 and the 60km ride will set off at 1000 Further details and entry forms are on the website here Oh!  cost  a mere £10  Do let anyone you think might be interested know about this event.

52 mile ride starting from Hesket Newmarket. Plenty of parking in car park at bottom of village. Coffee in Cockermouth after 17 miles, further refreshment stops as necessary by needs of group. Return via Winlatter and around the back of Derwent Water, Borrowdale, Keswick, Threlkeld etc.  I will be cycling from home in Raughton Head to Hesket leaving at 08:50. If you want to add 6 miles onto each end of the ride you are welcome to join me. Follow LINK for GPX file Bill 07921 297 045.

  Mike's funeral service will be held at : - Beetham Hall Crematorium ( post code LA7 7AP ) on Wednesday 4th October at 14:00. The site is south of Milnthorpe off the A6 road from Kendal. It can also be reached from the M6 Jcn 36 ( with the A65 ) then proceeding a short distance towards Kirkby Lonsdale on the A65, then left at a roundabout to Crooklands, then turning left onto the B6385 to Milnthorpe. There will be a gathering with refreshments nearby just  over the road from the crematorium. All who knew Mike are welcome to attend, dress will be  informal and cyclists are welcome to wear club colours. Family flowers only please. Donations should be made to the Ukrainian Appeal. Our thoughts are with Anne, Neil, Tom, Ian and family at this distressing time.

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I am leaving Beacon Edge at 9.15 because, although it's only 14 miles to coffee, Google says it will take me 1 and 3/4 hours on the route I'm planning. Mr Google obviously knows how slow I am. We will be going via Eamont Bridge to Yanwath, Tirril and up a road I don't think I have ever been up (I may discover there's a good reason for that) to Celleron, then to Lowther, Clifton Dykes and Brougham Hall for 11s. Direct route back to Beacon Edge because I'm going out in the afternoon. Anyone/everyone welcome Alison  07500 564922

 Holibobs over & I think I've gained a few pounds so need to get back on the bike 🤔😁 62 mile ride starting at 09.30 from Dalston to Silloth (25 mile) for an early lunch. Route via Thursby, Lessonhall, Abbeytown & Skinburness. Return route via Newton Arlosh, Anthorn, Bowness on Solway, Burgh by Sands & Great Orton. Route, map, GPX file  >> HERE << John H   Text or WhatsApp 07855534727

Sadly, I have to report that Mike Hutchinson ( Secretary of Lancaster Cuk ) for many years died on Monday 11th September.  In north London in his youth he rode with the Edgware CTC group and raced with the associated Westerley Road Club.  For many years he was a strong fell runner and in later life concentrated on cycling with Lancaster CTC, participating in and organising Audax events, riding tours in Europe and attending CTC Birthday Rides. EV members who knew him will have met him on Lancaster Cuk club runs or participating in Audax events organised by him. I first met Mike at the CTC Birthday Rides at Malton in Yorkshire on an Audax event over the North York Moors. It was there I learnt of his nickname " Hedgehog " after he rode over a road kill hedgehog in his youth when he had a crew cut. I also learnt of his history with the Edgware CTC ( my riding group at this time ). For many years I enjoyed riding Audax events in Lancashire and the Pennines organised by him plus a

Rosie and myself are going to lead rides from Tebay (parking on the road next to Mount Pleasant football field) leaving at 9.30. Both groups will go to Dent for an early lunch ( Rosie’s group 21m, Phil’s 27m), and then head back to Tebay Total distances Rosie’s group 40m, Phil’s 51m. The routes can be viewed below.  Please text or message if you are going to join us. R 07818241833 P 07810751189 https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/193891818 https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/194305404

 Leaving Beacon Edge at 9:30 for a gentle ride to Pooley Bridge going through Greystoke. Return via Lowther. Text or what’s app if you intend to join my ride. Rosie 07818241833. Hope you are impressed! I now have a Garmin! https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/193821687

This ride is being designed around a fund-raising Big Breakfast at Langwathby Village Hall (bring cash) and the passing by of The Flying Scotsman at Langwathby station (it may or may not stop for water). I will be leaving Beacon Edge by the Penrith Cemetery to cycle to Lazonby, crossing the river and up to Glassonby and down the hill through Little Salkeld which should see us arrive for our breakfast about 11 (when it will probably be at its busiest!) It seems the Flying Scotsman is to pass through Langwathby at 13.30 so, provided there is time for us to cycle and still find standing room on the station platform, I will aim to do a short loop to Skirwith and Hunsonby but this will depend on the mood of the party. Once the Flying Scotsman has passed, I will be taking the normal Sustrans route over Strawberry Hill back to Penrith. Company welcome, Alison 07500 564922

I have decided to change the start time of my ride from Lanthwaite Green to 10 am.  This will allow me to drop Phil off in Keswick for the ride with David Thomas. If you are intending to join me on this ride to Ennerdale Bridge then could you please let me know by text or What’s App on 07818241833. I can then let The Gather at Ennerdale Bridge know how many to expect. The weather is looking good so it should be a nice ride. I am intending to just stop once so bring any snacks you may need. If you are not sure where the parking is please what’s app me and I will send a map photo . Rosie 

  A 3 bike ride starting at 09:30 from Keswick Leisure Centre Car Park*, the route heads North around Bassenthwaite to Cockermouth, (coffee stop at The Moon & Sixpence) onto Eaglesfield, Dean, Mockerkin, Fangs Brow, Loweswater, Buttermere (lunch stop at Croft House Farm cafe) then a bit of cafe legs tester (!!) up over Newlands Hause, back down to Stair, Swinside then around Derwentwater before heading back to Keswick with an compulsory ice cream stop to look forward to before the Finish! Distance 83k with about 1350m of climbing. I hope you will be able to join me?    David Thomas Please text me on 07801 916416 so that I can advise the cafe/s re numbers. *NB there is usually free parking spaces available along Brundholme Road, Keswick Route here

Sunday 3rd Sept Abbotts Lodge Café Loop No ride down for Sunday, I will be heading over to the Coffee stop from Wetheral at 9:30am if anyone would like to join me, route attached >> HERE << 56 mile loop. Abbotts Lodge stop around 26miles. (Cafe stop is teas, coffees and traybakes - maybe soup? BYO if you need more than this!) Text or WhatsApp 07590 605203 Thanks Nigel P.