Eden Valley Cycling UK

Apologies but I am unable to lead the ride, published on the runs list, from Dalston on Wednesday 1st November. Unfortunately I'm 'under the weather' & it doesn't feel like I'll be fit enough by then. Hopefully someone else will put a ride on. You will probably want to use your own route but the route I planned on riding can be seen  HERE  . Sorry. Hope to see you soon. John H

 Rosie and myself will be leading 2 separate rides, meeting at the Cafe stop in Howtown. Both rides leave from Beacon Edge cemetery lay-by at 9.30. (NB clocks go back on Sunday 2am). Rosie is going via Greystoke Ghyll and the flattish route to Ullswater and Howtown (2 bike ride). I am going to Greystoke and the hilly route to Ullswater. (3 bike ride) Return to Penrith dependant on the weather and mood. Hope to see plenty of folks out.

  ‘Keep Thirlmere Open’ (See Facebook) has set up a Meeting for Cyclists and Walkers for SUNDAY THE 5 th NOVEMBER at 10.45 on the back road round Thirlmere. For fuller detail see the post of Mark Hatton on the above group dated the 18 th October for   this ‘.... opportunity for quiet contemplation of the Permanent Closure Decision date .....’.   If you need to get there by car Paul Ross posted (Facebook) suggestions for parking on the 26 th October. Otherwise you could join us cycling. Alison is putting on a ride to there (watch for the Runs List and another Blog here). In short United Utilities seek a Permanent Closure of the road around the far side of the lake on the basis of (United Utilities allege) danger to the public (leaving cyclists with a section of the main A591 which is twisty, undulating, narrow and fast, for motorised vehicles, between Grasmere and Keswick). Cumberland Council Highways is to consider this Application on the 10 th November . Please support this

   For info: I am now told the closure  will be for 5 weeks from 30 October. Dallas 

 Starting at the Cenotaph in Rickerby Park, parking in the park or Stoney Holme Golf Club (Free Parking). Follow route cycle route 72 out of the town then head north for bacon roll and coffee at the Lemon Tree (19 miles), carry on north through Longtown, cross the border into Scotland at the Sark (26ish miles).  Then up to Chapelknowe, loop around via Chapelcross power station back to Eastriggs for coffee stop at the Porridge (42 miles), back across the border at Gretna (47 miles) and back to Rickerby Park (60 miles). Very flat route hardly a hill in sight! Route  >>Here<< Hoping for some dry weather, if you would like to join me text or WhatsApp 07590 605203 Nigel P

They will provide hot pasties, bacon rolls, cold sandwiches, a variety of cakes and hot drinks in takeaway cups with some seating downstairs as well as outside. Please take lots of photos as we have been asked to provide some for Fellfoot Forward when they launch the cycle route. Club strip in those photos would be a bonus! Looking forward to getting out now that Babet has passed through. Alison 07500 564922

Supplementary to Alison's 2 bike ride (blog below) I am leading a 3 bike ride also to Talkin Tarn & hoping to meet up with Alison's group there for lunch. 56 mile ride starting at 09.30 from The Green, Wetheral. Heading to Warwick Bridge, Laversdale, Hethersgill & Walton for tea/coffee stop (15 mile). Then Lanercost, Hallbankgate (near), Forest Head to Talkin Tarn for lunch (33 mile). Part way along the fell side onto Armathwaite & return to Wetheral. Route/map/GPX file  >> HERE << It would be great if the 2 groups meet up & there's a good club turn out at Talkin Tarn 🤞🤞All welcome. John H - text or WhatsApp 07855534727

My ride is designed for the Fellfoot Partnership who are promoting the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and have approached club members to design a route which showcases our lovely lanes. I have linked it with their (not yet published) 'Slow Trail' walks which are also part of the Fellfoot initiative. At 41 miles it is the upper end of my capacity so I may be slow; if you're a faster rider who is joining me, make sure you have enough clothes!  Route Here If you wish to shorten the ride by 11.5 miles you can meet me at the junction near Renwick which I estimate we will reach at around 10 am but please let me know if you're doing this so that I don't miss you. I am aiming to reach Talkin Tarn soon after 12 and will phone in the next few days and blog to say what refreshments can be purchased. Bring something with you for a roadside stop on the way north.  As always, please let your leader know if you intend to come. My mobile phone isn't used as such  (e

 I’ve just seen a comment on the Cycle Touring Festival Facebook page that trains on the Glasgow to Oban line are going to trial carriages that will taken 24 bikes including tandems.   If the trial is a success it may be extended throughout Scotland.   When checking further I learnt that the Fort William to Mallaig line currently takes 20 bikes on selected trains.  Maybe not in the winter months, At the EGM on Saturday I mentioned that Scotrail trains from Carlisle to Glasgow will take up to 12 bikes.      I use the service from time to time taking my bike to Dumfries or further north, usually Sanquar or Kirkconnel and riding from there.   I recommend trying the service out.   Brings a new dimension to bike riding.

 I am riding from Beacon Edge via Greystoke to the coffee stop at Pooley Bridge.  The weather is looking ok but maybe a bit chilly. I m intending to be back in Penrith by lunch time so if anyone wants to join me that’s great. I m happy to have people join me as far as Pooley Bridge and then do their own longer ride . Rosie 

I am proposing to ride from Melmerby over Hartside  to Alston and Halbankgate (stop) then Forrest Head Talkin and back along the Fellside a total of about 50mi - The weather isn't looking too bad and I would be glad of company? Stats: 72.5km 750m ascent but who believes that? Route here Let me know if you are coming/meeting along the way - text or WhatsApp 07711842885

Tomorrow Saturday 14th Ride 0930 leaves Greystoke VH  - Geoff on 07711842885 Bring and share lunch 1230-1300  E/AGM 1400

For those not wishing to cycle up Dun Fell with Phil, I will be leaving Beacon Edge at 9.30, revisiting the route I did on 10 September via Lazonby and Harrumphy Hill to Langwathby. After breakfast, I propose a route via Culgaith and Temple Sowerby to Lowther for afternoon tea, then probably return via Askham and Yanwath. All welcome Alison 07500 564922

 Weather is looking cold, but sunny on Sunday, so to work up an appetite for the big breakfast, I intend to ride up Dun fell, starting from Langwathby green at 9.30, and hopefully getting back to the breakfast for 12.30 at the latest. About 25 miles. Company would be welcome. Let me know if you intend to come. Phil B 07810751189

 Bit late in the day, but..... I will be setting out from Beacon Edge Penrith (opposite the cemetery) at 0930 getting to Lowther  I hope for 1100s. Various routes open, but intend to do about 15 miles incorporating Carleton and Cliburn. Return, I have various ideas for but intend to make a total mileage back to Beacon Edge of about 40 miles. Intending to do a '2 bike' pace. I would welcome company. 

Join me in Dalston at 9:30 Wednesday morning for a 65 mile ride around Solway. Refreshment stops in Silloth (26 miles) and if needed Bowness (50 miles). Weather looks to be fair with a westerly wind.  GPX file for Garmin >>HERE<< Bill Text or WhatsApp 07921297045

 Looks like reasonable weather on Sunday so, with no rides listed, I'm heading for the coffee stop at Acorn Bank. If anyone would like to ride with me they'd be very welcome. Meet on the bridge Armathwaite at 09.30 (or anywhere on route). 41 miles (18 to coffee/lunch) & listed as a 3 bike ride but this is just a number & no one is left behind. Route/map/GPX file  ≥≥ HERE ≤≤ John H - text or WhatsApp 07855534727

As agreed at the AGM we have decided to hold the AGM in October despite CUK as it enables us to plan more effectively for the coming year SO.... HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE INPUT into what the group plans FOR THE COMING YEAR.  So this year to kick things off we will hold a slightly cut down meeting - the committee have all agreed to stand until at least October 2024. As usual there will be a ride before the bring and share lunch at 12.30.  If anyone does not know where Greystoke Village hall is try vines.stung.elder  in what 3 words!  The Meeting proper will start at 1400 but it is always good to catch up with everyone during the lunch so sign up here to say what you will bring soup, savoury, or sweet and for how many. If you are unable to bring anything please expect to pay something towards the cost (say £5?) and also sign the list to say you are coming to the lunch. The Agenda -which I will try to keep up to date is here but let me know if you would like a topic added So thi

Hi All  I looks as if we would be at Abbott Lodge before it opens. So coffee at the green Langwathby (weather permitting) David

 Hi All I guess this is a 3 bike ride 9.30 at Greystoke Car Park.   50mile Coffee at Abbott Lodge  late lunch at Melmerby David 07810346838