Eden Valley Cycling UK

 Wednesday 27 November 10.00am Start at Tebay Sports Field 11.00's at Sedbergh Far Mill. Back via Mallestang BYO lunch for short road side stop (start of Tommy Road) Route here Tel David H. 07810346838 (text)

As I look at the weather forecast for Sunday I think I must be bonkers to even think about going out on my bike, but then again I think that the forecast is very often worse than the actual weather that's experienced on the day.  I will be leaving from Raughton Head at 10:00 to cycle down to Lowther for brunch  (direct route around 21 miles). Return route will likely be via Askham, Pooley Bridge, Stainton, Newbiggin etc depending on who is coming along (hopefully with a good tail wind). You're all most welcome to join me Let me know so I don't set off without you..... Bill  07921 297 045

No ride leader will ever be criticised for cancelling a ride on safety grounds but Rosie and Phil held their nerve and many of us were grateful! Our 10 am winter starting time gave the sun time to do its thing and most roads were dry with ice and frost limited - mainly - to the verges. There were 16 cyclists enjoying brunch at Appleby Hub with 2 non-cyclists including one very welcome guest. So don't put your bike into hibernation for the winter - it was a beautiful day and well worth turning out. Thanks to Phil and Rosie, Alison 07500 564922

When the new Committee met, we realised that our blog may not be read by everyone so I have just sent out an email, I hope, to all club members to update everyone and asking them to confirm receipt. If you haven't had it, it may be that we don't have your current email address - if that's the case, please send me a message - 07500 564922. If you are regular blog readers, you're probably reading everything for the second time - sorry! But we want the club to live up to its reputation for being inclusive for everyone, including those who don't read the blog! Best wishes to all, Stay warm. Alison

Due to the sub zero temps Rosie and I are going to combine our rides into a 2.5 bike ride from Beacon Edge opposite the lay-by, leaving at 10am. We still intend to go to Appleby hub via Cliburn. Please let Rosie know if you intend to join us on 07818241833.

The image shows the menu and that you can have various options - click/whatever to enlarge 2 or 3 courses plus coffee at £30 or £37 Various dietary requirements can be requested alongside each option -please read the menu carefully then give us your options choices. The easiest way is to use the Form <HERE> which will automatically collate all results. Don't forget to submit at the end and you can get it to send you a copy of your responses. If this is a problem just send me an email with your choices and I will add you to the list. .......Then please pay for your meal via BACS - here are the account details ' Eden Valley Cycling UK '   sort code 16-52-21 AcNo 53608033 Putting your name in the info box   Thanks

The new Committee met for the first time yesterday. We are all committed to keeping the club functioning and the meeting went well. You can access minutes through the documents section of the website. Dates for your 2025 diary: Festive lunch - we have chosen Saturday 18th January which was marginally the most popular/possible for people. We will shortly be posting details on the blog for you to make your choices and pay with a deadline of Sunday 15 December to get it all sorted before Christmas. Tri-vets event on Wednesday 2nd July - 2025 is the year of the tri-ennial Cycling UK event where groups organise a 100 mile/km route for over 50s and we have usually been well supported. This is an opportunity for the club to showcase what it does and the area it covers so we hope you will get involved. Our first planning meeting will be in Penrith on Monday 6th January at 10.30 am - venue to be confirmed. Several of us are hoping to Ride to the Sun - from Carlisle to Edinburgh, overnight setti

 Leaving Glendale, Cotehill at 9.30 and   heading south to Pooley Bridge. Return via Mungrisdale. About 50 miles. Text James  07802415607

Leave Greystoke at 10.00 heading north via Johnby to Mungrisdale. Then on via Troutbeck and Matterdale to Pooley Bridge. 20 miles so hope to arrive for Brunch about mid-day. Shorter return via Dacre, Bennethead and Hutton to Greystoke. Quite up-and-down but shortish 35 miles at pace for all. Route  HERE Text or WhatsApp 07906896503

Back in the mists of time, when the club only organised one run on a Sunday and one on a Wednesday, people who didn't want to do the whole ride would target the cafe stop on the ride so that they still had a motivation to cycle. This was formalised back in 2012 when we added an 'ALT' entry in the runs list so that people could go to a cafe stop without a formal ride there. It was particularly useful for the more moderate riders in the club. In 2017 we moved to the 2/3 bike ride classification but continued with the cafe stop as 'self guided ride to coffee'. Most of the cafes are within 10 miles of Penrith so reasonably central but still provide a purpose for getting on your bike on a Wednesday and Sunday even if the main advertised ride is not for you. A self led ride to the coffee stop can be as easy - or as hard - as you choose to make it. If you set out from Penrith and you're going to Up Front it isn't far, but you can make it further by adding in a few

I will be leaving Langwathby Village Green - meet at the bus shelter - at 10 and taking the road through Great Salkeld/Salkeld Dykes, skirting Lazonby and crossing the A6 to Calthwaite/Hutton End aiming to be at UpFront for coffee at 11.30. Probably shorter route return via Plumpton... Anyone welcome to join me but remember, please, that I am a slow non-ebike rider and wear extra layers so that you don't get cold! Alison 07500 564922

Despite our public announcement - see The Cumberland and Westmorland Herald on 2 November - that our fund raising event raised £2340 plus Gift Aid, we were wrong! I had overlooked a very substantial Just Giving contribution raised by Harvey - thank you, Harvey - of £300 and an extra £5 in Geoff's Just Giving account, which means... We raised £2645 plus Gift Aid of £321.25 which brings the total to £2966.25... Once again, a big 'Thank You' to all those involved, Alison 

Hello everyone, Impsport have confirmed that they can do a gilet. The cost is £72.50 plus VAT = £87 minus the £15 personal discount if you haven't already placed an order. The gilets are showerproof and windproof. The sample sizes have been returned so you can't try for size. Basically, the sizes work out the same as the jerseys as the gilet already accounts for having to be put on over a top/jacket. Time is limited as the price is dependent on this being attached to the earlier order. I need to know by Sunday midnight if you would like one.  Alison 07500 564922

Ride starts at 0930 at Frenchfields Penrith where there is some parking at the side of the road. <The route> is about 55 miles but could be shortened if the weather is grim - at the moment its winter anticyclonic ie 'grey' but low wind speeds and fairly chilly! We'll stop at Morland for early lunch?(12.00). It would be great to see some others out - let me know if you intend to join us at the start or anywhere else along the route! 07711 842885  Text or WhatsApp - Geoff

 I have deleted my ride on Wednesday as am not able to lead due to a knee injury. Hope someone else will fill the slot. Rosie 

Possible dates are 11th January or 18th January Please fill in the short <FORM HERE> to let us know which dates are good for you if you would like to come to the lunch. Don't forget to press submit to confirm your answers. We are not asking for choices yet. Here is a menu which may be available to give a flavour:  £30 three courses and coffee £27.50 for two courses and coffee

 I am going to cycle to Uldale tomorrow, to meet up with Bill’s ride, leaving Beacon Edge cemetery opposite the lay-by  at 9am. Should be at Uldale at 10.45. If anyone would like to join me you are welcome. Phil 07810751189

Hello everyone, So far we have orders for 21 of our new 'funky' style Jerseys. I have the size samples in Melmerby until Thursday but as we have family visiting I won't be around tomorrow. On Thursday I will be dropping them off at Geoff's in Penrith and they will be back with Adella at the weekend as she has to return them to avoid a charge! TIME IS RUNNING OUT! The offer of £15 discount is a one-time only opportunity! Orders must be received by Sunday 3 November. I will shortly be sending out a confirmatory email to those who have placed an order checking we have the correct details and advising how to pay. Please save Tony (our Treasurer) from extra grey hairs by paying promptly. Thank you for supporting this initiative, Happy cycling, Alison 07500 564922

Join me at Dalston for a ride around the Skiddaw Massif. Leaving from Dalston at 09:30 we'll cycle up to Maes at Uldale for coffee after 14miles. Continuing on to Keswick and back via Threlkeld, Mungrisedale & Hesket Newmarket etc...... Further refreshments available in either Keswick or Threlkeld as decided by the group. Hope that some of you will join me on the day (text or WhatsApp). Route is HERE Cheers Bill 07921 297 045

Let me know how you find the new look Blogger. Unfortunately it wasn't a straightforward changeover and I had to invite all authors again. If you want access to the blog as a runs leader or for whatever reason just send me a note. It is easier if you have a google email address but it is not necessary as long as you have an account with google. The advantages of this new set up which may change in a few minor ways is that it works better with a mobile or tablet. There is a 'hamburger' menu at top left which you can access other pages like runs list and look through the archive of posts to see past posts.

As discussed at the AGM - we need to get some indication of interest in a club week away next year 2025. We are thinking11-18 May so....... Please fill in your name on the sheet which you can get to <HERE> to indicate your interest -Two questions to answer. Positive and negative results are equally valid so please make the effort to respond! If you cannot get to the spreadsheet - some have some haven't just send me an email in answer to the two questions Are you interested in a self catering week away? Would the week 11-18 May suit you?

 Sundays ride starts from the car park, Central Ave, Gretna at 9.30am.   The ride will head out via Claygate to Langholm then over Langholm Moor to Newcastleton.   Lunch will be at the Olive Tree Cafe.  The route continues into the debateable land; through Catlowdy, Penton, Longtown and back to Gretna.  Total distance 55 miles.    Route Text 07709710301 if coming.   A reminder also that the clocks go back one hour so you get an extra hour in bed.🤩

 If you’re interested in the new club jerseys as discussed at the AGM you can try out samples for size at the coffee stop tomorrow. 23rd Oct Geoff

  As discussed at the AGM - we need to get some indication of interest in a club week away next year 2025. We are thinking11-18 May so....... Please fill in your name on the sheet which you can get to <HERE> to indicate your interest -Two questions to answer. Positive and negative results are equally valid so please make the effort to respond! If you cannot get to the spreadsheet - some have some haven't just send me an email in answer to the two questions Are you interested in a self catering week away? Would the week 11-18 May suit you?

DON'T MISS GEOFF'S IMPORTANT MESSAGE BELOW. As there's no ride promulgated for Wednesday I'm riding to the Pot Place (listed coffee meet) from Dalston, at 09.30 hours, on Wednesday 23rd. The first part of the route is 19 miles & after coffee/brunch I'll just be 'winging' it back to Dalston. Approx 40 to 50 miles overall.  Be great if anyone fancies joining me. Text or WhatsApp John H 07855534727 Cheers.

 There appears to have been a glitch on the runs list where all the venues column disappeared. 😱 Since Mike is I believe away I have run it back to a previous version so ........ Can all ride leaders who have recently put up rides - for which many thanks check your input.

First of all a big 'thank you' to those who turned out for our AGM today. Full minutes will be available before long: we're still looking for someone to fill that role of Secretary! Tomorrow I was planning to lead a ride after the coffee stop from Melmerby Village Bakery north to Castle Carrock and back, leaving the Bakery at noon. I must admit that I'm not feeling confident; although the rain may have eased by the afternoon, the wind is still predicted to be Beaufort Scale 4 gusting 9 from the south-west. I will be at the Bakery anyway and if anyone wants to come along we can discuss whether the ride can safely go ahead. It's a lovely evening now - how quickly things can change. If you come to the Bakery tomorrow (or to our house in Melmerby any time we're here) I have for the moment the charge of the sample club Jerseys (see Adella's post of 30 September) so please come and try one for size. I can take orders. The price is based on having an order of 10-10

   AGM Langwathby Village Hall Saturday 19th October 1400 Bring and Share Lunch 1230 This is a notice to remind you that our annual meeting at which we review the past year and plan for the coming one, comes up shortly. Several members of the committee come to the end of their tenure and we will need to elect new members. So please think about whether you could help by joining the committee and keeping things going! As you will see from the agenda Geoff is stepping down from day to day Secretary job whilst maintaining and trying to update the online information. Please have a word with Alison, Geoff or other committee members if you would like more information about what is involved. There will also be a presentation of possible new Club Kit and an opportunity to order and try on for size - thanks Adella and Gary. We hope to have a Bring and Share light lunch before the meeting and possibly after a short morning ride. If you are attending the lunch then please <SIGN UP> saying

50 mile 3 bike ride on Sunday 13th. Starting at 09.30 hours from the bridge at Armathwaite. Heading for the Upfront Gallery, Unthank for brunch (17 miles & only 1 stop so byo) via Plumpton, Catterlen & Laithes. 2nd leg via Greystoke, Hesket Newmarket & Southwaite. Route  >> HERE <<   Sunday's forecast is "sunny spells & light winds" but a cold day. This is a lumpy route which should keep us warm but warm clothing recommended.  John H. Text or WhatsApp  07855534727

 Since I posted the ride from Hesket Newmarket yesterday I've been feeling under the weather & I don't feel  I have the energy to do this ride. Apologies to anyone who was planning to join me.   I'll  repost this ride in a week or two the I'm feeling better. Cheers, Bill

We will meet at Lowther Castle overflow car park at 9.30 to ride the Lowther Valley -  Askham to Bampton Green along the fell road and back along the valley, then over Cellaron to Pooley Bridge for coffee. Fairly straight route back via Tirril and Eamont Bridge. Please tell Ernest if you intend to join him (he knows that I do!) 07549 131994

Put your rain coat on & join me for a ride across the northern  fells for coffee in Cockermouth after 18miles.  Return via Winlatter Pass  with a loop around the back of Derwent Water. A lunch stop can be  either in Keswick or Threlkeld as decided by the needs of the group. Total length of ride is 52miles, but can be shortened if necessary.  Meet at Hesket Newmarket car park 09:30 Please text or WhatsApp if you're planning to join me. Link to Route Cheers, Bill 07921 297 045

Thank you to everyone who joined in our Challenge Ride. The total raised will be confirmed at our AGM but I think we have just exceeded £2,500 for Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw - surpassing my wildest dreams! Our AGM is on Saturday 19th October - see blog below. We hope for a good turn-out - the Committee needs input from all its members to keep the club doing what you want it to do. It is always a good social occasion especially if you come for the Bring and Share lunch - please register as we need numbers for the lunch. See also the blog below about the proposed purchase of new Club Jerseys with thanks to Adella for all the hard work she has put in. We had a sociable week as the coffee stop on Wednesday at Morland was supported by 19 riders, 5 of whom came with me and another 5 dipped their toe in the water with me! It was good to see Claire and Eileen too even if they're not yet quite ready to cycle! Coming up on Wednesday Bill O is leading a ride from Hesket Newmarket to Cocke

If anyone wishes to join me I will be leaving Langwathby at 9.30 for a fellside ramble to Milburn, then down to Kirkby Thore and Temple Sowerby for coffee at Morland. Direct return route via Culgaith Alison 07500 564922

Club Jerseys  Hi all, Below is a mock up of the new pattern for our club jerseys. Over the last few weeks I have socialized the designs at various rides and coffee stops and a lot of you have expressed an interest in purchasing either a long sleeve or short sleeve jersey The triangle design appears to be the winner so that is what we are going for.  Next steps: I have ordered some men's and women's T1 and T2 sizes which I will bring along to the AGM and some club rides where appropriate so folks can try them on. T1 sizes are more generous than T2 sizes which are apparently more "racer" fit which may suit some people so I got both types for you to try. Both short and long sleeve have a full zip down the front. We have asked Impsport, the manufacturers, to also include a zip on one of the pockets at the back after your feedback. This will be an extra £5 but worth it to store keys/cards etc.. Once we get all your orders it should take around 3-4 weeks to turnaround I hav

  See Alison's blog below. 50 mile 3 bike ride starting at 09.30 hours from Dalston. Riding out to & along the Solway estuary taking in Anthorn, Bowness on Solway, Burgh by Sands & Beaumont. Route  >> HERE << Coffee/lunch will be at Bowness (31 miles) where we should meet up with Alisons group. It is a fairly easyish, shortish, flattish route & so I would expect to get to Bowness around 11.30 to 12.00. There may be a 'pop' up refreshments stop (hot drinks & snacks) at Beaumont but I can't guarantee it will be open, so byo snacks if needed. The weather forecast around the "Island", at this time, looks reasonable. Though there may be an odd shower or two & quite cool. Let me (or Alison, if joining her ride) know if you are coming as we may need to pre warn the cafe. We are hoping for a big club turnout 🤞😁 John H (text or WhatsApp) 07855534727

We're starting in the north of the County at the car park in Dalston near Carlisle to explore a lovely route out to the coast to Bowness-on-Solway, the start of the Hadrian's Wall walk, with a long section alongside the lovely Solway Estuary between Bowness and Burgh by Sands. If the weather is encouraging we will include the Anthorn Circuit. Mine is a '2-bike ride' standard and, as you know, I am a slow non-e-bike rider but the terrain (fairly flat) is flattering and I would anticipate a speed of around 11 mph though with a group it may be less. My ride is planned to be 40 miles. John will be leading a longer 3 bike ride and hopefully the two groups will meet for a cafe lunch at Bowness-on-Solway. Please bring a snack to eat by the roadside. Some of us have become a bit resistant to travelling a bit further for our rides or putting the bikes in the car to drive to the start. I hope people will take the plunge and join me (or John). Guests are welcome to join us for 3 r

   AGM Langwathby Village Hall Saturday 19th October 1400 Bring and Share Lunch 1230 This is a notice to remind you that our annual meeting at which we review the past year and plan for the coming one, comes up shortly. Several members of the committee come to the end of their tenure and we will need to elect new members. So please think about whether you could help by joining the committee and keeping things going!  There will also be a presentation of possible new Club Kit and an opportunity to order and try on for size. We hope to have a Bring and Share light lunch before the meeting and possibly after a short morning ride. If you are attending the lunch then please <SIGN UP> saying what you will bring. Traditionally it has been soup or a light snack/salad followed by crumble and custard the Agenda for the meeting is published  <HERE> it will be updated and finally sent to all registered members about a week before the meeting

 Rosie and myself are riding to Thelkeld cafe on Wednesday. Both rides leaves Beacon Edge opposite the cemetery lay-by at 9.30, using different routes. Please note our blog re parking on Beacon Edge. Rosie’s route is  here   07818241833  If anyone wants to join me at Greystoke car park at about 10:15 that would be fine but do let me know. I am going out and back by Greystoke. Rosie  Phil’s route is  here   07810751189 Showery, but hope to see lots of you out. G

I am about to place an ad on ebay for my 2018 Cube Stereo full sus mountain bike . I havn't ridden it for about a year as gravel biking has rather taken over, and it's just taking up space so if anyone is interested or might know someone else who might be, do let me know and preferential rates would apply! Ring 07711842885 if interested. The Cube Stereo 140 HPC SL is a trail bike built to take on challenging mountain tracks. Developed with the help of the Cube Action Enduro World Series, the new Stereo 140 frame features a carbon mainframe with an alloy swingarm, balancing strength and weight perfectly. Fox suspension front and rear gives the 140mm rear and 150mm front suspension superb control. Key Features: HPC Carbon Monocoque frame with Aluminium 6061 T6 Rear Triangle Fox Float DPS EVOL with Trunnion mount rear shock controls the 140mm rear travel Fox 34 Float fork with 3-position Micro-Adjust Grip damper and 150mm travel Shimano X

 It has been brought to our attention that we may be causing upset by parking and gathering in the lay-by on the cemetery side of Beacon Edge. It is a convenient road to park on, but from now on it would be better if we parked and gathered on the roadside opposite the lay-by. Thanks Rosie and Phil

A few snaps on the Website  Either use the button on the home page or here   Strange not many pics on the rides (could this have anything to do with the weather?) If anyone has any please send me copies for our records/publication

To all those involved in today's Challenge rides.  We set out to give people a good day out, to showcase a bit of this lovely area where we live, to raise a bit of money for a very special charity, Eden Valley Hospice, and to have a lot of fun. We will have raised a significant amount of money for our chosen charity - we will blog when we know how much. We missed Claire in the kitchen and we could have done without the rain, but no-one complained - not much, anyway! Every one was well fed and proud at the end of it, including the organisers. Thank you to everyone who took part in any way; by providing soup or crumble (or both), helping in the organising or in the kitchen or simply by being out there cycling. Thanks to Border City Wheelers for the loan of their cycle signs. Special thanks to those who attended from Eden Valley Hospice and a special mention to Jonathan in the kitchen - please come again!  That goes for all of you - not just Jonathan. It's the people we meet who m

Meet Langwathby at 9.30am. This is a 50k route along the fellside to Dufton (possible coffee stop) and the ride continues around to Hilton before doubling back to Appleby for perhaps a second stop. The return will be via Colby, Bolton and Culgaith. I hope some of you can join me. Ernest. 07549 131994 PS (GA) This ride will bear a remarkable resemblance to the Sunday 50km ride so those who cannot make it on Sunday could join Ernest. What's more they could contribute here !

 Hi All. I am going to cycle from Frenchfield starting by the Cross Keys  at 9.30, and head for the coffee stop at Granny Dowbekins. The route is via Shap. After an early lunch the plan is to ride along Ullswater and up to Matterdale  Hause. Returning to Penrith via Dacre. Total about 49 miles. The route is  here . The route can be shortened depending on weather, time and mood.    Beacon Edge is closed hence the change of starting point.  Chilly day with some rain, so wrap up warm. Hope to have some company. Phil 07810751189

Sorry another late entry post (on runs list this morning). '2 cycle' ride from Bakery Melmerby at 0930. Langwathby (A686) Gt Salkeld Plumpton Up Front (to join 11s) c15.7 miles (may shorten to 14.3 miles around Gt Salkeld). Return Skelton Laithes Penrith Golf Club Lazonby KO Glassonby Melmerby c22 miles. Please let me know if you intend coming with me (07867 840534). Nigel L  

 Scottish Solway Firth  A late Sunday '3' ride offering. A quick check of the BBC Weather app for Sunday shows thundery showers for the lakes and sunny for SW Scotland, so Scotland is the place to be! (No doubt the forecast will change by the time Sunday arrives...😒) This ride starts from Gretna car park on central avenue and heads out toward Dumfries for a lunch stop at Crichten Central Cafe (31miles), returning mostly along the coast. Ice cream stop at Powfoot if required? Total distance about 62miles, very flat so you can enjoy the scenery. Route I hope some of you can join me. Don't forget your sunglasses and sun-cream 😂 Text or WhatsApp Nigel P on  07590 605203

 68 mile, 3 bike ride starting at 09.30 hours from the Cenotaph, Rickerby Park, Carlisle (plenty of free parking). Route takes us through Kirklinton, Penton to Newcastleton (28 mile) for 'brunch'. There are no shops or cafes before then so byo if needed. Onto Bewcastle,  Birdoswald, Lanercost, Walton & return to Carlisle (choice of cafe stops after Bewcastle). Route  >> HERE << We will probably cross tracks with folk doing the Cross Border Sportive but there is plenty of room for everyone. There's no charge for my ride but no free food stops or  medals at the end... maybe a 'tick' of CJ 🤔😁 Text or WhatsApp John H 07855534727

 This ride starts at Lazonby, the car park by the river Eden bridge at 9.30. We are going out to a coffee stop at Hallbankgate hub. Then onto Whitfield cafe for lunch. Return via Hartside. 63 miles. The route is  Here . A cool showery day so come prepared. Shorter options available if required. A bit hilly so good training for the club challenge rides. Phil B 07810751189

                  As well as helpers we need as many members as possible to take part   in this event. We have had an encouraging response from lots of local cyclists and it would be good if we could also support this event by taking part. So I would encourage you to register ( see this page on our website ) and help support Eden Valley Hospice. There will have to be a closing date so that we can finalise catering and documentation and this will be the end of the month (actually Sunday 1st September) Routes for all at 50km, 100km and 160km - So get signed up Thanks  Geoff PS If you really cannot do the ride - how about a small donation to the cause which you can make here through Just Giving

From Alison - my challenge, which I have chosen to accept, is to find a route from Langwathby to Dufton which is as different as possible from the route cycled by Nigel and others today. I have succeeded; my planned route overlaps Nigel's route by only 3.1 miles out and the same on return, but.... the back roads inevitably mean more hills and given that I have hardly been out on my bike since the last ride I put on I will be even slower than normal. So... if you fancy a slow meander along the lanes less travelled, my plan is to leave Langwathby bus shelter at 9.30 am on Sunday morning and take the road towards Skirwith. The rest is a (hilly) magical mystery tour! Total mileage according to Google is 27.8 miles Alison 07500 564922  

 I am proposing to leave Langwathby, by the bus stop, at 0930. approximately 16 / 17 miles to Appleby Hub 11s. Calling at Winskill, Skirwith, Blencarn, Milburn, Knock and Dufton. For a return (to Langwathby) I could do 21 miles odd (though I would be happy to make it less or more), via Colby, Bolton, Morland, Cliburn and Newbiggin. Please would you let me know if you intend to join me (message or phone). Nigel (07867 840534)

Late one! A 58 mile, 3 bike ride, starting from the car park in Dalston on Wednesday at 09.30 hours. Hesket Newmarket, Caldbeck to Uldale for refreshments at Mae's (17 mile). Heading to Mealsgate & out to the coast at Allonby (34 mile) for a quick refreshment stop if needed. Back inland to Abbyetown, Lessonhall & then 'wiggle' the way back to Dalston. Route  >> HERE << Forecast at this time is for some early sunny spells, some light rain at times & a fresh breeze, 16° C max. A mixed bag but shouldn't be too bad. 'Bail out' options just in case though. It would be good to have some company. Text or WhatsApp 07855534727 Cheers John H

 Both rides leave Beacon Edge cemetery lay-by at 9.30. Rosie’s 2 bike ride will go to Mosedale via Catterlen and Hesket Newmarket. 21 miles. Return via Greystoke. Total 35 miles. Route  here My 3 bike ride will go via Lowther and Pooley Bridge. 25 miles. For full route see  here . Total 44 miles. We need to contact the volunteers who run the cafe with numbers, so please text either of us if you are coming. Phil 07810751189 Rosie 07818241833

 Apologies for lateness of posting this ride but,,,,,,,, Leaving Dalston at 9:30 we'll head to Upfront for coffee after 16 miles or so. Then onto Hutton Roof, Mosedale, Caldebeck etc back to Dalston -  total distance about 50 miles.  Link to suggested route HERE Let me know if you intend to come along Bill 07921 297 045

I propose... Starting at clock in Brough  ///slicer.recruiter.lyricism or NY 795 147 plenty of parking along the main street (enter first turn off if coming from Penrith) Start 0945 to give a bit extra time to get there. Route Here goes up to reservoirs in direction of Middleton in T then cuts down through lanes to Cotherstone where there is a new community cafe  for coffee. Thence through Barnard Castle and up the Stang over to Arkengarthdale (near Reeth) and then back over tan Hill and more Lanes to Brough. Let me know if you are coming WhatApp or Text  07711 842885 Geoff

As yet we don't know exact numbers for catering but it would be helpful to know who is able to provide either soup or crumble or any other help on the day. The payment for a portion of soup (1/3 pint or 200ml) is £1 and f or a portion of crumble is also £1. Please accept this payment which you can subsequently donate to Eden Valley Hospice on the day or via Just Giving  HERE  if you wish. Please detail the ingredients in your soup/crumble with a label for display on the day. Please go to the Volunteers page HERE  and register, scrolling across right to see all columns you need to complete. Many thanks in advance, Claire Barron Text or WhatsApp if you want more detail: 07922055180

 The ride will start at Kirkby Stephen free car park near the grammar school at 9.30. Ride up Tan Hill and have an early lunch at Fremington. Then to Castle Bolton, Askrigg, Keld and Kirkby Stephen. 56 miles. Route here  https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/292925888 Weather looks sunny with a possibility of a late shower. Lovely ride over moor and through dale. Phil B 07810751189

Starting at 09.30 from the car park, Dalston. 64 miles of almost flat terrain. Out to Silloth for brunch (26 miles) following the beautiful Solway coast & onto Bowness on Solway (50 miles), for coffee/cake/ice cream, before the ride back to Dalston. Listed as a 3 bike ride but more a 2½. All welcome, no one gets left behind. Route  >> Here << Weather at this time is for 🌞🌞🌞, max temp 21°c & light winds. Bring your 🩳 👙. Text or WhatsApp John H 07855534727 Cheers, 🍻

 Hi All Wednesday 24 th July 9.30.   (3bike) start at Shap Car Park, by toilets Tebay: Newbiggin: Mallerstang (11's BYO short stop by road side): Sedburgh,Farfield Mill (late Lunch). back by Long Mile road. about 55 miles Please let me know if you intend to join in text 07810346838 David Harrison  

I have warned staff that there may be an indeterminate number of cyclists and we will be reserved our own space in the rear of the cafe for coffee at 11... Fingers crossed that the weather is kind, Alison 07500 564922

I am proposing to do this route up Hartside over towards Alston stopping at Castle Nook and or Hallbankgate for refreshments and returning along the Fellside. I would be pleased to have company but I realsie its a bit last minute. It seems a shame not to get out when the weather is good.  0930 start 94km 1466m Let me know if you intend to come Geoff

This is a classic Eden Valley route. We will be meeting at the cemetery on Beacon Edge with a view to departing at 9.30 am, meandering to Lazonby where we cross the river, and travelling via Gamblesby to Melmerby Village Bakery for coffee. Then we have the lovely fellside route to Appleby for lunch and return to Penrith via Colby and Cliburn. I think it's just over 40 miles. Some of you will know that I am a slow non-ebike rider so don't expect a fast ride and bring extra clothes if it's chilly. It is a lovely route to be taken at a leisurely pace. Please let me know if you're coming so that I can give the cafes some warning; I imagine there will be more for coffee than for lunch! I hope not to be alone, Alison 07500 564922

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 Hi All  New Flier for Challenge rides - please copy and post electronically to anyone you think might be interested.

 The 2 bike ride on Wednesday 17 th July will start from the carpark by Lanthwaite Green Farm  at 10 am.   (Panicking. harsh. tech ) We will ride to The Gather at Ennerdale Bridge for lunch . Bring a snack for  picnic 11 ‘s.  The route takes us on quiet lanes through Eaglesfield, Dean, Asby and  Rowrah returning by Lamplugh  - 35 miles. The weather is looking good at the moment so hopefully the forecast won’t change  and we can have a lovely ride. Please let me know if you are going to join me as I will book a table at the Gather.  The route is here.  https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/284379053 Text or what’s app    07818241833. Rosie 

 Wednesdays 3 bike ride starts at the above venue at 9.30. At that time there should be space to park on the approach road from Keswick. We are heading to The Gather at Ennerdale Bridge to meet up with Rosie’s group for early lunch, via Whinlatter (22 miles). Return to Portinscale via Honister pass. Route  https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/288251657 Coffee and cake at the cafe at Honister slate mine. 50 miles and its a bit hilly, but the forecast is good so far. Phil B 07810751189

I have booked, for 11 am, tables to accommodate 12 people tomorrow. They will place us in the foyer area. There are 6 people on my ride I am aware of and 3 more coming from Penrith so we may need to do some furniture moving... Hope to see some of you tomorrow, Alison 07500 564922

 Leaving Beacon Edge at 9.30 and heading to Maes cafe at Uldale via Hesket Newmarket. Return via Goose Green, Sowerby Row and Skelton. About 45 miles. Phil B 07810751189.

It has to be drier than yesterday - doesn't it? I will be leaving Langwathby (if in doubt, meet at the bus shelter on the village green) at 9.30 to take a northern loop via Great Salkeld, Thiefside and Calthwaite to the Up Front cafe. Return route to be decided taking into account the wishes of the group (I believe in Democracy!) Hope to see some of you there. It would help if you could give me an idea if you're coming: Sunday at UpFront could be busy so it might be worth booking a table... Alison 07500 564922

Despite the forecast and including some late entrants (even after they had seen the forecast) 12 of us set out from Greystoke, joined by 2 more en route and 2 who made their own way to the Mosedale cafe where we swelled numbers considerably on a very wet day! It's a privilege to be able to cycle with such a positive bunch (except for the one who said the Club needs a Chair who can control the weather - you know who you are, Jim!) Thanks for the company and for making a fun morning out of a wet one! Alison 

 Apologies to Alison for posting this over her ride SEE BELOW. But I have a friend I met whilst Gravelling in the Ardennes last year who is visiting the Lakes and we have agreed to go on a short Gravel ride (could be  MTB) from Pooley Bridge on Wednesday. We would welcome company to show him this route it's only 20 miles with a coffee stop at Lowther etc. Let me know if you are coming We'll meet outside Granny D's Pooley Bridge at 0945 ish. WhatsApp or text 07711842885

I will be leaving Greystoke car park at 9.30 and heading up to Hesket Newmarket, then following the fellside south to Mosedale for the cafe around 11 am. A meandering route back to the car park will take about an hour. Alison 07500 564922

 The ride will start at 9.30am from Central Ave, Gretna.   The route will include Canonbie, Langholm Moor and a refreshment stop in Newcastleton at about 28 miles.   We continue to Hermitage and eventually join  the A7 to Ewart Stables before miandering our way back to Gretna.    Total distance will be 70 fairly hilly miles.    I don’t want to put anyone off.   My pace will be slow. Route  here Text me if you intend to come - 07709710301

Hello everyone, We regularly share photos on the blog which is open to all members of the general public and we are being asked for some to go in the Herald in a future article. Obviously, photos which show the breadth of our membership and how much we are all enjoying ourselves are what we're after. However, we realise some people may prefer not to share photos of themselves. If you are one of those people please can you let me or one of the Committee know - if possible by Friday this week - so that we can take this into account now and in the future. Thank you, I hope to see some of you at Maulds Meaburn tomorrow, Alison 07500 564922

 Leaving Beacon Edge at 9.30 I will be going to Maulds Meaburn via Lowther and Shap.(22 miles). Return to be decided at the coffee stop. All welcome but 3 bike ride pace. Phil 07810751189.

An opportunity to support a pop-up cafe in aid of funds for the village institute with coffee and cake - what's not to like? Eating cake is almost a public duty! I will be leaving Langwathby at 9.30 and cycling a pretty direct route via Temple Sowerby and Kings Meaburn, possibly returning via Morland. Familiar roads, less familiar venue, never dull. Company welcome. Alison 07500 564922

Sorry for the late notice; I intend to leave Langwathby at 9.30 and follow at least part of the route from my Dufton ride last Sunday so sorry about any repetition! Up past the Feed Mill, to Skirwith, Blencarn and Milburn then down that fabulous hill into Kirkby Thore and thence to Acorn Bank where I think we're likely to arrive by 10.45. Return will be more direct as I have an afternoon appointment but we'll see how we feel... Alison 07500 564922

I have booked a table in the schoolroom for 10 people at 11 o'clock. It's a bit easier for us to gather together and talk (and add extra chairs if numbers swell). Hope to meet up with a few for coffee... Alison 07500 564922

Hilly - yes; Distance - a moderate 43 miles; Pace - to suit all. So graded a 2 bike ride. Light winds and warm sunshine forecast, so give it a go! Coffee stop Tan Hill pub and lunch in Hawes, Meet 9.30 at The Cloisters, Kirkby Stephen (///parsnips.whom.muddle). Free car park (///juicy.zooms.sonic) Route  HERE If coming text or WhatsApp Mike B on 07906896503

For those not feeling up to tackling Tan Hill and Buttertubs with Mike, I will be leading a gentle ride from Langwathby village green via Salkeld Dykes and by-passing Lazonby to cross the A6, through Calthwaite to coffee at the Pot Place. This is the scene of my spill with Rosie so I will be taking extra care to avoid pot holes. The most direct return route is only 7.2 miles but I may extend this depending on weather and the mood of the group.  I would enjoy company... Alison 07500 564922

Sorry for the late notice - Nigel and I seem to have been a bit clumsy falling off our bikes recently so I was uncertain whether we would be out... Progress is good and the decision has been made to cycle so I'm inviting anyone who wishes to join me at Langwathby, departing at the later time of 10 am as it should only take us an hour to get to the Post Box at Dufton. Our route will be up to Skirwith and along the higher fellside roads, returning via the lower fellside road through Kirkby Thore and Temple Sowerby without, I think, retracing any of our route out! The usual warning - I am always slow, probably compounded by not cycling much recently. Hope to see a few of you - it's been a long time! Alison

Eden Valley members are invited to join Cycling SW Scotland members for a 102 mile ride from Annan this coming Sunday 23rd June.    The ride will start at 8.30am from the War Memorial on Annan Main Street opposite the police station. The route will be towards Lockerbie, then through Millhousebridge to a refreshment stop at the mountain bike centre in Ae village (25 miles). We then go up to Loch Ettrick then for lunch in Thornhill or Penpont (approx 40 miles).   The route continues to Monaive via Tynron and eventually we arrive at Corsock followed by Crocketford, Shawhead and Dumfries.    After that the ride goes along the coast road through Glencaple and Powfoot back to Annan.   Most of the route is gently undulating.   After Monaive there will be few refreshment stops so riders are advised to bring food & drink with them or replenish en route beforehand.    There is a cafe at Kilnford Barns, Dumfries but it may be closed by the time we get there. Most EV riders who would perhaps h

65 mile ride round the Solway from Dalston. Taking in Abbeytown, Silloth, Bowness on Solway & Brugh by Sands. A nice easy 65 miles on quiet, flattish roads. Stopping in Silloth for refreshments (26 miles, so if you might need something before byo) & possibly Bowness (50 miles). Route  >> HERE << Weather at this time looks decent, dry, with some sunshine & light winds 🤞🤞. Be great to have some company. An ideal precursor to gently loosen the legs for those doing the Normandy trip this weekend 👍😁 Text or WhatsApp 07855534727. Cheers John H

 If anyone would like to join me in a little leg stretcher, on the way to the coffee stop at Melmerby, they would be most welcome. Route back tbd. Beacon Edge cemetery lay-by 9.30. Phil 07810751189.

 Ivan has sent a message to the Appleby Group and I repeat it for him here Two Moulton bikes for sale at an Auction in Colby this weekend (Saturday) and there is viewing on Friday The white one is a Moulton Raleigh

To tie in with the coffee stop at Mosedale meeting house I am starting the ride from Dalston so should be easy for many! The route is here and after Mosedale we will be going round Skiddaw by a slightly different route from usual. There will be the opportunity to stop for lunch at Ulldale if that is the group decision (Very appropriately democratic?!) then return to Dalston over Faulds Brow. I would like to warn the meeting house cafe so please let me know if you intend to join us asap 07711842885 text or WhatsApp Geoff PS LOTS of roadworks connected with southern orbital near  Durdar so consult Google Maps for route to Dalston if you are driving!!

 Sorry Phil is injured. I am leaving Melmerby at 0930 to go as directly as possible to Maulds Meaburn (Temple Sowerby, Kings Meaburn). Looks like we best have cash for coffees etc. Ride c 15 miles. Going on to Crosby Ravensworth, Shap, (possibly Rosgill OR Concrete Road), Bampton, Askham, Lowther caravan park, Brougham Castle, Carleton, Beacon Edge, A686 to turn to Edenhall, through to Langwathby, Winskill, A686 Melmerby.      Maulds Meaburn Rosgill Bampton Melmerby = 29 miles OR Maulds Meaburn Concrete Road Bampton Melmerby = 32 miles So somewhere around 45 miles(!?) Would welcome company for some or even all. Nigel

A reminder that our new summer rota starts this Wednesday! From the Maulds Meaburn Village Institute Facebook page:   June already! It’s coffee morning this Wednesday, 5th June at Maulds Meaburn Village Institute. Come and join us for a cuppa and some home baked goodies between 10.30am and midday. It’s a good excuse to have a catch up with your friends and neighbours. All we ask for is a donation in the pot. (The full rota for the summer is shown on a post on 2nd June below)

 Hello folks. Apologies, but due to a back injury, I am going to have to cancel my ride around the Northern Fells and Lorton. Maybe someone can put on an alternative at short notice. Phil B

The new rota for our cafe stops is shown in red on the right. It also appears on the current Runs List on our web site. We usually avoid Pooley Bridge in the summer and have added some new venues in cafes which are only open in the summer. If you have any comments, please let a committee member know.  </

 The ride will start at Greystoke at 9.30am.    The route will be over Kirkstone Pass to Ambleside and onward to Threlkeld and back to Greystoke via Mungrisedale and Berrier.    There will be a refreshment stop at Glenridding and maybe at Grasmere and/or Threlkeld depending on how riders feel.   Total distance is 50 miles.   At the moment the forecast is very favourable. I’m not in the habit of encouraging members to go on my rides - usually I try the opposite!   However I am offering a bribe for you to come on this ride.   I  have a set of large panniers and a bar bag with fittings I am giving away.   If you are interested I will have them at Greystoke.   They will go to the first person who wants them.    Otherwise I will take them to a charity shop next week. Route  Here TEXT 07709710301

Meet in Dalston 09:30 for a ride that crosses the Eden 8 times from the Carlisle Western bypass all the way upstream to Langwathby. Total distance about 62 miles. Coffee stop at Sally's Cafe after 19miles. BYO food for a further stop later (depending on group needs) probably at Lazonby.  The route is  a mixture of cycleways & urban cycling around Carlisle followed by quiet roads  with a few hills thrown in as we head south up the Eden Valley. Route HERE . Bill 07921297045

Start 9.30. Meet Clapham, entrance to main car park. Parking: turn off A65 into Clapham village. Go over bridge and turn left. There is parking alongside the river and in the main car park. Route: Clapham, Austwick, Giggleswick, Wigglesworth, Holden Clough for coffee. Then Bolton by Bowland, Hellifield, Ayrton, Malham for lunch. Back via Stainforth and Austwick. Lots of easy riding on fairly flat roads. One short climb out of Malham alongside Malham Cove. Great views of Pen-y-Gent. Distance 40 miles.  Ernest 07549 131994

By recent standards due to be quite a good day - 'light rain showers and a gentle breeze!' So I thought I'd get the Alston ride out of my system. I promise I will not put it on again!  Starting at the Garage (Texaco/Spar) in Alston we back track to Garigill and then over into Nenthead so plenty of hills!(to make up for miles) and on down into Allenhead Town where there are numerous possibilities for refuelling. (but bring your own as always; it's BH weekend so may be closed/busy) We then return via Whitfield and Stonehouse. 73km and 1350m of ascent. Route here Hope to see a few hardy ones out!?

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 Both rides will leave Beacon Edge cemetery at 9.30. We were intending to have a picnic at Mardale Head. However the forecast looks wet, so we are both going to head for the Abbey cafe Shap for early lunch. Rosie is going there via Great Strickland and Newby, return via Whale. 35 miles. I am going via Greystoke, Pooley Bridge, and Burbanks. Return via Crosby Ravensworth. 50 miles. Hope to see some of you out. Please message if you intend to join us. Rosie 07818241833 Phil 07810751189

 I shall be cycling to the 11s at the Old Village Bakery Melmerby tomorrow. I am intending to be at the bottom of the hill at Frenchfield Penrith for 0930 where it would be nice to meet others for the ride. (Alternatively you could start with me from Melmerby at 0830). My plan is to get to Melmerby for around 1100 by the usual routes through to Temple Sowerby (shorter route over Whinfell, longer via Temple Sowerby - 1.5 miles longer). The longer of these routes means you should have covered 17.5 odd miles (+ the 8 or so miles to Penrith for the eager rider).  For a return ride I propose to cycle to Renwick, Kirkoswald, Lazonby, Plumpton and thence back to Frenchfield (19.5 odd miles), OR, taking in Newton Reigny (24 odd miles). Pacing of Ride - '2'. Even if neither / none  of the options appeal to you I hope to see you at Melmerby. If you do intend to come with me, please let me know (07867 840534). Nigel  

Start 9.30 from Greystoke. Route via Motherby and along to Threlkeld for coffee. On to Keswick past Castlerigg Stone Circle and up Borrowdale to Grange. Back along the west side of the lake stopping at Lingholme Kitchen for lunch. Cycleway from Keswick to Threlkeld on return. Distance 38 miles. Ernest 07549 131994

  Thanks to Ernest I have 2 Victoria Terreno Zero 700-38 gravel tyres going to a good home. They came off his new bike and have hardly any use. Tubeless ready . Contact me if you’re interested and I will bring them to a ride start or other mutually agreed spot!

 Gravel/Mtb ride from Lowther Castle car park 9.30am Sunday 12th May 2024 (NOT SUITABLE FOR ROAD BIKES!) Route on gravel around Lowther castle, small country lanes down to Bampton, final part of reservoir road, bridle ways on askham fell. Bring your own refresments, no cafe stop. Approx 18 miles.contact me if you would like to join Caroline 07825 038542  https://www.komoot.com/tour/1565020207?ref=itd&share_token=aIAawrqpt0cSocIb9SGieiZo2j6pGcNTg0HmzI6JD8mHNObsMr

I've been a  bit busy over last couple of days so sorry for late publication of ride, Leaving Dalston at 9:30 for a nice flat ride around Solway. Refreshments at Silloth. Total  distance about 65 miles. Weather forecast is good with a light westerly wind so bring your summer bike. Follow  this LINK to route. Text or WhatsApp (07921297045)  if you would like to join me -  all welcome. Bill

We are planning to ride from Greystoke for a coffee in Caldbeck on Wednesday and would be 'delighted' to have company!  Route here Geoff and Eileen

60 mile ride starting at Dalston 09.30 hours on Sunday. Going via Penrith to Melkinthorpe for refreshments (23 mile). Returning via Culgaith, Renwick & Armathwaite (ice cream stop if required). Route/map/gpx  >> HERE << Anyone interested & would like to join me (all welcome) text or WhatsApp 07855534727.  Cheers, John H 

Start 9.30 from White Moss car park on A591 between Grasmere and Rydal Water. Free parking available on minor road above, eg what3words ///beyond.back.squabbles   Ride south via Hawkshead and Esthwaite Water, then returning north on the quiet east side of Coniston Water. Lunch at Brantwood after 21 miles so you might like to bring something with you for elevenses. About 34 miles with a few hills. Text or WhatsApp Mike 07906896503

The weather forecast for the Alston/ Allendale area has changed to be wet-wet-wet. So I propose shifting the start to Greystoke 0930 as West is best! I am sure I can find a route involving a pass or two and the one I show below is  a suggestion at 100km. There are lots of possible stop offs too!  ROUTE HERE Failed again - I think I will have to leave the Alston ride until we get some predictably good weather.

 In case you think I've gone a bit quiet... I was planning lots of cycling April and May with a view to doing the 100 mile 'Ride to the Sun' from Carlisle to Edinburgh on 22nd June, but... A tumble from my bike on 3rd April has kept me off my bike ever since and the gap between my current mileage and the above 100 miles is too great to bridge in the time available. I hope to be out and about and leading rides again soon. And I am mending 😃 Alison

The sharp eyed amongst us will notice that this is a ride where I was sole rider at the time of the 'great wind and rains!'  Starting a little away from the usual......0930 The Route starts from The Texaco / Spar garage on the way into Alston - plenty of parking NY 716462 or /// wooden.tragedy.newsreel   From there we go to Garrigill Nenthead Allendale Town (lunch stop) Whitfield Lanehead Slaggeyford and back to Alston on the N side of the S Tyne? At 70km this may not look much but there are a few hills - nevertheless it is spectacular countryside typical of the Northumbrian Penines. There is a good lunch stop in Allendale Town but bring supplies in case. (Allendale Forge cafe say they are open 9-16) Weather forecast is saying mild sunny showery and windy - take your pick! It would be good to have some company? ROUTE  Geoff  WhatsApp or text if you are coming 07711842885  

Cumbria Cycle Mayor (Richard Ingham) has posted today information about the above. Submissions are to be in before the end of Thursday. The proposed changes are to increase the Wattage permitted (for pedal cycles and so called EAPCs - electrically assisted pedal cycles) from 250 to 500 watts, and allowing 'twist and go' operation.  In view of the limitation in time I have drafted an outline of my thinking which I show below. I don't think my views are likely to be controversial for Club members (a brave expression).  PLEASE, please would you have a check through, even look at the regulation summary (I am not sure that you will make this link work but I am sure I have got all the right letters if not necessarily in the right .....) letting me have any contrary views. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultation/smarter-regulation-proposed-changes-to-legislation-for- electrically-assisted-pedal-cycles Smarter regulation: proposed changes to legislation for electrically assisted