Eden Valley Cycling UK

 50 mile 3 bike ride starting 09.30 hours from Dalston. Fairly direct route to Penrith & Eamont Bridge, through Lowther caravan park & onto Lowther Castle for refreshments (22 miles). Returning to Dalston via Pooley Bridge, Greystoke & Skelton. Map/route/GPX  >>HERE<< Weather forecast, at this time, is for a mild, dry day with sunny intervals & a gentle breeze. A great opportunity to get out & enjoy a club ride after all the recent bad weather. Text or WhatsApp 07855534727 Cheers, John H 

 After two days of having no electricity and given the awful weather conditions Alison is not going to lead a ride tomorrow. Obviously that doesn't stop anyone riding out to Morland for the coffee stop but I would check that the cafe is open, they may be similarly disconnected!!

The observant amongst us will have spotted from the last committee meeting minutes that we intend to hold an event in early September entitled 'Challenge rides' It will be open to all comers and include a 100km and a 100mi course with support and include the option of being lead by a club member on each course. We did this pre Covid and I am sure with plenty of lead time it could go well. We need to get on with this NOW and to that end there is a meeting for all those who would like to get involved, in Daffodils cafe in Penrith 10.00 next Monday 22nd Jan . If you can't make it to the meeting then please let me know you are interested. We will need different skills from catering through publicity to ride leaders and route planners/checkers. Let me know how you think you can help. Initially I think we will decide where to start from - (last time it was Mungrisdale VH) fix dates and agree what area the route will cover Eden Valley/Lakes etc. and what support we think we can o

I have put a circuit from Langwathby on the runs list. However, with snow and ice likely Tuesday and overnight freezing temperatures, there has to be doubt about the ride going ahead. Please check the blog for details on Tuesday evening. Pot Place is, of course, very close to the A6 which is usually gritted so even if I cancel my ride it doesn't stop people making their own way for coffee. I just don't like encouraging people to venture out in those conditions - it has to be the decision of the individual. Good to have made it out today on an excellent ride led by Phil and Rosie (I went with Rosie - 34 miles...) Alison

 The rides will leave Beacon Edge cemetery lay-by at 10am, and will go to Threlkeld for a one stop early lunch.  Going out via Skelton, Troutbeck , and south of the A66. Return via gated road and Greystoke. 30 to 40 miles depending on the attendees, and whether we ride as 1 or 2 groups. Rosie 07818241833 Phil 07810751189

60 mile 3 bike ride from Dalston on Wednesday, leaving at 09.30 , taking in the delights of the Solway coast. Silloth, Anthorn, Bowness on Solway etc.  Route/map/GPX file  >> HERE << Brunch at Silloth (23 miles). Possible coffee stop at Bowness (46 miles) if required. Text or WhatsApp 07855534727 Cheers, John H

 There has been low cloud all day today in Penrith with very poor visibility. Tomorrow is looking the same and colder so I am cancelling my 2 bike ride. Rosie 

 Hi just wondering if you wanted to put this info on the EV ctc blog.  Armathwaite village hall (old school hall) next to the church is starting a community cafe. It's going to be once a fortnight starting on Monday 8 Jan.   I just thought it might be a nice stop for anyone cycling in the area. 11-1.30.  Often Monday is tricky for finding a cafe.  I'd post it myself but don't know how to!😆 it will be great value for money.  Heidi Posted for info from Heidi.

Just an idea but the route from Greystoke 0930 has a few sections of easy gravel to cheer us up! If this is the sort of thing you fancy then come with some non slick tyres (34mm + tyres). If it proves too much we can always by-pass the gravel sections - have a look at the route and see what you think?  Total route as planned 75km with 760m of climbing about 15km of off road - Coffee stop at Lowther  It would be good to have company l et me know if you're coming (text or WhatsApp)  07711 842885  route

The weather doesn't provide an excuse so I'm planning to leave Langwathby village green at 10 am to travel via Culgaith, Temple Sowerby, Morland and Great Strickland to Lowther, probably arriving after 11.30 (15.5 miles). I will return via Penrith. Company welcome! But remember that I am slow and if you're a faster rider, wear extra clothes! Alison 07500 564922