Eden Valley Cycling UK

 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