Eden Valley Cycling UK

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