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 Hello All. Rosie and I are going to ride from Beacon Edge cemetery lay-by Penrith, leaving at 9.30, to go to the coffee stop at Appleby Hub. Depending on who joins us, it may be a single group, or we may split into 2 groups with a slightly faster group going a longer route. Lots of options for the return. If you can join us please let either of us know. Rosie 07818241833 Phil 07810751189

 This ride is round the Dunmail, Kirkstone circuit but anticlockwise. Start at Greystoke public car park at 9.30. Weather looking showery, but at least we will have a tailwind up Kirkstone. Lunch Ambleside YHA. 53 miles, 3800 ft climbing so not too bad. Route  Here I hope some of you can join me. Phil B 07810751189 NB To see the route you need to click on Read More!! No idea why.

With regret I am cancelling the published ride on Wednesday 3rd September,  around Kielder. It is forecast for heavy rain all day. Being off road & through forestry it wouldn't be pleasant & possibly dangerous. Hopefully we get some better conditions in the next month or so & I'll try & reinstate the ride. Sorry, I know how disappointed many of you will be 😁, but I think it is for the best. Cheers, John H

56 mile ride starting from Newcastleton at 09.30, in the Scottish borders, with an option of 26 mile starting from Kielder Castle at 11.00 (approx). There is free parking at Douglas Square, Newcastleton (w3w ///remembers.games.desiring). Parking at Kielder Castle is not free (w3w ///receiving.spaces.slice). There are no cafes on the first half of the route, though there is a small shop in Kielder Village (15 mile) for coffee, sandwiches, cake etc. It might be limited so BYO refreshments for a picnic. There are cafes at 28 miles or 35 miles on the 'lake'. Although the Lakeside Way Trail is mostly off road it is well compacted & a decent surface for multi use & being suitable for all types of bikes. Some members have done it on road bikes with 25mm tyres without issue. I would recommend sturdy tyres of at least 28mm. This is a fairly easy route, though there are a few small inclines & sharp bends, in beautiful, scenic surroundings. You will not want to miss out 😉😁. ...

I hope to see some of you on my ride on Sunday from Greystoke.   The ride will start at 9.30am and it will be a tour of villages around Penrith.  The route will meander down to Ullswater and go round the Penrith countryside anti-clockwise.   Stop for refreshments at Morland at about 22 miles and/or at Melmerby at 33 miles.    We will go through 16 villages and hamlets.   Total distance will be about 52 miles.   Phone or text 07709710301 if you intend to join the ride. Route  here

 Hello Folks, I hope that some of you will join me on Wednesday for a lumpy little ride around the northern fells. Leaving from Dalston at 9:30. Refreshment stops at Caldbeck (10 miles) & Threlkeld (32 miles) with a few hills in between. Total distance about 53 miles with 3700ft of ascent (& descent). Route HERE Please text or whatsapp me if you are coming. Cheers, Bill 07921 297 045

  Hi all, hope you can join me for a ride on Sunday.  09:30 start.  The loop will start and finish in Culgaith next to the school and opposite the rec, w3w ///crispier.contexts.nuptials.  Space to park between the school and the recycling bins, or on the road next to the rec.  Route heads over to Great Strickland, down to Crosby Ravensworth, then over to Orton. Dropping into the A685 valley the up to Great Asby over Crosby Garrett Fell.  From there to Appleby, then over to Murton then up the fell side through Dufton, Knock and Blencarn before returning to Culgaith.    ROUTE HERE .  Several stops available, including Orton (Ortion Scar Cafe) and Appleby  (ice cream from Spar then riverside munching). Please text or whatsapp me if you are coming, whether to Culgaith or meeting up en-route. Gary 07964 591187

I'm really sad to be sharing the news that Paul died unexpectedly yesterday. He had a long history with the club which goes back several years before me, as secretary, ride leader and champion of the 'moderate rides'. He and his beloved wife Sue were keen cyclists and members of more than one club and I think they sometimes rode a tandem. Paul was no stranger to illness having fought off his own cancer and losing Sue in 2022. Paul continued to embrace life and looked after his friendships. We would see him occasionally at club cafe stops and he celebrated his 80th birthday in style in March surrounded by friends reflecting his multiple interests including his membership of the Cockermouth Ukelele Band. Paul's daughter Rosie is well known to club members - she even joined us 'oldies' on the occasional club holiday and I have her permission to share this lovely photo from 2023 when Paul was pleased to be at her side for her wedding. Our thoughts are with Rosie at ...

61 mile ride starting over the Scottish border in Gretna, 09.30, August 20th, at the car park off Central Avenue. Just past the shops & registry office (what3words ///flush.fiction.nothing). Taking some scenic, almost traffic free, back roads to Ecclefechan, Dalton, Clarancefield & Bankend to  The Crichton Central Cafe  Dumfries, for lunch (31 miles - there is nowhere in-between for refreshments so if that's too far please bring snacks). After lunch it's a fantastic run along the River Nith to the Solway via Glencaple, past Caerlaverock Castle & Ruthwell to Powfoot for ice cream/refreshments (48 mile) onto Annan, Eastriggs & Gretna. Route  >> HERE << The weather, at this time, looks good (not as hot as of late) & it's a fairly flat route.  It would be great to have company. Everyone is welcome & no one gets left behind.  Text or WhatsApp 07855534727 Cheers John H

  Wednesday 20th August. Lunesdale, Kingsdale, Deepdale and Dentdale from Sedbergh. Join me on a 2 Bike Ride from Sedbergh starting at 9.30am. Parking and Route. From the M6 enter Sedbergh, pass the garage on your right and look out for a right turn signed Dent. Turn right and follow the road round and park alongside the school playing field or the Cemetery. We ride down the Lune Valley to Barbon and Cowan Bridge for coffee. (12miles). After coffee it’s Leck, Burton in Lonsdale, Thornton and into Kingsdale. Kingsdale Head, Deepdale and Dent for lunch. Return via Gawthrop to Sedbergh. Distance: 34 miles and 3700 ft of ascent. Ernest. Please send me a text if coming. 07549131994 Note. The ride differs from the runs list because of the road into Dentdale being closed at Denthead.

Hi Hope you can join me on Wednesday. I am going to steal with pride David F's route from May from Kirby Stephen to Tan Hill (coffee at the top) and then on to Reeth (lunch at the Dales Centre). Back via Gunnerside, Keld, Nateby and Kirby Stephen.  47 miles, 4000 ft ascent - but some amazing down hills... :) 9.30 start at the town centre carpark Kirkby Stephen  i.e. the large free car park on the Soulby Road opposite the health centre. CA17 4HA  Bring extra water as it is going to be hot but no wind! Whats app or text me if you are going to come Adella 07957 325321 GPX route here

 Rosie here using Phil’s blog.           Wednesdays 2 bike ride 13 th August             My ride starts from Beacon Edge and goes to Mugrisedale by Catterlen and Greystoke to the coffee stop at the Quaker meeting house . Hope some of you will join me. Am happy to have anyone join me enroute. We will pass through Greystoke 10:15 ish if you want to join me there.   The ride is 31 miles in total.   Just let me know if you wish to ride with me.  Rosie Blanshard 07818241833         https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/390719279

Meet at The Sands, Brampton at 9.30am.   The Sands is on the eastern edge of Brampton and is the location of the Howard Memorial Shelter.    The route will be Banks, Birdoswald, Gilsland and a refreshment stop in Greenhead.   Then into a tunnel under the A69 after which we ride past Blenkinsop Castle.   Eventually we join the A689 road at Knaresdale before turning onto the Pennine Cycle Way after Slaggyford and continuing into Alston.  We may stop there for lunch.   In the afternoon we go over Hartside then Renwick, Castle Carrock and back to Brampton.    The distance will be 51 miles.   The route is lumpy with lots of arrows on the roads to Alston.  The forecast at the moment is for the weather to be sunny and dry.   Please let me know if coming 077097 10301. The route is  here

John P's ride  Meet 9.30 at Wetheral village green Route:  Wetheral - Cumrew - Lazonby - Pot Place (late coffee) - Mungrisedale - Caldbeck (late lunch) - Wreay - Wetheral.  63 miles with 4800 feet ascent Text or WhatsApp John P on 07590563845 A ride to link the Pennines and the Northern Fells.  Quite hilly but steady pace so all welcome.  Probably about two hours to coffee stop so might be worth bringing a snack.

 The ride takes us to Little Strickland and almost to Hardendale before dropping down to Shap for coffee/ early lunch. Return by Whale, Askham  and Lowther with a stop at the ice cream farm before returning to Penrith by Brougham. 27 .5 miles. Let me know if you are going to join me  Rosie  https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/385100426

Sea, Sand & Sunshine... it's the Silloth on Solway 'flatty' ride 😁  60 miles, almost flat ride, around the beautiful Solway coast taking in Silloth, Anthorn, Bowness on Solway & Burgh by Sands. Route  >> HERE << Refreshments at Silloth (22 miles) & a coffee/ice cream stop at Bowness (46 miles) Listed as a 3 bike ride but it's a flat & easy route. No one gets left behind. All welcome.  If I've 'sold' it to you, & you intend to come along, it would be good if you could let me know & I can forewarn the cafe if there are a 'few' of us. Cheers, John H - text or WhatsApp 07855534727

 If anyone decides to come along please note *NEW START*   There is a triathlon event starting at the Sands Centre tomorrow & the road through Rickerby Park is closed. If anyone comes along I intend to start from Linstock .  Access is from the roundabout where the B6264 joins the A689. There is a couple of parking spots at the green & roadside within Linstock village. Cheers, John H 

54 miles, starting 09.30 on Sunday 20th July at Rickerby Park, Carlisle (free parking). The route 'Romans & Reivers' can be seen & downloaded  >> HERE << Refreshments will be at House of Meg, Gilsland (20 miles). Another stop, if required & by mutual decision, could take place at the Robin Hood Tearooms, Smithfield (47 miles). There is nothing else in-between except for the "honesty box" at Bewcastle (CASH ONLY) for cakes & biscuits.  It is likely that there will be a shower, or two, on Sunday but nothing that would deter the hardy EV'ers. However, should it get too wet there's plenty of opportunities to 'bail' out. Text or WhatsApp 07855534727. Hope I'm not a Johny no mates 😁   Cheers, John H

 Posted to advise those who know Parker and Janet of their intention to ride to the Pot Place cafe meet on Wed 23 rd July.

 I attended a ‘Teams Meeting’ of the ‘Appleby and Brough Place Action Group’ last week. It is a Local Government Initiative to which the Parish Councils  are contributing along with some input from other interested parties (including me as Your Campaigns  Officer). I wondered if   we could assist the Group by offering any bikes (in whatever state) to assist the Project (I am thinking ‘without payment’}. The objective of the Group is to get people cycling; this project is aimed at people who may have cycles in their sheds (or elsewhere) but have not got round to getting them roadworthy and then taking them out on or off road, or do not have a bike but want to cycle. ‘The Bike Inn’ in Appleby is providing the expertise in restoration of the bikes (which is being funded for this). Sessions are being offered on: Friday the 1 st August at Eden Valley Railway Station, Warcop on Tuesday the 5 th August at Brough Memorial Hall, and Another one at Appleby quite soon....

 Rosie and myself are leading 2 rides to the White Rabbit tearoom near Brampton. Leaving Beacon Edge cemetery lay-by at 9.30, with a pickup at Lazonby bridge carpark at around 10am. Rosie’s route is 43 miles and her route from Lazonby 30 miles is  Here My route is 53 miles and the route from Beacon Edge is  Here Please message us if you are coming on Rosie 07818241833, Phil 07810751189, so we can let the cafe know numbers. 

 It's going to be another hot day on Sunday but I'm planning to ride down to Melmerby (cafe stop 22 mile). I'll be leaving Dalston @09.30 & going via Southwaite, Armathwaite (almost), Lazonby, K.O. & Gamblesby. If anyone fancies coming along please WhatsApp or text me on 07855534727. It would be great to have some company. We can make up the route back as we go along. Route is totally flexible & open to discussion such as fitting in an ice cream stop🍦. Cheers  🍻 👍

 I just wanted to share some feedback that I've received from some of our visitors last week. Well done to everyone who made the day a success! "I would just like to pass on our thanks and appreciation of you and the Eden Valley Club’s work for the Trivets Ride. Everything was so efficient, and everyone so friendly and helpful. It made the ride a real pleasure, despite the weather. I abandoned at lunchtime, too wet, too cold, and greatly appreciated all the care attention, soup and puddings we were given. My son David completed the ride, so family honour was upheld.   Please pass on our thanks to everyone, it was a great effort and a smashing day, we look forward to 2028, just put in your order for good weather nice and early."   "I would just like to thank you and the rest of Eden Valley CC for organising the Trivet Ride 2025. I must say it was very well organised event, well planned and good communication from the initial email right through. If you could pass on m...

  Sorry Folks. My ride this coming Wednesday is the 9th July not the 7th as shown. Ernest

 2 Bike Ride Wednesday 7th July 2025. Circuit of Derwent Water Start. Greystoke 9.30am. Route. Motherby, Threlkeld, Cycleway to Keswick, Portinscales and coffee stop at Lindholme Barn cafe. 14 miles. Then Grange and back to Keswick. Lunch, Threlkeld. Total mileage 36 miles. Please text if coming. Ernest 07549 131994

Good choice today of this ride below from Ernest and a longer ride in the Borders from Ludo (details of the latter is posted two blogs below, "Ride of the falling rain"). 2 Bike Ride. Circuit of Derwentwater Start at Greystoke at 9.30. Route: Motherby, Threlkeld, Cycle route to Keswick, Portinscale and coffee stop at Lingholm (14 miles). Then Grange and back to Keswick. Lunch Threlkeld and return via Troutbeck. Total 36 miles. Please text Ernest if coming: 07549 131994

My close friend came off his bike on a cattle grid at the bottom of Wrynose Pass recently and his injuries will prevent him from going on a planned trip this autumn.  We have been given a few days by the travel company to find someone else before they cancel the place so, if anyone is interested, the full trip details are on the "Marmot Tours" Website or just contact me.  The trip is six days of supported riding with a choice of routes.  Marmot offer transport to and from Marseille Airport but flights need to be booked separately.  I will be driving out for a longer stay in the area.  I know most of the group who are going (about 20 in total but we don't ride together) and they are very welcoming.  It would be great if any EV member would like to go bearing in mind that you would have to put up with sharing a hotel room with me.  If there is any response I will take the first person to commit to definitely wishing to go.   John Patrick ...

The reason for the unusual name of this ride is because we will be riding to Eskdalemuir.    This area statistically has the highest level of rainfall in the UK - higher even than Borrowdale I have read.  The latest forecast I have come across suggests it will be dry and sunny.   Eskdalemuir is my favourite place and whatever route one takes to get there is scenic.    We will meet at the Sycamore Cafe in Longtown at 9.30am on Wednesday.      The route will include Claygate to Langholm, Bentpath and the B709 to Eskdalemuir for lunch at the community hub.    A short distance beyond the hub is the Samye Ling Buddhist temple.   If you have not been before it is worth a visit.   After lunch we return to Longtown via Castle O’er and Chapelknowe.. I hope to see some of you on the ride Total distance is 55 miles.   The route is  here

  Distance     Riders      No. of riders who completed ride                    Booked       EV mems     Guests     Total 100 miles       23                 11                8             19 100 km           33                 11              17             28 Totals            56                 22                25             47  In spite of cold wet weather conditions, it is understood that the participants enjoyed their respective   rides. ( Stats prepared from raw data...

9.30 start from the Green at Langwathby. Gradual ride up to Skirwith, down to Appleby and up to Morland then the cafe stop at Melkinthorpe. Back via Cliburn, over the hill behind centreparcs and back via Ousby and Gamblesby. Figure of 8, well trodden route I think. 48 miles 2700 ascent, so hopefully a nice ride out after the long day on Trivets for many.  GPX Garmin route  HERE David Fenna 07557 878594 Davidfenna@btinternet.com

  Here are the photos from The 2025 TriVets  Click Here to view Most of John H's are included plus a few others are available           

1 think John's photos and Les's comments say it all - what a great event it was. Shame about the weather - we expected a few showers but not extended downpours and it always amazes me how stoic cyclists are. Special thanks to Claire for taking the responsibility for organising all the catering and most importantly to Bill O who brought the whole project together. I won't pick anyone else out by name but this event couldn't happen without the support of all the club - the soup and crumble makers, the registration officers,  and all those helping on the day whether washing up in the kitchen or serving up or just lending a hand when they could see it was needed. A big 'thank you' to the ride leaders - without you it couldn't have happened. Alison

For the riders, & anyone else, not in the WhatsApp group here are the photos from today's fantastic event as promised. Just like to say a big thanks to the committee, organisers & volunteers for all the 'sterling' work to make it another successful EVCUK event 👍 

A superb event - except for the weather!  Copious thanks to all the organisers, route planners, map makers printed and gpx, risk assessors, leaders, back up transport, helpers on the day and of course the catering team and food contributors. Every detail was impeccably organised and executed so all went like clockwork on the day. The staff at Mosedale meeting house 11's also did a super job with yummy cakes despite an influx of nearly all the groups at the same time. No specific nominees - but you all know the immense amount you individually contributed to make the day an unqualified success - except for the weather! Many thanks indeed from  Les (still somewhat overfull of crumble)

  For those who know Parker and Janet, they will be staying in Carlisle from Wed 16 th July to Thurs 24 th July.     It would be good to meet up with them.  Anyone interesting in meeting them should make contact using their email addresses or mobile numbers shown in the EV members address list.

Mtb or Gravel bike ride from Threlkeld Car Park (GR 318258) at 9.30 Starts from a small car park past the village primary school. The route from here goes past the Blencathra  centre onto a BW that eventually goes to Skiddaw House.  We follow the BW and go downhill past Dash Force to the road. The route then goes along small lanes to Fellside. Here we rejoin the BW onto the Caldbeck Fells. We go past old mining areas to Calebreck to join the road. We can either return to the Threlkeld Car park via the Old Coach road or via the gated road from Mungrisdale back to Threlkeld. Please bring something to eat and drink as other than the Quaker meeting house at Mosedale there are no suitable stops for refreshments.  Text John Roelich   07879 436153  

 Rosie and I are not now going for the picnic at Mardale Head, as the weather is unpredictable. We are going to run separate  rides to the Birchwood cafe in Shap, via Bampton. Leaving at 9.30 from Beacon Edge cemetery lay-by, Penrith. Phil’s route is  Here .  Text 07810751189  Rosie’s route is  Here .  Text 07818241833 Please message if you are coming so we can inform the cafe of numbers.

 I'm planning to ride the southern loop of the 100 mile Tri-Vets loop again on Sunday to check out a couple of things for the event risk assessment. Refreshment stop in either Mosedale or Caldbeck. Total distance of 49 miles. I would welcome some company if you can join me - please text or WhatsApp. . ROUTE Cheers, Bill 07921 297 045

 Hi Wednesday's ride is starting at Keswick/Portinscale. Free Parking off the dead end track off the B5289 near the footbridge over to Portinscale. Best get there early for a space. Route goes through Portinscale up Ullock Moss to join the Newlands Pass Road. Up over Newlands to Buttermere. Early coffee stop and refuel at the Croft House Farm Cafe in Buttermere. Then onto Crummock Water, Loweswater,  Mockerkin,  Branthwaite,  Eaglesfield and Lorton. Stop at Lorton Village Shop for Coffee and a snack (sausage rolls/snacks/cake available) then up Whinlatter Pass back to Keswick. Approx 43 miles. Route here Hope to you see you in Keswick at 9.30am . Text or Whatsapp me if you are joining. Adella 07957 325321

I'd welcome some company on this scenic ride, 55miles around 3000ft, starting at 9.30am Sunday morning from Dalston car parks.  A game of 2 halves, the first half rather hilly, the second quite flat.  All being well we'll have a coffee stop at Cockermouth.   Route is essentially out via Caldbeck and back via Wigton and can be found  HERE   Please message me on 07770475915 if you intend to join me

A two bike ride of 35 miles leaving Dalston at 9.30. Route  HERE . About 18 miles to the Quaker Meeting House at Mosedale for refreshments (perhaps by 11.30). Here we may meet up with Dave's ride from Armathwaite (see post below). The ride out often follows very minor roads and is a bit of an exploration as we criss-cross the Caldew several times. Obviously river crossings create a bit of up-and-down! So a slowish pace. The route back is a bit more direct and crosses the river only once at the White Bridge in Dalston. Phone/WhatsApp  07906896503

Hopefully meet up with the 2 ride at Mosedale Quaker meeting house cafe for lunch / cafe stop. Start Armathwaite bridge at 9.30.  David Fenna 07557 878594.  Gpx Route on Garmin  HERE The route goes from Armathwaite out over Baron Wood to Salkeld Dykes, then up on back roads past junction 41 of the M6,  then to Greystoke, over Berrier hill to Mungrisdale and Mosedale. Back via Hesket Newmarket , Southwaite abd Aitketgate. 46 miles 3000 feet of ascent. 

Just a reminder for those interested (and I forgot to mention it in my email) we are meeting tomorrow, upstairs at Daffodils cafe on St Andrew's Churchyard, at 10.30 am (after the committee meeting at 10) to finalise arrangements for our Trivets event on Wednesday 2nd July. All welcome. If you can't be there but you are willing and able to help, or if you wish to register to ride (deadline 18th June) please follow the links on Bill's blog or contact me, Alison Smith 01768 881066/07500 564922

 

A choice of two rides again starting and finishing in Dalston. Both rides are the afternoon loops, out to the Solway, of our Tri-Vets rides which are planned for the 2nd July. Refreshment stops are limited but it should be possible to stop at Bowness on the 50 mile loop after 32 miles. Drinks and snacks are possible at Beaumont on the 30 mile loop (converted horse box!). 3 Bike Ride (50 miles) led by John H - route  HERE 2 Bike Ride (30 miles) led by Mike B - route  HERE Both these rides present a good opportunity for anyone who has never led a club ride before to try being a leader. If you have not yet signed up for the Tri-Vets please do so by following this   LINK for a great day of cycling. Please text or WhatsApp if you are planning to join us on Wednesday. John 07855534727 for the 50 miles Mike 07906896503 for the 30 miles

Tri-Vets is now only THREE weeks away & will be upon us before we know it. CLOSING DATE for entry is June 18. The list of entries is growing and we have entrants coming from all over the UK to join us for the day. The event is open to any cyclist over the age of 50 with a choice of either 100km or 100miles If Tri-Vets is not already in your calendar (July 2nd) then please follow this LINK and add it now. Tri-Vets cannot run without a team of volunteers on the day making things happen so if you cannot ride but would like to help on the day then please follow this LINK to offer your services. If offering to lead a ride then please fill in a ride entry form as well. Looking forward to great day of cycling! Cheers, Bill

 Wednesdays 2 bike ride to the Pot Place coffee stop by Calthwaite. A nice ride with lovely views. Let me know if you are joining me. Rosie 07818241833 https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/361118998

 Amended route due to road works . Now Kirkby Stephen to Tan Hill, Reeth, back  via Swaledale  47 miles, 4000 ft ascent.  Start from Kirkby Stephen up to Tan Hill then a great descent down  Arkengarthdale to Reeth. Cafe stop at the Dales cycle centre. Return via Grinton and back to Gunnerside , Keld and over the moors to Nateby & Kirby Stephen. 9.30 start at the town centre carpark Kirkby Stephen( see the GPX attached), ie the large free car park on the Soulby Road opposite the health centre, NOT the market square. CA17 4HA A shorter route is possible for anyone independent  not wanting the full route, cutting down to Keld from Tan Hill and back via Nateby.   GPX route HERE Davidfenna@btinternet.com 07557 878594

Something a little bit different this week - a choice of 2 rides both starting & finishing in Dalston, Both rides are the morning loops of our 2 Tri-Vets rides which are planned for 2nd July. On Tri-Vets day itself 11s will be at the Quaker Meeting House in Mosedale - unfortunately it is not yet open on Wednesdays so we'll have to travel  a little further up to Caldbeck for the main refreshment stop so bring a snack if you think you'll extra sustenance! 3 Bike Ride ( 50 miles ) led my me (Bill) - route HERE   (coffee at Caldbeck after 33miles). 2 Bike Ride ( 35 miles ) led by Mike - route HERE   (coffee at Caldbeck after 23miles). Both these rides present a good opportunity for anyone who has never led a club ride before to try being leader. If you have not yet signed up for Tri-Vets please do so by following this LINK for a great day of cycling. Please text or WhatsApp if you're planning to join us on Wednesday, Mike 07906 896 503 for the 35 mile ride. Bill 07921 2...

Parker and Janet will be staying in the Carlisle area between Wed 16 th and Thursday 24 th July. It will be good for EV members and friends who know them to meet up with them at one of our venues.

 Hi Hope you can join me (again!) on the Kirkstone Pass Loop from Greystoke. (Thought might as well do this before the Lake District gets really busy and was gutted I missed Ludo's Kirkstone Pass Ride last year). Route goes from Greystoke to Ullswater, up Kirkstone, down The Struggle on to Ambleside then Rydal up past Grasmere, Thirlmere and back via Threkeld. Proposed coffee stop in Glenridding or Ambleside .... or both!😃Lunch/ice-cream in Threkeld.  Route here Let me know via text or Whatsapp if you will be joining me at Greystoke or en route. Adella 07957 325321

 Hi all, hope you can join me for a ride on Sunday.  09:30 start.  The loop will start and finish in Culgaith next to the school and opposite the rec, w3w ///crispier.contexts.nuptials.  Space to park between the school and the recycling bins, or on the road next to the rec.  Route heads over to Askham, down to Bampton, over the concrete road then across to Orton, over Tarn Moor then down to Great Asby.  From there to Appleby, then over to Murton then up the fell side through Dufton, Knock and Newbiggin before retuning to Culgaith.  ROUTE HERE .  Several stops available, including Bampton, Orton and Appleby. Please text or whatsapp me if you are coming, whether to Culgaith or meeting up en-route. Gary 07964 591187

 Hi everyone, Hope you can join me for Wednesday's ride. Stolen with pride from Mike B.  Route for Wednesday's bike ride. Route here  Total 34 miles. 9.30 am start From Buttermere , meet at the car park right off the A591 at the start of Rydal Water What3words//conned. confronts. airbase... or there is free parking up a slight incline on a road off the A591 left of that carpark (disused quarry) ///tabs.blasted.arrow. Route goes along A591 to Clappersgate. Turn off down B5286 past Hawkshead - cycle past Esthwaite Water. (Sadly the Boathouse coffee shop is now closed) Over to Oxenpark and Lowick then right turn up to Coniston. Lunch at Brantwood after 23 miles. Along Lake Coniston to Hawkshead Hill back to Clappersgate and Rydal Water. Please text or whatsapp me if you are coming. Adella 07957 325321

  Some of you may know that Jonathan from the Appleby area has had to put his cycling on hold for a while due to torn knee tendons. We all wish him a full recovery as quickly as possible. He has two cycling items he won’t be able to use and is offering them to others (for a suitable donation 😉 ) The first relates to the Ride to the Sun which Jonathan had planned to do overnight Saturday 21 st June before his body told him he couldn’t. Jonathan has booked a ticket for the bus to take riders and their bikes back from Edinburgh to Carlisle after the event which is now for sale. Secondly Jonathan has one of our new club long-sleeved jerseys for sale – medium-sized, T1. Please get in touch with Jonathan if you are interested in either item – 07908 414033 Alison

Looks like a lovely day for a bike ride. There are two great rides to choose from - one to the west and one to the east. See the posts below from Martin and Jeff. We hope that as many as possible can join one of these great rides. We understand that the Post Box Pantry at Dufton will not be open on Wednesday, so we are suggesting that we use The Hideaway Cafe at Brougham Hall.

Meet in Low Road, Brigham, Cockermouth (good parking). what3words/// encloses.callers.broads for a 9.30 start. Route goes via Bridekirk, Tallentire, Gilcrux and Plumbland for 11s at Craggs Coffee House (cash only) After 15 miles. Returning via Sunderland, Isel, Bassenthwaite Station and Eaglesfield to Brigham. Distance 32 miles. Please Text or WhatsApp me if you are coming along. Jeff S 07979767934 Route  HERE

 Starting at Langwathby 09.30. Forecast is good but subject to change !! Stops at Alston & Middleton and more, just say ! Subject to direction change, depends on the wind, need tail wind on Yad Moss. Yad Moss Classic · Ride with GPS route above Message if riding please  Cheers  Martin 07531 211 513   

Hope you will join Gary and I on a 34 miles MTB/Gravel ride from Newcastleton to Kielder Water along the Cross Border Trail. Refreshment stop at Kielder half way round. There are no facilities between Newcastleton and Kielder so also come prepared with snacks/water. Forecast looking fair at the moment. Route GPX is ROUTE DELETED AS WRONG  Text or Whatsapp me if you will be joining. Adella 07957 325321 Start 9.30am Newcastleton car park. what3words: ///refilled.lashed.deform ROUTE DELETED AS WRONG

 From Penrith beacon edge 9.30 am.  To Pooley Bridge via great strickland/shap/ Bampton. Return via Dacre/ Matterdale/ Greystoke . Cafe Granny Dowbykins at pooley bridge at 26 miles , can also get refreshments at Askham at 22.  Just short of 50 miles, 3100 ft ascent. Shorter return options to cut the corner off to Greystoke if needs be David Fenna 07557 878594 text or watts app. Hopefully weather will hold out, be great if some can join me , combines the lovely back roads down to Askham from shap and out to matterdale from Dacre. Garmin route gpx :  HERE

Meet in car park at Hesket Newmarket for a 9:30 start following the Reviers Route to Cockermouth for coffee. Return via Whinlatter & a loop around Derwent Water. Several choices for a 2nd refreshment stop by mutual agreement of the group. Total distance about 52 miles - route HERE . Plenty of free parking in Hesket, either in the car park or around the village green.  I will be cycling to the start so if you'd like to add an additional 6 miles onto each end of the ride, I will be leaving Raughton Head at 8:45. All welcome - text or WhatsApp if you're planning to come along. Cheers, Bill 07921 297 045

52 mile ride starting from Wetheral at 09.30 on Sunday (park outside the community hall/sports field). Hayton, Brampton, Birdoswald with refreshments at Gilsland (18 mile) Bewcastle, Hethersgill & ice cream/snack stop at Newtown (45 mile, cash only).  >> ROUTE HERE <<   A few lumps but nothing to cause the hardy EV'ers any problems.  The weather (at this time) is forecast to be 'beautiful' with lots of sunshine, rain not expected, a gentle breeze with temperatures up to 16°c 🥵 Be great to have company. All welcome.  Text or WhatsApp 07855534727  Cheers, John H

Hello, New month, new email! It’s great now that the days are getting longer and we’ve had enough sunshine to start tempting us outdoors again – of course, many of you haven’t stopped going out through the winter anyway! This email is just a quick update primarily about three things. If you haven’t noted the date for the Trivets – Wednesday 2 July, based at Dalston Village Hall, near Carlisle – please put it on your calendar now. The details are on the blog and places are limited so if you want to join in this challenge please register as soon as possible which you can do via the blog link. We also need volunteers to help on the day so if you don’t think you can rise to the challenge of cycling 100k or 100 miles, we still need you! You can sign up on the volunteer link on the blog. It is a great opportunity to come and meet fellow club members – my washing up stint back in 2010 has led to making many new friends and having plenty of adventures with the club. Our next plann...

  Club Ride this Wednesday 2nd April - Levens Hall rematch  Hope you will join me on the South Lakeland ride originally created by Ernest. Start point 9.30 am at Skelmsmergh Community Hall on Helme Lane off the A6 just outside Kendal. Parking by the side of the Hall. Route goes via Burnside, Staveley, Crook,  Brigsteer. Coffee stop after 15miles at Levens Hall. Then back via Arnside, Ackenthwaite and back to Kendal. Distance 37miles. Route HERE   Text or Whatsapp me if you are coming along.  Adella 07957 325321

 Hi all, just putting this on to activate my user on the blog! I will be doing a ride on 13 april as per the rolling ride list. Now from Penrith beacon edge to pooley bridge via Bampton, return via matterdale and greystoke , as the cafe meet that day is granny dowbykins. Pleas refer to the  more recent post with route gpx.  Thanks! David Fenna 07557 878594 

 Ride on Sunday from Ivegill village hall. Meeting 9.45am for 10am prompt start. 28miles  https://www.komoot.com/tour/2120819391?ref=itd&share_token=aNLXTpDgcTIhn1n5shJL5lgPwa18Uto235J73dflGs1RNCl71W&ref=its

We now have samples of kit and various sizes for you to try. The order is about to go in so if you want to pop in and try stuff - give us a ring 07711 842885 Eileen and Geoff

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We're doubtful that Acorn Bank can provide a reliable stop for us on Sunday 30th March. Shap cafe not open Sunday. So we are suggesting the newly refurbished Muddy Duck at Caldbeck? We'll see how it goes and please pass any comments (after Sunday!) to the committee.

Come & join me for a ride crossing bridges over the River Eden from Carlisle's Western Bypass all the way upstream to Langwathby. Total of 8 bridges over the Eden + crossings on the rivers Irthing, Petteril & Caldew. The ride starts from Dalston at 09:30.  Coffee is at Sally's in Warwick Bridge after 19 miles. Bring your own refreshments for a picnic stop later in the ride before returning to Dalston. Total distance about 62 miles.  Route for your Garmin is  HERE . Let me know if you're coming - text or WhatsApp on 07921 297 045 Cheers, Bill

We had another successful planning meeting on Thursday – thanks to all those who came along. If it isn’t there already, please put the date of 2 July in your diary for our Trivets event starting from Dalston Victory Hall. This is a great opportunity to showcase our lovely area to visitors and the figure of 8 route from Dalston, taking in Mungrisdale in the morning and the Solway coast in the afternoon, does just that. We’ve been running Trivets events at least from 2010 – that’s as far back as Nigel and I go – and even if you aren’t up to the riding, it’s always a great day, meeting like minded cyclists and having fun. We can’t do this without the full participation of the club so we hope you will volunteer to help. There is a form to complete to help us spread the jobs around and to make sure we don’t end up with not enough soup and too much crumble! Please take a moment to complete it here Registration for entry is also now open; visit our website or go directly via this link ...

I hope you have all seen our great new design of tops especially as modelled by Adella and Gary. We have an opportunity to order more at the ‘bulk buy’ rate as long as we are able to order 10 or more items. If you aren’t sure of your size, you can try on samples which are currently with Rosie and Phil Blanshard in Penrith – please contact them to arrange a visit. Please also have a look at the list of items available from the Impsport shop  and insert password EVCUK1921. Please don’t buy direct as we need to maximise numbers buying through the club to get the best price. Anyone who hasn’t yet ordered a club jersey/gilet will receive a £15 subsidy for the first item ordered. Please let me know what you would like us to order no later than 31 st March so that we have the goods for our Spring cycling. Alison 07500 564922 longworth913@btinternet.com 01768 881066  

 

Leave Frenchfield at 9.30. A 33 mile round trip to the cafe meet at The Hub, Appleby. The proposed route is  here   and goes via Great Strickland, Kings Meaburn and Colby (about 16 miles). Return via Long Marton, Kirby Thore and Temple Sowerby (another 16 miles). Easy pace, all welcome. WhatsApp or Text: 07906896503

 Hello everyone, Unfortunately the Hostel manager had a clash and the hostel is no longer available for the weekend of 12 - 15 September so we're now booking ourselves in for Friday 19 to Monday 22 September. Book early to get your preferred room. For more details see my post of February 19th. Those people who paid a deposit for the 'exclusive use' option which did not proceed are due a refund. If I haven't contacted you, please can you get in touch with me to agree how we are going to do this - cheque/bank transfer/cash? I hope this is now the final arrangement and that we can look forward to riding together around Osmotherley/Northallerton area in September. Alison 07500 564922/ 01768 881066

 Leaving Beacon Edge at 9.30, and going to Melmerby cafe stop, via Skirwith. Return via Armathwaite. 37 miles in total. Route  Here Phil 07810751189

 I am leaving Penrith Beacon Edge at 9:30 to ride over Strawberry hill to  Lazonby KO Gamblesby Melmerby. Return by Skirwith and Winskill. All welcome to join me. 07818241833 Rosie  Hopefully this is my route🤞   https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/261979135

Hello everyone - just a reminder that we will be meeting tomorrow at the Daffodils cafe (which is at St Andrew's Churchyard opposite the big church just beyond the entrance to Penrith Library) to discuss our planning for this year's Trivets challenge ride. This is a great event and we hope as many club members will support it as possible to make it the success we have seen in previous years. The meeting will begin at 10.30 (subject to my chairing the 10 am committee meeting efficiently). We meet in the room upstairs. Alison 07500 564922

For more details, see my post of February19th. Everyone who has shown an interest can make the dates of Friday 12 to Monday 15 September so those are the dates we are going for. Book early to make sure you can get the room of your choice! This is a 'book yourself' holiday in a great area for road cycling, gravelling and MTB and the more members of the club that can make it, the more fun we will have. I hope a few of you will be getting it in your diaries now. Any questions, please contact me. With regard to the deposit paid by some of you earlier for the exclusive use option which we were not able to pursue, I will be in touch very soon about returning it to you after I have met the Treasurer this afternoon. Happy Cycling, Alison 07500 564922

 Hi all, I’ve got a RTTS coach ticket from Edinburgh-Carlisle I cannot use. Anyone interested in buying from me (small discount) please call Jonathan 07908 414033. 

43 mile ride starting from Wetheral (park at the community centre) at 09.30 hours. Walton, Gilsland, Haltwhistle, Hallbankgate, Talkin, Great Corby.  >> ROUTE HERE <<  Some lal lumps but nothing torturous.  Refreshments at Gilsland (18 miles). The weather (at this time) is forecast to be 'glorious' with lots of sunshine, no precipitation, a gentle breeze & temperatures up to 15°c 🥵 So no excuses not to come along & I expect lots & lots of club members to turn out 😉😁 Text or WhatsApp 07855534727  Cheers, John H

Episode 2 of of " Ultimate Cycling " will be broadcast on Freeview Ch 12 ( Quest ) at 22:00 on Thurs 6 th Martch . The programme showcases forthcoming cycling events for this years season of pro cycling events. It is presented  by Orla Chennaoui and Adam Blythe.

 Would anyone who went to Lowther  please enter the names of riders who were present in the Attendances record or advise CJ directly.

 Free to good home. Malt 2 mountain bike aluminium frame, disc brakes, not done many miles. Needs some TLC and pedals. White, the pic below is not mine !! Size, its fits me @ 5.11 Martin  07531 211 513    

 This ride will leave Beacon Edge Penrith, opposite the cemetery lay by at 10am, and will head to Orton Scar cafe via Sunbiggin Tarn. Weather looks chilly and damp so wrap up warm. The route is  Here Given the encouraging sales pitch!, I hope a few of you will turn out. Message me if you are coming 07810751189.