Eden Valley Cycling UK

 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