Eden Valley Cycling UK

 Fantastic cross border MTB/ gravel ride Newcastleton to Kielder and back. 9.30 start at the square in Newcastleton. Approx 35 miles but don't let that deceive you, its a decent length! Mostly gravel by far but takes in a bit  of the blue MTB route  at the Newcastleton end and a red MTB section (lonesome pine trail) at the Kielder end. The MTB is  flowing, not rocky, so as fast or slow as you are comfortable with it! There is an gravel option which misses out the red Kielder tail and part of the Newcastleton blue route and which is an easier way back if necessary.  There is a shortish section of a muddy uphill past the bloody bush stone on the way back. Both routes can be ridden carefully without suspension, but gravel bikes should stick to the gravel route and will have a short push. Hard tail MTB is ideal.  Bring some snacks. Coffee at the  Kielder bike hire and take away food at the Kielder  petrol station, but no proper cafe. Please let me kno...

 The AGM is being held at Melberby Village hall this Saturday , 17th October . Members are invited to bring and share a social lunch between 12 and 1 pm , with the AGM taking place once we are done, around 1 pm.  Some food and coffee/ tea will be provided by the committee ( soup, bacon or cheese rolls  and some cake, but members are encouraged to bring and share a cold lunch of their own choice ( eg cold plate, salad or cake ) to ensure there is enough to go around and keep things simple. The agenda has already been emailed out, but if anyone needs more info or anything resent please contact me, David Fenna davidfenna@btinternet.com and I will sort it out.  We hope to open the hall up at 11.30 to set it up ready for 12, so that any food brought can just be laid out on tables to share.  Please would anyone interested in becoming a committee member let me know.  We specifically need a ride coordinator to take over from Mike Barron, who has kindly been hanging...

 9.30 start from Beacon Edge by the cemetery. Out over strawberry hill to Langwathby , then to Lowther to meet the cafe stop via Morland. Over Celeron to Pooley Bridge, Matterdale End, back via Greystoke. Just under 50 miles.  Garmin GPX  HERE Generic GPX on the club wattsapp (led rides) and  HERE Please let me know if you intend to join me. Weather should be fine!  David Fenna 07557 878594

Len's funeral will be on Friday 9th October at 11.40 at Carlisle Crematorium. There will be refreshments afterwards at Greysteads Hotel, Norfolk Rd off Dalston Rd. Pat would appreciate knowing numbers for Greysteads so please message me if you would like to attend. Mike B 07906896503