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3 bike ride Wednesday 29th

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 Weather forecast quite good (the odd shower but bright and breezy) Route from Langwathby along the fellside to Hallbankgate for stop at the hub and then on to Alston and back over Hartside. details  55mi and 1251m ascent. See below and GPX It would be good to have some company! Start 0930 Langwathby Green  Text: 07711 842885  

2 bike ride, Sunday 3rd October

Note 10.00 start from Langholm Townhead car park by river.  North west to cross the river at Bentpath then back over  at Westerkirk Mains for Balliehill and Castle O'er to Eskdalemuir and  lunch at  Eskdalemuir Community Hub (open...for snacks, soup etc. or BYO) then return via Sandyford, Boreland and Paddockhole.   40 miles, quiet roads. Please TEXT if you'd like to join us!  07437 217187, Cheers, Gill S

3 Bike Ride Sunday 26th September from Dalston

 A 70 mile, fairly flattish, ride starting at 09:30 from Dalston & heading, on quiet roads, over to the coast at Allonby. Then following the coast north through Silloth, Abbeytown, Anthorn, Bowness on Solway, Great Orton & back to Dalston. Lunch at Silloth. Coffee at Bowness on Solway.  Map & GPX file  >> HERE << Let me know on 07855534727 (text or WhatsApp) if you fancy joining me. Cheers, John H

A66 Dualling Consultation (potential for Penrith to Scotch Corner without riding on the A66 / local routes)

Highways England (HE) want our views on its proposals for making the A66 dual carriageway from Penrith to Scotch Corner. HE do not want cyclists on the A66 once the works are complete. The changes will also affect our local riding. The proposals can be seen on HE's website "www.highwaysengland.co.uk/A66-NTP". From the website you will see there are consultation meetings at various places starting on Monday the 27th September (in Penrith) running through most days to Thursday the 14th October at various places. Please have a look. Please tell me of your thoughts, if you like.
 3 Bike Ride on Wednesday 22nd September. If anyone would like to join me for a ride tomorrow either from Cotehill or Dalston please contact me this evening and we'll fix something up. 01228561561  or  07802415607 Cheers James

2 bike ride to Morland coffee stop

Rosie will lead a ride from Beacon Edge cemetery lay-by. Leave at 9.30 and ride about15 miles to Morland for coffee/brunch.  Returning by a different 15 miles. Route yet to be decided!

Grade 2 Club Ride, Sunday 19th September to Talkin Tarn

 Leaving Dalston at 9.30 and heading out to Talkin Tarn via Wetheral. BYO elevenses and either BYO lunch or cafe at Talkin. Return via Armathwaite. 43 miles at a moderate pace and all welcome.  Text 07906896503

Rear Panniers want a new home

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 Having a clear out and have two rear Altura Arran 46l panniers to give away to a good home (give something to charity if you have a conscience!) Gussetted closure - Rixen and Kaul fitting to rack - external pocket and lid pocket. Waterproof extra cover folds into back. Ring or text geoff  07711842885

EVCTC Post Easter Meet 2022 - Prelim

Hi folks, Gauging interest in a post Easter meet as we used to have in those Halcyon pre-covid days! Please advise answers / comments / insults to:   lesandruth@gmail.com Note this will be sent to all via email and also posted on the blog.   ATTENDANCE – Very Likely / Possible / Very Unlikely DATES – Easter April 15-18 th   and bank   holiday   May 2 nd which suggests April   23 rd to 30 th (Sat changeover, though some places Friday) or pre Easter eg 11 th to 18 th ; earlier in April could be cold!   May 7 th to 14 th also possible. Please advise   preference / comments. VENUE: for   those who are likely to attend, confirm ok with Ellesmere which was the venue we cancelled due to covid, but if not state at least   one other preference. Note I have not checked availability with the Ellesmere lodge venue.   Finally due to a clash I am unlikely to attend. Though happy to organise the booking (help / suggestions al...

2 and 3 bike rides Wed 15th Sept

Rosie is leading a 2 bike ride from Beacon Edge Cemetery lay-by, Penrith at 9.30, going by Newton Rigg to Greystoke and Pooley Bridge for 11ses/early lunch. returning by Lowther. 30 miles. I am leading a 3 bike ride from Kirkby Stephen public carpark, off Christian Head near the Grammar School, starting at 9.30. Going over Tan Hill to Grinton, Castle Bolton, Hawes, Buttertubs, and back to Kirkby Stephen. 60 miles and a bit hilly!