Eden Valley Cycling UK

I shall be leaving Langwathby at 9.30; eta at Culgaith level crossing is around 9.50/9.55, then via Temple Sowerby and Bolton into Appleby up Colby hill. I'm planning to leave bikes in the Cloisters and arrive at Bojangles 11ish which hopefully avoids the Sunday lunch rush. Return will be the fellside route; 27/28 miles in total at my gentle (non-assisted) pace. I hope I'm not alone... Alison 07500 564922

 Meet at 09:30 on Armathwaite bridge 09:30 for a lumpy 48 mile ride. Heading up to Hallbankgate via Castle Carrock & Forest Head for coffee at the Hub (13 miles). Continue along the A689 towards Alston with further refreshments (if needed) at Nook Farm Cafe (26 miles). Back over Hartside and returning to Armathwaite via Renwick & Croglin. GPX file HERE . Cheers, Bill 07921 297 945

  Early this evening, I heard from Keith Smith that sadly David Wilson has died.  David was an active member of EVCuk and was involved with establishing the idea of fixed centre cycling / camping holidays mainly in France For many years club members enjoyed these holidays using the Bike Bus as transport to France. Further blogs will be posted when more information is known.

  I just thought that you would like to know that the donations at Peter’s funeral very kindly made in lieu of flowers amount to £140. That's £70 to Penrith Mountain Rescue Team and £70 to the RAF Benevolent Fund. Grateful thanks from myself and the family to all members of the cycle group who attended and donated. Some people are also very generously donating independently. Also, many thanks for the lovely cards and messages from others who could not be at the funeral.  (via Les M) 

Are cycling helmets the best thing since "Sliced Bread" or is it marketing BS? There was an interesting programme on Radio 4 last week about the effectiveness of cycling helmets and what to look for when purchasing. You can find it on BBC Sound s - Sliced Bread last Thursday (22nd) at 12:32 or search for podcast "Sliced Bread"

I will be leaving Langwathby at 9.30 to take the road towards Great Salkeld, then Bowscar, Stoneybeck roundabout (eta 10.15) Plumpton to UpFront. Return via Plumpton towards Lazonby then Great Salkeld. Pace will be (very) modest! Alison (07500 564922)

63 mile ride. 09:30 hours Wednesday 28th from Dalston. Heading to Hesket Newmarket, Caldbeck & onto Mae's at Uldale (18 mile) for coffee. Continuing via Torpenhow, Arkleby & along the Solway Coast to Allonby for Silloth (40 mile) & further refreshments. From Silloth to Skinburness, Abbeytown, Lessonhall, Orton Grange back to Dalston. Map/route & gpx file   >> HERE << A bit hilly in the morning but a nice, flat (ish) & easy second half. There may be some rain, according to the current forecast, but nothing to worry us hardy EV' ers, but if required 'bail out’ options exist 😁 All welcome for a trip to the seaside & no one gets left behind. Hope some of you can join me 👍 Text or WhatsApp 07855534727 Cheers, John H

 Sunday 25th June Gretna to Glencaple Solway coast ride on the Scottish side, should be around 55miles. Due to popular demand a ride with a few less hills. The weather forecast is a bit variable and looks like it might be a bit breezy. Starting at the car park in Gretna off Central Avenue, out to Glencaple and lunch stop at the Boat House cafe. The cafe sits on the side of the river Nith, so you can choose to BYO picnic and eat by the river, or go in for coffee and cake. I have hedged my bets and made two versions, they are both more or less the same roads, just the order we ride them changes, will choose which on Sunday morning depending on the forecast (Wind direction👍). Route 'A' >>Here<< Route 'B' >>Here<< If the weather stays fair it should be a scenic ride, hope some of you can join me. Contact me by text or WhatsApp 07590 605203 Nigel P P.S. John H reminded me how busy the Boat House can get on a Sunday lunch time, they do take away, or ...

See this and Nigel P's post below: Three of us are setting off from the car park at Lowther Castle at 10.30am. We will cross the river at French Field and ride via Edenhall and on through Great Salkeld to Lazonby. Crossing the river again, the route is Kirk Oswald and Glassonby, arriving at Long Meg shortly after 12 noon. Distance about 18 miles. If anyone would like join us either from the start or on route please let me know. Ernest P.  01539 734197

 Long Meg Picnic Ride I will be riding to the Long Meg Picnic (BYO) from Dalston leaving at 9:30. Never been before so hopefully I have the location correct? Route takes me out west of the M6, through Penrith via Thacka Lane which is a short stretch of unpaved Bridalway, about 50 years since I was last down this lane so hopefully it is passable, if not an alternative road route is only a couple of miles more. Reach Long Meg at 27 miles, 20 miles home via Kirkoswald and Armathwaite. Route <<Here>> If anyone would like to join me, one or two hills but nothing to riders of your calibre 😄 Text or WhatsApp 07590 605203 Nigel P