Eden Valley Cycling UK

50 mile 3 bike ride on Sunday 2nd February starting at 09.30 from the Cenotaph at  Rickerby Park, Carlisle. Heading via Kirklinton & Kirkambeck to cross the border into Northumberland for brunch at House of Meg, Gilsland. Return via Low Row, Lanercost, Brampton & Warwick Bridge.                                Route  >> HERE << Plenty of free parking in Rickerby Park. Text or WhatsApp on 07855534727 Cheers, John H

  This item from the Cumberland & Westmorland Herald of Sat 25 th Jan 2025 shows Upfront proprietor John's Upfront Gallery plea for funding to support the puppet museum - I understand that so far funding has not been forthcoming.

The route essentially round Skiddaw stops at Maes cafe after about 40km. But the chosen route may not be passable through Brundholme wood so we may need to modify this Route< HERE > Could be a bit mucky like everywhere just at the moment.  Start at 10.00  nominally 68km and 1000m climbing Let me know if you are coming WhatsApp or text 07711 842885 Geoff

Thinking of riding to Sunday coffee stop at Lowther: Anyone interested in joining me I will aim to be at the T junction on Beacon Edge leading to the Roundthorn (ie top of strawberry hill road) at 945 ish tomorrow. Then going via Langwathby Culgaith Temple S Morland Gt Strickland Hackthorpe etc (32km) Decide what to do after coffee but prob just return as it looks like being wet in the pm. I would appreciate company!😇 Geoff

 Wednesday 22 nd January  Start at 10 am on Beacon Edge. Park opposite the cemetery.  Ride will be to Pot Place by Catterlen and Blencow. Will be about 21 miles and hopefully it won’t be icy. If it is I may adjust the route. Return will be by Inglewood Road  - quickest way back! As usual please let me know by text or Whats App if you are joining me.  The route is.   https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/328432060 Rosie 

  WEDNESDAY 22Jan CHANGE Forget Tebay START at Greystoke Car Park 10.00am Route https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/328275836 Late lunch at Morland About 45 miles Taxt 078120346838 David Harrison

 WEDNESDAY   22 Jan CHANGE OF PLAN In view of the cold spell I am changing Wednesdays route to , hopefully, roads less likely to be icy Forget Tebay START   GREYSTOKE CAR PARK at 10.00am I am planning a route which is on roads said to be salted/gritted. I will post the route when I have worked it through David H. text 07810 346 838

Cumberland Council is seeking representations on proposals to change the route in Whitehaven. I do not know the area well enough to comment. If anyone is interested and wishes to support or make other representations please do either go ahead and comment (there is access on the website to do this) or get in touch with me (not my preferred option at the moment!).

 2 bike ride from Melmerby village bakery, 10am Wednesday, along Fellside lanes to Appleby. Trusting all the ice and snow will have melted! Approx 32 miles  https://www.komoot.com/tour/2015747977?ref=itd&share_token=ayajEmkqfWlBO17tUdRbE2bmk1px5Uq08yVv6CIE6jLL7Fsacl Text me Caroline 07825 038542

60 mile 3 bike ride, from Dalston at 09.30 ,  Wednesday 15th January. Taking a well 'travelled' route to Silloth for brunch/lunch at the Fairy Dust Emporium (23 mile) & then follow the Solway coast around Anthorn to Burgh by Sands & back to Dalston. Route  >> HERE << The weather forecast (at this time) is for sunny intervals, a moderate breeze, dry & max temp of 10°c. So, now that the permafrost has thawed, & balmy weather is forecast, what a great opportunity to get back out on the bike & join me on a club ride. It would be great to have company. Text or WhatsApp John H 07855534727 Cheers, John H