AGM Saturday next 19th October

 AGM

Langwathby Village Hall
Saturday 19th October 1400
Bring and Share Lunch 1230

This is a notice to remind you that our annual meeting at which we review the past year and plan for the coming one, comes up shortly. Several members of the committee come to the end of their tenure and we will need to elect new members. So please think about whether you could help by joining the committee and keeping things going! As you will see from the agenda Geoff is stepping down from day to day Secretary job whilst maintaining and trying to update the online information. Please have a word with Alison, Geoff or other committee members if you would like more information about what is involved.

There will also be a presentation of possible new Club Kit and an opportunity to order and try on for size - thanks Adella and Gary.

We hope to have a Bring and Share light lunch before the meeting and possibly after a short morning ride. If you are attending the lunch then please <SIGN UP> saying what you will bring. Traditionally it has been soup or a light snack followed by crumble and custard

the Agenda for the meeting which has changed somewhat since our meeting on the 14th is published  <HERE> it will be updated and finally sent to all registered members about a week before the meeting

Minutes of the previous AGMs on 22nd April 2023 and the extra meeting on 14th October 2023 are available by clicking the links or going to the Documents>Minutes page of the website

3 Bike Ride Sunday 13th October

50 mile 3 bike ride on Sunday 13th. Starting at 09.30 hours from the bridge at Armathwaite. Heading for the Upfront Gallery, Unthank for brunch (17 miles & only 1 stop so byo) via Plumpton, Catterlen & Laithes. 2nd leg via Greystoke, Hesket Newmarket & Southwaite. Route >> HERE << 

Sunday's forecast is "sunny spells & light winds" but a cold day. This is a lumpy route which should keep us warm but warm clothing recommended. 

John H. Text or WhatsApp  07855534727

Im unable to lead ride from Hesket Newmarket tomorrow.

 Since I posted the ride from Hesket Newmarket yesterday I've been feeling under the weather & I don't feel  I have the energy to do this ride. Apologies to anyone who was planning to join me.  

I'll  repost this ride in a week or two the I'm feeling better.

Cheers,

Bill

Ernest's 2 bike ride from Lowther Castle to Pooley Bridge Wednesday 9 October

We will meet at Lowther Castle overflow car park at 9.30 to ride the Lowther Valley -  Askham to Bampton Green along the fell road and back along the valley, then over Cellaron to Pooley Bridge for coffee. Fairly straight route back via Tirril and Eamont Bridge.

Please tell Ernest if you intend to join him (he knows that I do!)

07549 131994

3 Bike Ride on Wednesday from Hesket Newmarket

Put your rain coat on & join me for a ride across the northern  fells for coffee in Cockermouth after 18miles.  Return via Winlatter Pass  with a loop around the back of Derwent Water. A lunch stop can be  either in Keswick or Threlkeld as decided by the needs of the group. Total length of ride is 52miles, but can be shortened if necessary. 

Meet at Hesket Newmarket car park 09:30 Please text or WhatsApp if you're planning to join me.

Link to Route

Cheers,

Bill

07921 297 045

Club News

Thank you to everyone who joined in our Challenge Ride. The total raised will be confirmed at our AGM but I think we have just exceeded £2,500 for Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw - surpassing my wildest dreams!

Our AGM is on Saturday 19th October - see blog below. We hope for a good turn-out - the Committee needs input from all its members to keep the club doing what you want it to do. It is always a good social occasion especially if you come for the Bring and Share lunch - please register as we need numbers for the lunch.

See also the blog below about the proposed purchase of new Club Jerseys with thanks to Adella for all the hard work she has put in.

We had a sociable week as the coffee stop on Wednesday at Morland was supported by 19 riders, 5 of whom came with me and another 5 dipped their toe in the water with me! It was good to see Claire and Eileen too even if they're not yet quite ready to cycle!

Coming up on Wednesday Bill O is leading a ride from Hesket Newmarket to Cockermouth for coffee, return via Whinlatter and around the back of Derwentwater - sounds great. Please contact him if you wish to join him. I will be publishing my planned route to coffee at Granny Dowbekins though I haven't yet worked out what it is to be.

Sometimes I have to fight the temptation to stay warm and dry indoors but it's always worth it when I get out there!

Happy cycling,

Alison

2 bike meander to Morland tomorrow

If anyone wishes to join me I will be leaving Langwathby at 9.30 for a fellside ramble to Milburn, then down to Kirkby Thore and Temple Sowerby for coffee at Morland. Direct return route via Culgaith

Alison 07500 564922