The weather forecast for the Alston/ Allendale area has changed to be wet-wet-wet. So I propose shifting the start to Greystoke 0930 as West is best! I am sure I can find a route involving a pass or two and the one I show below is a suggestion at 100km. There are lots of possible stop offs too!
Failed again - I think I will have to leave the Alston ride until we get some predictably good weather.
In case you think I've gone a bit quiet...
I was planning lots of cycling April and May with a view to doing the 100 mile 'Ride to the Sun' from Carlisle to Edinburgh on 22nd June, but...
A tumble from my bike on 3rd April has kept me off my bike ever since and the gap between my current mileage and the above 100 miles is too great to bridge in the time available. I hope to be out and about and leading rides again soon. And I am mending 😃
Alison
Starting a little away from the usual......0930
The Route starts from The Texaco / Spar garage on the way into Alston - plenty of parking NY 716462 or
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From there we go to Garrigill Nenthead Allendale Town (lunch stop)
Whitfield Lanehead Slaggeyford and back to Alston on the N side of the S
Tyne?
At 70km this may not look much but there are a few
hills - nevertheless it is spectacular countryside typical of the
Northumbrian Penines. There is a good lunch stop in Allendale Town but
bring supplies in case. (Allendale Forge cafe say they are open 9-16)
Weather forecast is saying mild sunny showery and windy - take your pick!
It would be good to have some company?
Geoff
WhatsApp or text if you are coming 07711842885
Cumbria Cycle Mayor (Richard Ingham) has posted today information about the above. Submissions are to be in before the end of Thursday.
The proposed changes are to increase the Wattage permitted (for pedal cycles and so called EAPCs - electrically assisted pedal cycles) from 250 to 500 watts, and allowing 'twist and go' operation.
In view of the limitation in time I have drafted an outline of my thinking which I show below. I don't think my views are likely to be controversial for Club members (a brave expression).
PLEASE, please would you have a check through, even look at the regulation summary (I am not sure that you will make this link work but I am sure I have got all the right letters if not necessarily in the right .....) letting me have any contrary views.
Smarter regulation: proposed changes to legislation for electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs)
(issued 29.2.24 response closing 2359 hours 25th April 24)
Questions: Suggested (abbreviated) responses
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1 |
Support / oppose: |
Oppose |
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2 |
Explain response: |
removal use of pedals / twist and go more akin to motorcycles .. |
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3 |
provide relevant evidence |
Cycle Club with substantial e-cycles membership |
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4 |
Support / oppose increase in assisted speed from 3.73 Kmph to 25 Kmph |
Oppose (current no pedal / electric max speed 3.73 km. 250 Watt has the present limit of 25km) |
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5 |
Explain answer to 4 |
If no pedals only power is the electric motor. There are no physical exercise benefits for a cyclist (with exception for hand propelled cycles, usually 3 or more wheels, but equally they would not be exercising with EAPC). |
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6 |
Provide evidence in support of answers 4 & 5 |
(Club cycling issues) |
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7 |
You propose limiting to disabled ? |
No / not relevant –EAPCs are simply motor vehicles |
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8 |
Support / limit to cargo bikes? Definition asked for (!). |
No experience but 250 watt powers large Off road bikes without apparent lack of power |
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9 |
Evidence sought for 8 answer (Q excludes answer re vehicle insurance , Highway Code, helmets ...) |
As above |
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10, 11, 12, 13 |
What is stock in UK and use of e-cycles ? |
Don’t know |
14 |
Change in Regs affecting ‘function and performance .. no of trips taken’ for consumers and transport users |
Imagine some irresponsible use will engage urban dwellers in perfecting side-stepping , better falling performance and First Aid practice |
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15,16 | manufacturers' responses - costs / benefits ..... | Don't know |
Meet Kirkby Lonsdale, south side of Devils Bridge at 9.30. There is a lot of free parking.
The route is along the west side of the Lune Valley to coffee at Wray (12 miles) and then into North Craven for lunch at the Old Sawmill cafe in Clapham. Back to K.L. via Ingleton. Distance 38 miles. This is an easy ride along quiet lanes with two good refreshment stops.
Ernest. Text 07549 131994 if interested.
Note also that we are offering two ride on Wednesday, a grade 2 and a grade 3. For the latter please see David's post for the 24th below.
Hi
The outing start at the Sands, Brampton at 9.30.
11's at Longtown , Lunch at Bewcastle (no cafe so BYO) Quiet border road with a loop into Scotland and some hills
text 07810 346 838
David