As posted this ride will gto round Caldbeck to Basssenthwaite, Lorton and Buttermere then back over Newlands. (there is some possibility of road works preventing this but we can generally avoid these. From Keswick the route will go up past the stone circle then back along the A66 corridor. (60mi 1700m) Route to follow when I can find it?
Text on 07711 842885 if you intend to ride
Ride on Sunday 2 May from Cockermouth. (two star ish)
Hello
Meet 09.30 Cockermouth by the cottage hospital Isel Rd, CA13 9H.
70km only one proper climb "Fangs Brow" keeping it as flat as practicable !
Should be able to purchase food in Whitehaven.
Above is the route, any questions please call me & message if riding
Regards
Martin Young
07531 211 513
Hello
Ride Sunday 25 April, no hills / 60 miles, the flat lands west of Dalston, forecast is good, sun nay wind!
09.30 start Dalston. Coffee Silloth and a lunch stop, bring food!
above should be the route.
Regards
Martin Young
07531 211 513
I have advertised this as a 'one-bike' ride as it will only be my 11th outing on a bike this year, I don't have an e-bike and am slow up hills.
The plan is to leave Melmerby at 10.15 to cycle via Milburn and Kirkby Thore to Temple Sowerby, arriving there around 11.30, hoping to avoid the lunch rush - about 12 miles. We will return via Langwathby; the short route takes us via Little Salkeld, the longer, hillier route along the other side of the River Eden to Lazonby and Kirkoswald.
If you wish extend the ride you can do so by cycling to and from Melmerby. The Bakery is open from 9 so you can have coffee before we start if you wish.
Please text (07500 564922) or phone (01768 881066) if you would like to join the ride.
ALISON
I have changed the date and venue of my second MTB Ride because on reflection the Keswick Railway path route originally chosen was not really suitable. There was too much climb up to Longscale Fell and the Terrace back is really not that pleasant. I have chosen a ride using the Whinlatter Blue MTB Trail but starting at Hobcarton Car Park. Although this involves a climb up the Fire Road to the start of the trails it is an interesting warm up. The Blue MTB Trail is smooth and swoopy and is a really good introduction to off Road MTB riding. If people find Blue trail manageable we could try the first part of the South Red Route. Please text me if you wish to join me. Bring some lunch and a drink as I am not sure the Cafe will be open.
John Roelich
Rosie will lead a 2 bike ride from Beacon Edge Cemetery lay-by, Penrith at 10am. The ride will be to Morland for early lunch via Culgaith, and Temple Sowerby. We will stop at Morland, but if you wish bring your own lunch. If you intend to come please text to 07818241833.
Ride starts at 09:30. A ride of about 50 miles with one stop at the Village Bakery in Melmerby where there is outside seating. Also plenty of space on the village green if you prefer to bring your own refreshments.
Please text me on (07921 297 045) if you would like to join me. We will split into smaller groups if numbers dictate. COVID rules apply.
Bill
Please text 07906 896503. There are already 8 of us so we will need to split into smaller groups. Take a note of the route and/or GPX file if you can. Covid rules apply!
Covid-19 has been with us for over a year. It would be nice to think it has run its course. Sadly it has not.
This Policy has to cover an indefinite period during which it will have to be changed.
Areas that the Club has to consider are (‘Risks’):
1. Club Rides
2. Club Socials (including Committee Meetings)
3. ‘Club events’ at which non-members are present (Challenge Rides ...)
The Government has certain Requirements (Government Requirements) which have changed many times and will continue to change.
Club Committee Meetings will continue to be held remotely (principally by Zoom) for the present.
For other elements of 2 and 3 above (Club Socials and Club events) it is not intended to organise any such events for the time being.
Club Rides:
The Club members, like it or not, are seen (by many non cycling members of society) as ‘cyclists’, not always with the greatest of enthusiasm.
It is important that Club Members demonstrate their awareness of risks of infection to themselves and others.
Club Rider Leaders have a Club Risk Assessment and Checklist a copy of which is on the Club Website and has been circulated to members principally by email.
The Club Risk Assessment and Checklist is as important to general Club members as to the Ride Leaders.
We ride ‘at our own risk’ as we have always done.
Riders need to ensure they are properly equipped (it is advised that members consider carefully before offering others assistance, taking precautionary steps such as wearing masks, using Nitryl gloves, wiping down tools etc after other’s use etc).
Strict adherence to the Government Requirements is really important.
Whilst riding as a Group Activity, the maximum number of cyclists in the Group is 15.
The Club recommends that rides are divided into smaller groups than 15.
To assist Ride Leaders plan Riders should contact the Leader at the latest in the evening before the ride, preferably by text to inform her / him of their intention to join the group.
In considering the Role of Ride Leaders the Committee took into account:
Before Rides members are reminded not to share vehicular transport.
Before the ride starts the general Government Requirements apply.
The Leader will call the (riding) group together for briefing which starts the ride.
When the ride pauses (e.g. Coffee Stop) or stops (end of ride), the Government Requirements for the general population come back into effect.
End of Ride: at the destination of the ride getting off the rider’s bike triggers the application of the general Government Requirements (Rule of 6 etc).
The ‘ride’ may be extended if the Leader indicates that she / he wishes to talk something through about the ride with one or more with members of it.
The Club Committee requests Club members to exercise a very disciplined approach – split into groups of not more than 6, not engage with others outside that 6 (i.e. not engage with those they have just been or are about to ride with) wear masks where needed etc.
There are grey areas around what is a Club Ride?
Are they ‘all activities which involve members’ presence, however they may be promoted (does this include occasions when someone is not / no longer, a member)?
Whatever Club members have to comply with the Government Requirements.
Coffee stops:
The general Government Requirements apply. Club members are general members of the public.
The Club wants to encourage cycling; coffee stop rides have been the principal Club activity for some members. Cycling UK says that cycling should not be discouraged as it is a good form of activity for peoples’ health
It is good for the general public to see how responsible cyclists can be.
Records of rides:
Role of Covid Officer is to encourage members to stay safe for themselves and others.
Records of attendance on rides and including Coffee Stops have to be kept. Such Records have been kept for years as members know (what would an AGM be like without them?).
The Records are open to the NHS for Track and Trace purposes.
Nigel Longworth,
Covid Officer 13.4.2021
I have decided to change the route for Friday’s Mtb ride as a result of travelling along the Keswick Railway Path last week. It will still be in the School holidays and foot traffic is likely to be even heavier than it was when I cycled down it last week.
I have planned to do the ride from Askham instead. We will meet at Askham Swimming Pool Car Park for a 0930hrs start. From there we will travel up to Heughscar Hill meander round the delightful Askham fells, before taking the BW which leads to the Lowther estate and a coffee/lunch stop if it is open. Please bring something to eat and drink in case the cafe is closed.
I have had two Club Members indicate that they plan to join me on the Original ride and I will text them to alert them of the change. Please text me on 07879436153 if you would like to join me on this delightful ride.John
Hi folks
Hope you are all good and sun tanned! My ride on Wednesday is as on the runs list, a morning ride with no planned stop. Leave Dalston at 9.30 am taking beautiful but hillyish round trip via Ireby. If you are planning joining the ride please text me on 07484 877682 and thanks to the 4 people already in touch. If more than 6 riders we will split into 2 groups.
Karen
I received this email this morning. If anyone is interested the tickets cost £8 (not sure if this includes the 20% discount or not).
Hello!
There is a wealth of advice and guidance on the CUK website about group cycling in COVID times. In fact, there is so much information that it can be daunting to find what is relevant. As a club we have duty of care to our members by ensuring that all our activities are carried in a safe manner. The committee is currently going through the process of generating a risk assessment to cover our activities and appointing a COVID officer to keep up to date with the latest guidance and be the main point of contact for the group with regards to Covid.
In the meantime:
Remember HANDS, FACE, SPACE
Hopefully things will improve over the next few weeks and these rules will become assigned to history.
Please note that the ride starts from the bridge at Mill Rigg over Crowdundle beck(GR NY609282). There is a small parking place on the road to Acorn Bank and if necessary more space as you turn off the old A66 onto the B6412 (606280)
The ride is mixed road and bridleway mostly flat and easy. There is a steep hill up out of Orton onto the fell and there are some thought provoking bits if you are not on an MTB but any bike with 32mm or more tyres and good gears would be suitable. I would say it is a great introduction to gravel riding.
Finally note the starting time is changed as I have an appointment to get my second Covid jab at 0915 in Penrith!
GPX of route here 55km about 850m ascent
click on map to see max size
It would be helpful if you let either David or Rosie know if you intend to join their rides on Wednesday. This will help them manage the numbers and if necessary organize into distinct groups with a maximum of six riders.
The committee are working through the CUK advice so that we can present a single, clear and user friendly COVID check list for our rides which will be available shortly.
I am intending to ride to Melmerby on Wednesday for a takeaway coffee at the Bakery. If anyone would like to join me I will leave Beacon Edge at 10am. Will do a loop there and a different loop back so maybe cover about 20 -25 miles. Aiming to be back by 1:30. If more than 6 we will need to split the group. Rosie
Hi
Start at Greystoke car park at 9.30. Clockwise around Skiddaw via Ireby.
Groups of 6. cyclist No cafe stops planned so BYO. The shop at Heskett Newmarket (HN) may be open but HN is the second stop. I expect the ride will be slow. My legs are certainly short on miles. David
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Dear Chairman and Secretary of Eden Valley Cycling UK,
The Temple Sowerby House Hotel will be opening a great new Café called Temple Velo, to cater for cyclists that pass through the village, before, during or after a ride in the Lakes, Pennines or Dales.
The Café will serve great locally sourced, homemade food and drink, as well as a great range of homemade cycle and diet friendly nutrition to consume on the go. All food will be produced in our kitchens onsite with a focus on sustainability and environmental impact. The café has indoor and outdoor seating in a beautiful garden and court yard, with 30 secure bike racks and a self-service cycle workshop in a converted stable, just for those on the go emergencies we encounter from time to time.
The Café will initially open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays from the 16th April 2021, with a full launch planned on the 21st May 2021, just in time, we hope, for a post lockdown season of riding.
As the café develops and gets established special events will be planned all with a cycling theme. This could be anything from Art exhibitions to themed days based around the Queens Stages of major events in the UCI and UK Race calendar. The café will also cater for cycling groups/clubs to hire the venue for meetings or for those further afield, there is B&B accommodation and a Coach house that sleeps 6 for hire, with secure cycle storage, bike wash and workshop.
Please can I ask you to let your members know about the café and we look forward to welcoming you all when we open.
Kind Regards, Pete Pearce (on behalf of Alison and Andi at the House Hotel)
Hi
It's been so long I have forgotten how to blog. Hope this works.
Sunday's ride is from the car park in Lazonby ( by the river) meet at 9.30am - originally I was planning to go to Appleby and back (40 ish) , if this is too far we can go to Dufton and back (20 ish), I am relaxed.
We can be chilled - literally and metaphorically as I think layers will be required. Bring food I have no idea if cafe's are open. Hopefully coffee in Dufton.
I have two booked in plus one if the weather is fine ( and we all know who that is!). However priority goes to those who bring Easter eggs. We can split into groups if there are hordes of us. Strictly 6 per group, but we can swap groups in Dufton
Look forward to seeing someone in 3D.
Liz.
