Wed 30th 2 bike ride to The Hub Appleby

Rosie is going to ride from Beacon Edge cemetery lay-by, leaving at 9.30, and going to the coffee stop at The Hub, Appleby. Anyone who wants to join her at Langwathby at 9.50, or at Culgaith at 10.15, please let her know on 07818241833.  Route back to be decided.

Ride on Wednesday 30th November from Dalston

 50(ish) miles from Dalston on Wednesday. Meet in car park opposite Coop for 10am start.

One stop for refreshments in Silloth after 23 miles so BYO if this is not enough for you!

Click on this LINK for map & route. 

Hope to see you on Wednesday.

Bill

07921 297 045

2 bike ride Sunday 27 November

 I will be leaving Melmerby at 9.25 for Langwathby where the ride officially starts at 10. We will be going via Culgaith level crossing to Temple Sowerby and Cliburn en route for the coffee stop at Brougham Hall. Our return route is up to Beacon Edge and past the Roundthorn for a circuitous route to Great Salkeld returning to Langwathby (and then on to Melmerby via Culgaith, Skirwith and Ousby).

The weather looks a bit better than it has earlier this week - I hope I'm not tempting fate. Company would be very welcome.

Alison

3 Bike Ride Sunday 27th November 2022

50 mile bike ride Sunday 27th November, 10:00 hours, from the bridge at Armathwaite (parking on bridge). 

From Armathwaite to Mae's at Uldale for lunch (21 mile) via Southwaite, Ivegill, Hesket Newmarket & Caldbeck. Return via Ireby, Westward, Cumdivock, Raughton Head & Southwaite. Map & route >> HERE <<

Only one stop so BYO if further refreshments required.

Listed as a 3 bike ride at 50 mile & there are a few hills but nothing too harsh. Everyone welcome. No one gets left behind.

Cheers,

John H - text or WhatsApp 07855534727 or just turn up.

Wed 23 rd November Grade 2 Ride

 Subject to weather conditions, the ride will be : -

Start - Greystoke at 10:00

Outward route - Johnby, Hewer Hill, Sour Nook, Stockdalewath, Gatesgill, Raughton, Buckabank, Dalston

Lunch - Dobbies Garden Centre near Orton Grange

Return route - Nook Lane, Rosecastle, Raughton Head, Sowerby Row, Lamonby, Ellonby, Johnby

Outwards is about 18 miles with 1253 ft ( 382 m ) and Return is also about 18 miles with 1195 ft ( 364 m ) of ascent

Lets hope the weather is favourable on the day.

Text or phone to 07983 204 504 if you intend to ride.

Ride Sunday 20th - sorry, cancelled

Seem to have damaged my knee and I tried riding my bike this morning. Impossible!

Could people just make their own way to Melmerby? My apologies. Will contact those who I know intended to come and suggest they meet up.

Ride from Dalston to Melmerby, Sunday 20th November

I'm planning to ride from Dalston to the Melmerby coffee stop on Sunday. Leaving Dalston new car park at 9.00am. Possibilities of others joining at Calthwaite (10.00am) and Langwathby (11.00am).

The round loop from Calthwaite to Melmerby and back is about 30 miles (route HERE ). Riding from Dalston and back will be about 50 miles.

This is a grade 2 ride and if you are joining somewhere en route please let me know on 07906896503.

E-bike for sale

KTM Macina sport e-bike for sale.   2018 battery assist. Step through frame.  9 gears, 4 power levels, hydraulic disc brakes.  Battery (Bosch Power Pack 400). Rack over rear wheel.   Chargeable on the bike or to mains socket.    Mileage 2509.   New drive train 08/21.  Regularly serviced at ‘Bike seven’.   £950 or offers

Reason for the sale is inability to ride because of disability.

Contact Dennis Donald, tel 01461 338053 (Gretna). or email dendon5@outlook.com

Also for sale; A Brompton folding bike little used.   Approx 30yrs old

Bike Ride Wednesday 16th November 2022

50 mile (ish) ride starting from the Cenotaph in Rickerby Park, Carlisle (free parking in park) at 10:00 hours 16/11/2022. Heading out of Carlisle through Houghton, Kirklinton, Roweltown, Kirkcambeck to Walton for refreshments (23 mile).

Heading north out of Walton to Birdoswald, Lanercost, Brampton, Hayton, Little Corby, Crosby on Eden, Linstock & back into Rickerby Park.

Only one refreshment stop planned but very flexible should another stop be requested/needed.

Though listed as a 3 bike ride it is not very hilly & the pace will be 'medium'. All welcome, no one gets left behind.

Route & map >> HERE <<

Cheers,  John H 07855534727

CAFE STOP, SUNDAY 13TH NOVEMBER: UPFRONT GALLERY

 You may already have noticed from the Runs List that Acorn Bank is closed for the winter and Upfront Gallery at Unthank is the replacement venue. As we are now into November, the meet time is around 11.30 (and as it is Remembrance Sunday this would seem appropriate).

CYCLING IN PENRITH

Cumbria County Council is consulting the public on a proposed pedestrianisation of Corney Square, Penrith (nearly opposite Arragons Cycles) and is holding another opportunity to see the plans at Penrith Library betweeen 3.45 and 5.45 p.m. on the 28th November.

I have seen the plans and made a representation (on our club's behalf):
'Absence of provision of cyclists use. Local cyclists and cyclists arriving / cycling through Penrith are likely to see this area as a natural place to stop, rest or leave their bike to use the facilities afforded by the town. Absence of provision of bike stands securing bikes / propping up cycles is likely to inhibit this / take up space by leaving cycles secured to the 'furniture' of the location. It is important that the cycle stands are 'cycle friendly' i.e. not the type that stands the bike confined to a single wheel (risk of damage to rims / some bikes do not fit e.g. disc brakes or smaller wheels ...). Sheffield stands are very suitable (3 are located, discreetly outside Arragons).'
which on re-reading was a little cumbersome! I hope I get the point across.

Please do contribute and let me know your thoughts on the issue.

3 bike ride Wednesday 9th from Frenchfields

Note start time 0930 Frenchfields (GR NY 533 294)
The ride will head off via Morland Shap and Bampton to meet the coffee stop at Lowther (36km). Then Pooley Bridge, Little Mell hawse (!) Greystoke, Catterlen, Inglewood and back to Frenchfields 79km and 1300m of ascent. One stop ride so bring further refreshments if needed.
Hope to see riders at the start or along the way!
Text: 07711842885 so we don't go without you!

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 Geoff

EVCUK Seasonal Lunch - latest! Confirm you want to attend.

First, the majority of responders prefer a 'post New Year do'.......so......

I have booked '4 & 20' in Penrith as being central/easier to organise for 12.30 on the 14th January (apologies to those to whom this is not the best time or the best place!)

Can those that still want to come please let me know so that I can confirm numbers - the price, and this is only an estimate until they have fixed a menu, is likely to be around £23 for two courses and £26 for three.

The next step will then be for you to choose options from the menu, but until that is sent out can you simply confirm that you would like to attend, so that I can give them a firmer idea of the numbers.

Please confirm that you would like to attend the EVCUK lunch at 12.30 on Saturday 14th Jan 2023
<here> (click the link)
or by email to me
or text (giving name! - you may not be in my contacts!)

Thanks

Geoff

Rides from Beacon Edge Sunday Nov 6th

Rosie will ride to the coffee stop at Melkinthorpe. About 15 miles via Culgaith. Similar distance back after the stop. 2 bike ride.

I am going to ride to Brampton for lunch, going out along the Eden, and then returning via the fell side road and Lazonby. Easy 3 bike ride, about 45 miles total.

Both rides to leave Beacon Edge cemetery lay-by, Penrith at 10am. Damp to start with, but should get some sun in the afternoon. Any questions Rosie 07818241833. Phil 07810751189