3 bike ride Wed 1st March

 I am leading a ride from Beacon Edge cemetery lay-by, Penrith, leaving at 9.30, and heading to Great Asby, and Orton Scar cafe for an early lunch Then return via Shap and Brampton. About 50 miles, and all welcome. Phil 07810751189.

 Wye Valley Cycle Holiday | Glaudax | United Kingdom

Anyone fancy riding the above, April start date?

I'm all signed up but, always a but, need four more to make it viable. Any question please call me.

Martin 

07531 211 513 

Alternate ride - Wednesday 22 Feb

I am going to ride a route from Culgaith to Sedbergh and back on Wednesday and anyone interested in joining me for the whole or part of the ride would be very welcome. I'm starting at 0900 from Culgaith and would pass through Orton or Tebay at 10 ish (Route here) The route is about 100km in total but starting in Orton or Tebay is 50km or so. Let me know if you might be picking up the route at some point.

Probably find a coffee in Sedbergh but bring supplies!

Geoff

07711842885

Wednesday's 2 bike ride 22 February

We'll be taking the usual route to Morland from Langwathby/Culgaith/Temple Sowerby - it should take us around an hour so there's no point in setting off too early so we won't leave Langwathby until 10.15. My plan is to go on to Appleby along route 71 and have lunch at Appleby Hub returning the east side of the river (Long Marton/Newbiggin/Culgaith) to Langwathby.

I had planned a route to Shap but decided that was too ambitious at this time of year. Given my level of fitness (and lack of e-assistance) the pace will be slower than moderate - modest?

I will try to check that the cafes are open before we set off.

All welcome - as long as you don't mind going sloooowly (or waiting at the top of hills!)

Alison

Melmerby Sunday

I'm going to cycle from home in Raughton Head to Melmerby via Calthwaite (10:10ish), Plumpton (10:30ish), Lazonby, Glassonby etc for coffee tomorrow leaving around 09:30. Let me know if you would like to join me either at the start or somewhere along the route. 

Cheers,

Bill

07921 207 045

A loop around Melmerby

 I am starting the ride at 9:30 on Sunday on Beacon Edge.  I aim to be at Langwathby for 10 if anyone would like to join me there. The route to Melmerby will go East to Culgaith ,Blencarn, Skirwith ,Ousby and after Coffee will go West to Gamblesby, Renwick,K.O,Glassonby, Langwathby and back to Penrith. 

Hopefully the weather will be ok and I ll have some company.      

Rosie Blanshard

Wednesday 15 Feb

 Wednesday 15 Feb

9.30 from Brampton, The Sands

About 45/50 miles

Morning stop at a Longtown cafe

BYO lunch at Bewcastle

David  text 017810 346 838

40 mile Ride starting at Dalston on Sunday

 Back on the bike a few times now so thought it was about time to lead a ride again 🙂.

Starting 10:00 hours at Dalston taking a circuitous route via Rosley, Caldbeck, Lamonby & Skelton to the coffee stop at the Upfront Gallery, Unthank (21 mile). Return will be Laithes, Catterlen, Calthwaite back to Dalston. Map & route >> HERE<<

Listing as a 3 bike ride but not necessarily. Anyone that would like to join me would be very welcome.

Cheers, John H - text or WhatsApp 07855534727

3 Bike Ride on Wednesday from either Raughton Head or Greystoke

 I am planning to ride from home in Raughton Head to Keswick on Wednesday with a loop around the back of Derwentwater - total distance about 65 miles. If you would like to join me then I will be leaving at 09:00. 

My route takes me via Greystoke so you can join me there around 10:00 for a shorter ride of about 40 miles. Refreshment stops open to discussion but plenty of options (Keswick, Portinscale, Threlkeld etc).

Follow this LINK to probable route.

Let me know (text or WhatsApp) if you would like to join me so I don't go without you.

Bill

07921 297 045

2 Bike Ride on Sunday - Croglin to Acorn Bank

Meeting at Croglin Village hall at 10am. Cycling to Kirkoswald, Glassonby, Little Salkeld, Langwathby, Skirwith, Culgaith then Accorn Bank for coffee. Back along the Fellside. Approximately 34 miles. Message me if coming to Croglin or joining on the way. 

Potholes

 I received this letter from Ellis Butcher, I have sent a general reply but it would be good if there are those out there who could message/call him with particular details.

Hello,
I am a reporter for the Cumberland and Westmorland Herald, Penrith, and The Keswick Reminder.
I am doing a feature about the impact of local potholes on road users.
Apparently, this winter has created a perfect storm for the creation of pot holes with bouts of prolonged cold weather followed by very damp weather. I have accounts from a motorcyclist and a car driver, but not a cyclist.

I wondered as a cycling group if I might arrange a chat with someone please about how they regard the roads around here and any account of damage to bikes or even injuries to cyclists, or whether there are places or potholes to avoid?

Perhaps your members may have taken photos of really bad potholes that I might use?
Could you give me a call or drop me a line if this is possible please.

Kind regards

Ellis Butcher

Reporter

01768 861210
ellis.butcher@barrnonmedia.com

Please reply direct via phone or email

Geoff