Hi All
Wed.3rd April meet Greystoke Car Park at 9.30am
Normal hills but will climb the lower part of Hartside from Renwick (I am not fit so it will be slow)
Coffee at Abbott Lodge , late lunch at Melmerby
Text 07810346838 if joining or phone for info
Happy Easter ,David
I'm changing this again (see the runs list) as the roads around my destination of Kirkby Stephen are likely to be affected by the Easter Fayre and Cumbria Easter rally (Thanks to Rachel for pointing it out)
Instead of doing the River Eden Source to Sea part one, I'm going to do the middle bit. It's more familiar to most of us but hopefully quiet. I will put on part one and part three on other days.
I'm still going to start at 9.30 am in Appleby and I think, on a Sunday, parking by the Hub is free.
Pam has very kindly stepped in to provide a venue for our stops and, as her outside decking has a fabulous view of the river, it fits in very well with the theme of the ride. You need to bring your lunch.
The idea behind the 'Source to Sea' is that you travel along one side of the river and return the other side. Roads don't always co-operate. From Appleby we will be travelling via Colby and crossing the river by the owl tree on our way to Temple Sowerby, stopping when we arrive at Langwathby (13.7 miles, eta 10.45). If you wish to join us at Langwathby that is a possibility - please let me know so that you know where to find us.
From Langwathby we cross the bridge and turn right at Toll Bar cottage travelling through Great Salkeld and on to Lazonby where we cross the river again towards Kirkoswald, turning right as we enter the village and cycle up Harrumphy Hill (which you won't find identified on the map) to Glassonby and back down to Langwathby for lunch.
After that we head up the hill out of Langwathby to pick up the Skirwith road and the higher fellside route back to Appleby.
Please remember that the clocks spring forward Saturday night. Let me know if you're coming so that I won't just be wondering if anyone has slept in or forgotten to re-set their clocks.
I still have memories of the embarrassment of turning up at the Cross Keys, Frenchfield, to lead a ride an hour late!
Alison
07500 564922
Easter Sunday 31st March 9:30am
Start and finish at the Car Park in Gretna, just off Central Avenue. Loop around some quiet roads just north of the border, not too hilly. A route I have done many times but not for a few years so that I would give it a go. Weather is looking reasonable so hopefully one or two of you can join me and leave your Easter eggs for another day 😁.
60miles, no cafes until Lockerbie which is around 45miles (and not sure if any of them will be open on 31st) so fetch some snacks with you.
Route <Here>
Text or WhatsApp 07590 605203
Hope You all have a great Easter Break.
Nigel P
This ride is back on the runs list for anyone with nowhere else to go on Easter Sunday. More details will be published later on the blog.
Great ride today - thanks to the power of Claire's magic waterproof trousers the rain stopped as we set off after lunch. Wear them next time too, please, Claire!
Alison
07500 564922
There aren't many variations possible from the usual route but it is always lovely. We will travel to Morland via Culgaith and Temple Sowerby, then on via Kings Meaburn and Colby to Appleby for lunch at the Hub. Return will be along the fellside to Skirwith then back to Langwathby. Hopefully the first half of the day will be in the dry. Leaving Langwathby at 10 am. Hope to see a few of you,
Alison
07500 564922
Another attempt to do the Barbon circuit from Tebay various stops possible including Dent and Barbon but bring supplies just in case! There will be some dirty lanes so don't bring your best bike(!) and the weather may not be perfect so bring appropriate gear! It would be great to have somebody else to suffer with! or have I put everyone off!
Route HERE
WhatsApp or message 07711842885 if you are intending joining us
Geoff
Owing to uncertainty about our movements I have removed this ride but will reinstate it if circumstances permit.
Alison
07500 564922
The attached charts show performance figures for the last 18 years : -
1. Attendance figures
a) Pre pandemic
The " Golden Years " with maximum attendances were 2013 to 2019. Here the figures were boosted by guest riders e.g. Full Cuk groups staying at Dufton YH or elsewhere in the area, Tri Vets and other challenge rides.
During this era members were not averse to undertaking car assisted outings to go further afield. These were generally longer, tougher and whole day rides.
With increased fuel costs, reluctance to travel by car and ageing membership, uptake on these rides is poor and very few these outings are offered now.
b) During the pandemic
Prior to pandemic restrictions being imposed during the first 6 months of the 2019 - 2020 year attendances of 750 were approximately half those for a typical full year.
( Note : the suppressed zero on the bar graph gives the impression of a very low attendance ).
Later during the 2020 - 2021 year with full restrictions rides and attendances were curtailed.
c) Post Pandemic
Attendances are rising and should improve with the current initiatives to increase the number of rides & requests for more active leaders.
( Note : the figure for the current year { 2023 - 2024} is a projection based on figures for the first 6 months of the year ).
( Note : the figure for the current year { 2023 - 2024 } will not be known until 30 th Sept 2024 ).
I will be leaving the Shap car park at 10 to arrive at Lowther for coffee around 11. Then the route is south to Haweswater reservoir for a picnic lunch and back to Shap. Just over 30 miles I think.
Alison
07500 564922
Apologies for the late posting. As an alternative to Mike's ride below to Upfront on Wednesday I am offering a longer ride (65miles) to the seaside. Riding west to hit the coast between Mawbray & Beckfoot before a refreshment stop in Silloth after 26 miles. Continue around the anther peninsula with possibility of further refreshments at Bowness.
Thanks to Martin for the route which can be found HERE.
Text or WhatsApp 07921 297 045
Cheers, Bill
Leave Dalston at 9.30 to reach Upfront by 11.00. Probably return to Dalston via Caldbeck where we could have another stop. Probable ROUTE HERE. About 35 miles.
If anyone would like to put on a longer grade 3 ride, please feel free to do so - perhaps from Dalston too (working on the successful model that some of us enjoyed from Lanercost on Sunday).
Phone or WhatsApp 07906896502
The Cycle Touring Festival will this year be held at John Ruskin School, Coniston from Friday 3rd May to Sunday 5th May. The programme and how to take part in the festival can be found on Facebook.
Also website here (Geoff)
50 mile 3 bike ride on Sunday at 09.30 hours from Lanercost, riding in the 'tracks' of the Romans & Reivers. Map/route/GPX file >> HERE << There is car parking at the old bridge (What 3 words location ///good.weeknight.tables) which is the start location.
There are no cafes or facilities on the route (after Birdoswald) so it's a BYO picnic at Bewcastle. However there is a 'honesty' box selling cakes & biscuits at Byers farm just before Bewcastle. IT IS CASH ONLY WITH CORRECT CHANGE NEEDED. Further refreshments can be had back at Lanercost.
Everyone welcome. Text or WhatsApp 07855534727
Cheers, John H
The plan for the 2 bike riders is to follow the Cross Border Sportive route of 30 miles into the wilds north of Lancercost. There are very few cafes and none in the right place so bring your own supplies for a stop at Bewcastle. It's a 9.30 start so even at my (slow) pace, we hope to be back at Lanercost cafe having lunch by 1 pm. I'm hoping it won't be as wet as recently...
Please text or message if you're coming. On recent form, cancellation is a possibility and I wouldn't want to miss anyone.
All welcome,
Alison 07500 564922
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I need advice on how to provide a link on Blogspot to the route that I have set up on Garmin Connect
Help
david
Start in Dalston at 9:30 for a ride over the Northern Fells and around Skiddaw. Coffee at Maes in Uldale after 14 miles, further refreshments as required by mutual agreement (Keswick? Threlkeld?). Weather is forecast to be on the chilly side, but the North Easterly wind should give some assistance across Caldbeck Commons. Total distance 51 mies route >>HERE<<
It would be good to have some company
Text or Whatsapp 07921 297 045
Cheers,
Bill O
Rachel's ride starts at the pub in Great Asby at 10 am but anyone who has trouble getting there might prefer to meet for coffee at Maulds Meaburn Village Insitute. This is an unpressured ride (apart from the hills, which we can always walk) along lovely roads in an area we don't often visit.
Contact me (Alison - 07500 564922) or Rachel 07763 032740
52 mile 3 bike ride from The Community Village Hall,Wetheral (Cumwhinton Road, CA4 8HE) parking in bay off roadside.
Armathwaite, Talkin, Forest Head & Hallbankgate hub (21 mile) for refreshments. Return via Lambley, Featherstone, Gilsland, Lanercost & Brampton. Route/map/GPX file >> HERE <<
Weather forecast is for sunny intervals & a gentle breeze, reaching a balmy 10° C. So an ideal day for getting out on a club ride. All welcome.
Text or WhatsApp on 07855534727 Cheers John H