Yorkshire Dales KDCS 3 day cycling break 12-14 July 2017

This break is designed to cater for KDCS mountain bikers and road riders and provides the option to join any of the proposed/ suggested rides on either a day visit basis or staying in the area on a DIY find your own accommodation basis. Accommodation is available through hostels/ bunkhouses, camping, camper van, pubs and Hotels, B&B's etc. Near Hawes there is the Green Dragon Inn at Hardraw which offers B&B in the pub, camping and self catering in lodges ( en suite ) and the bunkhouse with rooms for 2, 4 and 6 people ( latter £17.50 per person per night ). Also in Hardraw is a more traditional bunkhouse at the Old School Bunkhouse. This has a main room and a couple of smaller rooms to suit families. In Keld over in Swaledale there is Keld Bunk Barn, Yurts and camping. Over in Reeth there is camping, bunk houses and the YHA at Grinton.

Proposed rides are as follows:-

Wednesday 12.7.17

MTB ride - tour of Swaledale from Reeth - 20 miles

A 20 mile ride with 4165 ft of climbing starting in Reeth and going via Grinton, Harkerside Moor, Low Row, Gunnerside, winterings edge, Bunton, Great Pinseat, Helaugh and back to Reeth. There is an opt out option to shorten this loop by going via Feetham. Start Reeth centre from near the Black Bull pub 10.30am. SE038993 graded red.

Road Ride - Reeth circular via Tanhill - 27 miles

A moderate to strenuous ride several climbs including that to Tan Hill ( 1758ft ) Route is Reeth, Arkengarthdale, Whaw, Tan Hill, Keld, Muker, Gunnerside, Feetham, Healaugh, Reeth. Start Black Bull pub centre of Reeth 10.30am. SE038993

Thursday 13.7.17

MTB ride Arkenthdale 16.25 miles

Start Langthwaite NZ005022- through the mine workings to Whaw Moor, Whaw, more mines around Booze Moor, Moresdale Ridge, Washfold, Hurst, Booze and back into Langthwaite.  ( 3265ft of climbing ) graded red.

Road ride- Hawes circular 30 miles

Start Hawes main car park by the YDNP centre, out to Fleet Moss, Outershaw, Langstroth dale, Hubberholme, Bishopdale, Aysgarth, Carperby, Askrigg, Hawes. Strenuous ride with climbing. Start Hawes YDNP centre 10.30am 

Day 3 - 14.7.17 

Leisure day with options to take in tourist spots - museum and visitors centre, rope works and  Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes, Aysgarth falls etc. Short rides options if wanted could be:-

MTB - 2 loops from Hardraw

Loop 1 - Abbotside Common and Sedbusk 10k 1000ft of climbing

Loop 2 - Hearne top and Cotterdale 12k 1000ft of climbing

Start Hardraw 866913 Green Dragon Pub. 10.30am

Road ride - Hardraw circular

20+ miles taking in Burtersett, Countersett, Bainbridge, Askrigg?, and back along the YD cycleway to Hardraw. Start Hardraw 866913 Green Dragon pub 10.30 am

These rides will require leaders. Steve Warner will take the lead for the MTB rides and will happily brief volunteer leaders for the road rides. 

Steve Warner

Sunday 11th June -Ride Cancelled due to bad weather.

I have made a decision to cancel tomorrows ride due to the forecast.

The forecast has varied over the last few days in terms of rain but has remained consistent regarding the wind which increases from 20 mph to 40+ in the afternoon from the SW, so no matter which direction the ride goes on the route it will either be a crosswind or slight headwind.

The great north swim on Sunday is cancelling due to the weather so I am also taking my lead from that. I’ll go over at the start at Broughton to catch those who don’t see this or get an email.

Mike Pezet

KDCS RIDE CANCELLED FROM BROUGHTON 11th June

Hi everyone 

I have made a decision to cancel tomorrows ride due to the forecast.

The forecast has varied over the last few days in terms of rain but has remained consistent regarding the wind which increases from 20 mph to 40+ in the afternoon from the SW, so no matter which direction the ride goes on the route it will either be a crosswind or slight headwind.

The great north swim on Sunday is cancelling due to the weather so I am also taking my lead from that. I’ll go over at the start at Broughton to catch those who don’t get the email.

All the best

Mike

Eskdale Midweek Cycle Holiday 14th, 15th , 16th June 2017

I am organising a midweek break primarily for the MTB section of KDCS , to be based in Eskdale, but there is no reason why road riders can’t come along and do their own thing too, so we could meet up in the evening for a social.
The intention is to book accommodation individually so that no one has to manage individual preferences for the type of stay they want to have. e.g camping, bed and breakfast, camper van, hotel.

WEDNESDAY 14th June
On the Wednesday there will be an off road ride from Staveley to Eskdale approx 28miles. (Route subject to change.) Route: Staveley to High Borrans, onto Dubbs Road down to Troutbeck. Then along Robins Lane and Jenkins Crag to Ambleside. From here we follow route 37 to Elterwater. Then Elterwater to Cathedral Cave and onto Wrynose pass. Then over Wrynose and HardKnott to descend into Eskdale. Wednesday night meet up for social.

THURSDAY 15th June
I am planning to ride the Eskdale Trail which is a distance of 13miles (21km) moderate/easy off road. http://www.golakes.co.uk/Eskdale-Eskdale-Trail/details/?dms=3&venue=5061672 This may only take us the morning to do, so there could be another ride in the afternoon up to Burmoor Tarn and Wast Water, depending on how people feel. Thursday night – social

FRIDAY 16th June
Ride back to Staveley / Kendal via Hardknott and Wrynose.

 Accommodation

 Camping I am staying at the Eskdale Campsite, which offers a variety of accommodation.
 See Eskdale Campsite www.eskdalecampsite.com
Fisherground Campsite www.fishergroundcampsite.co.uk
 
Pubs: - check for availability
 Brook House Inn
 The Boot Inn
 The Woolpack Inn

 Youth Hostel
YHA at Eskdale

 For those that are cycling to Eskdale there is an option to have your camping equipment delivered to the site to save you carrying it on the bike.

 Please can you let me know if you are interested in going?
 Thanks,
 David Wills

Audax U.K. Events In Kendal area

There are three Audax events coming up in April, May and June in the local area:

Sunday April 23rd - Bowland Populaire 100k from Wray.
See http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/17-526/ for details

Saturday May 13th - The Cumbrian 200 from Troutbeck.
See http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/17-95/ for details

Sunday 4th June - Wyre Whirl from Kendal.
See  http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/17-490/ for details

Event Cancelled...Event Cancelled...Event Cancelled...Event Cancelled... Kendal - Castle Sportive Lowther Castle - Sunday 18th June 2017

The inaugural Giant Kendal - Castle Sportive starts and finishes at the majestic Lowther Castle. It follows a figure of eight route for 58 miles with 5118ft of ascent (90k/1560m) that allows spectators to support from the splendour of Lowther Castle grounds.

With a ‘feature’ climb thrown in the first half, so those legs are still nice and fresh, and for those that like challenges we have additional spot prizes based on Strava course segments.

If a bike ride isn’t your thing, Lowther Castle is the perfect location for a family day out, and we have designed the route so riders will come back through the grounds during their ride for supporters to give them a well-earned cheer!

Entry fee is £30, which also includes two free child places to the Lost Castle worth £14.

Giant Kendal - Castle Sportive Lowther Castle - Sunday 18^th June 2017

Time: Start times between 8am – 10am

Email: events@giant-kendal.co.uk

Tel: 01539 728057

Website: http://www.giant-kendal.co.uk/en-gb/localevents/event/giant.kendal.castle.sportive/4588/

Venue: Lowther Castle, Lowther, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2HH

Freewomen’s workshops

Kath Finn qualified coach & Liv Ambassador at Giant Store Kendal, will be running a series of 3 progressive freewomen’s workshops. The aim of these 3 consecutive weekend workshops is to increase ladies bike confidence and skills, together with getting them out and cycling more on your own or as part of a group.The objective is to encourage women to cycle and remove the barriers to your enjoyment by making cycling fun!

The course will cover things like: which brake to use first; which leg should be down when riding around a corner or what it feels like to cycle at 90 rpm and why it’s important.

The free sessions will run from 9:30 to 11:00 am on Saturdays 4th, 11th & 18th of March from the Giant Store in Wildman Street, Kendal.

Places are limited to 16 people, to book or raise queries please email info@giant-kendal.co.uk or call the shop 01539 728057.

Cancelled/Postponed - MTB ride Thursday 23 February

The ride from Shap to Wet Sleddale has been postponed/cancelled.


There is a severe weather warning for the area 
and it looks as if it will be very unwise to venture out 
on the Shap Fells on Thursday. 
We'll rearrange for some other time. 

Tim