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MAY Social Ride

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

Our MAY group social ride is on Saturday (17th May) starting from Carlisle Railway Stationthis coincides with a special event run by Cumbria Action for Sustainability (CAfS) taking place at Gosling Syke Farm, Houghton and is an opportunity to shape local climate policies. All are invited. Booking is required though, so if you would like to attend, please book via the following link: Events – CAfS.

The event is starting at 9:45, so those of us who would like to attend meet in the usual place at Carlisle Railway Station from 9:00, with the aim of departing at 9:15. We can take a scenic and partially traffic free route via Rickerby Park.

For those who can’t make it next week, our subsequent ride will take place on 21st June to coincide with Carlisle’s diversity carnival. Our next regular meeting will be on 27th May at 5:30, at St. James’ Parish Centre, to which all members are welcome.

APRIL Social Ride

Sunday, April 13th, 2025

SATURDAY 19 APRIL 1100

Starting from our outside the Railway Station in Court Square at 1100am

…..we turn out to celebrate cycling and promote the benefits of cycling to the people of Carlisle. The more people that attend, the more we can promote cycling as a normal and healthy / sustainable means of transport.

When: This Saturday (19 April)

Time: 11:00

Meeting Point: Court Square, Carlisle.

Message: “Cycling for a healthier city / Cycling for a cleaner city”

We’ll look forward to seeing you if you can make it. New riders always welcome!

This month we will meet separately from Sustainable Carlisle to focus discussion on Sustainable Transport – in particular relating to travel by bicycle. We’ll be in the Function Room at the new Tullie Cafe from 12noon, following the bike ride.

HOW TO MAKE CARLISLE A GREAT CYCLING CITY

Friday, March 28th, 2025

Thursday 3rd April, 7 – 9pm at Tullie House

Your invitation to a presentation by Richard Ingham, Bicycle Mayor of Cumbria

FREE entry. RSVP richardc.ingham@hotmail.co.uk

It’s an interesting time for new cycling schemes in Cumbria – but there are also issues, poor practice and, of course, never enough funding. So, please, come and find out what’s being planned and voice your views after the presentation.

Invitation to Cycle Carlisle’s first Social Ride of 2025 !

Thursday, January 16th, 2025

Starting from our outside the Railway Station in Court Square at 1100am

…..we turn out to celebrate cycling and promote the benefits of cycling to the people of Carlisle. The more people that attend, the more we can promote cycling as a normal and healthy / sustainable means of transport.

When: This Saturday (18 January)

Time: 11:00

Meeting Point: Court Square, Carlisle.

Message: “Cycling for a healthier city / Cycling for a cleaner city”

Following the ride (which will last less than one hour), we plan to join Sustainable Carlisle for their Climate Cafe at Tullie House (entrance from Abbey Street).

We’ll look forward to seeing you if you can make it. New riders always welcome!

Invitation to Cycle Carlisle’s last Social Ride of 2024 !

Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

Saturday – 21 December.

Starting from our NEW meeting point outside the Railway Station in Court Square at 1100am

…..we turn out to celebrate cycling and promote the benefits of cycling to the people of Carlisle. The more people that attend, the more we can promote cycling as a normal and healthy / sustainable means of transport.

When: This Saturday (21 December)

Time: 11:00

Meeting Point: Court Square, Carlisle.

Message: “Cycling for a healthier city / Cycling for a cleaner city”

Following the ride (which will last less than one hour), we plan to have coffee in a local independent cafe.

We’ll look forward to seeing you if you can make it. New riders always welcome!

November – Social Ride

Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

Social Ride Invitation

An invitation to Cycle Carlisle’s next social ride Saturday – 16 Nov.

Starting from our NEW meeting point outside the Railway Station in Court Square !

…..we turn out to celebrate cycling and promote the benefits of cycling to the people of Carlisle. The more people that attend, the more we can promote cycling as a normal and healthy / sustainable means of transport.

When: This Saturday (16 November)

Time: 11:00

Meeting Point: Court Square, Carlisle.

Message: “Cycling for a healthier city / Cycling for a cleaner city”

Following the ride (which will last less than one hour), we are invited to join Sustainable Carlisle page Sustainable Carlisle Network Climate Cafe at Cafe Local on Platform 3, Carlisle Railway Station, from 12noon.

We’ll look forward to seeing you if you can make it. New riders always welcome!

OCTOBER 2024 Social Ride

Wednesday, October 16th, 2024

An invitation to Cycle Carlisle’s next social ride…

Starting from a NEW meeting point outside the Railway Station in Court Square !

…..we turn out to celebrate cycling and promote the benefits of cycling to the people of Carlisle. The more people that attend, the more we can promote cycling as a normal and healthy / sustainable means of transport.

When: This Saturday (19 October)

Time: 11:00

Meeting Point: Court Square, Carlisle.

Message: “Cycling for a healthier city / Cycling for a cleaner city”

Following the ride (which will last less than one hour), we are invited to join Sustainable Carlisle page Sustainable Carlisle Network Climate Cafe (venue tbc) from 12noon.

We’ll look forward to seeing you if you can make it. New riders always welcome!

SEPTEMBER social ride update !

Wednesday, September 18th, 2024

An invitation to Cycle Carlisle’s next social ride… THIS SUNDAY coming to celebrate World Car Free Day !

…where we turn out to celebrate cycling and promote the benefits of cycling to the people of Carlisle. The more people that attend, the more we will promote cycling as a normal and healthy means of transport.

When: Sunday 22nd September (a day later than normal to celebrate World Car Free Day).

Time: 12:00

Meeting Point: Outside Carlisle Railway Station (Court Square side)

Message: “Cycling for a healthier city / Cycling for a cleaner city / Cycling for World Car Free Day”

As it’s a special ride on a special day we will be going slightly further afield to explore some of the off road routes through Carlisle’s parks with a refreshment stop on the way.

We look forward to seeing you if you can make it. New riders are always welcome

SEPTEMBER SOCIAL RIDE

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024

SAVE THE DATE…. The next Cycle Carlisle Social Ride is moving from the 3rd Saturday, to SUNDAY 22 September to celebrate WORLD Car Free Day. Meeting at 12 noon at Carlisle Railway Station…. our route will include some of the traffic free cycleways away from the city centre — More details to follow, but for now SAVE THE DATE !!!

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AUGUST 2024 Social Ride

Thursday, August 15th, 2024

OUR NEXT SOCIAL RIDE where we turn out to celebrate cycling, promote the benefits of cycling to the people of Carlisle AND catch up on Cycling news in Carlisle. The more people that attend, the more we will promote cycling as a means of transport…

When: Saturday 17 August Time: 11:00

Meeting Point: West Walls / Viaduct (Outside former Tesco )

Message: “Cycling for a healthier city / Cycling for a cleaner city”

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