Cycling? Need Safe Bike Storage?

We have an Asgard Secure Cycle Storage Unit

Police approved high security bike storage sheds

The Asgard Cycle Store is the manufactured in the UK from thick heavy gauge galvanized (weatherproof) steel, it’s one of the safest and most comfortable ways to securely store your valuable bikes and cycling accessories.

High security metal storage that will provide the best protection for all our customers bikes & cycling equipment. A tough, all metal construction has given Asgard high security sheds a level 1 rating from the Loss Prevention Certification Board. An insurance approved high security shed from Asgard will provide our guests with reliable protection.

POLICE APPROVED. Read about Police Approved Design here

LOCKSMITHS APPROVED. Locksmiths Association report here

SEE AN ATTEMPTED Break into an Asgard shed here

Safe storage of all our customers bikes no matter how valuable, Asgard designed & manufactured here in the UK to safely store these valuable items from theft and the British weather too.

Please Note: If you are travelling with bikes you contact us directly to discuss your requirement & we always try and accommodate 'direct booking requirements' first in terms of bike storage in our Asgard Unit. info@glendaleguesthouse.com

C2C - Coast to Coast

The C2C or Sea-to-Sea Route

This iconic route travels 137 / 140 miles between the Irish Sea and the North Sea – between Cumbria to Tyneside. It passes through the beautiful northern Lake District before climbing the Pennines and descending to the railway paths of County Durham. On average a cyclist will undertake between 40-60 miles (64–96k) per day and as such, the average to complete this C2C tour is three days: with stopover on the middle day in our delightful town of Penrith just perfect! Here at Glendale Guest House we warmly welcoming cyclists to stay with us in comfort to relax and recuperate.

C2C cycle route is a moderate one which can be enjoyed by small, large or family groups as well, contact us directly to book both accommodation and bike secure bike storage & you'll take advantage of our direct booking discount too!

Some Interesting C2C Facts!

Route has two alternative start points in West Cumbria Whitehaven or Workington
Highest point‎: ‎Black Hill (near Allenheads)
The route was opened in 1994
Main roads—mainly short sections through urban areas—4%
Minor roads—quiet, country roads—50%
Cycle-paths/off-road—disused railway lines, etc.—46%
The C2C is best ridden from west to east to take advantage of the prevailing winds
Tradition dictates that you start the ride by dipping your back wheel in Irish Sea and your only finished when you dip your front wheel in the North Sea
Current Fastest Completion: ONE DAY by Joel Toombs & Matt Shorrock at 7 hours 53 minutes and 03 seconds west to east on 28 September 2012
C2C is completed by an average of between 12,800 and 15,000 cyclists every year

Lands End to John O'Groats End-to-End

LEJOG Cycle Route - or End To End

Land's End to John o' Groats cycle route runs the whole length of Great Britain, between two extremities, in the south-west and north-east. The traditional distance by road is approximately 874 miles (1,407 km) and takes most cyclists between 10 to 14 days and the two much-photographed signposts indicate the traditional distance at each end.

Some Interesting End-to-End Facts!

1880 was the first official time recorded over the distance and it was recorded at 65 days, 16 hours, 7 minutes, ridden on a penny farthing!
Surprisingly, there is no ‘official’ End to End route & therefore no official distance? There are various guides which all vary in the route taken, but most make the distance around 900 - 1,000 miles – give or take!
Most trips start from Land’s End, the main reason due to the prevailing winds in the UK usually south to west and so if you are lucky you might get that tail wind
Modern Days Fastest Time? The record is held by Andy Wilkinson, who completed the journey in 41 hours, 4 minutes, 22 seconds
The official Road Record Association’ on a conventional bicycle is 43 hours, 25 minutes, 13 seconds, set by 40-year-old Michael Broadwith
The official Road Records Association’ female cyclist, Lynne Taylor, 52 hours, 45 minutes, 11 seconds
The official Road Records Association’ Mixed Tandem, A Wilkinson & L E A Taylor. 51 hours, 19 minutes, 23seconds