24hr Cyclethon

Against predicted odds the 2010 Cyclethon around Pendennis Point was blessed with fair weather with rain only making a half-hearted appearance in the closing minutes. The refreshment stops, KK’s Cave and Bernie and Liz’s motor home, were groaning under the weight of so much delicious cake that it seemed at times to this rider that we were actually taking part in a Cakethon.

As well as Falmouth Wheelers it was good to see so many ‘guest’ cyclists in the peloton and a wide variety of cycles including tandems, fixies, recumbent trikes, vintage bikes and folding bikes. One cyclist, Sharon, managed to cycle for 24 hours whilst a lot of other riders set themselves limited distance/time targets. Several riders aimed for 100 miles, which it has to be said can get a bit tedious going around and around a one and a half mile circuit if it wasn’t such a scenic ride with good company.

The ride was officially finished with everyone doing the final lap together and fancy dress prizes were presented to Sister Terry, the cycling nun, and Elvis Perran looking resplendent in black and gold lame complete with rubber wig. The money raised for Cornwall Hospice Care and Precious Lives is being counted and pictures of the day are expected soon.

In 2009 we managed to collect £4,021.62p for Red Nose Day.
Here are some pictures of our 2009 24 hour Cyclethon...