Falmouth Wheelers
Just a quick reminder – this month’s Club Meeting (26th March) will be preceded by a talk on electric vehicles (EVs) by Simon Hart who’s been owning/driving them since 2017. The format will be a short video, followed by a short talk (which will include challenges to some of the commonly held beliefs about EVs) rounded off with Q&A. So if you are considering making the change come along and take advantage of Simon’s knowledge and experience!
Members of Falmouth Wheelers Cycling Club celebrated International Women’s Day by holding a mass cycle ride from Falmouth Business Park to Via Ferrata Cornwall at the Goodygrane Activity Centre, Halvasso. Five women braved the challenging conditions and were looked after on the road, at the café and on the return journey by members of the club. 14 Wheelers accompanied the guests to Via Ferrata, where some stopped for coffee and a chat, whilst the others rode on to Porthleven. The […] Read More
Don Gunner (left) passed away on Tuesday the 17th of February 2026 aged 88 years. Don was one of the founder members of Falmouth Wheelers Cycle club he was known for his relaxed riding style and cheerful disposition always ready to encourage new members and enjoyed showing members how to maintain their bikes. He enjoyed touring with the club and often said the club tours reminded him of his time in the army. Don was the first club treasurer, a […] Read More
Golden Spokes Zero to Hero – Ruth Holding From someone who only starting cycling regularly this season to mega fund raiser for Cornwall Hospice Care cycling through Normandy and Brittany before returning to Cornwall, all in just 5 days! Retro Navigator – Simon Jones Who prefers traditional maps to modern technology for navigation but was responsible for the off-road “shortcut” of the season! Bounce Back – Margaret Aldis For never giving up and always remaining cheerful even in the face […] Read More
18th Feb starting 18:30 Come and enjoy friends, pizza and drinks!
The forecasts were offering an unusually dry morning with rain around lunchtime so it was surprising that only nine of the 46 OGIL WhatsApp group members turned up at ToP. Helston Boating Lake was the agreed destination, posted on the WhatsApp group so others could find us, which two others did. A phone call to the café ensured that a table was ready for us when we arrived. After Wendron I led the group on something of an adventure through […] Read More
