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St Erth Pathfinder 13th July

13 riders attended Jan’s Pathfinder yesterday. Sadly Jan was unable to ride having dislocated her shoulder saving a small child from being eaten by a grizzly bear (not true, but a lot better the actual reason!). Ian/Dale/Robin/Phil 4/Trevor set off from HQ at 8am unexpectedly collecting Martyn and Margaret on the way near Carnmenellis as they were fixing the chain on their tandem. The chain break did trigger a fall but happily the only casualty was Martyn’s banana (collateral damage?). […] Read More

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Sunday Ride Report 29th June

Seven Wheelers responded to Robin’s suggestion of Roskilly’s for a destination on Sunday.  Described as “a route on new or less ridden roads, 20 miles with 1,500 feet of climbing at about 11-12 mph”, I looked for the hidden agenda otherwise known as “hills” between the lines. It sounded all right.  Not having been able to ride so much this year a rare outing on a Sunday club ride would do me good. So I made it eight when we […] Read More

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What’s happening in July?

Tuesday 8th: Falmouth and Penryn Cycle Campaign Meeting 18:30 Seven Stars Falmouth Saturday 12th: Falmouth and Penryn Cycle Campaign Social Ride 15.00 Pier Cafe, 16.00 The Moor. Sunday 13th: St Erth Pathfinder 10:00 departure from Hayle Swimming Pool. Details are available on the website and the route will be posted via WhatsApp group nearer the date. Friday 18th: Club BBQ Swanpool Beach Start time TBC Thursday 31st: Club Meeting Featuring a talk from Jan Watson: Cycling through Vietnam and Cambodia

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Remembering Vanessa Carpenter

Vanessa (left) passed away at home with her family around her. She was a much loved member of Falmouth Wheelers Cycle Club who did a number of Charity rides for Cornwall Hospice & Women’s National Cancer charities with her fellow Falmouth Wheelers Denise, Sonia & Jane. Funeral arrangements:- Service on Friday the 11th of July at Mullion Methodist Church 11-30am

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Orwellermen’s Charity Ride Friday 13th June

The final leg of their charity ride is from Bodmin to Falmouth. Three of us, Danny, Dale and Ian, (courtesy of Robin Snelson transport) are escorting them from Bodmin for the whole ride. Wheelers are welcome to join us part way along the route which is available for download from the website media library (COURSE_363843232 – you’ll need to log in to get your copy) or from the Falmouth Wheelers WhatsApp group. The lunch stop will be at the Cafe […] Read More

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What’s happening in June?

Sunday 8th: Mines and Minerals Audax Featuring on and off road options. New Audax organiser Jonathan Butt (Penzance Wheeler) is in charge. Those wishing to join should enter online where you can also pre-order pastys and cream teas via the Audax Kerno Shop Tuesday 10th: Falmouth and Penryn Cycle Campaign Meeting 18:30 Seven Stars Falmouth Friday 13th: Orwellermens Charity Ride The Orwellermen are a group of sea shanty singers riding 450 miles from Ipswich to the Falmouth Sea Shanty Festival, […] Read More

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CLUB MEETING THURSDAY 29th MAY

As there isn’t an after meeting speaker this month so after the short EGM we’ll take the opportunity to discuss how we might shape and move the club forward. So please come along and share your thoughts which might include events, cycling and social, charity fundraising activities, after meeting speakers or anything else you feel could benefit the club. See you there!

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Suffolk Wolf Way Cycle Trip – April ‘25

We planned to ride the Wolf Way after seeing an article in the Cycling Uk magazine last year – I come from Suffolk so I wanted to go back home and re-visit all the old haunts from my childhood and we had my niece’s wedding to go to on the 18th of April too. It’s a 270 mile route which took us 6 days to complete with a total ascent of 7852 feet so easy cycling compared to Cornwall! We […] Read More

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What’s happening in May?

Tuesday 6th: Falmouth and Penryn Cycle Campaign Meeting 18.30 Seven Stars Saturday 10th : Falmouth and Penryn Cycle Campaign Social Ride 15.00 Pier Cafe, 16.00 The Moor. Sunday 18th : Pathfinder Ride – Penwith Postponed from the 11th due to uncooperative weather Organised by Adrian, the details are here. Thursday 29th: May Post Meeting Talk Jan’s talk taking us through her Cambodia Adventure has been postponed, new date TBC. It will be replaced with a open forum seeking suggestions for […] Read More