WHEELERS ANNUAL 2025
A Bike Jumble Sale will take place during the January Club Meeting (29th at Woodlane Social Club). If you have items to sell please arrive by 7.00pm to set them out before the meeting starts. All monies raised through sales will go to the club charity fund. If any members have items that they would like to personally sell we will ask for a donation from the proceeds to go into the club charity fund.
A chilly one! Seven of us hardy souls braved the freezing weather to do a short loop via High Cross – Mawnan Smith and Trebah returning via the beaches to have coffee and mince pies and try and warm up at the Golf club. Approx 17 miles but enough in the cold conditions to feel like you’d done 70!!! Good to get out and wear off some of the Christmas excesses and get some very fresh air! Well done team […] Read More
The tandem stoker’s role can be the object of curiosity, amusement, and sometimes horror to solo cyclists. After over 20 years on the back I’ve probably heard it all, so here’s my take on how it works and what makes the back end of a tandem a happy place to be. Why “Stoker”? I’m guessing that the terms “Captain” and “Stoker” hark back to racing tandem teams, where the big bloke is on the back providing full engine power, while […] Read More
A trip to Iceland had been on the cards since the beginning of 2020, when our son moved to Reykjavik, and we eventually decided to make the trip in 2024. Four years of research had yet to resolve the nature of the visit – while I was looking at hot springs and northern lights, Martyn seemed to be reading daring-do accounts of gravel roads, fords and headwinds. Although we’ve enjoyed lots of tandem touring over the years, it’s mostly been […] Read More
Sunday 7th: Ken Barclay’s 7 Hill Challenge – Penzance Wheelers 9.30am – Penzance Prom (outside the arcade) Wednesday 10th: OGIL Christmas Ride – Miss Molly’s – Mince Pies to be ordered before the event (via WhatsApp). Paula will only be taking orders for Mince Pies. Note this is not a club funded event. Friday 12th: Wednesday Wanderer’s Christmas Lunch – The Falmouth Hotel 13.30 for a 14.00 lunch, everyone to bring £2 cash for a surprise event! Mousehole Christmas Lights […] Read More
You are all cordially invited to join the November Club Meeting on the 27th starting 19:30 at Woodlane Social Club. By popular demand Simon Hart will proceed the meeting with Bikepacking Episode 2 – What happened next? Also, as we approach that time of year can the holders of The Club Awards (Break/Achievement/Wow) please return them ready for this year’s recipients. On the topic of recipients this year The Committee is seeking nominations from the membership: Who do you think […] Read More
Tuesday 4th: Falmouth and Penryn Walking and Cycling Campaign Meeting 18:30 Seven Stars Falmouth Saturday 8th: Falmouth & Penryn Walking & Cycling Campaign Social Ride 16:00 The Moor This may not happen now the evenings are getting darker. Keep an eye on the website calendar and/or WhatsApp groups nearer the date. Sunday 9th: Remembrance Sunday. If possible wear your poppy and observe the minute silence at 11:00 during your ride. Wednesday 12th: Social ”Pizza and Drink” for £15 18:30 Fives […] Read More