Three word management summary: A bit cold Participants: Ian Ben Dean Amanda Fred Phil Danny Don Trevor Route: Usual start round the south side of Stithians then the right, left at Nine Maidens Down followed by an unexpected (for the author at least) right at Bolenowe to take us down an interesting single track lane with an ATA memorial at the end. Then through Brea and Tehidy before the lovely descent into Portreath. Points of interest: 1. We were joined […] Read More
After a month of mud and soggy longs on wet saddles, at last the sun came out and the skies were blue again. The OGILs were chattering away on WhatsApp that it was Colin’s birthday so with the prospect of a nice day and some free coffees there was a good turnout at The Other Place. 12 in fact. Dean the Younger had already set off up Halvasso. Did he think the OGILs would not be riding far enough today? […] Read More
Sunday 27th Nov. the weather was dry but overcast and a good few turned up at HQ. After the initial mingling and chat about who, what and where we divided up into several groups and sub groups. I joined in with those going to the Milk Bar at Mullion along with Amanda, Phil4, Ian, Golf Club Trevor and Ben. As some of us had been out that way on the last OGIL ride it was decided to reverse our […] Read More
The meeting was very well attended, but apologies were received from Phil S, Sheila, Phil C and Jan. Fred chaired the meeting and commented that the Sunday and Wednesday rides have been going well, but more ride reports would be welcome. Charlie Furnass, the youngest member of FWs, completed the Dartmoor Devil recently, and Robin has had his London-Edinburgh-London Audax time endorsed. Coming up: The Christmas trees at Princess Pavilion, including our club tree, will be lit up on Sunday […] Read More
A good turnout of riders at HQ divided into 3 groups. Trevor set off towards Mullion with, Denise, Sonjia, Joe, Liz, Sheila & Barbara. Amanda set of to Portreath with Silvia & Sarah. Robin, Ian, Phil 4 , Ben, Phil 2 & Myself set off to Porthscatho, we made the 10oclock ferry where we were relieved of £2.00 a head, gone are the days of a £1.00 in the charity pot. On board was Clive Key heading off to hash […] Read More
OGIL ride report 9th November 2022 When I commented on my lacklustre performance riding to the café, my legs feeling leaden and energy levels low, our illustrious leader gave his diagnosis as Report Deficiency Syndrome. I was already feeling guilty about not writing reports for the last two Wednesday rides I had been out on, and this comment cut me to the quick. But I have to say it did the trick, and herewith is my summary of the events […] Read More
Our next meeting is on November 24th at Woodland Social club, Falmouth. We’ll have the usual catch up of what’s happened this month as well as what’s coming up in the future. Please remember to put you nominations in for the WOW award Achievement award Charity for 2023 We will also be showing a compilations of films, selected by the Wheelers tonight. The topics range from, classic cyclists, stage winners, urban riding, trail riding, sportives, and cycling infrastructure – something […] Read More
We are having a social event for all Wheelers and partners/family Event Details:- Date: Friday 2nd of December at 6-30pm for dinner at 7om Venue: The Cornish Barista café at the Via Ferrata activity centre, Halvasso. The Cornish Barista Café will be opening up especially for us as a private party, therefore we require a minimum of 20 people to make the event viable. They would also like everybody to order a main/sweet or a cake and it’s bring your […] Read More
The forecast was not very favourable with light rain forecast but clearing later so all who gathered were hopeful. Perranuthnoe was proposed and Trevor suggested Porthleven as Denise had to be back by 2.00pm. So Ian, Sylvia, Christine, Don M, Amanda, Ben, Sarah & Fred set off for Perranuthnoe, and Trevor, Denise, Barbara, Mike & Sonjia set off for Porthleven. Just after Crane garage turn off the Heavens descended upon us so a quick rethink was in order and we […] Read More
Monthly meeting followed by Simon and Robin discussing fitness V age.