Overcast with sunny intervals rain later! Not a promising forecast but then this is Cornwall and we have been spoilt this summer. Ten wheelers turned up at HQ – Sheila, Phil1, Trevor C, Ian, Robin, Phil4, Amanda, Colin, Ben and yours truly. Ian suggested a ride to Via Ferrata, do you think we are fit enough, that’s a long way, we have to go up a hill, etc, etc, all the usual inane banter. Hang on, says Ian we can […] Read More
A very good turnout by Club members today, we were up into the 20’s with several different routes being discussed, Portreath, Porthleven, Perranuthnoe and Perranporth. It was definitely a ‘P’ day! I opted for Perranporth along with seven others, Fred, Kath, Sheila, Colin, Trevor3, Ben and Dean. The weather was going to be dry but with an autumnal chill in the southerly wind. The chosen route was across to the Norway via Treluswell. Up to Carnon Downs down to […] Read More
Apologies were received from Mike C, Dave G, Barbara, KK, Sheila Ian and Dean. Past Events: Fred gave our congratulations to Denise, Don and Sonjia for their outstanding JOGLE ride at the end of August – there’ll be a full report in the Christmas newsletter. Sept 11th – 23rd, was the Picos ride for Paul, Fred, Adrien and Simon. Sept 25th – The Pathfinder led by Kath and Sheila, from Sourton near Okehampton, on a 24 mile route which included […] Read More
“Can you write a report on today’s ride, Phil? To celebrate your first completed ride for three months?” Fred asked……here’s the answer: I looked at three weather apps to see what to wear and what the ride would be like. Thankfully, BBC and Met Office got it right- dull with a slim chance of light rain. XC Weather thankfully didn’t! Adrian caught me as I rode through Treverva before joining Fred, Amanda and Jan waiting at The Other Place. Soon […] Read More
We were taking a risk at setting the Pathfinder for September such a distance away and it would entail a round trip of about 140 miles but gosh, it was so worth it. Sheila, Phil Conroy and I had reccy’d the ride a few weeks ago and knew what a treat was in store so didn’t want to change the start point. Devon lanes are very different to Cornish lanes with regard to the amount of traffic that uses them […] Read More
Simon Parker brings his live show to the Poly on Tuesday 27 Sept. 7.30pm. Riding Out: Cycling 3,500 miles around pandemic Britain You can find the link Here
The sun was shining and the sky was clear as I had my breakfast this morning, and read the messages from the doomsayers about going out earlier to avoid the weather. It’s the OGIL ride for goodness sake; we don’t go out at different times to avoid the weather! That’s what OGILing is all about. You get wet, you chose the destination to limit this, but you don’t try to avoid it. Anyhow, whilst a couple of the usual group […] Read More
The September Pathfinder will start from the large free carpark at Sourton Services just this side of Oakhampton. Postcode EX20 4LY (Sofa.trifling.paves) There is an excellent opportunity for coffee at the start at Devon Cycle hire with this stunning ride being about 20 miles long finishing with a flat ride and at a great view point. There are a couple of lumpy bits too. (Approx 1700ft) The pub lunch has plenty of covered outside space with a variety of choices […] Read More
OGIL ride report 24th August 2022 With a rather threatening outlook from the weather forecasters all of the twelve that gathered at ToP were happy with the suggestion of the Helston boating lake for our destination today. Needless to say, Ian had an interesting and unusual non-direct route up his sleeve for us: Releath, Crowan, Praze, Townshend, Godolphin and Sithney. The day had a number of highlights worth mentioning. We were joined at UC by Ginny from New Zealand on […] Read More
The meeting was very well attended, and apologies were received from Paula, Sarah, Sylvia, Steve H, Simon and Jan. Past Events: The Falmouth and Penryn Cycling Campaign has been supported by Dean and several other members – the last ride attracted a total of 23 cyclists. They meet on the Moor at 6.30pm, and the next ride is on Wednesday Sept 7th. Robin’s London-Edinburgh-London Audax, starting on August 6th, was longer and more difficult than last time, with more road […] Read More