Falmouth Wheelers
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
The weather forecast wasn’t as good as it had been, rain at 11, or rain before 11, depending on which report you read, so I was surprised that Fred suggested we go to the Lizard. But there were no other bids, so the Lizard it was going to be. Jenny was back with us after her solo trip to Wales and beyond, sporting a bright new helmet, and Kiwi Dave was there so could interpret for us. The “rain before […] Read More
Eleven OGILS met up at TOP and before the usual discussions ensued I suggested trying out the new Café at Stithians called Lakeside. Now as you all know Sithians is not far so a route was devised. We set off for Gweek and Mike C left us as he had to return to base to do some work, its nice to see him out again with his modified bicyclette. We regrouped at Gweek and headed off for Mawgan then Trelawarren […] Read More
Our usual get-together at the Woodlane Social Club, Falmouth Find out what the Wheelers have been up to in the last month and what’s coming up for the rest of the year. PLUS Adrian Mitchell Reading from Matt Seaton’s The Escape Artist – Adrian says, ‘I wanted to read a few passages from ‘The Escape Artist’, one of my favourite cycling books, because for me Matt Seaton evokes the essence of what it’s like to be on a bike: descending […] Read More
OGIL ride report 10th August 2022 Even though the early morning OGIL splinter group continued its efforts to avoid the heat of the sun by starting out an hour earlier, the stalwarts still managed to number a healthy seven when we congregated at ToP. We may have been slightly later leaving UC than planned as we were absorbed by the sight of a strange insect on the wall. Dean the Elder’s entomological curiosity led him to photograph the bug in […] Read More
Less than a couple of weeks before Denise, Don M and Sonjia are off to northern parts, only to cycle back again. They will be leaving on 15 August to ride the 1038 miles from John O’Groats to Land End in 15 days. D & D are well stocked up on Duracell AAAs whilst Sonjia is doing it the old fashioned way. Just follow the van, Sonjia. Denise is fundraising for Breast Cancer UK so if you haven’t yet contributed, […] Read More
OGIL ride report 27th July 2022 The OGIL WhatsApp group was alight with discussion about an early start, initiated by Damien who had to be back at midday for an unspecified reason. He got a surprisingly large response for a ride start of 7.30 with three other OGILs (names withheld to protect the guilty) deserting the normal ride to savour the early morning dew. That left just seven of us to congregate as the Continuity OGILs at ToP, where the […] Read More
The meeting was well attended, and there were apologies from Phil S, Steve and Jill L, Sarah, Jan, Margaret and Martyn, and Mike C. Past Events: July10th – Martyn’s 200 and 300k Audax took place – Robin did the 300k and Phil C, the 200k. Also on that day was the Red river Blue Sea 100k, and the 50k Peter’s Point. Ten Wheelers took part, including Sarah who took and extra long route! July 17th – The Coast and Clay […] Read More