Big crowd gathered at headquarters; lots of yellow in expectation of a big downpour. Thankfully it never materialised and asides the wind, the temperature was pretty toasty for this time of year. Porthleven was quickly decided on as our destination, and a fast group soon shot off (Ian, Robin, Phil B, Danny, Amanda and Damien) only to be seen again briefly at the Harbour View before they headed across the harbour to another cafe in search of some indoor space. […] Read More
I was going to entitle this ‘Just us Girls’ but seeing as there appears to be a race on and feeling a little competitive I joined the race for 2nd place. Us girls consisted of Paula,Liz,Christine,Jo,Sheila and myself and the decision was made to go to Miss Mollys. Porthleven was mentioned but I’m not sure why that was dismissed. It may have been so that we could get back to watch the last Grand Prix of the season which started […] Read More
OGIL ride report 8th December 2021 As usual, we stopped at the bottom of the hill from Halvasso to bid farewell to our illustrious Chairman, who insisted then on broaching the subject of who was going to write the ride report for today (Sunday). We all agreed that the last person to arrive at the stopping point would draw the short straw, in full knowledge that Martin and Margaret were not there. After a while it dawned on us that […] Read More
Always keen to keep the fire of adventure burning I suggested heading east and some new lanes this week. Julian had agreed to guide us through the roads less ridden in the clay country aiming for coffee at Wheal Martyn. However, the barmy weather of earlier in the week had given way to a chilly northern wind accompanied by unexpected showers and this had the immediate impact of weakening what little resolve some wheelers had. Including our guide Julian! But […] Read More
To be fair it was a slightly miserable forecast, a good chance of rain and cold winds, but there were a couple of new excuses to avoid the weather – running away to Newcastle was good but my favourite was “doing porridge”, although the author of that one managed to break out and join the gang, a slippery customer!! Even our new joiner Steve (of shorts and tee shirt persuasion) was put off by the weather. Three met at UC, […] Read More
The weather wasn’t looking good for Sunday’s ride, it was a cold northern wind with the possibility of showers. I didn’t expect to see so many turn up at HQ. We broke into 2 groups one going to Perranporth and the other slower group going in the direction of Porthleven. So heading off to Perranporth we’re 10 cycles with 11 cyclists, you can work that out yourselves. We headed up Treluswell and turned off to head across to Carclew. We […] Read More
There were 13 on today’s OGIL ride, but without Fred’s leadership not one of them offered to write the report. Many years ago the Wednesday morning ride was a small informal group, including Fred and President Gunner, who went out with the idea that they would “see where this lane goes”. When I was allowed to join them, and started writing reports, which often wandered from the truth as much as we wandered form the original route, other members got […] Read More
Rain clouds loomed ominously as I made my way to rendezvous at “Goonhlly” Nature reserve Car Park. A stunning rainbow glowed in the valley before Gweek. I had said I would meet Simon at Gweek but he wasn’t there. I waited a while, got cold so continued- sorry Simon. Ian caught me up along Gweek Drive and said Simon is looking for you ( Whoops) this he said as he whizzed passed me to do a few miles before we […] Read More
I was a little late to Union Corner due to me taking my mudguards off my bike, yes, off my bike. After last week’s mudfest new mudguards were ordered and after a lot of patience and determination, (I have a very patient and determined husband) the new ones were fitted. Well, they weren’t the best purchase I must admit and looked as it they would rub on the rim after the first bumpy road. So, off they came. It looked […] Read More
OGIL ride report 10th November 2021 November already, but the twelve of us congregating by the side (and, it has to be admitted, in the middle) of the road at TOP commented on the unseasonably mild weather. Iron legs Kath was keeping to her 9C threshold and was in shorts, whereas everyone else had decided to acknowledge which month it was and were sporting a variety of longs, three quarters and other indeterminate leg coverings. Despite this, the wet roads […] Read More