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
Our next Pathfinder ride is set on and around the Lizard. Meet at 10am at the Goonhilly Nature Reserve car park. Anyone riding over, meet at HQ at 8.30am. The Pathfinder loop will be about 25miles with a lunch stop as usual.
Clocks Back a whole hour to lay in bed trouble is the body doesn’t understand and still wakes crack of dawn! Oh well hey ho. I had a speedy ride in to HQ wind up my backside “speedy that is for me but not some others I am sure”. We totalled eleven which considering weather was pretty good, Aroute to Perranporth via Idless seemed a good enough suggestion as we would have a degree of protection from the wind. After […] Read More
There was a very good turnout for the meeting which was chaired by Fred, who thanked all those who had kept the club running while he was away. Apologies were received from Kath, Sonjia, Paula and Jo. Past Events: The Pathfinder from Indian Queens around the Bodmin area on Oct 17th was enjoyed by 21 Wheelers – Fred thanked Phil C for leading the ride. He also congratulated Kath on getting a medal for her age place at the recent […] Read More
We’ve already had some great achievements this year: Staying together as a club and attracting new members Group rides each week Organising Pathfinder rides Our club Audax As well as some personal achievements Now is your time to nominate someone for the Wow and Achievement award. Votes in by 25th November please with a paragraph stating why this member should receive either award.