The meeting was attended by 16 members and apologies were received from Fred, Amanda, Dean E, Don G and Don M, Mike C, Dave G, and Adrian H. Phil Samuel chaired the meeting. Past Events: The Tour of Britain came through Falmouth on September 5th. There was a good turn out of 23 of our members, who rode round the Point in wearing club kit. Thanks to Robin who loaned the trailer, Ian who cleaned it, Damien and Amanda who […] Read More
I only started cycling about 18 months ago and although I enjoyed the Coast and Clay Sportive earlier in the year, I did not understand what an Audax was all about. I enquired during the Ogil ride on Wednesday but did not get a satisfactory answer. Anyway, having just taken part in the Falmouth 100 Audax I now get it. It’s a great fun sociable event where it gives an opportunity for members of other clubs or individuals to join […] Read More
Following Lon Las Cymru Sustrans Route 8 (mostly), a route which follows tram ways, quiet lanes (and huge hills) Brief report, as full details at November meeting, with film show, if you are lucky. Monday 6th Sept, Drive to Cardiff, (Clive left Kath with us, and went on a weeks holiday around Ross on Wye ).Future Inn, for overnight stop, Good hotel, chocolate on pillow, spacious rooms and allowed to store bikes in bedrooms, and park the car there for […] Read More
On Sunday all roads lead to Long Rock Industrial Estate where the Wheelers congregated for Ian’s fabled Pathfinder around the far the West of Cornwall. This has been cancelled due to some extremely inclement weather at least twice already this year so it was nice to be blessed with some very nice early autumn sun. Some groups arrived in cars, others cycled from Falmouth with yet another group managing to cycle in from Perranuthnoe. Perhaps not so strangely, there was […] Read More
OGIL ride report 15th September 2021 As we congregated at Union Corner, we were surprised by the arrival of a new face, who introduced himself as Bruce. He claimed to be a friend of Councillor Dean, but he also admitted that his name was an alias, so we will have to wait for Dean to reappear to confirm this. Dean wasn’t the only absentee – none of the Welsh ride contingent turned up. I suppose they were either recovering or […] Read More
10 week Pilates course with Jan Watson Just 2 places left! A small group session that will focus on flexibility, strength and include some core work. If you’d like to know more about how pilates can help your cycling, have a look here Numbers are limited to 10 people on a first come basis. Please pay £30 by Bac’s, referencing your surname to confirm your place Account Falmouth Wheelers Sort code 20-87-94 Account number 03504247 Venue – Woodlane Social Club […] Read More
Seven of us met at Union Corner on Wednesday and had the usual ‘where are we going?’ discussion. Don suggested Hell’s Mouth so off we went – Barbara, Denise, Don M, Sonjia, Ann, Jane and myself. Barbara left us at Halvasso after deciding to turn back, and we continued via Penmarth, Carnmenellis, Troon, Barripper, under the railway at Penponds and over the A30. The traffic seemed to be flowing again after being closed earlier for a police incident (apparently a […] Read More
After Jan and I had a brilliant Somerset Sportive from Street a couple of years ago we decided to enter another one, this time organised by Beyond Events and leaving from Glastonbury Football Club. The date had been rearranged and it was now taking place on Saturday 4th September, the day before the Tour of Britain, just 2 days before my trip to Wales and a few days before Jan is to enter a half ironman in Holland. All of […] Read More
The meeting was held a week late – so we have another one this month on 30th – and apologies were received from Fred, Steve L, Adrian, Dean E, Robin and Jo. The club would like to send sincere condolences to Fred whose brother passed away very recently. Amanda and Phil S. chaired the meeting. Past Events: The Falmouth and Penryn Cycling Campaign was a success with about 25 families taking part. It’s hoped it will become a regular Saturday […] Read More
Double OGIL ride report 25th August and 1st September 2021 Working on the precedent set by our illustrious leader, I humbly submit reports covering the last two OGIL outings – the first to Idless Woods, the second to Wheal Coates. Idless Woods The general opinion amongst the OGILs gathering at TOP was that we should continue our current strategy of exercising caution by avoiding any of the tourist (and COVID) hotspots, which effectively means staying inland. A suggestion of the […] Read More