OGIL ride 16th June 2021 John, Paul, George Phil1, Ringo Steve and myself initially represented the UC crowd congregating by the phantom phone box. We discussed the e-mountain bike rider who overtook some of us up Trescobeas Road at such a pace that we concluded that he must have hacked his bike to remove the speed limitation. That will be us all one day (except for the illegal modification) we concluded. At the last minute Dean arrived, apparently delayed by […] Read More
10 of us left HQ on what was going to be a ride in excellent weather to Melinsey Mill on the Roseland. Starting on our usual route it wasn’t long before we had to dismount and walk past the works on Truro Hill, some thought it was a good to walk up the hill. On across to The Norway where we lost Theresa who decided on a less hilly route to Portreath. Our superb leader was slightly off the pace […] Read More
Well, it was eight at the beginning and five by the time we got home…. With Trevor leading, Don M, Barbara, Denise, new rider Jess, Jo, Adrian and myself decided on Chapel Porth, so we headed out of Falmouth, up Truro Hill and through Perranwell, to avoid the main road while it was so busy. Along to Chacewater and under the viaduct to Blackwater, where Adrian left us as he had things to do at home, and on through Mount […] Read More
The G7 Quiz 1. Which of the following countries is not one of the G7? Japan, Canada, South Africa, France and Italy . 2. Who in the G7 is the Italian leader? 3. If travelling by train from Truro to the conference, which is the last station you would pass before Carbis Bay? 4. Who in the G7 is the Japanese leader? 5. This will be the 42nd G7 conference – when was it last held in the UK? 6. […] Read More
OGIL ride 9th June 2021 Three of us (Steve, Phil1 and myself) gathered in the murk and damp of Union Corner, wondering whether we would be the sum total of today’s outing as the weather was looking so bad, although to be fair we are still nearly two weeks away from midsummer. Dean turned up at precisely one minute to departure time, citing as his excuse that he had almost been Hobgoblined by one of their lorries at the Bickland […] Read More
Ok, it wasn’t planned to be off road🤭! The cafe nestled somewhere on the Fowey river – it was just that I hadn’t exactly nailed where on the river! Only Charlie and Chris pitched up at the Norway Inn and it was clear to us by ten past nine there would be no more takers. The back road to Carnon Downs was closed to traffic so made a pleasant start to the day – though we did take the main […] Read More
Sonjia, Christine and I were joined by new rider Ottilie for the ‘slower’ group on Sunday, although she soon proved that she’ll be more than able to keep up with the faster ride from now on – what it is to have youth on your side! (not that we’re slow…) So it was off to Porthleven via Gweek and the Penrose estate, which is looking lovely at the moment – very lush and green – and down to the harbour, […] Read More
Joe, Trevor, Liz, Paula, Jess, Barbara, Denise and Don Morris set of out through Budock, Argal crossroads, the scene of poor Amy’s Accident -glad she was ok and not badly hurt. Hopefully see her back in her bike soon. The usual climb up Halvasso where Amy (? Ed) and Jess left us for other commitments. Jess was a new cyclists to Falmouth wheelers -hopefully will be out again soon. On to Carnkie, through Porkellis, Nancegollan, Godolphin Cross, Millpool and Goldsithney, […] Read More
It’s been a little while since I’ve ridden with the Wheelers on a Sunday, the Wednesday OGIL ride tends to be my day just recently and it was great to see so many at HQ. After a bit of catching up and chat we organised ourselves into 3 groups. We were off to Crantock with a group of 13 riders and 12 bikes, nice to see Martyn and Margaret. Phil Samuel was off to hunt for NZ Dave’s shoes and […] Read More
OGIL ride 2nd June 2021 The weather forecast had promised thunderstorms, which presumably had deterred Kath from venturing out, but the skies looked benign enough as we gathered at UC. We met up with the other crowd at TOP, regrettably without our illustrious leader who was having car trouble (??). As the sun began to peek through, the obvious choice of destination was Perranuthnoe. As per usual, we stopped at the weighbridge above Halvasso to re-group. A count was made […] Read More