Congratulations to club member Martyn Aldis who last month was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by Cycling UK, the premier body representing the cycling community in the UK. Martyn Aldis was presented with the Certificate, and letter of thanks from the CEO of Cycling UK, by Chair, Kath Key, at the last monthly meeting at Wood Lane Social Club. In presenting the Certificate Kath noted that Martyn, who has been an active member of the club for more than ten […] Read More
But my bum has always stayed upon my seat before. I think I must be getting old as the hill up from the Loe Beach Café was a bit of a strain this morning. When Phil1 said that it was only 150 my fears were confirmed. It has been announced that Boardmasters is being cancelled due to doom and gloom on the weather front (what a pity Brexit can’t be, Ed) so I was expecting a rainy ride, but it […] Read More
There’s more to a weekend of cycling than just the main event! Several Wheelers had entered the Ride London & Surrey 100, so I am sure that between them they can put together a full report of the big ride itself. A weekend of cycling covers many other activities over the three days or so. My account covers what I got up to on the Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. My journey up was mainly by train, as was the […] Read More
Hi, just home from taking part in the London 100 another great ride with much better weather this year! Over 29,000 riders took part and it amazes me how well organised it is with every rider crossing the start line exactly on the designated minute!! There were 7 Wheelers this year, Jan, Jo, myself, Tania, Richard, Ian and John Hyslop who was riding with his wife, Geraldine, and son and crossed the finish line as a family! Geraldine and another in […] Read More
The girls outnumbered the boys at HQ so Robin’s suggested route was vetoed and we went down through Budock, up Halvasso, down to Stithians, up to Burncoose, (where Amanda headed home), down to Gwennap, where a crowd was gathering for the Four Lanes Male Voice choir singing at the Pit, well it was a lovely evening. We found Richard waiting out front so got our drinks and joined him. It was cosy round one table, and the hanging baskets were […] Read More
It was back to jackets again this morning, for all except Keith, that is, who despite the fact that 1). Rain was forecast and 2). It was raining when we set out this morning. Phil3 had either been in two minds about going or had been delayed in setting out because he was looking for his coat as we caught him up just after Argal Crossroads. As often is the case it started with a bit of mizzle but once […] Read More
Having been displaced from my self imposed role as Senior OGIL Ride correspondent I am forced to report on the other ride that takes place on Wednesdays, at least during the summer. It’s a bit like, after a life writing for the Times, being asked to put finger to keyboard for the Falmouth Packet. Still, what else is one to do on a Wednesday eve, other than to clean the bike and polish one’s helmet? The pub rides start at […] Read More
As we chatted under leaden skies at Union Corner, we tried to identify the rider approaching at some speed. It looks like Clive. Gosh it is Clive – on his own. After joking that he had probably dropped Kath on the climb, lo and behold here appeared Kath some 20 seconds adrift. Initial thoughts about EPO were dispelled when we realised Clive was aboard his gleaming new e-bike, resplendent with retro bar-mounted bottle and kickstand. Looks like we will have […] Read More
Big turn out this week – including all four Phils, recent aspiring cyclist Tania (who’s training for Ride London) and Dave who was back after last week for more of the same! Victor said that Perranuthnoe was the destination and most present seemed keen to go. Beth and Matt fancied a longer ride and joined Phil B, Ian, Amanda and myself heading to Mevagissey. We followed the usual route to the Norway Inn then misery for quite a few miles […] Read More