Falmouth Wheelers
After cycling over to Goldsithney under a threatening sky with the weather forecast predicting horrific high winds and torrential rains of biblical proportions, I expected to be the only idiot who thought it would be a good idea venture out on such a night and turn up for this our seventh annual pilgrimage to see the harbour lights at Mousehole. While sitting at the Crown Inn with a glass of overpriced ale in hand I was secretly hopeful that no […] Read More
Lots of opportunity to go out on a bike this week so I was not too surprised about the low turnout for this morning’s OGIL ride, the last of the year. Phil1 and Kiwi Dave at Union Corner and Keith and Phil3 at Halvasso turn. Trevor was there too but was heading north, whilst we had our sights set on Helston boating lake. It was a cold morning, made colder by the strong headwind and regular hail showers, which stung […] Read More
This year boxing day was on the 26th of December which coincided with a Tuesday. This being such a good turn out for a festive ride was envisaged, however this was not the case o.k. it was wetish o.k. it was windyish and well maybe a trifle on the cold side but hey it is December. Well David Spargo, Robin and yours truly waited for a while thinking perhaps the others had over slept but alas no-one else turned up […] Read More
Riders, Dean, Mike2, Sylvia, Fred, Richard, Paul, Phil S, Victor, Caroline. Long riders, Amanda, Ian, Ben, Robin, Jim. After a brief chat about the shade of Phils tan and whether it was all over or just spray on Strictly Style Tan, the talk changed to possible destinations for todays ride. The long ride was going to Portreath. So was the intermediate ride. On different routes. Not a very good turn out for either ride, only 5 on the “long” and […] Read More
I think we were all grateful for the 10 o’clock start today giving us a little more time to get sorted.I was the first to HQ at ten to with Sonjia, Paula,Sheila,Liz and Jo all turning up within a few minutes. Paula gave a shout of Porthleven which we all gave the thumbs up to with Helston Boating lake being the bale out café if the weather turned. We headed towards Gweek but just before Treverva Sonjia and Sheila decided […] Read More
The ‘WOW’ cup, M and M, for their ride across France and back The FWs Achievement Award – Denise, Barbara and Vanessa for Ride the Night Robin getting a Golden Spoke for LEL and all his high speed falls! Sonjia and her Golden Spoke for riding her first 200k audax Bernie wasn’t at the party, but he also won a GS for breaking four of his, plus various other mishaps!
It’s a BOGOF edition today, since that new website editor forgot to upload last weeks report. With both Fred and Simon missing last week we were a little short on decision-making skills. Mullion was quickly suggested and just as quickly dismissed but there was a consensus for Portreath, but to revisit the Tideline café instead of our more recent regular choice, The Atlantic. Bernie, Phil1, Raymondo, Richard, Ian and myself set out from Union Corner but just Mike2 was waiting […] Read More
Christmas Party and Awards Evening 7.30 for 8.00pm 14th Dec at Woodlane Bring a plate of food and your wrapped Raffle prize. Boxing day Leisurely ride to Boslowick Inn 26th Dec Start 10.00 Falmouth Business park Angarrack Lights ride from Hayle 27th Dec Meet at the bridge by Philps Pasty shop at 6.00pm Mousehole Lights ride from Goldsithney 29th Dec Meet at the Crown Inn at 6.00pm New event; Party Evening at Tremayne hall Mylor 2nd Feb Bring a plate […] Read More
There were 72 entries for Ed’s Mince Pie Audax today, with 62 starters (why so many no-shows? – it was a nice day) of which 21 were members of Falmouth Wheelers. It was a good ride, not too cold, just a few patches of drizzle and even some sun. The welcome, and the wonderful spread of food over at Higher Lanner Farm, makes this event extra special. Wendy Wallis bakes all the cakes etc herself, and we wasted no time […] Read More
