Falmouth Wheelers
Join us on March 27th for our Club Meeting, followed by a talk from Charlie Furness. Charlie says – “Back in 2023 I tried my first ultra, vastly underprepared. I set off from the South of France during a massive thunderstorm along with nearly two hundred other riders, arriving a week later on the Andalucian coast of Spain. A lot can happen in a week. I got heatstroke during the hottest April on record, was chased by more than one […] Read More
I’m getting back in the saddle for charity and taking on the Tour de Bristol in aid of St Peter’s Hospice. St Peter’s Hospice provides care and support to adults who are living with a progressive life-limiting illness. I have personal experience of seeing how important care and support is for people living with life-limiting illnesses as the last ten year’s of my Dad’s life were severely affected by Dementia and Leukaemia. I know that times are hard, but if […] Read More
Saturday 8th: Walking and Cycling campaign Women’s Mass Bike ride. Meet at the Pier Cafe on the Prince of Wales Pier at 3pm for tea and cake before setting off at 4pm from Falmouth Moor. Sunday 16th: Introductory rides re-start. Meet at HQ for a 09:00 departure lead by Dean. Friday 21st: Club social at Verdant Brewery Penryn. Meet at 6.30pm at Verdant Brewery for pizza and beer. Plenty of parking and train and bus options too. Sunday 23rd: First […] Read More
The February meeting will be followed by the AGM with the election of the Club officers. If you wish to stand for any of the posts, Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer or Secretary please make this known to one of the current committee at least 2 weeks prior to the AGM. The post of Secretary is available as the current secretary is standing down this year. Representatives from our chosen charities Falmouth Befriending and True Butterflies will be invited to receive their […] Read More
New Membership forms will be circulated by email to all members to complete electronically. There is an additional space for members to put their personal cycle insurance details. New Years Day ride – this is a Wednesday and will probably be a normal OGIL ride day. There will be a Bike Jumble BEFORE the January meeting, please arrive by 7.00pm to set out items and also to purchase items. If any members have any that they would like to personally sell please […] Read More
The Mousehole Lights Ride took place on 12 December The Christmas Party and Awards Night was held at The Woodlane Social Club, 19 December. The members put on a great spread. Robin picked up The Achievement Award on behalf of Ian, Neil and himself for all their support and Ian’s determination to get back cycling. Dean picked up the Wow Award for his tireless work on local issues including 20 is plenty and the Falmouth and Penryn Cycling Campaign Damian […] Read More
Mousehole Lights Ride Thursday 12th December. Leave the Crown Inn, Goldsithney at 6pm to ride to Mousehole. A drink in the Ship Inn and Fish and Chips in Newlyn. Cycle Campaign Social Ride Saturday 14th December leaving the Moor at 5pm. Wheelers Christmas Party and Awards Night Thursday 19th December 7.30 pm at Woodlane Social Club. Bring a plate of finger food and a Wrapped Raffle Prize. Roastie Ride Saturday 21st December. Meet at 10am at Falmouth Business Park to […] Read More
What a lovely day to ride out to the Lizard and have breakfast at The Polpeor cafe. It’s been a regular cafe stop for us for many years, and we’ve enjoyed a few evening meals here too. We’d like to wish Peter Hendy a very Happy Retirement. Peter was a farmer for many years on the Lizard Peninsula before taking over the cafe in 1994. With the help of his family, he has successfully run the cafe for the […] Read More
