March Pathfinder

So, I have been designated as the ride reporter for the Pathfinder that took place on the 24th March. The pathfinder was a Robin creation around the Roseland area so I was expecting lots of hills but was pleasantly surprised when I downloaded the GPX, only 1400 ft of elevation over 26 ish miles. It was a very pleasant ride starting on the outskirts of Probus.   There were thirteen of us, we formed three groups, two fours and one of […] Read More

March Pathfinder Sunday 24th March

Looking forward to seeing you all this coming Sunday for a magnificent tour of the Roseland. A staggering amount of work has gone into making sure that all runs smoothly and we now have a hotline with every farmer on the peninsula which should insure all the roads we use are cleaned prior to our arrival. An idea of numbers for those who wish to sample the culinary delights of “The Cornish Italian” would be appreciated. All in all this […] Read More

Last of the Winter Whines

        I’d been duped into dressing for spring after looking at my Met Office app 🌤️☀️☀️ – so was a little peeved when I had to stop in Penryn to put my gilet on! By HQ the heavy mizzle became rain ☁️🌨️💦. Only Trevor and Don were there on my arrival and we happily grumbled about the weather and the accuracy of weather apps. Why bother? Just dress for the worst ☀️🌧️💦💨❄️ Gradually numbers swelled and soon […] Read More

Change of plan

OGIL ride Wednesday 28th February 2024 A dedicated group of us assembled at Union Corner hoping that the weather forecast would turn out to be on the pessimistic side, but a persistent mizzle was already in the air, and the sky looked an unpleasant shade of grey.  It was decided to see how it went, and we set off to The Other Place where a small crowd was huddling in the lee of the trees.  As is now the way, […] Read More

Sunday Ride 3rd March

PerranporthRoute

This Sunday’s ride will be to Perranporth, led by Ian. Leaving 9am from HQ, following this route. Route on Garmin Connect as prepared by Fred: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/249835077 Name of track as it will appear on Garmin is: Cycling 76.34 km – 20 Feb Or download GPX file here (not via Garmin Connect). In this case name of track as it will appear on Garmin is: 3March24Perranporth 76.34 km    

The Sunday ride went swimmingly

I started swimming in the sea this winter. The cold water shock helps ease the pain in my joints. It’s good for our mental well-being too or so I’m told. I have to admit to wearing a thin sleeveless “shorty” otherwise I just wouldn’t cope – but I’m told there are plenty of hardy women in the club who dip daily in just their swimsuits! 💪🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏻‍♀️🏊🏻‍♀️ I’ve started distance swimming too and have bought a swim wetsuit. The experience couldn’t […] Read More

Sunday Ride 18th February

This Sunday’s ride to The Crate. Leaving HQ at 9am following this circular route. Route on Garmin Connect: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/248236812 Download GPX file to your downloads folder (not via Garmin Connect). Name of track as it will appear on Garmin is:  Crate 38.37 mi

+All together now….

For the first time in ages, the Sunday gathering at HQ turned into a ‘whole group ride’ which was a great success and good fun.  Instigated by Robin, 14 Wheelers set off from Falmouth, heading for Roskillys,  joined later by Fred, making a total of 15.  Keeping big gaps for safety and to allow any traffic to pass more easily, we headed to Gweek via the usual route.  The promised showers never came to anything and it was much warmer […] Read More

An open and shut case

Wot, no ice, no rain, no wind? Temperature well above freezing? Is it Spring already?  Clearly I wasn’t the only one with these questions in mind as a reasonable crowd assembled at Union Corner.  Everyone was in a cheerful mood as they looked forward to a ride that seemed unlikely to result in a drenching and a freezing.  The numbers swelled even more when we reached The Other Place to a heady nine.  Included was Mike, sporting immaculate black and […] Read More

Richard’s Famous Quiz. Thursday 25 January

When is the Quiz.    Answer: after the club meeting on Thursday 25 January. Where is the Quiz.   Answer: At the Wood Lane Social Club. Am I a member of the Social Club.  Answer : Yes, if you are a member of the Falmouth Wheelers. Who is setting the questions.   Answer: Richard (573) Fuller. Do I need to bring a pen and paper.   Answer: It might be a good idea, in case you know any of the […] Read More