Update: 19th November 2014 Ride on November 19th from Bugle to Goss Moor  Having said that we made the effort and it will be something to talk about in the future that is if they are still talking to me. Don’t forget that we would love to see any new bikers joining the group all you need is a bike and some waterproof gear! Brian Marriott Update: 28th October 2014 November Bike Ride will be on Wednesday 19th November Bugle to Roche and on to the Goss Moor Trail. With a shorter version starting at Goss Moor.  Meet at 11am in the Free car park next to the Bugle Inn – near the traffic lights in Bugle. We would then cycle to Roche, down a bit of the old A30, around the Goss Moor trail and back the way we came. Around 15 miles round trip  Alternatively meet at 11.45 at the Goss Moor Car Park – just off the Old A30 as before.  8 Miles round trip  As ever please confirm if you will be on the ride and from which Car Park.
 Meet 11pm at Free Car Park on the St Austell Side of Bugle. {Directions to Car Park - from Innis Downs drive to Bugle. Turn left at the traffic lights, continue past the clay works 1/2 mile and the car park is on the left}. We will then cycle down an old tramway to Bowling Green and on to Luxulyan on country lanes, past the quarry to Gunwen where we could stop for lunch. There is a seat in the church yard. Then on country lanes back to Bugle There are a few hills on this ride which will not be a problem to electric bikers but for those on peddle power a couple of short bike pushes may be required. Update: 24th August 2014 Cycling Group Ride on Wednesday 20th August Eleven riders met at the Innis Downs Roundabout and cycled down the old A30 to Victoria.  Continuing to Roche and passing the famous Roche Rock which led to our lunch stop at Carbis Wharf on the Bugle Road. We sat at two well placed picnic tables outside the converted Great Wheal Prosper clay drying works which is on the same site as the Carbis Brick Kilns. After lunch we cycled along some very narrow but interesting lanes which led to the back of the two huge wind turbines recently erected near the new A30 services at the Victoria junction. Under the new A30 and on to the old A30 road which led us back to our cars at Innis Downs. Once again the weather was good for a most enjoyable ride. Anyone who may be interested in joining the cycling group please contact Brian Marriott 01208 87104. The rides we undertake are not too strenuous and we try to find routes without too many hills.
Carbis Brick Kilns Update: 25th July 2014 Innis Downs to Roche Rock.  Wednesday 20th August - 10 Miles  The ride is mostly on quiet roads some with good cycle lanes. There are a few small hills but nothing that we can’t handle. I have just done the ride and I thought that it was great. I am sure that you will not be disappointed.  This ride starts from Innis Downs Roundabout. Park up the road to the left of the roundabout you will see a few cars parked there. We will then cycle down the old A30 – good cycle lanes on this quiet road. At Victoria we turn left to Roche, ride through the village and stop to have a look at Roche Rock a little further down the road I saw a couple of well placed picnic tables outside some holiday apartments. I intend to ask for permission to stop there for lunch.  After lunch we ride along quiet back lanes to join the Old A30 near Innis Downs.  As ever I hope that you can make it would be great if you could let me know either way and let me have your mobile number.  Thanks  Brian Update: 9th July 2014 JULY BIKE RIDE -  Wednesday 23rd July NEW MEMBERS WOULD BE MOST WELCOME  Ponts Mill, Par and Somewhere Else  Meet at Ponts Mill Car Park 10.30am At the bottom of Penpillick Hill, turn right into Ponts Mill Road, follow this to the end where there is room to park. We will then cycle following the railway line to Par Duck Pond and on to Par Beach Holiday Park from where will then decide where else to go!  No big hills on this short ride, mostly on good tracks with a few bits on roads.  Bring a packed lunch or buy something on route.  Please let me know if you will be on the ride. Regards, Brian brianmarriott "AT" btconnect(dot)com 01208 872104 Update: 19th June 2014  U3ACycling Group Completes the Camel Trail. Sevenmembers of the group left the Borough Arms Car park and cycled alongthe Camel Trail to Wenfordbridge which is one end of the Camel Trail.This was the last section so the group has now completing the entiretrail in three stages. – 17.5 miles each way. The Latest stage was12.5 miles round trip. At Wenfordbridge Bridge we stopped at the newSnail’s Pace Cafe for a sandwich and a cup of tea before cyclingback to Bodmin.  (Click on image for larger view) Thethree stages of The Camel Trail are:- Padstow to Wadebridge- 5.5 Miles (8.8Km) BIKE RIDE WEDNESDAY 18th JUNE BODMIN to WENFORDBRIDGE on the CAMEL TRAIL Meet 10.45 a.m Borough Arms Car Park, Dunmere, Bodmin This ride will complete our jourmey on the Camel Trail. If you have a bike and transport why not join us ? Contact: Brian Marriott 01208 872104  or via email using address at top of this page. Update: 23/5 /14 Report of Cycle Ride from Borough Arms to Wadebridge  Update: 26/4 /14 "COME ON"  get your bikes out and join us.  NEXT CYCLE RIDE OUT WEDNESDAY 21st MAY 2014  Meet at Borough Arms Car Park, Bodmin at 11am – This is a free car park beyond the pub at the bottom of Dunmere  Road which is the road to Wadebridge from Bodmin. (but if any problems give me a ring 07530 507091 We will then cycle just over 5 miles to Wadebridge where will stop for lunch. After which we will return to Bodmin. Please let me know if you will be on the ride – weather permitting.  Update: 17/4 /14 U3A BIKERS HAVE BEEN PEDALLING AGAIN On Wednesday 16th Apri six members of the Cycling Group and their bikes had a great ride around the Multi Use Trail which winds its way around the little known expanse of Goss Moor.  Our next ride in May will be published nearer the time – possible starting from Lostwithiel. ------------------------ Update: 8/4 /14 Get your bikes out and join us Next U3A cycle ride is on Wednesday 16th April Around GOSS MOOR TRAIL which is 7 miles long. The weather looks ok for next week. Meet at 11 am in the Goss Moor Car Park. From Lostwithiel drive to the Innis Downs Roundabout and take the old A30 road into Victoria. Keep on the old A30 and pass under the Iron Bridge (the one which lorries used to crash into). Carry on down the straight road to where it starts to bear right but keep straight on into the Goss Moor Car Park. A map of the trail and it's location available via this link, but if you need any help in finding it or to ask anything else just give me a ring. The plan being to cycle once around then stop for a packed lunch then cycle the other way around. If we start at 11 am I would expect that we will be leaving for home by 2 pm at the latest. I do hope that you can make it but could I ask you to confirm either way. Brian Update: 22/3 /14  - At last the Lostwithiel U3A Cycling Group get in the saddle!!.   On Wednesday 19th March 10 Members cycled from Bodmin to Wadebridge to Padstow. The weather was perfect for cycling - dry and not too warm. Arriving at Wadebridge at noon we stopped for an hour for lunch before cycling back to our cars. It was a lovely day out, enjoyed by all who participated. So looking forward to out next outing scheduled for Wednesday 16th April. We would love to see more riders so if you have a bike and transport please join us. The rides will be reasonably easy, no steep hills and not too far. If you are interested please let me know.  Regards,  Brian
Update: 10/2 /14  - ------------------------------ Report on TRIP: THURSDAY 25 APRIL  Helman Tor, Luxulyan and Clay Trails  .jpg) Stalwart Brian is having a knee replacement Op next week so he wanted a challenging ride before the crutches take over temporarily...  Up hill down dale to Bugle Clay Trail which was our final destination. Lunch on willow and heather downs ,serenaded by chuff chaff and skylarks... no appearance of cuckoo yet   Next Trip,2 or 3 weeks, to wilds of Dozmary Pool... Betcha Brian The Brave will be leading it! Come and join us ! For DETAILS: Phone - 01208 872681 or 07814 656485   The intrepid Gang at the top of Helman Tor  *********************************************************************** Â
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update: 7/3/13 A BRILLIANT TRIP ! TUE. 5TH MARCH The Devoran to Portreath old Mining-Trail. South to North Cornish coast.  About 25 miles.  Easy flat terrain . About 4 -5 hours, with stops. 4 stalwarts today, braved Siberian winds, and left Devoran 11 am A wonderful ride thru varied off-road tracks, passing thru old tramway and railway routes once used to transport ore to and from the many tin and copper mines to ports such as Devoran and Portreath.    I have to wax lyrical about the hosts of golden daffys, snowdrops, camellias  and rhodos in gardens we whizzed past, the Herons on mining lakes, Dippers, and four thousand and twenty Blackbirds to make ten pies!   The sun shone, we got hot and hungry at Portreath and all needs catered for at BRIDGE pub nearby.  An afternoon trip planned for next week...2-3 hours, poss HELMAN TOR LABYRINTH, hopefully with sighting of Minotaur so bring camera !  |
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