Update 20th December 2017 December Bike Ride Starting from Hoburne Holiday Park, Doublebois, (Big thanks for allowing us to park our cars) We then cycled to Bokenna Cross, Draynes Bridge,Bolventor and lunch stop at Jamaica Inn  for a sandwich and a pint of Randy Rudolph beer which was very nice.  After lunch we crossed over the road and returned via DozemaryPool and the East side of Colliford to St Neot, Carnglaze Cavers and a shortbit of the A38 back to our cars. A lovely ride of 20 miles - a great prelude to Christmas.Update 19th November 2017 Bike Ride Report – Wednesday 15th November  Setting off from St Austell (Thank you B&M Store for allowing us to park) we cycled on Porthpean Road to Pentewan and on to Heligan, St Ewe, Gorran Churchtown, Portmellon, Mevagissey, Heligan Woods and back to Austell on the Pentewan Trail.   A good Ride of 22 miles with plenty of hills which I possibly played down on my initial ride info on which I stated some hills. Sorry Riders especially those not on ebikes. However it was a lovely ride with superb countryside and coastal scenery. Stopping at Portmellon for our lunch and where could be nicer?  More pictures of Lostwithiel U3A Cycling Group available on flickr Update 19th October 2017 Report of Bike Ride Wednesday 18th October Nine riders met at the Crown Inn Lanlivery for a ride on muddy country lanes to Luxulyan and on towards Lockengate, under the A30 and into Bodmin along the trail parallel to the Bodmin Wenford Railway line. Through the industrial estate and into the woods adjacent to Lanhydrock which was our lunch stop. After lunch it was back to Lanlivery via Redmoor.  A detour to the Cycle Shop at Lanydrock fixed the problem. ************** Update 22nd September 2017 Report of September Ride - The Old Cranks Ride Again This month 7 Riders being assured by the weather forecast that the rain would hold off until the afternoon, met at Lanivet and Cycled on back roads to Roche and on to Indian Queens. The forecast was clearly wrong as the rain came down at this the furthest point from our start. So taking shelter under the A30 Bridge we decided to visit Chapters Diner for a coffee and a dry seat. Unfortunately the rain continued as we pedaled past the Owl Sanctuary and on to Belowda village and back to Lanivet via the old coach road.   Our saddles may have been damp but our spirits in true U3A fashion were high! ****************** Update 25th August 2017 Old Cranks Bike Ride Wednesday 23rd August 2017  Unfortunately living up to the name of our group one of the old cranks on my bike suffered a catastrophic failure and came loose. Despite efforts from a BT worker and two really helpful guys from Lanhydrock Ground Control the fault could not be rectified so I had to leave the ride early and limp back to the car.   The others continued to complete the ride and by the look on their faces at the lunch stop they were pleased to be rid of me! Brian  Update 12th August 2017 Report of July 2017 Ride Bodmin, Blisland, St Breward and The Camel Trail and Back through Bodmin on the NEW cycle lanes. A circular ride of 20 Miles From the Calywith Inn at Bodmin we cycled to Blisland and across the moor to St Breward. Then down to Wenford Bridge to the Snails Pace Café for lunch After lunch the Camel Trail to Scarlets Well and back through Bodmin on the New Cycle Lanes to our cars.  Many Thanks to The Calywith Inn for allowing us to use their car park. Bike Ride on Wednesday 17 May – with opportunity to hire an electric bike. 10 Riders met at Pensilva with 2 taking up the option of hiring an ebike. We then cycled on quiet country roads to St Cleer and on to Siblyback Reservoir where we stopped for lunch at the Café.  Then up the moorland road to Minions, taking care not to run over any sheep! Down the long hill to Upton Cross, North Darley, Lee Mill, Caradon Town and back to Pensilva about 18.6 Miles ************** Update 19th APRIL 2017
  Meeting at Lanhydrock Memorial Hall - once again with  permission, just mention Lostwithiel U3A and people are so kind and obliging. Â (Click on image above for larger view) Eleven riders pedalled along lovely country lanes to Luxulyan and on to Eden where we ate our sandwiches in the sunshine near the ticketing office. Returning to Lanhydrock via back lanes around luxulyan and Breney Common. The weather was perfect, for a lovely day which we all thoroughly Enjoyed.************** Update 18th JANUARY 2017 Old Cranks Cycling Group Ride Wednesday 18th January |
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