| Introductory
Rides  |
| Participants of our January 2008 introductory
ride who enjoyed a frosty loop to Chaddesley Corbett via Clent regardless of freezing
temperatures | On the first Sunday of every month,
we have an Introductory Ride to which everyone is welcome. The purpose of this
event is to provide a relatively short, easy-paced ride suitable for newcomers
or riders who are not yet confident of being able to ride with the main club runs.
Riders returning to cycling, teenagers or those who are still gaining cycling
fitness would all benefit from joining us on these rides. The leader will
choose a route on quiet roads without too many hills and nobody will be left behind.
You can expect the ride to cover about 20-30 miles including a stop at a café
for refreshments. The leader's aim is to help you enjoy the ride and to answer
any questions you may have about the Beacon Roads Cycling Club. Non-members
are always welcome to join one or two rides on a trial basis following which we
would be delighted if you choose to join the
Beacon.
| Next Introductory Ride Date: 1st
August | Led by: Dave
Cole | | Details
(published shortly before each ride) | |
A gentle ride of approx 30 miles including a cafe stop at the
Winged Spur in Ullenhall. During the winter, if adverse
weather conditions are forecast a decision will be made by the ride leader the
day before whether the ride will go ahead. An announcement will be made either
on this page or on the club message
board so please check both before setting off if the weather is in doubt.
Please be aware that the ride could still be cancelled at the Black Horse if the
weather is worse than forecast. However, it is always the responsibility of each
individual to make a personal decision about whether they will be able to complete
the ride safely. | Introductory club runs meet at
9am for a 9.15 start from the Black Horse public house, near the junction of Bristol
Road and Frankley Beeches Road, Northfield [map].
All participants are expected to be familiar with and follow our Club
Run Guidelines. Introductory rides are tailored to the needs
of those planning to take part. So, if you are thinking of joining a ride, be
sure to contact us first and let
us know a bit about the riding you've been doing lately. Alternatively, just turn
up at the Black Horse and ask for the Intro Ride leader.
| Future Ride Dates |
Leader/s | | 1st August |
Dave Cole | 5th September | Paule
Deane | 3rd October | Andy
Terry | 7th November | Dave
Cox | | 5th December | TBC | 2nd
January | TBC | 6th
February | George Barker | 6th
March | TBC | 3rd
April | TBC | In order to provide
a slightly faster and longer ride for cyclists who wish to progress from the introductory
rides but not are not quite ready to tackle a B run we will be holding a C run
on the 3rd Sunday of each month. These will typically be 40 - 50 miles at an average
speed of 12 - 13mph and include stop at a cafe [details]. | 
