| Sunday
Club Runs  Most
Sundays we have two club runs, both heading for the same destination, but one
going a little quicker and via a slightly longer route than the other.
- 'A' run covers 55 to 65 miles at 15 to 17 mph
- 'B' run covers 45
to 60 miles at 13 to 15 mph
- Speeds vary according to weather, participants
and terrain
- Each week's run is led by an experienced rider
-
Destinations vary from week to week (see Calendar)
- Routes based mainly on country lanes, chosen by run leader
On
the first Sunday of each month, there is also an introductory
ride for newcomers, which covers 20 to 30 miles at about 10mph average speed.
We ride as a group so if you are comfortable riding alone for 15 miles in approximately
1.5 hours you should have no problem. On the third Sunday of every month
and occasionally on other Sundays, we have a 'C' run for members who wish to enjoy
a sociable ride that is a little longer and slightly faster than the introductory
rides but is easier than the weekly 'B' run. 'C' runs typically cover 40 - 50
miles at an average speed of 12 - 13mph and include stop at a cafe. Various meeting
places are used for 'C' runs to increase the choice of destinations [details]. All
the rides include a café stop for elevenses at about half distance. With the exception
of C runs all Sunday club runs meet at 9am for a 9.15 start from the Black Horse
public house, at the junction of Bristol Road and Frankley Beeches Road, Northfield
[map].
Most people ride to the Black Horse but if you need to drive please note that
parking restrictions apply to the pub car park. The runs usually get back to Birmingham
around 2pm. We aim to keep all our runs together and people with mechanical
problems are not abandoned. However, you shouldn't start a ride if you think that
you or your machine might not be up to it. All participants are expected to be
familiar with and follow our Club
Run Guidelines. People who are thinking about joining the club are
always welcome to do a couple of club runs on a trial basis following which we
would be delighted if you choose to join the Beacon. For Sunday 'A' and 'B' runs,
there is no need to make prior arrangements: just come to the Black Horse and
introduce yourself. Do check the runs
list first, though, to make sure there is actually a ride taking place.
| 
