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Philip Whiteman

You may need to remind Belbroughton Recreation Centre that tables and chairs are required.

Last year at the KK, the Cricket Club 'borrowed' them leaving us without the necessary furniture. The Cricket Club's Beer Festival coincides with Beyond the Dyke, so they may attempt to 'borrow' them again.

Philip Whiteman

There is also a new cafe on Clee Hill. It has a good range for vegan riders too

https://www.cakerider.uk/cycling-cafes/brewe-clee-hill/

Philip Whiteman

Ferlix is a little known cantref or principality from medieval times, located in Mid-Wales. It is little known in terms of cycling either but it packs a punch in terms of gorgeous scenery, quiet lanes and hills. This section is topped and tailed by some typical Herefordshire and Worcestershire coun...

Philip Whiteman

Thanks Simon.

I know that David Lines would appreciate marshals. There are a number of points where marshals are specified by CTT.

Would love to ride this but I am MTB down-hilling that day.

Philip Whiteman

Hay Skivers Audax - Friday 31st May. Come and join Hay Skivers audax being hosted by DCC. This annual 200km audax features Wales's highest public road over the Gospel Pass. Controls are at Ludlow, Hay and Ledbury. For the most part, it uses fairly quiet roads. It is a 'no thrills' audax, so you won'...

Philip Whiteman

Philip Whiteman

Hello All I will be organising a reliability ride on 16th March with three distances to suit differing abilities. The reliability ride may be some way off but please add Saturday 16th March 2024 to your diaries. Non-members are very much welcome and we hope to see a great turn out from clubs or inde...

Philip Whiteman

Philip Whiteman

https://www.droitwichcyclingclub.co.uk/audax/ https://scontent.fbhx4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/395468622_10222581052024344_6831713846079342832_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=B4SOAgDYIaIAX_XNNiU&_nc_ht=scontent.fbhx4-2.fna&oh=00_AfAkNcqVzbzyv3gGJcnusVBrzpasQsibsN5R8nlMzXPjNQ&oe=...

Philip Whiteman

Can't help you on the black jersey but I do have an old Large normal short sleeve jersey. I can post it, if you don't mind covering postage.

Incidentally, if racing you have to wear the registered colours, otherwise British Cycling may have a fit of temper. That excludes black.

Philip Whiteman

Hello All BEYOND THE DYKE ROUND-UP I would like to thank everyone that rode the event and supported it as a volunteer. It was third time lucky with the weather and that was evident by the average time that people took to complete the route. Not only that it was an excellent turnout too. The finisher...

Philip Whiteman

Dave Cox wrote: ↑
28 Sep 2023 17:37
Hi Phil, I'll come over about 9.00 pm to help with the clearing up Dave

Thanks Dave. That will please the late shift. We fully close at 2215

Philip Whiteman

Thanks all for your offers of help on Saturday. I will be on site from 0645-0815; 15:15-22:15. My phone number is 07969 079242 should have any difficulties. Belbroughton Rec will be familiar to most but here is some further information. - The location of Belbroughton Rec is up a narrow track opposit...

Philip Whiteman

There will be no funding for any scheme from Birmingham City for at least a decade following their Section 114.

Philip Whiteman

Many thanks Jim. That's great.

Philip Whiteman

Importance of carrying ID This afternoon in Drayton, a cyclist was witnessed collapsing into the verge off his bike in a state of unconsciousness. Neil Lynch and I were supporting the emergency services with traffic management. The victim required an air ambulance and is serious a cause for serious...

Philip Whiteman

Thanks for letting me know, Jim

Any other takers for car park marshals please?

Philip Whiteman

BrumJim wrote: ↑
05 Sep 2023 16:54
That's an early start. Tempted. Should be back for breakfast with the rest of the family.

Brilliant and thanks. I will put you on parking. There will also be toast and porridge pots at the start should you want any.

Philip Whiteman

Hello All

I have still two marshal posts that need filling on 30th September.

If you are able to spare an hour early on Saturday morning of 30th September, please pop along to waive cheerily at riders as they leave and to grumble at people unable to park their cars properly.

Regards

Philip

Philip Whiteman

Hello All This is my annual call for help at the autumn audax on 30th September. Are you are able to spare some to assist the event? All roles are at Belbroughton Recreation Centre. 07:00 - 08:00 Car Park Marshals x Ian Bell and Jim 07:00 - 08:00 Refreshments Ian Gannon 17:00 - 21:00 Catering Helen ...

Philip Whiteman

Everybody is invited to enter the next Beacon RCC Audax, "Beyond the Dyke" on Saturday 30th September Beyond the Dyke is the resurrection of the once popular event organised by Beacon member, Alan Mason. The route crosses Offa’s Dyke with a short loop into Mid-Wales before heading back to Worcester...

Philip Whiteman

Just two weeks to go until this audax

Please note that this event includes hills and may be too difficult for people who can't read the entry information.

Philip Whiteman

Thank you George.

Strange that you should mention your audaxes. They were mentioned on Saturday as great events. They could not have been easy to organise with control locations and cafe availability.

Philip Whiteman

The late Dave Pountney of Kidderminster CTC launched an audax in 1989 known as the Kidderminster 200. Its title was amended after riders referred to the audax as a ‘killer.’ The Kidderminster Killer rapidly gained legendary status amongst the audax community as a classic event. Dave told me, “If yo...

Philip Whiteman

Thanks all for your support at the KK on 22nd July.

Let me know if you have any questions. Food will be available AM or PM for helpers.

Stu, sorry I missed your post which was remiss of me. We should be fine unless someone drops out.

See you all next week.

Philip Whiteman

A MONTH TO GO UNTIL FRIDAY FERLIX Stourport - Leominster - Hay - Llanbister Road - Knighton - Stourport. 208km, 3.25 AAA Now Hay will be quite familiar to many audaxers due to its destination as a cake laden town, often approached via the Gospel Pass. Yet few have headed north across the un-audaxed...

Philip Whiteman

THE KIDDERMINSTER KILLER - 22nd July Book your place now for the 212km extravaganza audax to depths of rural Shropshire and the Welsh Borders. It is a challenging yet rewarding event that crosses some of the greatest hills in our region. It follows predominantly rustic lanes through peaceful countr...

Philip Whiteman

Please find the results attached. Five Beacon riders took part in this joint even organised with Droitwich CC. Congrulations to Ed Moss as Club 20 winner for 2023 with a respectable time of 47:18. Thanks to those that turned out. Overall twenty riders participated including pro cyclist, Gaby Homer, ...

Philip Whiteman

Philip Whiteman

SATURDAY 23 JULY The Kidderminster Killer Audax is one heck of a ride, crossing the massifs of Shropshire over 215km. Climbs, scenery, exhaustion and reward come in equal measure for all of the 120 riders. It is not a route to be taken lightly but you won't regret it. There may even be WI cake on t...

Philip Whiteman

Many thanks for the offers of help everyone. All the slots are now filled. I will be looking for similar help on 30th September too if you are free.

Regards

Philip

Philip Whiteman

Thanks Mick. That will be great. I have put you down to marshal AM

Philip Whiteman

Dave Cox wrote: ↑
05 May 2023 22:05
I'll try to help with the final clear up as usual. Will confirm when I know about some family visitors in UK that month

Thanks Dave.

Philip Whiteman

BUMP!

John Williams has kindly offered to help with one spot but we still need the other positions to be filled. If you are available, your support will be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Philip

Philip Whiteman

Hello All Our next audax is the Kidderminster Killer scheduled for Saturday 22nd July, its 34th year of running. The event starts and finishes in Belbroughton. As ever, it would be good to have volunteers supporting the event. The following vacancies will need filling. A bottle of beer will be inclu...

Philip Whiteman

Will there be a post-TT cake shake down in the nearest tea room? https://www.cakerider.uk/cycling-cafes/ ... -tea-room/

Bring your brollies too.

Philip Whiteman

Not visited but they contacted the club.... We are a tearoom in the South Shropshire hills serving cakes, cream teas, coffee and light lunches. We would love you to have us on your list of tearoom stops for your cycling events. We are at a crossroads half-way between Clun and Craven Arms. Our numbe...

Philip Whiteman

Gils Tea Room, Chaddesley Corbett. Gils of Wolverley have opened their second tea room. It is located opposite The Swan in Chaddesley and was a tea room prior to the pandemic. I have yet to check but it used to be possible for cyclists to take their bikes through the back entrance. https://www.face...

Philip Whiteman

I am free on 1st April. Please let me know if you already have enough volunteers, if so, I shall do other things.

Philip Whiteman

Thanks SImon. A great review. I shall procure a copy.

Philip Whiteman

FAO Regular audaxers with six events from the previous year: To reiterate Phil's request for volunteers, don't forget that you need to volunteer at least once at least once. Because I run events later into the year, I don't want the embarrassing position of having to wave my finger. https://www.auda...

Philip Whiteman

This is a bump to the thread. I would like to remind all cyclists of the risks from hypothermia when riding in winter and low temperatures. Cyclists who are forced to stop by accident or by a serious mechanical problem are at the greatest risk. Silver foil blankets are cheap and easily obtainable an...

Philip Whiteman

Just to take the following: Make eligibility for TT awards dependent on helping at a minimum number of club TTs This is a good idea and the prerequisite for eligibility for awards could be applied to other events too. For example, riders must volunteer at an audax to be eligible for the audax award....

Philip Whiteman

Many thanks to everyone that rode and helped to support the South Salopian yesterday. It was great to see new faces as well as old. I would like to thank Simon Walker, Noel O'Dwyer Andy Terry, Claire Dignon, Mike Haddon, Rob Wade and Dave Cox for helping out yesterday. The weather was kind with a de...

Philip Whiteman

Just a quick note to say, thank you to you all yesterday.

Yesterday morning was fairly manic in terms of throughput of riders but the evening was curious with a gentle trickle and few big blocks of riders. It was great to see everyone and catch up with you.

Kind regards

Philip

Philip Whiteman

Just a quick reminder for Saturday. Many thanks again for your offers of support 07:00 - 08:10 Teas and coffees: Simon Walker Car Park Marshalls; Andy Terry & Noel O'Dwyer 16:00 - 22:00 Registering riders: Mike Haddon (WFCRC) 16:30 - 20:30 Chucking food and drink at the riders: Rob Wade 17:15 - 21:1...

Philip Whiteman

Andy Terry wrote: ↑
05 Sep 2022 17:23
I can help with the car parking

Brilliant. Many thanks

Philip Whiteman

Hello All

I am still hoping for two car park marshals to help this event. The job is to make sure that cars are parked tightly and within spaces.

Philip

Philip Whiteman

Hello Dave

Many thanks, you're a star.

Philip

Philip Whiteman

No prizes for guessing that this grand audax takes you to South Shropshire, starting and finishing in Belbroughton, Worcestershire. The Kidderminster Killer it is not, it is much easier albeit with some undulation and a single climb via the easiest ascent of the Long Mynd at Duckley Nap. Controls: B...

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