The Beacon Message Board

Doug Brum

There are a number of Beacons, as well as a bunch of my mates, going over to the Cross worlds Feb 1/2 2014. It's all taking place in Hoogerheide NL but we have booked hotels in Antwerp as this is the nearest city. If you like drinking large anmounts of Belgian beer, eating chips n mayo and shouting ...

Doug Brum

I use threaded bottles. I bought some extra on saturday.

Mine was a debris flat. I think it was all the smashed glass by the shops opposite Mc Ds.

I'm a big fan of Vittorias (rubino pros) or Huchinsons (anyone with Hard Skins). They are as good and usually cheaper than contis.

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Doug Brum

To add insult to injury I **flat**d on the way home. Had to walk that last bit as I didn't have any gas or a tube. Rob Tilling texted me later, he had a flat on the way back as well! 2 tubes, patches and winter tyres next week for defo.

Doug Brum

5 of the hardcore braved the rain last night. It must be said that the roads weren't too bad in the wet. Still managed 19+ average for the ride. Got the winter bike out to do the ride, which is depressing, as the realisation stinks in that the summer looks over and all the dark, gloomy, wet nights a...

Doug Brum

Gareth done more laps than Gary. The race is for 50 mins so it's all worked against the leader/lead group. When they finish the race stops regardless of number of laps done. I shouldn't have put the time as it's confusing but it's on the results sheet. It is good to see lap times though. I always st...

Doug Brum

Well done all! That pic of Ed is brilliant!

In my opinion, the C'boro track is the worst one out of all the circuits we regularly race on. The surface is a bit rough, the hairpin bends aren't banked and the irregular one at the bottom has a weird kink when you come out of it.

Doug Brum

A dry and flat course on Sunday at Henley made for quick racing. They chucked a few man made lumps which were a pain (especially the 3 or more people with broken collar bones). Forgot how hard cross racing is... The positions below are in the Cat but are a bit skewed. For example V40 is 40 to 44 and...

Doug Brum

And it has to be noted that the anti-clockwise through and off worked tonight all the way to the turn. This was the first time we have managed this without Matt '50 RPM' Regan banging it off the front! It was also done when it was getting a bit dark. Next week we'll have to do it again but keep it t...

Doug Brum

I'll help out on the Sunday all day.
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Doug Brum

I'm more concerned with Geordies wheelsucking all the way up the hill and then coming round to claim a 'King of the Hill' victory.......

Doug Brum

We've got a Beacons Team entered, and fully paid up. The reputation of the club is resting on the shoulders of me, Lee, Mike Mc and Nic V.

Doug Brum

Well done Rich. I spoke to Sean Mugovan, another Beacon who also raced, about it. He said that the wind was mental at times and made racing hard. He said load of riders bailed, something he didn't realise until he crossed the line. He did say that you rode really well and were strong in the break. I...

Doug Brum

Due to the rather crappy weather, the Bill Jinks race was called off. There were 3 Beacons signed up to do this (me on the 3/4 and Gareth and Sean on the 2/3/4). I think this would have been the first race of the season for all of us. I'll have to wait till the end of April to see how unfit I am ins...

Doug Brum

Nice one Rich. My money is on you this year to get 2nd CAT.
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Doug Brum

There has been some discussion on here (see thread below) about training sessions for those who road race and those who want to have a go. It was agreed last night at the committee meeting that the club would pay for some training sessions at Stourport (this being the logical place to have it as mos...

Doug Brum

It was agreed last night at the meeting that the club would pay for some training sessions at Stourport (this being the logical place to have it as most people race on here). Also Ruth would be prepared to come down and give us some coaching as long as we had a few members out. What days do you thin...

Doug Brum

I've booked the following on line (and early) because last year some of these races sold out quickly: 24/3-Bill Jinks Cat 3/4 21/4-Jerry Hughes memorial 28/4-Birmingam Crits 27/5-GT Ellingworth, Lincoln 9/6-Climb on Bikes, Hereford 12/6-Concorde 2, Wishaw 19/6-Concorde 3, Wishaw 30/6-Paramount RT Wi...

Doug Brum

I'll put this forward at the committee meeting. Steve has already mentioned the thread via email as well. There was a discussion about paying for a beacon member to be trained as a British Cycling coach up to level 2. The idea being we could hold specific coaching/training sessions at Stourport/Tudo...

Doug Brum

I'm up for it but do we need a team of 4? Hudson and Gary were keen as well as John H.
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Doug Brum

If you fancy racing then come along to one of the Stourport events. Every Tuesday from mid may to first week in Aug-7pm onwards. Come and have a look at one and if you fancy it you can do it the week after.

Doug Brum

The road race season will soon be upon us. I’ve had a look on the BC website and the calendar is starting to fill up. There were quite a few Beacons that raced last year and it would be good to see a few more out for 2013. From May till July/August Tuedays-Stourport circuit racing was very popular l...

Doug Brum

Both me and Gareth raced as well. I pulled a hamstring in the first lap and dropped out. As the course was like a muddy swamp there was a lot of running and as soon as I started to run it went. A case of not warming up enough but I put it down to not enough use-cycling shortens the hamstring and run...

Doug Brum

Yes, thanks Mike, that blocker of sunlight is my arse! In fairness to Gaz, where he crashed was on a corner (you don't see that in the picture) and there were patches of mud everywhere which made it more hazzardous. Greg is flying at moment and will be dangerous in a couple of years if he keeps it u...

Doug Brum

Both me and Gareth had a stinker of a race. Greg is making me and Gareth look better than we were (thanks though Greg!). If you count the 45+ (so the whole 40-49 vets) I came 22. Gareth came 14th if you count the whole seniors up to 39. We both did a lot better in Shrewsbury race (Gareth 7th, me 13t...

Doug Brum

Just like team Sky at the TdF, the Beacons brought in the 1st and 2nd! Richard looked strong all race, stopping at the front for most of it. I thought he did too much work but in the final lap he pushed and rode of the front finishing 7 or 8 bike lengths in front. Mike won the, really tight, sprint....

Doug Brum

A big thanks for all those Beacon members who marshelled, raced and supported the event. It was good to see so many out -a very fast 4th Cat race and hard work by the looks of it. We have also got another 2 races this Sunday 22/7 (not many pre-entries though) and Tuesday 24/7. If you are free then i...

Doug Brum

Spoke to Sean about the race-he did say that in the break of 3 he didn't get much help from the other 2. He should be 2nd CAT I reckon by the end of the season-4 points to get. I'm racing with him in Telford on Sunday so he might get them then. We need to get him a Beacon jersey as well. He went to ...

Doug Brum

Me and Sean got there late and missed the final sprint for the 4th CATS. I did speak to Greg and congratulate him on his result. The 3/4 race was slow. I ended up puncturing (ultremos are crap!) about 10mins before the end (I clipped my pendal on the corner as well). I think Sean came 10th or just o...

Doug Brum

Congrats to Sean 'the Guvnor' Mungovan on his win! Good turn out for the Beacons-Me, Sean, Gary Mac, Mike Mac and Lee-on a nice warm evening (which makes a change). The temp wasn't as quick as last week as there was a bit of wind on straight before the last turn. Also there seemed to be a lot more t...

Doug Brum

As you know we have 4 events organised at Stourport in July and August. For each event there are 2 races. In order to run these we need a minimum of 7 people (ideally 10): 3 marshals around the track 2 photographers at the line 2 at the signing on point Can you contact me if you can help out? Either...

Doug Brum

The second in the Concorde CC road races around Wishaw saw me and Mike Mac representing. The rain did hold off for the whole race. It hammered it down at the end so badly that on the M42 on the way back the car infront of me skidded right across the road and crash! I shit you not. It was mental as s...

Doug Brum

There was bottle of HPA and Dorothy Goodbody-Wyre valley Brewary are the organisers sponsors. That's what we need to do-get a brewery on board for the Beacons. That isn't a hole in my shorts (it's the way I'm standing) and the Wyre Forest bloke looks miserable because he came 3rd! Thanks for the com...

Doug Brum

Me, Gaz and Greg raced in the Cat 4 group last night. Eventful to say the least. I got pushed out on to the grass verge and had to chase on and then a couple of laps later came down in a crash. Lucky for me nothing was broken (me and the bike). I took a lap out to get the chain on/gears sorted. I sa...

Doug Brum

Me, Gary 'The Mac Daddy' MacIntosh and Sean 'The Govnor' Mungovan raced both (wet and miserable) days. Stourport cat 3/4 This is the second time I have raced this clockwise and I'm getting to like it. The surface was wet but it did stop raining for our race. Nice one for Pat showing up to offer supp...

Doug Brum

3 riders out for the CAT 4: myself, Greg D and Gary Mac. Pat also came down to show a bit of support. A warm evening resulted in a large 35+ field. The organisers ran the race in the opposite direction (clockwise) which threw me a bit. The pace was quick from the off and a number of riders went out ...

Doug Brum

4 Beacons were representing on a very warm Sunday morning-Me. Mike, Lee and Sean. It was quite a nice route-57 miles over 3.5 laps. There were a couple of lumps and it also ended on a up hill bit. There was a lot of stop starting but the field of 80 was whittled down to about 60 by the end-may be ev...

Doug Brum

East Mids RR Cat 3/4-Thought I was going to get top ten in this as I was on the front for the last couple of miles. Should have gone harder at the end on the short hill-I was expecting everyone else to attack but no one did. Sprinted but a bit too far back-it did all get a bit messy and was surprize...

Doug Brum

It was good to see a number of Beacons representing last night-Me, Mike and Gary raced CAT 4 and Sean raced CAT 3/4. The weather was good, which was a surprise. It was windy however. Gary dropped out after a few laps (not sure why and he also left his leggings which I've got). With 2/3 of the race g...

Doug Brum

Me and Mike Mc raced the CAT 4 crit on Sunday-35 laps/35 miles. The weather was horrible-cold rain and blustery wind. However, there was still a field of about 40 who raced. A few people dropped out during the race-which didn't surprise me as I considered every lap. Sat at the back for a lot-tried t...

Doug Brum

Me and Mike Mc were representing on Saturday in both races. This is the first race of the season for me and the first time I've raced on this circuit. It's essentially a small circuit of the park on what can only be descibed as a big path. 25 laps was about 30 minutes so it was quick and fast (26mph...

Doug Brum

I've booked the following, as you can do it on line via the BC website:
14 April-Vic Park
29 April-Birmingham Circuit races
All 3 Concorde CC races at Wishaw

Will definatley do a few Stourport Tuesdays as well. I'll see how I'm going before I enter anymore!
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Doug Brum

I have organised 4 events at Stourport this year-2 races per event. I have posted all the details in the club news/events section. It would be good to see as many Beaconites out racing as possible.
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Doug Brum

I road concorde and birmingham circuit last year and they weren't bad-both were loops on quiet open roads but both had some tightish corners. Stourport is quite good but it does have 2 banked hairpins that can get a bit squashed. I didn't like the curbourough track at all. My I only did 2 4th Cat ra...

Doug Brum

Here are the dates for the Stourport races for 2012. Note the Beacons are organising 24 July and 7 Aug. I'm putting through the paperwork now but I will be hassling for volunteers later! It isn't being run as a league (which is a shame) but it will be good to see regular racing throughout the year. ...

Doug Brum

Here are a list of the 3/4 Cat races I'm thinking of entering next year. Don't know what other people have planned? I don't fancy entering the Curbourough circuit races as the circuit last year was ropey. There are still a load to go on the calendar-the Stourport Series dates on Tuesday evening (whi...

Doug Brum

Well done son! Defo nationals next year. D

Doug Brum

I was out on the south run last Saturday-healthy numbers out. Same route and format with everyone ending up at the cafe. It'll carry on in one guise or another for sure.
Remember Thursday evening training bash: 6.30 at the Maypole Sainsburys
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Cyclo cross World Champs Feb 2014

RESULTS WMCCL Round 1 Henley

well done!

Bill Jinks RR cancelled

Closed track training sessions

Road Races 2013

RESULTS-Stourport 25/7/12 Beacon 1, 2!

Result Beacon RCC Stourport Race 15/7/12

Result: Wishaw 20/6/12 Beacon Win!

Stourport Marshals/Vounteers

Result: Wishaw 14/6/12

Result: Stourport 13/6/12

Results: Stourport 5/6/12 and Wishaw 6/6/12

Result: Stourport 30/5/12

RESULT: Climb on Bikes Cat 3/4 Hereford 27/5/12

Results-East Mids and West Mids Road Races

Stourport- 16/5/12

Birmingham CC Crit 29/4/12

Result-Leamington Vic Park 14/4/12

Beacon Road Race event details

Stourport Series-Tuesday evenings 2012

3/4 Cat Road Races 2012