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IanT

I can lead a Beacon burst, 75k or so at a brisk pace. 9.15am departure from the BH.

IanT

On the Burst today were:

Ian Taylor
Jessica Rhodes Jones
Matt Regan
Nic Vipond
Keith Adcock
Laurence Cooley
Gemma Johnson
John Soady

Another fairly brisk ride, thanks to everyone for rotating the turns on the front.

IanT

I'll lead a Beacon Burst, it'll be a relatively brisk 75k or so, 9.00am for a 9.15am start.

IanT

K34/10D fine with me. Also worth considering K1/10 as an option as it may allow more people to ride out to it (starts and finishes in Knowle).

IanT

Thanks to Rich for timekeeping and officiating, much appreciated. A cold and blustery day, congrats to Mark for a strong ride and well done to all for turning out and taking part. Here’s to warm and still conditions when we next use this course in June!

IanT

Huge thanks to all organisers, marshals and volunteers today, another great Beacon RCC event.

IanT

Thank you to Andy for timekeeping, great work and much appreciated.

IanT

Thanks to Martin and also Dave, Ann and Paul for top class assistance - much appreciated.

IanT

Thanks Martin, great event this evening.

IanT

Great work Simon, impressive stuff!

IanT

Enjoying the absolutely perfect conditions on today’s B run to Broadway Tower were: Ian Taylor (L) Matt Regan John Hitchcock Martin McGowan Dom Walker Andy McGrath George Barker (meeting us at the cafe) Omar Hussain (meeting us at the cafe) Special mention to Matt who rode for around 45 miles on wha...

IanT

Big thanks to Martin for today - organiser, timekeeper, pushing off duties and results announcer - multi tasking of the highest calibre!

IanT

I can lead a B run this Sunday - proposing Broadway Tower as the destination and given that it's a round trip of c 70 miles suggest an 8.15am departure from the Black Horse. Will be sticking to text book B run pace so an ideal ride for anyone looking to step up from the C run, build steady mileage o...

IanT

Dave - drop me a pm with your mobile number and we can confirm arrangements - Ian

IanT

I’ve also entered, will be driving from Brum and have room for additional bikes if anyone needs a lift.

Ian

IanT

I’m in.

IanT

Apologies for the long message but thought it worth sharing an email that CTT have sent out in the last few days regarding a potential ban by Highways England for the use of the A63 near Hull for Time Trials. Details below and a call to action to object to this proposal: Highways England has put for...

IanT

I was also thinking I'd be up for this but looks like it may clash with an Aerocoach TT. Decisions, decisions...

IanT

And the spreadsheet of the year award for 2018 goes to...

Nice work, Jess!

At the risk of triggering a further OCD reaction I would have thought a column noting the event start time would have been a good idea?

IanT

As our esteemed club run secretary quite correctly pointed out, today's A run was to Wellesbourne, not Charlecote. Enjoying the unseasonably dry and balmy weather were: Ian Taylor Barry Evans Phil Richards Andy Wrightson Matt Regan Keith Adcock No doubt inspired by the Velo last week, we encountered...

IanT

Barry I was actually planning on Charlecote I'm afraid, probably the cafe in the square rather than the garden centre, as I haven't been out that way for ages. It's also fairly flat and a shortish run back so we'd likely be back early pm (I have a Sunday afternoon commitment I need to get back for i...

IanT

Phil

I can lead an A run on Sunday - destination tbc.

Ian

IanT

Echoing the sentiments of the last few posts, I also found the Velo a really good experience. Like others, I had concerns about whether the organisation would be up to scratch, whilst the negativity displayed in certain quarters towards the event meant I wasn't really looking forward to the day in t...

IanT

Congrats to Neil on the win and thanks to Martin and Chris for the organising, much appreciated.

IanT

If I'm not riding, I can do it - late fitness check needed on knee tomorrow. If I am able to ride, Mrs T has volunteered to help timekeep so we're ok either way.

IanT

John - pm function seems to have stopped working for me, text me your address and I'll pick you up shortly after 5pm.

Ian

IanT

John - have pm'd you - Ian

IanT

Rode the course this evening. Several sections have 'benefitted ' from the dreaded top dressing. It was a bit iffy in places but I found it uncomfortable rather than dangerous, as long as care is taken in the corners. Imagine it will have settled down a bit more by next week, assuming they don't add...

IanT

pain faces from the final climb on the link below, if anyone wants a particular image just pm me and I can send the file.

https://goo.gl/photos/BWNaWZ3S5PeT4fMb6

IanT

Thanks to Ed for timekeeping. Great conditions today, even the added amusement of a herd of cows crossing the road near Crowle didn't spoil proceedings!

IanT

Worth noting this clashes with the K34/25 tt - may affect the numbers attending.

IanT

Congrats on the pb's in South Wales, great work! The weather conditions in Worcester were pretty much as good as it gets for that course. My previous best on the course was a fairly sedate 1:09:36 and somehow I've never managed to get the pacing right, always blowing up over the last few miles. This...

IanT

Good luck to those making the trip to South Wales this weekend, hope it goes well. Having not made it onto the start sheet for that event I'm doing an open 25 in Worcester instead - probably not as fast a course but it does come with the added benefit of a lie in!

IanT

Thanks to Martin and Andy and well done to all who turned out today.

I'm almost sorry I can't make next week but not having to go twice up that drag on the A435 till later this year is more than enough to cheer me up!

IanT

Quick note to say a huge thanks to Jess and Xav for a great session this afternoon, it was brilliant insight and advice. And as for the kit... well, those wheels are a work of art!

IanT

Thanks to Xav, Jess, Richard and everyone else involved in today's TT, great event, much appreciated. After 2 years of collating detailed scientific performance data from riding the Snowdrop Audax 24hrs in advance of this time trial I am able to conclude the following: - it's a very windy time of ye...

IanT

I'm definitely up for this again, last year was great fun. Likewise, happy to ride in whatever team would be appropriate.

IanT

Tim

Apologies, I can no longer make this session on 25th March.

Ian

IanT

I also went this route to get my accreditation and it was a similar experience, a bit over priced, mixed abilities on the day but ultimately a good way of getting accredited if you're pushed for time and don't fancy several trips over a number of weeks. Not yet had the bottle to give an SQT a try bu...

IanT

An impromptu A run formed at the Black Horse, damp, cold and misty on the way out to Cobhouse, much the same on the way back, with the added excitement of two flats in quick succession for James and Mat to deal with.

Ian Taylor (L)
Matt Regan
Steve Philpott
James Gillies

IanT

I'll order a skinsuit LS in large (but will go with SS if that is only option). Will pay a 50% deposit based on pricing on this thread and top up if LS is more expensive.

IanT

Paid via PayPal

IanT

Either date works for me Jess, whatever suits the majority.

Ian

IanT

I think I'll have a go at the Buxton one, lovely way to spend Good Friday!

Ian

IanT

Thanks Jess

I'll be there for the 2 February TT's, are they 10am starts as per last year? Not sure what kind of working order my legs will be in on 26th following the Audax the day before mind you...

Also up for the Halesowen session if that one gets booked.

Ian

IanT

Thanks for organising Tim, that was a brilliant session. Please put my name down for the March date.

Ian

IanT

Not sure if everyone has travel sorted for Saturday but thought I'd mention that if anyone needs a lift I should have space in my car.

IanT

I'm probably not going to make it in time tonight, hoping to be there next week if not.

Ian

IanT

I'm going to focus on TT's next year again, interspersed with some track action wherever possible (once I manage to get accredited) which likely means the Halesowen Friday night league. Will definitely limit my crit/road involvement to marshalling duties - it's the only way I won't quickly run out o...

IanT

This is a good idea, I'd be up for it - Thursday also best for me.

Ian

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