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I was really looking forward to riding with you all on Sunday, but as Phil says, its looking grim

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I regularly represent the Beacon DownUnder (when does my cheque arrive?

) and lead the Beacon A(ustralia) Sunday ride when other members visit Brisbane. Everyone is welcome, just don't nick my Beacon Strava KOMs!
Wear the kit with pride

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Thanks all. In the end i was able to access my bike, and put it together, minus a few bits, so assuming they're not critical (who needs that crank arm preload plastic cap anyway!), i hope to get out for a club ride.

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Look out for strangers

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I'm making a flying visit to little england. IF I don't get too legless at one of the two weddings I'm attending, I might be able to make the club ride on Sun 23 Sept. I won't have a bike, but will arrive (via the Italian Alps) armed with pedals, helmet and even a saddle. So, can anyone lend me a bi...

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Chapeau, Sir

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Thanks James. I know what you mean, but I still think if I could change the swap points to where I really want them, I'd occasionally use it during a long flat(ish) club ride.
And, Dave, we're not upgrading your gears until you start losing some races.

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Greetings Earthlings. I read that you've had a splendid winter and you've all given up your Zwift subs :lol: I was off the bike for a whole month due to the back being a bit sore and it being too hot. So I got bored and played with my bits. Upgraded my Di2 so I can have synchro shift. The full synch...

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Thanks to Phil et al for another great ride today. Lots of fun; I will miss the banter. And yes, the Beacon first aid triage was revelatory: "I've been stung and don't feel well" "Do you want to stop" "No I'll hammer myself on the front and get it out of my system"" "Ummmm, I think we better stop" "...

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Hi Ryan, he just went off to a new home yesterday. Sorry. Barry

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Sorry Dave, only just seen this. (Why am I still not getting email notifications?).
Can you come pick them up before Tues night as I'm out of here Weds morning.
Cheers
Barry

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The Aussie Santa will have a swagbag of Xmas goodies to give away that can't travel DownUnder. If you like Cliff bars and SIS gels, it could be your lucky day :) Phil, if I consume more than a ship's tot of grog tonight, I might rendezvous with you at Romsley village. If I get the key to the stores ...

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Attendees for Vince's B run 8/10/17 : Vincent Tennant, Andy Wright Paul Johnson Tess Oelofse Alistair Hey Ben Crone Alan Weaver James Brown James Tate Plenty of A run shirkers in there. I was looking forward to a nice easy cruise on the back of you all. Was it the pull of Vince's celebrity status o...

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Thanks Xavier and Jess for today's A run. Some impressive turns from you TTers on the front. It was certainly fast; I got 32 going out and 30 kph in to that pesky little head wind coming back. I was nursing a Class A hangover which added to my fun

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nice steady 6% where you can flog yourself senseless AND 'enjoy' the sound of sub-tropical birds going tweet tweet at dawn. Ideally you should have a road at c. 3%, but it would need to be very long. I did try on a flat track but couldnt get full power and was bored senseless after 10 mins. I'm not...

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First bite of the cherry goes to the Beacon before I put this lot for sale to a wider audience. Please PM or call/txt (07983608153) me ASAP if interested. Pick up Romsley. Barry Ergon GP 5 Handle bar grips. £20. For a Nexus or Rohloff geared flat bar bike. Used, but still in good nick. Lovely and co...

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Thx Ian n all. Mucho fun today in the barmy sunshine

I'm glad I didn't over dress.
Can we have a whip round for the club secretary's services and buy him a new saddle bag? His current one is quite disturbing

and is no where near as taut and plump as Matt's Squirrel-filled pouch

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Can I nominate Claire Dignon for touring champion? 2500 unsupported miles so far on her tour across America and Mexico. I'd second that. I don't know what tours may have been completed by others but Claire's Facebook updates are inspirational reading. Well thats blown my 1000 km tour of coffee, cak...

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Ian Sorry for the delay in responding. I was due to ride the Worcester sportive this weekend, but it has been postponed. I have now scored a couple of free tickets for the Mad Malvern Hatter on Saturday. (If anyone wasnts to join me?). Sorry for the distraction. Forecast for Sunday is not great, so ...

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Anyone done this before? On paper the route looks good and its a great neck of the woods.
I've scored 2 free tickets if anyone else is interested in joining me for the 'Epic' 100 miler?

https://www.ukcyclingevents.co.uk/event ... -sportive/

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IanT wrote: ↑
25 Sep 2017 22:36
Phil

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

Ian

Ian,
how about we go see the hill climb champs at Shelsley Walsh? The road hill race starts at 1100. Not sure about macchiato and bacon buttie venues out that way?
Barry

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I was planning on riding this event, Sunday 1 Oct, but then read this:

http://www.wheelsinwheels.com/

Wow!

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Nicks_77 wrote: ↑
22 Sep 2017 16:43
I'll take an A Run out East to Warwick to avoid the Velo chaos this Sunday.

Good on ya Nick. (Saved me a job!). Got a route? Need to plot a out/in VeloBrum diversion.

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He was re-fitted by Evans to a 56 who apologised and gave him an extra discount! I've yet to see him on it so can't say for sure.

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Just for the record, IMO I don't think sweeping the course should happen every year.... assuming someone is mad enough to try it again! Mud, leaves, horse S%&t are all par for the course. But this year was exceptional. The road was clean until just 2 weeks before the race, when 1-in-20 year coppicin...

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The least worst of my photos are on the club's dropbox:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/p7l2oxxcg8je ... W8K_a?dl=0

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I need to find a good home for my beloved and trusty 'Zip'. Merida Speed SX 20 inch aluminium frame (suit someone 5'7" - 6'), 26" wheel mtb with Shimano Deore 3 x 8 gears. Over the years I have changed the cassette, cables, bb, headset, brake blocks etc. Its now c/w rear and front pannier racks, kic...

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Thanks to Neil O (1 of 3 Neils!) for leading an enjoyable and fast A run to Malvern. 31 kph av on the way back with the tail wind. Some impressive pulling on the front by Andy. It got a lot easier for me after I unstuck my back brake on top of Malvern! It all seemed rather chaotic and unorganised at...

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Thx. I'll meet you on Quantry Lane, c. 0830

neilo wrote: ↑
09 Sep 2017 08:45
Route goes out via dayhouse/quantry lane Barry, 85ish miles 6000 ft climbing.
I suspect it may be pretty busy at British army camp for food so if we struggle there we'll stop in Upton after the tour has passed through.

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Neil
Got a route for Sunday's A? I suspect you'll be coming out near me in Romsley?
After 2 hard Sundays I'm looking forward to a nice social gentle wheel-suck

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He is going back to shop next week and they'll do a proper fitting this time with a 56 cm waiting in the wings!

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Thx for interesting replies. He has yet to ride the bike and I will see what he looks like when he does. He is no more than 6 ft max but says he has a 34 inch inside leg and short body (opposite to me!), but it just looks too big for him. If there is no specific need for cross frames to be bigger th...

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A mate has just purchased a cycloX bike (Cannondale CAAX) from Evans. When he asked me about sizing I advised he would be about 56 cm frame based upon his height and trying my 56 cm road bike. Evans sold him a 58 cm on the basis that he was border line. My question is, with cycloX do you go up or do...

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Now entered.

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Yep Barry - 08:00 depart from the Black Horse. We will go direct to Bournville for the first checkpoint via Great Stone road and then join the route at the Kings Norton double roundabout's by the Fire Station. There should be a few cash machines around for a quick print out of receipts (or what eve...

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Chris, I presume that is a 0800 start from the Black Horse?

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Who is riding?

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On today's B run to Raphael's cafe at Evesham were: Usain Bolt (last minute entry as he was looking for a career change and to neutralise Dave H's sprints) Barry Evans (leader) John Hitchcock Dave Hughes Paul Johnson Martin McGowan Vincent (psssst)Tennant Will Woodhouse Kevin Young Beautiful day to ...

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Beacon B (plus any A strays if they want) route to Raphael's cafe at Evesham: http://www.gps-sport.net/routes/Beacon-B-Black-Horse-to-Evesham_206708 You can download the gpx/kml file ('Actions' in top right) for use in your garmin or nav aid etc About 95 km / 1000 m (ignore what it says on site). It...

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I'll lead the B run. If there are only a few A riders (not sure how many are joining Nick oop north?), then feel free to join us, but you'll be expected to contribute on the front at a steady but spirited B run pace. No surging, no drops. Probably an indirect route down to Raphael's at Evesham. Watc...

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Heads up people:

https://www.letsgovelo.co.uk/event/swan ... ember-2017

It looks like the 'Challenge' and the 'Fun' routes go up Winwoodheath Rd! But starts and finished at the Swan; what's not to like

Unfortunately I think I will be away

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Gave up looking. Given the move to wider tyres, seems there is a big hole in the market.

I have hopefully solved it by managing to squeeze an old pair of wider sks mudguards under the brake caliper.

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Not eyelet mounted but better that strap fixings. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/sks-raceblade-long-2-mudguards/rp-prod141522?gs=1&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=Chain+Reaction-UK-PLA-PLA-All-MB-SE-Shopping+QLB+Product+Mobile&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mkwid|sQCmdqLI8_dm|pcrid...

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Are there any split-mudguards that will fit a bike (Van Nicholas Yukon) WITH eyelets and 700 x 28 mm tyres? There is not enough clearance to get full large mudguards under my brake calipers (up to 25 mm tyres are fine), but I do have eyelets front and back. I can only find this type which attach to ...

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Thanks to Paul for an excellent A run and doing an impressive amount of work on the front into the wind. Chapeau, Sir.
Good route, pace and cafe venue.
And how lucky were we all with the weather on Sunday! Back to its miserable worst now

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Plotting a fast/light tour from Birmingham to Vienna via the Alps in Sept :) Train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airport and ride across Essex for overnight ferry from Harwich to the Hoek van Holland. Simples. First real destination is Andermatt in central Switzerland where I will go play i...

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Here is our route through the lowlands:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1fMDl8 ... sp=sharing

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Thanks Martin and Helen for timekeeping.
And many thanks, Martin, for the lift home through the doom and gloom...
I don't like TTs or rain, but thats how desperate I was to get out the of house and on to the bike

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By the way, Baron Prescott may have been at the cafe, but he had two Jags round the corner in the car park

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Thanks Phil for a great route today. Our average was faster coming back :shock: Lovely neck of the woods, but it would be good to find a better cafe nearby. The Dinosaur Diner had all the charisma of a school canteen! I wonder how much they paid for a machine with lots of buttons all delivering a wa...

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