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by slogfester
10 Dec 2022 11:53
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A(ustralia) run to Lake Manchester Sun 11 Dec
Replies: 2
Views: 2243

A(ustralia) run to Lake Manchester Sun 11 Dec

In view of the rubbish weather in Blighty, I'll lead a A(ustralia) run to Lake Manchester on Sunday. 100 km / 1800 m. Depart 0515 Graceville, Brisbane. Cool tomorrow (25oC) but you'll still need 2 bottles as no water for first 60 km. Post ride breakie and catch-up of POMS vs France match at Fraiche ...
by slogfester
12 Oct 2022 15:59
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 16th Oct A run to Upton Marina 9.15am start.
Replies: 13
Views: 4022

Re: Sunday 16th Oct A run to Upton Marina 9.15am start.

Paul, I'll try to cling to the back of you all. Barry
by slogfester
06 Oct 2022 19:26
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL! (B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October)
Replies: 24
Views: 8224

Re: B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October

Hi George, I'd like to join you please at Quantry/Farley/Madeley Junction at Bell Heath. Thx. Barry.
by slogfester
01 Oct 2022 17:24
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 2nd October B Ride Lavender Hall
Replies: 8
Views: 3535

Re: Sunday 2nd October B Ride Lavender Hall

Hi Si,
If it's not raining, I'd like to join you please.
Thx
Barry
by slogfester
14 Sep 2022 16:02
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Help! Tent or tent bits wanted urgently
Replies: 2
Views: 5617

Re: Help! Tent or tent bits wanted urgently

Thanks Simon. Just seen this too! Dave C kindly lent me his tent.
by slogfester
14 Sep 2022 15:58
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A-Ride after the Hill Climb: Sunday 18th Sept at 10:30
Replies: 10
Views: 4167

Re: A-Ride after the Hill Climb: Sunday 18th Sept at 10:30

Phil, Ive got an overnight weddding to go to in the Cotwolds :roll: , but if I'm back in time pick me up as you roll down Farley Lane :P I'm keen to hear all about your L-E-L epic.
by slogfester
06 Aug 2022 18:40
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Help! Tent or tent bits wanted urgently
Replies: 2
Views: 5617

Help! Tent or tent bits wanted urgently

Does anyone happen to have a Terra Nova Qasar (superlite) 2 person tent? I have the tent, but left the flysheet, poles and pegs in Australia! Or, does anyone have a lightweight(ish) 2 person tent suitable for cyclo-touring I can borrow from 15/8-15/9? 🙏Thanks. Barry
by slogfester
31 Jul 2022 14:43
Forum: Wanted
Topic: 26 inch suspension fork
Replies: 0
Views: 3998

26 inch suspension fork

Anyone got an old 26" rim brake suspension fork (1 1/8th steerer tube) in the back of the garage looking for a home? Thx Barry
by slogfester
03 Jul 2022 17:40
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 3rd July, B+ ride to Burford House, 8:45
Replies: 14
Views: 5528

Re: Sunday 3rd July, B+ ride to Burford House, 8:45

Rob, lets talk about the time you dropped me 10 years ago ;)
V sorry to miss you all today. Just didn't have the time today. See you all soon.
B
by slogfester
02 Jul 2022 20:37
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 3rd July, B+ ride to Burford House, 8:45
Replies: 14
Views: 5528

Re: Sunday 3rd July, B+ ride to Burford House, 8:45

Hi Matt,
Sorry, I'm out now.
Bon route
Barry
by slogfester
02 Jul 2022 11:10
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 3rd July, B+ ride to Burford House, 8:45
Replies: 14
Views: 5528

Re: Sunday 3rd July, B+ ride to Burford House, 8:45

I'll join you on the way out at Bell Heath (@ 8 km, junction of Farley, Quantry, Madeley). Weather permitting.... I'm still struggling with the English 'summer' :shock: Thanks, Barry
by slogfester
08 Jun 2021 13:20
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: POSTPONED TILL SATURDAY 31ST JULY - Saturday 3rd July 2021 - Beacon RCC Diamond Anniversary Weston Run
Replies: 42
Views: 37973

Re: Saturday 3rd July 2021 - Beacon RCC Diamond Anniversary Weston Run

Beacon A(ustralia) run. Thought I might join you and had a look at the map. The nearest 'Weston' to Brisbane is 800 km / 5000 m away, just north of Sydney :shock: I might need more than a toothbrush :lol:
by slogfester
08 Jun 2021 13:01
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Kit Shop CLOSED - Including 75th Anniversary Jersey
Replies: 39
Views: 52620

Re: **ONLY 24 HRS LEFT** Kit Shop OPEN - Including 75th Anniversary Jersey

Well, it didn't much like an Aussie IP address! After a lot of faffing around and a VPN and UK address, I managed to order 1 x L 75th jersey :)
Stu, can you post to me when they they arrive and I'll reimburse you cost as before?
by slogfester
06 Jan 2020 07:44
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Club Kit Order 2019
Replies: 123
Views: 477235

Re: Club Kit Order 2019

Hi Stuart,
I have not received a DM?
Cheers
Barry

StuartWhite wrote:
08 Oct 2019 10:53
slogfester wrote:
04 Oct 2019 06:07
Stuart
Do you ship to Australia?
Some of us have already fled south with the geese!
Barry
Leave it with me Barry, I'll see if I can order sort through work, I'll DM you.
by slogfester
04 Oct 2019 06:07
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Club Kit Order 2019
Replies: 123
Views: 477235

Re: Club Kit Order 2019

Stuart
Do you ship to Australia?
Some of us have already fled south with the geese!
Barry
by slogfester
06 Sep 2019 15:14
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 8th September
Replies: 20
Views: 12486

Re: Club runs - 8th September

James, if you intend to stick to your posted route outbound (?), I'll meet you at Elmbridge (cnr Crown and Crutch Lanes). Barry
by slogfester
29 Aug 2019 17:42
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Paris Brest Paris
Replies: 11
Views: 17823

Re: Paris Brest Paris

Great write-up, Phil. Fantastic achievement for you all; chapeau. And you arrived under your scheduled time, so you could have carried on and ridden round the block for a few hours :wink:
by slogfester
29 Aug 2019 17:29
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 1st September
Replies: 21
Views: 14777

Re: Club Runs - 1st September

Nick

Where and what distance are the stops on the A run? For those of us who don't do 200 km before-breakfast, need to know how much food to carry and if I'm going to survive. Have yet to do even a 100 miler this season :shock:
by slogfester
12 Aug 2019 18:40
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Mad Summer Hare Sportive 1 Sept 2019
Replies: 0
Views: 5753

Mad Summer Hare Sportive 1 Sept 2019

Anyone riding it?
by slogfester
13 Jul 2019 15:53
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 14th July
Replies: 18
Views: 13877

Re: Club Runs - 14th July

Thx Rob. See you on Quantry Lane. Barry
by slogfester
13 Jul 2019 12:05
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 14th July
Replies: 18
Views: 13877

Re: Club Runs - 14th July

Rob, which way are you coming out? Looking for another 30 mins in bed 😴
by slogfester
02 Jun 2019 13:29
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 2nd June
Replies: 16
Views: 12414

Re: Club runs - 2nd June

Thanks Jess. Really enjoyed that.
by slogfester
01 Jun 2019 10:39
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 2nd June
Replies: 16
Views: 12414

Re: Club runs - 2nd June

Nick, might try again to pick you up for a few hours. Which way are you coming through?
by slogfester
01 Jun 2019 10:38
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 2nd June
Replies: 16
Views: 12414

Re: Club runs - 2nd June

Note for ride leaders...
Road through Belbroughton Is officially closed to traffic, but its just the high street that has been re-surfaced and now top dressed, so rideable with care... and less cars
by slogfester
25 May 2019 13:50
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 26th May
Replies: 19
Views: 16159

Re: Club runs - 26th May

Nicks_77 wrote:
25 May 2019 11:03
In the absence of Paul's A Run this week. I'll change my B to an A & we'll go to Evesham.
Nick, got a route and what is the time of departure? Need to get back early tomorrow, so will probably peel off somewhere.
Will you still be intact?!
by slogfester
18 May 2019 16:53
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 19th May
Replies: 25
Views: 17384

Re: Club Runs - 19th May

Thanks George. I thought A were going to Burford SE Cotswolds! (c. 260 km rtn), but just spoke to Phil, so I may hang on to A if I can. Struggling at the mo post-stack, travel, cold blah blah blah
by slogfester
18 May 2019 13:34
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 19th May
Replies: 25
Views: 17384

Re: Club Runs - 19th May

George
Any update on a route? Keen to ride tomorrow.
Barry
by slogfester
11 May 2019 15:53
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 12th May
Replies: 6
Views: 5718

Re: Club Runs - 12th May

Nick

The Velo goes north! Shouldn't we be going south?
And South will be warmer for out-of-habitat antipodeans!
by slogfester
23 Apr 2019 00:40
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Club Kit Order 2019
Replies: 123
Views: 477235

Re: Club Kit Order 2019

G'day Stuart

Strewth! I need some new strides:

1 x Men's FR-C PRO Bib Short - Large

I can pick them up in person soon.

Thanks

Barry
Beacon Kulchural attache DownUnder
by slogfester
21 Sep 2018 12:17
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 23rd September
Replies: 6
Views: 5603

Re: Club runs - 23rd September

I was really looking forward to riding with you all on Sunday, but as Phil says, its looking grim :cry:
by slogfester
17 Sep 2018 15:00
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Does the club mind if I re-join...?
Replies: 19
Views: 24610

Re: Does the club mind if I re-join...?

I regularly represent the Beacon DownUnder (when does my cheque arrive? :lol: ) 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 8)
by slogfester
15 Sep 2018 17:57
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Sunday 23 Sept bike needed
Replies: 4
Views: 6813

Re: Sunday 23 Sept bike needed

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.
by slogfester
15 Sep 2018 17:49
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 16th September
Replies: 11
Views: 9241

Re: Club runs - 16th September

Look out for strangers
by slogfester
28 Aug 2018 00:03
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Sunday 23 Sept bike needed
Replies: 4
Views: 6813

Sunday 23 Sept bike needed

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...
by slogfester
27 Aug 2018 23:48
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: 85 at 85.
Replies: 11
Views: 11580

Re: 85 at 85.

Chapeau, Sir
by slogfester
11 Jul 2018 05:42
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: changing Di2 Synchro shift settings in e-tube
Replies: 3
Views: 9261

Re: changing Di2 Synchro shift settings in e-tube

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.
by slogfester
15 Mar 2018 08:09
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: changing Di2 Synchro shift settings in e-tube
Replies: 3
Views: 9261

changing Di2 Synchro shift settings in e-tube

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...
by slogfester
15 Oct 2017 19:57
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 15th October
Replies: 14
Views: 13197

Re: Club runs - 15th October

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" "...
by slogfester
14 Oct 2017 18:09
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 15th October
Replies: 14
Views: 13197

Re: Club runs - 15th October

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 ...
by slogfester
09 Oct 2017 14:11
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 8th October
Replies: 10
Views: 10069

Re: Club runs - 8th October

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...
by slogfester
08 Oct 2017 16:57
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 8th October
Replies: 10
Views: 10069

Re: Club runs - 8th October

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 :lol:
by slogfester
03 Oct 2017 18:44
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Power meter training
Replies: 24
Views: 20910

Re:

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...
by slogfester
01 Oct 2017 17:44
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 1st October
Replies: 23
Views: 22347

Re: Club runs - 1st October

Thx Ian n all. Mucho fun today in the barmy sunshine 8) 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 :shock: and is no where near as taut and plump as Matt's Squirrel-filled pouch :lol:
by slogfester
28 Sep 2017 11:16
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Claims for Beacon Trophies
Replies: 9
Views: 7152

Re: Claims for Beacon Trophies

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...
by slogfester
28 Sep 2017 11:04
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 1st October
Replies: 23
Views: 22347

Re: Club runs - 1st October

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 ...
by slogfester
28 Sep 2017 11:00
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Malvern Mad Hatter Sportive- Sat 30 Sept 2017
Replies: 0
Views: 3062

Malvern Mad Hatter Sportive- Sat 30 Sept 2017

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/
by slogfester
26 Sep 2017 18:03
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 1st October
Replies: 23
Views: 22347

Re: Club runs - 1st October

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
by slogfester
26 Sep 2017 10:29
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Tour of Worcester 2017- date change
Replies: 0
Views: 3051

Tour of Worcester 2017- date change

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

http://www.wheelsinwheels.com/

Wow! :shock:
by slogfester
23 Sep 2017 11:48
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 24th September
Replies: 8
Views: 8113

Re: Club runs - 24th September

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.
by slogfester
22 Sep 2017 22:51
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: CycloX frame fitting
Replies: 13
Views: 13710

Re: CycloX frame fitting

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.