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- 08 Oct 2019 18:38
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 13th October
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7321
Re: Club runs - 13th October
C Run leaders. Come on folks. It's not that difficult, just have a look at a map, maybe make a few notes, put them in your back pocket and of you go. If you get a bit lost, so what, someone in the group will help out, and I doubt if anyone would dare to complain. If my mobility scooter was a bit fas...
- 27 May 2019 16:46
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 26th May
- Replies: 19
- Views: 19982
Re: Club runs - 26th May
That was a popular destination a few years back. Don't know why it fell out of favour, just wish that I still lead, or even ride a bike for that matter !
- 26 Feb 2019 10:01
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 3rd March
- Replies: 26
- Views: 18151
Re: Club runs - 3rd March
Also, make sure that you have your contact details stored in your phone under ICE (in case emergency) as this is what all of the emergency services look for.
Track top
Just noticed a Lutz track top for sale on Facebook. was worn by Dave Lloyd, and only £400. ??
- 09 Oct 2018 13:55
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Resignation of the President
- Replies: 13
- Views: 12040
Re: Resignation of the President
Hi Dave.
I can only echo what everyone else has said. You will/would be sorely missed
I can only echo what everyone else has said. You will/would be sorely missed
- 14 Mar 2018 15:27
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 18th March
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11815
Re: Club runs - 18th March
Went to aunty Rita's last Sunday with Pat & Ken, and although there seemed to only be 8 or 10 bikes there plus a few locals, could not get in.
So Sunday club runs will always be pot luck. But always worth giving them a try. Any problems then the Vale golf club is only 3 or 4 miles further on.
So Sunday club runs will always be pot luck. But always worth giving them a try. Any problems then the Vale golf club is only 3 or 4 miles further on.
- 03 Feb 2018 11:24
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Velodrome
- Replies: 57
- Views: 59829
Re: Velodrome
Dave. I must say that I totally agree with your comments. I did sign the petition, but have almost (but not quite) changed having seen some of the very valid points put forward by others.
- 15 Nov 2017 09:43
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Guys and Dolls
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6841
Re: Guys and Dolls
We will be there on Thurs. looking forward to it.
- 20 Jun 2017 08:21
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 18th June
- Replies: 21
- Views: 17300
Re: Club runs - 18th June
Well done Dave and Andy for leading club runs within the guidelines.
- 13 Jun 2017 10:22
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Hare and the tortise.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4972
Hare and the tortise.
Rode the Solihull audax last Sunday and was a bit surprised that I was the only Beacon rider. A good route and free refreshments at the start, finish and at the control at Kineton. During the ride I was passed 5 or 6 times by the same group of 4 riders, who appeared to be relying on their Garmin! an...
- 13 Jun 2017 10:02
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C & Intro Club runs July, August and September 2017
- Replies: 18
- Views: 14832
Re: A, B and C & Intro Club runs July, August and September 2017
20th is good for me George, on my 1960ish Percy Stallard. But like me it's seen better days and is a bit slow. We are off to France next week for the Anjou Velo, looks like a retro tour of the Anjou vineyards.
- 02 May 2017 18:01
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon Open 10 TT Janet Kelly Memorial Trophy 13th May
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10374
open 10
Martin. I will do the signs,
Bob
Bob
- 19 Apr 2017 12:55
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Majorca rip off
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5588
jet2
Feeling a little happier with Jet2 now.. The flights to and from Mallorca were, in terms of the service they provide superb. Everyone was so helpful and probably one of my best ever experience. The one downside was a 1 hour wait for the baggage on our return. But I assume that was down to baggage ha...
- 26 Mar 2017 18:00
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Harry Morris.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4164
Harry Morris.
Went to a new cafe today (Moorlands Farm Fisheries) near Whitlenge. Food was good, service good and not expensive. However, and the main point of this post, we met Snogger Morris. One of the clubs founder members, 1946. We reckon that he must be at least 90, but still going strong and quite a charac...
- 28 Feb 2017 17:40
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Wern Watkin weekend away Friday 3 - Sunday 5 March 2017
- Replies: 24
- Views: 17987
Bunkhouse
If you can get it over to me then I will take it. Not a problem.
- 03 Feb 2017 14:44
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Midsummer Night's Club Ride...Sat 1 July.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10775
night ride.
Hi Dave. I am working hard at the moment trying to get a bit of speed back|
IF successful I may well be interested.
The last all nighter was round about 1957, and I well remember sitting at the top of the Malverns eating our sandwiches and watching the sunrise.
IF successful I may well be interested.
The last all nighter was round about 1957, and I well remember sitting at the top of the Malverns eating our sandwiches and watching the sunrise.
- 23 Jan 2017 14:06
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Majorca rip off
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5588
Bike box
Had a bit luck with Jet2. I complained on their Facebook page and got the usual reply. Plus a couple or "hate mails" and a post from a lady who reckoned that if this happens with Easyjet you get refunded with vouchers for future use. Not sure if that is the case though. Anyway no hire bikes availabl...
- 07 Jan 2017 13:46
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Majorca rip off
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5588
Majorca rip off
I booked flights for Majorca last October with Jet2. at a cost of £180 per person. I now see that if I had booked today the cost would be £79.
NOT HAPPY!!!
NOT HAPPY!!!
- 09 Nov 2016 15:06
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Introductory ride 6th November
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3178
intro
A bit like Last Of The Summer Wine on wheels.
- 07 Sep 2016 14:57
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 11th September
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10400
help
Would have happily helped out at the cyclo cross, but we are off to Goodwood for the weekend. Sorry
- 03 Sep 2016 14:10
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 4th September
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10224
intro
I will lead the intro run, a nice gentle ride to Cutnall Green. Approx 32 miles the pace will be that of the slowest rider, and that could well be me.
- 21 Jun 2016 12:59
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Retro Ronde
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4167
Retro
Don't know where you get to on a Thursday Dave, but none of our stops gives out free beer and bacon sarnies. and certainly not the Dipsy Doodles (yes that is a Group) to entertain us. 1940s style music and dancing.
- 15 Jun 2016 12:51
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Retro Ronde
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4167
Retro Ronde
Just back from a weekend in Belgium for the Retro Ronde. A sort of audax in that you have to get a card stamped at the controls, this entitles you to a bacon roll and a bottle of beer at the end. Food and drink at the controls was also free, including strawberries and ice cream at the final stop. 80...
- 15 Jun 2016 12:44
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Retro Ronde
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2064
Retro Ronde
Just back from a weekend in Belgium for the Retro Ronde. A sort of audax in that you have to get a card stamped at the controls, this entitles you to a bacon roll and a bottle of beer at the end. Food and drink at the controls was also free, including strawberries and ice cream at the final stop. 80...
- 15 Jun 2016 11:49
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Anne Hughes National Triathlon Champion
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12022
Anne
Sorry that this is a bit late champ but very well done. Thoroughly deserved. Also well done Dave.
- 06 Jun 2016 09:36
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 5th June (plus Intro ride)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 14220
club run
Dave, I am on a strict training regime at the moment. Based on interval training, ok it may not be perfect and probably needs a bit of tweaking. What seems to work for me is approx. 1 mile hard (usually down hill) followed by 10 miles recovery. When Ruth caught me it was of course during that recove...
- 05 Jun 2016 21:15
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 5th June (plus Intro ride)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 14220
Club run
As I now find club runs a bit to much these days, I did my own thing and went to Defford. A very good venue for Beacon club runs by the way. Out via Droitwich, and back via Bradley Green. 58 miles and 11.8 average. Nothing to shout about but I was happy with that. On the way home I was thinking abou...
- 09 May 2016 14:33
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: LVRC Result
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6405
LVRC
Very well done Dave. Life in the old dog yet!
- 13 Feb 2016 09:22
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Wern Watkin club weekend away Fri 26 - Sun 28 Feb 2016
- Replies: 49
- Views: 58346
Bunkhouse
Hi Martin, I can help with the bag if. You can get it to me in Bromsgrove on Thursday.
Cheers Bob
Cheers Bob
- 08 Feb 2016 20:12
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Wern Watkin club weekend away Fri 26 - Sun 28 Feb 2016
- Replies: 49
- Views: 58346
bunkhouse
Fish & chips for 2 please Dave
- 01 Feb 2016 10:08
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Berryfields Farm
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3252
Berryfields Farm
Berryfields Farm
Berkswell Rd.
Meriden.
Not sure if this café is already on the club radar, but I called in last week, hot and cold food available and cycling friendly, bike racks outside.
Was told that other clubs use the place and can get quite busy on Sundays.
Could be useful for A,B and C runs
Berkswell Rd.
Meriden.
Not sure if this café is already on the club radar, but I called in last week, hot and cold food available and cycling friendly, bike racks outside.
Was told that other clubs use the place and can get quite busy on Sundays.
Could be useful for A,B and C runs
- 20 Jan 2016 14:48
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Safety (or lack of) on our roads
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12281
safety
I think that part of the problem is that motorists take the view that it is "their" road not to be shared with cyclists. Which of course is not the case. Often when I speak to non cyclists the question of not paying road tax is also used as an argument for keeping cyclists of the road. Riding 2 abre...
- 09 Jan 2016 12:30
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Unemployed
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7844
employment
Employing anyone is always a lottery. I came to the conclusion (having employed highly qualified people with brilliant CVs who turned out to be useless.) that the most important thing was a willingness to work, learn and an aptitude for the work.
- 21 Dec 2015 13:10
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Cycling Weekly
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2603
Cycling Weekly
I stopped buying Cycling Weekly a couple of years ago as I felt that it was a waste of money, and had very little content that interested me. However I was in W H Smiths and as it was supposedly a bumper issue decided to give another shot, and very pleased that I did. Lots in there that I really enj...
Scam ?
Received an E mail this morning from blueboy51, and headed Beacon Audax. Have not opened it, and was wondering is this a scam?
- 05 Sep 2015 11:41
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs: 6th September
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12321
intro
Helen, if you want to lead the run then I don't mind riding support. Otherwise I am happy to lead but would prefer to change the destination to Churchfield Farm, nr. Droitwich. A new café for the club.
- 06 Aug 2015 16:58
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon Barbecue 8th August
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15123
bbq
Salad please Dave. Thanks.
- 05 Aug 2015 19:48
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon Barbecue 8th August
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15123
bbq
Looks like we will be lucky as far as the weather, so starting around 6-30 to 7-00.
- 29 Jul 2015 10:27
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon Barbecue 8th August
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15123
BBQ
Yes please Dave, thanks
If anyone else would like to come to the Bbq in Catshill could you pleas let us know. The weather will be warm & sunny ???
If anyone else would like to come to the Bbq in Catshill could you pleas let us know. The weather will be warm & sunny ???
- 16 Jul 2015 16:11
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Road Race Sunday August 16th (Cancelled)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 13304
Help
Pretty sure that I will be able to help Dave. Don't mind what.
- 14 Jul 2015 10:25
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs 12th July
- Replies: 22
- Views: 15329
100
Thanks Steve, Andy and everyone else on the ride. A great day out despite being out of my comfort zone on occasions. When we got to the pub I couldn't even get off the bike, had to lie it down and Paul was on hand to help me step out of it. However, after a beer and a little walk up Weatheroak was a...
- 05 Jul 2015 17:33
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 5th July
- Replies: 19
- Views: 13762
intro
On todays intro ride were; Bob Green L Philip Whiteman. Support Luke Garrett Stephen Irvine Neil Evanson Ryan Evanson Pauline Whittaker Shan Williams Susan Fitzgerald Jonathon Morgan Also at the café; Lisa and Thomas. Thomas travelling in a trailer behind Lisa's bike. Does this mean his first club r...
- 04 Jul 2015 20:43
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Introductory Rides 2015
- Replies: 43
- Views: 29974
Intro.
Hi Philip, The plan was, if only a small group then Cutnall Green or a larger group and everyone was happy to do an extra 5 miles or so then Whitlenge.
But quite happy to make it whitlenge whatever. See you in the morning and thanks for your help.
But quite happy to make it whitlenge whatever. See you in the morning and thanks for your help.
- 30 Jun 2015 14:54
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon Barbecue 8th August
- Replies: 21
- Views: 15123
BBQ
Not long now to the Barbeque. If you want to come along please give me a call on 01527 577512. Alternatively let me know on the MB. Cost by the way £5.50
- 30 Jun 2015 13:34
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Introductory Rides 2015
- Replies: 43
- Views: 29974
Intro
I'm happy to lead the intro this coming Sunday. Was thinking either Cutnall Green, or maybe Whitlenge. May be slightly over the 30 miles but it will be very steady.
- 16 Jun 2015 21:53
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Retro Ronde
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6396
Retro Ronde
I should have said that there are lots of great pics on the Retroronde Facebook page
- 16 Jun 2015 21:27
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Retro Ronde
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6396
Retro Ronde
Sorry Steve. I have loads of pics, but no idea how to attach them to a message!
- 16 Jun 2015 09:51
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Retro Ronde
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6396
Retro Ronde
Just back from Belgium and a weekend of retro cycling. The event "Retro Ronde" is centred in Oudenarde the home of the Tour of Flanders. Started on Sat with a gentle ride out to the Paterberg and Koppenberg climbs. Lots going on all day in the town centre with live music until 3am. For the event its...
- 09 Jun 2015 16:27
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Looking for a new bike
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8695
new bike
Just to confuse you a little more. I would also look at Canyon. The only problem, you can only buy online direct from Canyon. You complete the online form, pay your money and 3 days later your new bike arrives in a box from Germany. They are certainly good value for money. I think that my alum bike ...
- 08 Apr 2015 20:42
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: 100 Mile C Run - 12th July 2015
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13814
100
For anyone who finds the prospect of 100m a little daunting, well this is a club run in the true sense of the word. As Dave said the miles really do slip by. nobody gets left, and we all finish together. The hard bit (for me at least) is when you leave the group after the pub and head home alone. Al...