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by martin mc
17 Nov 2019 20:29
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Little Mountain Time Trial 2020
Replies: 10
Views: 10367

Little Mountain Time Trial 2020

Little Mountain Time Trial 2020 Sunday 26th April 2020 The Beacon RCC's flagship time trial event is back and in 2020 will be staged on the K22/39 course for the first time in 4 years, with the event headquarters reverting to Great Witley Village Hall. The Little Mountain Time Trial will again be pa...
by martin mc
22 Sep 2019 17:54
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: hill climb championship 22nd Sept KH12 WITH RESULTS
Replies: 3
Views: 4151

Re: hill climb championship 22nd Sept KH12 WITH RESULTS

The expected rain held off during the event with the heavens opening soon after everyone departed. Times were as follows 1 Gerard Henry (University of Warwick) 3:18 2 Kit Buchanan (Solihull CC) 3:30 3 David McCann 3:36 BEACON RCC HILL CLIMB CHAMPION 2019 4 Martin Brown (EvoVelo) 3:43 5 Spencer Tapia...
by martin mc
18 Sep 2019 22:01
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: hill climb championship 22nd Sept KH12 WITH RESULTS
Replies: 3
Views: 4151

hill climb championship 22nd Sept KH12 WITH RESULTS

This Sunday at 10 o'clock the clubs hill climb championship takes place on KH12 course, that's Winwood Heath Road in Romsley. Course description is start at bottom of hill & procced to finish at top! The competition is open to all, spectators & helpers also most welcome. See you there, you know you ...
by martin mc
08 Sep 2019 15:46
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 7th Aug TT
Replies: 3
Views: 4260

Re: wed 7th Aug TT

Apologies for not posting results before now. Results were as follows for K37/6G 1 lap on 7th sept

1 Roger Cutler 14:51
2 George Thorne 16:16
3 Keith Adcock 18:06
4 Richard Kings 21:34
by martin mc
05 Aug 2019 17:01
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 31st JulyK37/6G 2laps RESULTS
Replies: 1
Views: 2817

wed 31st JulyK37/6G 2laps RESULTS

1 George Thorne 31:36
2 Keith Adcock 36:01
Richard Leaper DNF
by martin mc
25 Jul 2019 19:36
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 24th July K34/10D WITH RESULTS
Replies: 2
Views: 3306

Re: wed 24th July K34/10D

Fabulous weather for the latest club TT, times as follows

1 Roger Cutler 22:46
2 George Thorne 23:01
3 Ian Taylor 23:34
4 Jessica Rhodes-Jones (Aerocoach) 23:49
5 Mark Cooper (Worcester St Johns) 25:10
6 Keith Adcock 26:04
7 Mark Hill (Leamington C&C) 26:55

Well done to all.
by martin mc
23 Jul 2019 19:32
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 24th July K34/10D WITH RESULTS
Replies: 2
Views: 3306

wed 24th July K34/10D WITH RESULTS

The next round of our Club TT series takes place on Wed 24th July at 19:00 on K34/10D course, as https://www.strava.com/activities/341920457 This is a straight out to the turn & back course so not essential to know the course beforehand. Sign on is in layby where course starts, that's on B4088 just ...
by martin mc
11 Jul 2019 19:12
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 10th July K34/25 Club 25 mile championship WITH RESULTS
Replies: 3
Views: 4056

Re: wed 10th July K34/25 Club 25 mile championship

Results for the club championship 25 mile TT event were as follows 1 David Fellows (Solihull CC) 53:43 2 Roger Cutler 58:22 3 Simon Dighton 59:30 4 George Thorne 1:00:27 5 Ian Taylor 1:02:00 6 Keith Adcock 1:06:59 7 John Hitchcock 1:08:35 Fabulous times, well done to Roger the Beacon RCC 25 mile TT ...
by martin mc
09 Jul 2019 19:49
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Beacon RCC Skegness 500km Club Run Saturday 6th July 2019 06.00am
Replies: 11
Views: 10251

Re: Beacon RCC Skegness 500km Club Run Saturday 6th July 2019 06.00am

Just to say what a fab day out it was but riding through the night was extremely tough. At the end I was very tired. Well done Paul for organising it & thanks to everyone for the company on the day.
by martin mc
09 Jul 2019 19:44
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 10th July K34/25 Club 25 mile championship WITH RESULTS
Replies: 3
Views: 4056

wed 10th July K34/25 Club 25 mile championship WITH RESULTS

The Club Championship event at 25 miles takes place on Wednesday 10thJuly at 19:00 on K34/25 course, as per https://www.strava.com/activities/346907147 . Signing on will be in layby on B4088 near junction with A422 from about 18:15 on. This is a straight out to the turn & back course so not essentia...
by martin mc
04 Jul 2019 20:41
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 3rd July K34/10D Club 10 mile Championship event WITH RESULTS
Replies: 3
Views: 3963

Re: wed 3rd July K34/10D Club 10 mile Championship event

Glorious weather once again for the club 10 mile championship event with times as follows 1 Roger Cutler 22:31 2 Simon Dighton 22:55 3 George Thorne 23:27 4 Ian Taylor 23:36 5 Gemma Johnson 24:53 6 Keith Adcock 26:23 7 Penny Wilkin (Solihull CC) 28:06 Well done to all, especially to Roger & Gemma wh...
by martin mc
02 Jul 2019 16:26
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 3rd July K34/10D Club 10 mile Championship event WITH RESULTS
Replies: 3
Views: 3963

wed 3rd July K34/10D Club 10 mile Championship event WITH RESULTS

This Wednesday is the date of the Beacon RCC club 10 mile championship Time Trial. It takes place on Wed 3rd July at 19:00 on K34/10D course, as per https://www.strava.com/activities/341920457 This is a straight out to the turn & back course so not essential to know the course beforehand. Sign on is...
by martin mc
02 Jul 2019 16:19
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 26th June K32/20 club handicap competition WITH RESULTS
Replies: 9
Views: 8033

Re: wed 26th June K32/20 club handicap competition

Thanks Simon for calculating the handicap times & to Richard Kings for timekeeping. Well done Roger on winning this years Beacon RCC Club Handicap Championship. Actual times were as follows Roger Cutler 48:27 Simon Dighton 49:47 Ian Taylor 50:27 George Thorne 51:00 Keith Adcock 54:01 John Hitchcock ...
by martin mc
24 Jun 2019 22:16
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 26th June K32/20 club handicap competition WITH RESULTS
Replies: 9
Views: 8033

wed 26th June K32/20 club handicap competition WITH RESULTS

The next Beacon Club TT will take place this wed 26th June at 7pm on K32/20 course, details as per https://www.strava.com/activities/332324038/ The weather looks fair, there's a lovely trophy up for grabs & there's a nice pub in Himbleton for afterwards. I won't spoil it for anyone by explaining how...
by martin mc
19 Jun 2019 20:27
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 22nd May K36/4.5 CANCELLED
Replies: 12
Views: 10384

Re: wed 22nd May K36/4.5 CANCELLED

Can an administrator please remove the announcement status of this post as we have now completed club TT's on this course for this year.
Thanks, Martin.
by martin mc
19 Jun 2019 20:20
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 19th June K36/4.5 WITH RESULTS
Replies: 5
Views: 5847

Re: wed 19th June K36/4.5

A pleasant summers evening along with removal of pesky roadworks saw a welcome return to club TT'ing this evening. Times were as follows, road bikes denoted with r after time for those interested. 1 Ian Taylor 21:16 2 Tim Ashton (Royal Sutton CC) 21:26 r 3 Gavin Passmore 21:39 r 4 Peter Blackwell (S...
by martin mc
18 Jun 2019 15:39
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 19th June K36/4.5 WITH RESULTS
Replies: 5
Views: 5847

Re: wed 19th June K36/4.5

keith wrote:
18 Jun 2019 12:53
I'll Marshall if you want
That’s great thanks Keith.
by martin mc
17 Jun 2019 17:08
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 19th June K36/4.5 WITH RESULTS
Replies: 5
Views: 5847

wed 19th June K36/4.5 WITH RESULTS

Hi all. The roadworks that have plagued us on this course of late have finished & if all stays clear the club time trial will go ahead this week. Richard Kings & myself will timekeep but we must have a marshall at 1st junction or we cannot run the event. Please post here if you could help out. The n...
by martin mc
05 Jun 2019 14:38
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 5th June K36/4.5 CANCELLED
Replies: 0
Views: 2497

wed 5th June K36/4.5 CANCELLED

Hi all. Unfortunately due to ongoing roadworks on course the club Time Trial this wednesday is cancelled.
Again please spread the word to avoid anyone being disappointed if they turn up. No club event next week but please check back prior to next scheduled TT on this course on 19th june.
by martin mc
28 May 2019 21:22
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed29th May K36/4.5 CANCELLED
Replies: 0
Views: 2432

wed29th May K36/4.5 CANCELLED

Hi all. Unfortunately due to ongoing roadworks on course the club Time Trial this wednesday is cancelled.
Again please spread the word to avoid anyone being disappointed if they turn up. I will advise on next wednesdays event next week so please check back.
by martin mc
16 May 2019 22:26
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 22nd May K36/4.5 CANCELLED
Replies: 12
Views: 10384

Re: wed 22nd May K36/4.5 CANCELLED

keith wrote:
16 May 2019 21:54
K 34 it's the quietest in terms of traffic.
Is that the K34/10D or K34/25 Keith?
by martin mc
16 May 2019 21:22
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 22nd May K36/4.5 CANCELLED
Replies: 12
Views: 10384

Re: wed 22nd May K36/4.5 CANCELLED

Looking forwards perhaps to next years calender do members have a preferred reserve course that we could fall back on if the same thing occurred again? We could nominate alternative course so that if an event has to be cancelled we could just switch to reserve course (which we would send in police n...
by martin mc
16 May 2019 20:57
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 22nd May K36/4.5 CANCELLED
Replies: 12
Views: 10384

wed 22nd May K36/4.5 CANCELLED

Unfortunately due to road closure & roadworks on course this event has been cancelled. It also doesn't look promising for the next few weeks on same course but will post when a decision has been made. Please spread the word as would hate for anyone to turn up on day expecting to race & find out then...
by martin mc
16 May 2019 20:31
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Velo Birmingham 2019
Replies: 7
Views: 11694

Re: Velo Birmingham 2019

And now you have done the Velo Birmingham, here is a real challenge.... https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/56922754_10213083565673121_6033790719955566592_o.jpg?_nc_cat=111&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.xx&oh=23b36ebf477f639d622dec58e9d31463&oe=5D6F8871 Can we enter if we wimped out on the Vélo ...
by martin mc
16 May 2019 20:07
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: sat 11th May 14:00 K34/25 NO RIDERS
Replies: 1
Views: 2827

Re: sat 11th May 14:00 K34/25

Nobody signed on for this event so no results to post. Clashed with Bromsgrove Olympique open TT & latest round of CTT Classic Series. Also it was the day before the Birmingham Velo.
by martin mc
16 May 2019 20:02
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 15th May K34/10D WITH RESULTS
Replies: 5
Views: 5378

Re: wed 15th May K34/10D

A glorious summers evening saw an improved attendance fo our latest club TT. Times were as follows 1 Roger Cutler 23:52 2 Paddy Allaway 24:16 3 George Thorne 24:23 4 Gemma Johnson 26:29 5 Keith Adcock 26:31 6 Amarjit Sanghera 28:16 (road bike) 7 Clare Fudge 31:19 8 Chris Hudson 32:11 (road bike) 9 M...
by martin mc
13 May 2019 21:07
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 15th May K34/10D WITH RESULTS
Replies: 5
Views: 5378

wed 15th May K34/10D WITH RESULTS

The next round of our Club TT series takes place on Wed 15th May at 19:00 on K34/10D course, as https://www.strava.com/activities/341920457 This is a straight out to the turn & back course so not essential to know the course beforehand. Sign on is in layby where course starts, that's on B4088 just S...
by martin mc
10 May 2019 22:02
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: OI! SHOUT-UP ON CLUB RUNS
Replies: 1
Views: 3197

Re: OI! SHOUT-UP ON CLUB RUNS

Excellent advice all around Phil. Please everyone shout up, don’t rely on someone else to relay the calls along.
by martin mc
09 May 2019 21:26
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Beacon Club TT event dates 2019
Replies: 11
Views: 11722

Re: Beacon Club TT event dates 2019

Thanks to administrator who marked this as an announcement.
I don’t get an option to mark a topic as an announcement or sticky though, I think there is a difference between moderator privileges & administrator privileges.
by martin mc
08 May 2019 22:29
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Beacon Club TT event dates 2019
Replies: 11
Views: 11722

Re: Beacon Club TT event dates 2019

bump

Does anyone know how to make this post a sticky as it's relevant for the rest of the season?
by martin mc
08 May 2019 22:26
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: sat 11th May 14:00 K34/25 NO RIDERS
Replies: 1
Views: 2827

sat 11th May 14:00 K34/25 NO RIDERS

The next round of our Club TT series takes place on Saturday 11th May at 14:00 on K34/25 course, https://www.strava.com/activities/346907147 . This is a straight out to the turn & back course so not essential to know the course beforehand. As always all riders are most welcome. Sign on & parking in ...
by martin mc
14 Apr 2019 12:27
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Sat 13/04/19 14:00 K32/20 (with times)
Replies: 7
Views: 7026

Re: Sat 13/04/19 14:00 K32/20 (with times)

Mark Roberts was the rider. I think my time was 53:32 not 53:22 Rich.
Many thanks to Rich for timekeeping & well done to all.
by martin mc
30 Mar 2019 18:28
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: sat 30th march K37/6G 2laps WITH RESULTS
Replies: 7
Views: 6290

Re: sat 30th march K37/6G 2laps

laurence_cooley wrote:
30 Mar 2019 12:16
I forgot to pass the message on in time for last week's TT, but Martin Davis asked if there was a way of noting whether riders are on road or TT bikes in the results?
I've noted on results for this weeks and last weeks TT if the rider was on a road bike.
by martin mc
30 Mar 2019 18:23
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: sat 30th march K37/6G 2laps WITH RESULTS
Replies: 7
Views: 6290

Re: sat 30th march K37/6G 2laps

RESULTS 1 David Fellows (Soilhull CC) 27:23 2 Gareth Scott 30:14 3 Paul Astin 31:25 4 Paddy Allaway 31:49 5 David McCann 33:10 6 Keith Adcock 35:41 7 Richard Leaper 35:50 (road bike) 8 Gemma Johnson 36:34 Fantastic conditions for todays suffering. Very fast time by David Fellows, possibly a course r...
by martin mc
28 Mar 2019 21:41
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: sat 30th march K37/6G 2laps WITH RESULTS
Replies: 7
Views: 6290

sat 30th march K37/6G 2laps WITH RESULTS

Round 2 of our Club TT season is this Saturday at 2pm on K37/6G course, details at https://www.strava.com/activities/663481569 . For all those that rode it last week you can come back & enjoy it twice as much because it's 2 laps this week. Sign on will be at start, parking on bridge over A435 at tur...
by martin mc
23 Mar 2019 19:02
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: sat 23rd march K37/6G WITH RESULTS
Replies: 2
Views: 3190

Re: sat 23rd march K37/6G

Results. 1 Paul Astin 15:34 2 Ian Taylor 16:28 3 Neil Orchard 17:12 (road bike) 4 Keith Adcock 17:51 5 Richard Leaper 18:00 (road bike) 6 Gemma "Homing pidgeon" Johnson 22:51 (came back via Redditch Town Centre) Well done all, especially wishing a warm welcome to Paul on his first race with us as a ...
by martin mc
21 Mar 2019 21:14
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: sat 23rd march K37/6G WITH RESULTS
Replies: 2
Views: 3190

sat 23rd march K37/6G WITH RESULTS

The first Beacon club TT of season will be held on Sat 23rd March on K37/6G course at 2pm. For any newcomers or those who've not ridden this course it is same as https://www.strava.com/activities/367591937#8778419510 Sign on will be at start, parking on bridge over A435 at turning signed for Ullenha...
by martin mc
11 Feb 2019 21:49
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Beacon Club TT event dates 2019
Replies: 11
Views: 11722

Re: proposed Beacon Club TT event dates 2019

rdleaper wrote:
10 Feb 2019 20:23
Is there a TT on 12 June?
No Rich but there is the open 10 on sat 15th June.
by martin mc
11 Feb 2019 21:46
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Beacon Club TT event dates 2019
Replies: 11
Views: 11722

Re: proposed Beacon Club TT event dates 2019

Martin Due to (another) medical issue, I'm not going to be doing any timetrialling for the foreseeable future. However, that does make me available for more timekeeping, which I'm more than happy to do as it will keep me in with things. IIRC you've got my number so just let me know... Rich Sorry to...
by martin mc
06 Feb 2019 17:50
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Beacon Club TT event dates 2019
Replies: 11
Views: 11722

Beacon Club TT event dates 2019

This is a proposed list of Beacon club events for 2019. Apologies for the delay in posting this on message board. 01 Sat 23/03/19 14:00 K37/6G (1 lap) 02 Sat 30/03/19 14:00 K37/6G (2 laps) 03 Sat 13/04/19 14:00 K32/20 04 Sat 11/05/19 14:00 K34/25 05 Wed 15/05/19 19:00 K34/10D 06 Wed 22/05/19 19:00 K...
by martin mc
01 Oct 2018 18:28
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: 2018 Time Trial Calendar - Open TTs, Club TTs, Team TTs and Hill Climbs
Replies: 54
Views: 115944

Re: 2018 Time Trial Calendar - Open TTs, Club TTs, Team TTs and Hill Climbs

Hi Ben. This was mentioned at Midlands District CTT meeting held yesterday. From what I understand it has been moved to Pea Royd Lane in South Yorkshire. I think the reason given was the organising club would not or could not submit a budget to the satisfaction of national CTT. Several different bud...
by martin mc
10 Sep 2018 20:19
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Sunday 23 Sept bike needed
Replies: 4
Views: 6691

Re: Sunday 23 Sept bike needed

Hi Barry. I should be able to help you out here as I have spare bike in your size. Give me a call or messgage & we can arrange collection day before, cheers Martin.
by martin mc
09 Sep 2018 19:21
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Sun 9th sep KH12 club hill climb championship RESULTS
Replies: 4
Views: 4708

Sun 9th sep KH12 club hill climb championship RESULTS

The results of this years hill climb were as follows 1 David Fellows (Solihull) 3.12 2 David McCann 3.19 3 Matt Clegg 3.23 4 Mark Patton 3.27 5 Kevin Satterthwate (Gorilaa Coffee) 3.28 6 Gavin Passmore 3.49 6 Kit Buchananan (Solihull) 3.49 8 Tom Forbes (Gorilla Coffee) 3.50 9 Chris Mapp (Gorilla Cof...
by martin mc
08 Aug 2018 20:04
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 8th Aug K37/6G 1 lap CANCELLED
Replies: 1
Views: 4534

Re: wed 8th Aug K37/6G 1 lap CANCELLED

This evenings Time Trial was cancelled due to torrential rain. It was dry up to 20 minutes before start & then proceeded to rain very heavily for the next half hour, the heavy rain only being interrupted by spells of even heavier rain. We sheltered in cars until 19:15 but even as the rain stopped & ...
by martin mc
06 Aug 2018 22:30
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 8th Aug K37/6G 1 lap CANCELLED
Replies: 1
Views: 4534

wed 8th Aug K37/6G 1 lap CANCELLED

The next Beacon club TT will be held on Wed 8th August on K37/6G course at 7pm. This will be 1 lap of the course this week. The official course description is given at http://midlanddc.org.uk/courses?area=K37&course=K37/6G , same as https://www.strava.com/activities/367591937#8778419510 Sign on will...
by martin mc
01 Aug 2018 22:20
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 1st Aug K37/6G 2 laps WITH RESULTS
Replies: 2
Views: 3214

Re: wed 1st Aug K37/6G 2 laps

Results of this evenings club TT were as follows 1 Paul Astin (Cult Racing) 29:04 2 Gerarad Henry (University of Warwicks) 29:39 3 George Thorne 30:42 4 Mark Connell 34:06 5 Neil Orchard 34:07 6 Richard Kings 43:25 Well done to all riders. Back on this course next wed for final club TT of season, af...
by martin mc
31 Jul 2018 21:40
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 1st Aug K37/6G 2 laps WITH RESULTS
Replies: 2
Views: 3214

wed 1st Aug K37/6G 2 laps WITH RESULTS

The next Beacon club TT will be held on Wed 1st August on K37/6G course at 7pm. This will be 2 laps of the course this week, next week is on same course but only half the fun. The official course description is given at http://midlanddc.org.uk/courses?area=K37&course=K37/6G , same as https://www.str...
by martin mc
25 Jul 2018 20:44
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 25th July K34/10D WITH RESULTS
Replies: 2
Views: 3414

Re: wed 25th July K34/10D

Lovely weather for this evenings TT. Times were as follows 1 George Thorne 22:43 2 Roger Cutler 23:05 3 Gareth Scott (Biciecello) 23:13 4 Mark Cooper (Worcester St Johns) 24:05 5 Ian Taylor 24:52 6 Tessa Sandberg 25:32 7 Neil Orchard 25:35 8 Keith Adcock 25:46 9 Helen Russell (Evesham Wheeleres) 26:...
by martin mc
24 Jul 2018 17:16
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 25th July K34/10D WITH RESULTS
Replies: 2
Views: 3414

wed 25th July K34/10D WITH RESULTS

The next round of our Club TT series takes place on Wed 25h July at 19:00 on K34/10D course, details at http://midlanddc.org.uk/courses?area=K34&course=K34/10D , same as https://www.strava.com/activities/341920457 This is a straight out to the turn & back course so not essential to know the course b...
by martin mc
11 Jul 2018 21:56
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULT - Wed 11th July K34/25 Club 25 mile TT championship
Replies: 4
Views: 4992

Re: RESULT - Wed 11th July K34/25 Club 25 mile TT championship

Well done Roger, obviously in great form. Shame about the clash with football which I suspect kept the numbers down, the roads were certainly quiet.