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- 06 Dec 2020 14:24
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: B Run Burst - 45 miles Sun 6th December 08:30
- Replies: 15
- Views: 469
Re: B Run Burst - 45 miles Sun 6th December 08:30
Will, sorry you missed us today. Unfortunately for you Club Runs do start pretty promptly, especially when the weather is unpleasant.
- 03 Dec 2020 20:05
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: B Run Burst - 45 miles Sun 6th December 08:30
- Replies: 15
- Views: 469
Re: B Run Burst - 45 miles Sun 6th December 08:30
Here is the route for Sunday:
https://www.komoot.com/tour/291260158?ref=wtd
It is possible you can't access it without an komoot account, so I have also attached a zipped gpx file.
https://www.komoot.com/tour/291260158?ref=wtd
It is possible you can't access it without an komoot account, so I have also attached a zipped gpx file.
- 03 Dec 2020 08:16
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: B Run Burst - 45 miles Sun 6th December 08:30
- Replies: 15
- Views: 469
B Run Burst - 45 miles Sun 6th December 08:30
I'll lead a B Run non stop 45 miles ride at about 15 mph on Sunday - 08:20 for 08:30 start. The route is posted below and goes towards Alcester. It isn't flat, but neither is it particularly hilly. 6 riders: Phil Gameson (Leader) Kamran Anwar David Bowen Fenella Brown Richard Leaper Will Woodhouse S...
- 01 Nov 2020 12:27
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 1st November 08:30 45 miles non stop at 15mph (B run)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 686
Re: Sunday 1st November 08:30 45 miles non stop at 15mph (B run)
In the end we had: Phil Gameson (Leader) Ant Featherstone Stuart Jones Richard Leaper As per last week, it was raining when I left the house (in Northfield) but had stopped by the time we left the Black Horse. A nice day for a ride. No incidents to report, and averaged almost exactly the 15mph quote...
- 31 Oct 2020 12:40
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 1st November 08:30 45 miles non stop at 15mph (B run)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 686
Re: Sunday 1st November 08:30 45 miles non stop at 15mph (B run)
Lewis,
Thanks for letting us know.
Anyone else want to take Lewis's place?
Thanks for letting us know.
Anyone else want to take Lewis's place?
- 30 Oct 2020 18:19
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 1st November 08:30 45 miles non stop at 15mph (B run)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 686
Re: Sunday 1st November 08:30 45 miles non stop at 15mph (B run)
We now have:
Phil Gameson
Nath Burton
Lewis Singleton
Ant Featherstone
Stuart Jones
Richard Leaper
So that is a FULL house (i.e. 6).
Forecast for Sunday is mild (for time of year), wet (drizzle) and fairly windy.
Phil Gameson
Nath Burton
Lewis Singleton
Ant Featherstone
Stuart Jones
Richard Leaper
So that is a FULL house (i.e. 6).
Forecast for Sunday is mild (for time of year), wet (drizzle) and fairly windy.
- 30 Oct 2020 07:37
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 1st November 08:30 45 miles non stop at 15mph (B run)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 686
Re: Sunday 1st November 08:30 45 miles non stop at 15mph (B run)
We now have four riders:
Phil Gameson
Nath Burton
Lewis Singleton
Ant Featherstone
Any more takers???
[Just in case there is any doubt, we will be starting from the Black Horse as usual.]
Phil Gameson
Nath Burton
Lewis Singleton
Ant Featherstone
Any more takers???
[Just in case there is any doubt, we will be starting from the Black Horse as usual.]
- 29 Oct 2020 10:18
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 1st November 08:30 45 miles non stop at 15mph (B run)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 686
Re: Sunday 1st November 08:30 45 miles non stop at 15mph (B run)
Here is the route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/277955949 For those of you who don't have a komoot I have attached a zipped gpx file of the route. It is actually 46 miles and has just under 3,000 feet of climbing. So far we have Phil Gameson Nath Burton Lewis Nick, this goes in your general direction...
- 28 Oct 2020 09:55
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 1st November 08:30 45 miles non stop at 15mph (B run)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 686
Sunday 1st November 08:30 45 miles non stop at 15mph (B run)
I'll lead another B run paced Beacon Burst this weekend.
It will be around 45 miles again but this time it will be a fair bit hillier.
I'll post a route in the next day or so.
8:20 for 8:30 start at the Black Horse.
It will be around 45 miles again but this time it will be a fair bit hillier.
I'll post a route in the next day or so.
8:20 for 8:30 start at the Black Horse.
- 25 Oct 2020 14:13
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 25th October 8:15 for 8:30 45 miles non stop at 16mph
- Replies: 8
- Views: 451
Re: Sunday 25th October 8:15 for 8:30 45 miles non stop at 16mph
Gemma was unable to make the ride, but the rest of did: Phil Gameson (Leader) Richard Leaper George Garvie Harri Evans Tom Hodgkisson Light rain to start with, which quickly petered out. Not bad for the time of year, but not really siting outside a cafe weather. No incidents (good or bad) to report.
- 22 Oct 2020 18:21
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 25th October 8:15 for 8:30 45 miles non stop at 16mph
- Replies: 8
- Views: 451
Re: Sunday 25th October 8:15 for 8:30 45 miles non stop at 16mph
Gemma, what happens when you try the link?
I have hopefully a zipped gpx file (Message board won't accept gpx file itself).
The ride is now full.
I have hopefully a zipped gpx file (Message board won't accept gpx file itself).
The ride is now full.
- 22 Oct 2020 08:29
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 25th October 8:15 for 8:30 45 miles non stop at 16mph
- Replies: 8
- Views: 451
Re: Sunday 25th October 8:15 for 8:30 45 miles non stop at 16mph
George, yes there is room for the three of you - look forward to seeing you on Sunday. I see that your previous Beacon ride was a C run - this ride should be somewhat quicker, but we won't drop anyone! So there are currently 5 signed up: Phil Gameson Richard Leaper George Garvie Harri Evans Tom Hodg...
- 21 Oct 2020 19:05
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 25th October 8:15 for 8:30 45 miles non stop at 16mph
- Replies: 8
- Views: 451
- 20 Oct 2020 19:48
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 25th October 8:15 for 8:30 45 miles non stop at 16mph
- Replies: 8
- Views: 451
Sunday 25th October 8:15 for 8:30 45 miles non stop at 16mph
I'll lead a 45 mile fairly flat non stop "Beacon Burst" at a brisk B run speed leaving the Black Horse at 08:30 - remember the clocks go back, so you get an extra hour in bed!
Please post if you wish to join me.
Route to follow...
Please post if you wish to join me.
Route to follow...
- 16 Oct 2020 07:00
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 18/10/2020 B pace Burst. 15/16mph... meet at 8.15 for 8.30 leave!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 531
Re: Sunday 18/10/2020 B pace Burst. 15/16mph... meet at 8.15 for 8.30 leave!
Gemma, I’ll join you.
- 08 Oct 2020 10:13
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: 2 spaces left.... Sunday 11th... beacon burst. Meet 8.15 for 8.30 leave.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 837
Re: Sunday 11th... beacon burst. Meet 8.15 for 8.30 leave.
Me too please Gemma
- 02 Oct 2020 11:28
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 4th October Beacon Burst 8.15 depart.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 470
Re: Sunday 4th October Beacon Burst 8.15 depart.
Stu,
Please add me to the list.
Please add me to the list.
- 24 Sep 2020 09:01
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 27th Beacon A burst, meet at 8.15 for 8.30
- Replies: 18
- Views: 945
Re: Sunday 27th Beacon A burst, meet at 8.15 for 8.30
Laurence,
Thanks - that did work.
Thanks - that did work.
- 24 Sep 2020 07:51
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 27th Beacon A burst, meet at 8.15 for 8.30
- Replies: 18
- Views: 945
Re: Sunday 27th Beacon A burst, meet at 8.15 for 8.30
Gemma,
I'll join you on Sunday.
I may be the only person in the Beacon without a Strava account - any chance of a link to the route that doesn't require a login?
I'll join you on Sunday.
I may be the only person in the Beacon without a Strava account - any chance of a link to the route that doesn't require a login?
- 18 Sep 2020 19:42
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Ride Full: Sunday 20th B run. Meet at 8.30 leave at 8.45
- Replies: 8
- Views: 613
Re: Sunday 19th B run. Meet at 8.30 leave at 8.45
Gemma,
Sunday is actually the 20th!
Assuming that the ride is on Sunday then I would like to join it.
Sunday is actually the 20th!
Assuming that the ride is on Sunday then I would like to join it.
- 29 Aug 2020 13:53
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: B Run - Non Stop 45 to 50 miles, 15mph
- Replies: 2
- Views: 287
Re: B Run - Non Stop 45 to 50 miles, 15mph
Just in case anyone is interested, here is the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29501628, though starting and end at the Black Horse.
I realise I hadn't actually specified a time - 9:00 for 9:15 start on Sunday.
I realise I hadn't actually specified a time - 9:00 for 9:15 start on Sunday.
- 29 Aug 2020 08:10
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: B Run - Non Stop 45 to 50 miles, 15mph
- Replies: 2
- Views: 287
Re: B Run - Non Stop 45 to 50 miles, 15mph
No sooner than I had posted this I noticed Si's post for a similar distance (with stop).
As per last week, I will amalgamate with Si's ride if there are less than 6 riders in total - but I may not stop at the Cafe.
As per last week, I will amalgamate with Si's ride if there are less than 6 riders in total - but I may not stop at the Cafe.
- 29 Aug 2020 08:07
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: B Run - Non Stop 45 to 50 miles, 15mph
- Replies: 2
- Views: 287
B Run - Non Stop 45 to 50 miles, 15mph
I am not try to compete with Neil's ride, just offer a shorter and quicker alternative. The forecast for tomorrow means it is going to feel pretty cold and I don't think sitting outside at a Cafe is going to be pleasant. Hence the Beacon Burst / non stop ride. I will publish a route later today, but...
- 23 Aug 2020 15:12
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 23rd August; 9:15 BH: B Run to Wyre Forest Visitor Centre (55 miles 15mph)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 618
Re: Sunday 23rd August; 9:15 BH: B Run to Wyre Forest Visitor Centre (55 miles 15mph)
With three riders signed up for this and four for Matt's both went ahead. We did well with the weather - a little bit of drizzle whilst we were at the Wyre Forest Visitor Centre, then dry overhead but a lot of wet roads on the return. Average speed just below the 15mph I suggested, but it felt like ...
- 23 Aug 2020 08:54
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 23rd August; 9:15 BH: B Run to Wyre Forest Visitor Centre (55 miles 15mph)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 618
Re: Sunday 23rd August; 9:15 BH: B Run to Wyre Forest Visitor Centre (55 miles 15mph)
Look's like this will be a separate ride as now 7 in total for Matt's ride and this one.
- 23 Aug 2020 08:52
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 23rd August; 9:15 BH: B Run to Wyre Forest Visitor Centre (55 miles 15mph)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 618
Re: Sunday 23rd August; 9:15 BH: B Run to Wyre Forest Visitor Centre (55 miles 15mph)
Looks like this will be a separate ride as now 7 in total for this as Matt's ride.
- 23 Aug 2020 06:58
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 23rd August; 9:15 BH: B Run to Wyre Forest Visitor Centre (55 miles 15mph)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 618
Re: Sunday 23rd August; 9:15 BH: B Run to Wyre Forest Visitor Centre (55 miles 15mph)
Jon, looks like we may join Matt’s ride to bridgenorth, but can stick with the wyre forest visitor centre if you are pushed for time.
- 21 Aug 2020 22:02
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 23rd August; 9:15 BH: B Run to Wyre Forest Visitor Centre (55 miles 15mph)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 618
Re: Sunday 23rd August; 9:15 BH: B Run to Wyre Forest Visitor Centre (55 miles 15mph)
Matt (going to Bridgenorth) and I will amalgamate our rides if there are no more than 6 riders between us.
- 21 Aug 2020 20:13
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 23 August; 09:15 BH; B Run to Bridgnorth (16mph)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 745
Re: Sunday 23 August; 09:15 BH; B Run to Bridgnorth (16mph)
Matt, I hadn't noticed your post, as you suspected because it was way down the list. Having said that yours has had 20+ views and mine 12. I suggest we both say that we will amalgamate the rides if there are less than 6 riders in total. [I tried sending you a private message but it appeared not to g...
- 21 Aug 2020 18:35
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 23rd August; 9:15 BH: B Run to Wyre Forest Visitor Centre (55 miles 15mph)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 618
Sunday 23rd August; 9:15 BH: B Run to Wyre Forest Visitor Centre (55 miles 15mph)
I will leave a B style run to the Wyre Forest using my usual route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/36267753 9:00 for 9:15 at the Black Horse. We can avoid Sheep Walks (I think that is what it is called) if people want. There is quite a lot of climbing in the first two thirds, with the last third bein...
- 06 Aug 2020 18:23
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: RIDE FULL Sunday August 9th 09:15 BH; Warwick 56 miles; B run.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 873
Re: Sunday August 9th 09:15 BH; Warwick 56 miles; B run.
Neil,
I'd like to join too.
I'd like to join too.
- 31 Jul 2020 08:05
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday August 2nd 09:15 BH; Alcester 60 mile Loop; B (14 - 15 )
- Replies: 6
- Views: 642
Re: Sunday August 2nd 09:15 BH; Alcester 60 mile Loop; B (14 - 15 )
Neil,
I would like to join your ride.
I would like to join your ride.
- 22 Jul 2020 20:08
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: RIDE FULL: - Sunday 26th July 9:15 BH; Evesham, 63 miles; B (14-15 mph)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1075
Re: Sunday 26th July 9:15 BH; Evesham, 63 miles; B (14-15 mph)
Si,
Assuming there is now/still a place please count me in too.
Assuming there is now/still a place please count me in too.
- 01 Mar 2020 15:32
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 1st March
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2837
Re: Club Runs - 1st March
Today's C run got a bit tangled up with the Intro Ride for a bit, with some people temporarily switching rides unintentionally. We then managed to lose Dave Stephenson for a while - we saw him go past our turning at speed. He eventually caught us whilst Si was mending a **flat**. Andy Terry was wait...
- 29 Feb 2020 11:57
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 1st March
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2837
Re: Club Runs - 1st March
I'll lead the C run to Arden's Cafe in Kenilworth. The route is just over 50 miles and is relatively flat. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30868934 The cafe itself is just off the route. Forecast is not too bad for Sunday - 4 to 8 degrees, not too windy (by recent standards) and hopefully dry. Expect...
- 02 Feb 2020 07:59
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 2nd February
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3618
Re: Club Runs - 2nd February
In the absence of anyone else offering, I am willing to lead the C run to Oakes Farm Shop at Balsall Common. The route is quite short at 40 miles - there is the possibility of extending it a bit on the return leg if everyone (including me) wants to. I am not sure if the Club has used the cafe before...
- 17 Nov 2019 14:22
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 17th November
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2364
Re: Club Runs - 17th November
No one had volunteered to lead the C run today, and I only decided to come out at about 8:45 this morning. I downloaded Pete Norman's route to Stourport and three of use duly set off. [No leader on the message board usually means a smaller turnout.] Many of the roads were pretty filthy, with several...
- 03 Nov 2019 15:02
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - November 3rd
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3382
Re: Club Runs - November 3rd
The B run to Wyre Forest Visitor centre was almost without incident (chain off twice) on what turned into a very pleasant Autumn morning for a while. Low winds and no rain - the roads were wet and dirty, but very little flooding. The advantage of cycling West at this time of year is that you don't h...
- 02 Nov 2019 09:12
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - November 3rd
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3382
Re: Club Runs - November 3rd
I’ll lead the B run to The Wyre Forest Visitor Centre
My usual route of about 55 miles with a fair amount of climbing.
Forecast is for it to be dry, but expect plenty of surface water.
My usual route of about 55 miles with a fair amount of climbing.
Forecast is for it to be dry, but expect plenty of surface water.
- 06 Oct 2019 14:31
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 6th October
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2118
Re: Club Runs - 6th October
Despite the weather forecast it was dry today, at least as far as precipitation went. However, the roads were very wet in places, with a little bit of flooding. The route was slightly shorter than advertised as I forgot to do the loop through Rowney Green on the outward leg. We went to the Tilted Wi...
- 05 Oct 2019 11:45
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 6th October
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2118
Re: Club Runs - 6th October
I have managed to find a link that works:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27614490
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27614490
- 05 Oct 2019 11:32
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 6th October
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2118
Re: Club Runs - 6th October
I will lead a B run to Warwick.
It will be around 55 miles, relatively flat and not too quick.
I was going to use one of the Steve Smith routes on the Club Runs database, but I cannot currently get the links to work.
I will post a route later if I can.
It will be around 55 miles, relatively flat and not too quick.
I was going to use one of the Steve Smith routes on the Club Runs database, but I cannot currently get the links to work.
I will post a route later if I can.
- 01 Sep 2019 14:00
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 1st September
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4374
Re: Club Runs - 1st September
Not content with the paltry selection of rides on offer today (Beacon Burst, very long A run, long B run and Intro. ride) I led a short unadvertised C run. We went out via Tardebigge and back via Danzey Green. The roads were pretty quiet for the most part, until we ran into a huge car boot sale sout...
- 11 Aug 2019 14:15
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 11th August
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3472
Re: Club Runs - 11th August
A minor issue at the Black Horse with James Tate and myself both saying we had posted to lead the B run. I had posted on the message board and James on Facebook. James agreed to join the A Run and four of us set off for Worcester Country Park. The expected head wind did not disappoint! Our "new" rou...
- 10 Aug 2019 16:24
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 11th August
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3472
Re: Club Runs - 11th August
Here is tomorrow's route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30806296 This is 56 miles, with a longer outward leg (into a headwind) of 32 miles. There is a short section that is technically a bridle path, but from Google Maps it is paved. [Worst case scenario is we retrace our steps a bit, adding an ext...
- 10 Aug 2019 13:37
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 11th August
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3472
Re: Club Runs - 11th August
I'll lead a B run to Worcester Country Park.
My intention is to plot a new route of between 55 and 60 miles, but no doubt most of it will be on familiar roads.
I may post the route later today...
My intention is to plot a new route of between 55 and 60 miles, but no doubt most of it will be on familiar roads.
I may post the route later today...
- 14 Jul 2019 12:21
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 14th July
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4427
Re: Club Runs - 14th July
On the B run today there was a tendency today for some people to ride two abreast virtually regardless of the road conditions. I am not the first to feel this way (there have plenty of post on this matter, including I believe from the chair person), nor was it the first time I have been concerned ab...
- 23 Jun 2019 15:19
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 23rd June
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3273
Re: Club runs - 23rd June
Matt Hale offered to provide a list (from memory) of who was on the ride, so hopefully he will paste later. The ride was not without incident, but this weeks it was a mechanical. Wayne's back type blew out, leaving a medium sized hole at rim height. We put a temporary patch over the hole and made a ...
- 22 Jun 2019 12:12
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 23rd June
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3273
Re: Club runs - 23rd June
The B run route to the Wyre Forest Visitor Centre will be https://ridewithgps.com/trips/36267753
I intend to deviate slightly, going out over Egg Hill near the start.
The route also includes a misplotted dead end along the A491 which we won't be doing.
I intend to deviate slightly, going out over Egg Hill near the start.
The route also includes a misplotted dead end along the A491 which we won't be doing.
- 21 Jun 2019 07:55
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 23rd June
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3273
Re: Club runs - 23rd June
I'll lead the B ride to the Wyre Forest Visitor Centre.
It will be based on my usual route of just under 55 miles. There is quite a lot of climbing in the first two thirds, with the last third being a gentle climb back to Birmingham!
I'll probably post the route tomorrow.
It will be based on my usual route of just under 55 miles. There is quite a lot of climbing in the first two thirds, with the last third being a gentle climb back to Birmingham!
I'll probably post the route tomorrow.