The Beacon Message Board

laurence_cooley

I only met Les a couple of times, but I'll always remember the time he came to Stourport to take photos of some circuit races I'd organised. At the end of one of the races, we were struggling to identify everyone in the finish video, when Les came over to offer help in the form of photos he'd taken ...

laurence_cooley

I hope you and Nita are keeping well, Oscar. George posted about Les with some more detail here: http://www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boa ... f=1&t=9160.

laurence_cooley

Dave, I have a Tacx Flow that I should get rid of to make space. It's a few years old but still works fine. I'd be happy to accept a small donation to a food bank for it. The only issue is that I have no way of delivering it anywhere, so it would have to be collected (with appropriate distancing!).

laurence_cooley

Not that it looks like anything will change much anytime soon (except from a total ban on cycling outside, perhaps), but I've been keeping a log of advice from governing bodies on the website here.

laurence_cooley

I've added the dates to a news item on the website, with links to the courses: http://beaconrcc.org.uk/club-time-trials-2020/. Could someone make this message board post sticky too?

laurence_cooley

I think for the 50 championship, the prize is just awarded to the best performance on any open 50, isn't it? I don't think we've ever organised one, and while the Shirley 50 was designated as our club championship event for a while, that doesn't seem to be run any more.

laurence_cooley

If I recall correctly, we did used to have someone co-ordinate the intro rides, who wasn't the club runs secretary (I think it was Paul Deane when I joined the club).

laurence_cooley

Thanks Stu. Balance paid. I'll be in touch about collection.

laurence_cooley

George wrote: ↑
17 Sep 2019 11:36
That looks like a storming ride by Roger: Gary Bartram's 1996 club record finally falls!

Thanks for pointing that out, George. I've updated the records page: http://beaconrcc.org.uk/about/time-trial-club-records/.

laurence_cooley

Well done all. Some great times there.

laurence_cooley

Welcome to the club, Simon. Stuart does have some limited kit in stock, I think, so it might be worth dropping him a line via one of the channels listed in his signature above (I'd give it a few days though, as he's currently riding PBP).

laurence_cooley

The club has been sent this message by the owner of a new café:

Hi there, we’re a new coffee shop in the heart of the Cotswolds ideal for your routes @dashwoodscoffee in Milton under Wychwood OX7 6JH we’d love to see you! Thank you.

laurence_cooley

Philip Whiteman wrote: ↑
10 Jul 2019 13:26
I have already mooted From Clee to Heaven (Beastly version); Mini-Kidderminster Killer or just Clee Killer.

My worry with these would be that there's scope for confusion between the new route and the existing ones. I don't really have a suggestion, but I'd go for something more distinct.

laurence_cooley

Thanks Ian - I enjoyed that. I'll bring better legs next time.

IanT wrote: ↑
09 Jun 2019 13:33
Another fairly brisk ride, thanks to everyone for rotating the turns on the front.

And thanks to Matt, too.

laurence_cooley

Good news. Well done, Tim. There's a record of who has/had what in this thread: http://www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_board/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=7300 . It might not be up to date, but hopefully people listed there might remember who they passed things on to, even if they no longer have them themselves.

laurence_cooley

laurence_cooley wrote: ↑
24 Apr 2019 10:24
I'd like to help with this, but need a lift from Harborne. Anyone driving from that part of town?

I now have use of a car on Thursday, so no longer need a lift. See you all there.

laurence_cooley

Does anyone know how to make this post a sticky as it's relevant for the rest of the season? Since you're a moderator for this section, you should have a gavel icon at the bottom of the screen. If you click for the drop-down menu, the option is there. It already seems to be marked as an announcemen...

laurence_cooley

Ade if you give me a heads up with dates then providing I'm in Birmingham and free I'll try to help with these events setting up or signing on. Don't want to do coaching or anything. I'm boycotting Facebook for political reasons. I've added dates for the upcoming events to http://beaconrcc.org.uk/a...

laurence_cooley

I'd like to help with this, but need a lift from Harborne. Anyone driving from that part of town?

laurence_cooley

Wolverhampton Racing Club, who we co-organise a round of the local road race league with, have been in touch with details of their upcoming sportive, which is priced more like an audax. See https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/201143/WRCC-Dave-Madeley-Sportive if you're interested in ent...

laurence_cooley

Thanks Stu. £33 paid by bank transfer.

laurence_cooley

I did this today (well, until I got dropped on Bromley Bank - it's a shame they didn't change it to the Bobbington course like they originally planned!). What happened to you, Jamie?

laurence_cooley

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?

laurence_cooley

Adrian431 wrote: ↑
03 Mar 2019 19:20
Hi Stuart we are looking to purchase some kit summer top and bib shorts for man and women, how do we do this?
Thank Adrian

There's an open order here, Adrian: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8859.

laurence_cooley

1 x Men's L/S TENAX PRO Jersey, Thermal, in medium, please.

laurence_cooley

You don't need to tell the league organisers that you'll help out, because if you enter the league then they'll already expect you to as it's a condition of entry that you help at your own club's round. It's then up to the organising clubs to arrange things on the night.

laurence_cooley

Do you know if they are accepting entries as of yet? I can't see anything on the British cycling website (i know its early). I think entries to the league opened around late February last year. There are some details at http://www.sssccrrl.co.uk/enter/ and it mentions a link to the BC website, but ...

laurence_cooley

I'm not sure if the club has ever used the Orangemabel café in Stratford (as opposed to the Alcester one), but in case anyone was thinking of using it, it's now a cat café: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats- ... n-15555740.

laurence_cooley

Just to say a quick thanks from me too to everyone who turned up last night. It was certainly a much better attendance than last year, and I'm pleased that my fears that we were going to be left with a half-empty committee for the coming year turned out to be unfounded!

laurence_cooley

I rode through here heading towards the city for the first time since the changes this morning, and it was fine, but then it was early and there wasn't much traffic. I've never liked that roundabout much, but I can imagine it's worse now at busy times. They've done a similar thing at the pagoda roun...

laurence_cooley

Phil, I've done a quick update of the content at http://beaconrcc.org.uk/audaxes/sunrise ... p-express/. Could you check that everything is correct there (I presume that the route hasn't changed) and let me know if anything needs changing?

laurence_cooley

Andy Terry wrote: ↑
12 Oct 2018 18:37
Would anyone notice or really care if we stopped giving kudos to each other?

Kudos to that idea!

laurence_cooley

As well as echoing what people have said above, I feel that I should also point out for those who might not be aware that for almost a year now, Dave has also been covering the post of club chairperson, because no one came forward to take that role at the last AGM. It would be great to fill the chai...

laurence_cooley

Here's the coverage of the final (should start at the correct point, but if not then it's at 4:44:00 into the video): https://youtu.be/cfsBTM8JBpw?t=17045.

laurence_cooley

Thanks, Pete. I've updated the Facebook page post accordingly. Carolyn Clegg has also offered to lead a C run - destination TBA.

laurence_cooley

Alberto Recchioni wrote: ↑
01 Oct 2018 21:17
Hi,
Is there any veggy menu available ?

In the past, there's always been a vegetarian option for each course.

laurence_cooley

GavPass wrote: ↑
01 Oct 2018 12:04
Do we still have the criteria available for the awards? I remember seeing some information last year

Yes we do: http://beaconrcc.org.uk/wp-content/uplo ... ophies.pdf.

laurence_cooley

I've ordered my jersey and bibs in medium.

laurence_cooley

Is the HC on Sunday only open to club members? If it isn’t then how much for none beacon riders. Got a friend asking It's open to non-Beacon members too, for the same price (£3). Technically, I think you have to be a member of a CTT-affiliated club for insurance purposes, but there's some rule abou...

laurence_cooley

George wrote: ↑
05 Sep 2018 12:07
Has the ordering window now closed?

It should be open until Sunday, George.

laurence_cooley

When I tried the Bodhi kit on before the last order, I found it to be similar in sizing to the old Giordana kit - and other brands' non-club kit that I own. I'm usually a medium and I'm going for medium with Bodhi.

laurence_cooley

Happy birthday, Oscar! I hope you're now beginning the training for 90 at 90.

laurence_cooley

How do I access the page to look at the kit! Can’t remeber what fit I want. :) Details of the three fits are available here , although I assumed that Stuart was planning to keep the order to one of those to keep it simple (not sure which one though, because the prices above are cheaper than the pre...

laurence_cooley

I'll join you for dinner please, Chris.

laurence_cooley

JessRJ wrote: ↑
11 Aug 2018 10:42
Is that the same day as Beacon CX round?

It seems so. I think Redditch set the date for the CX, so it's hard to avoid clashes, but it might make it a bit difficult when it comes to having enough volunteers for both events.

laurence_cooley

GavPass wrote: ↑
09 Aug 2018 09:40
we got a date for our club Hill Climb?

Yep, 9 September: http://beaconrcc.org.uk/disciplines/time-trials/.

laurence_cooley

I got a ticket for the 5th too. I accidentally paid for a senior ticket (thinking it was a bike race, obviously, before realising that meant 60/65+), so if anyone needs a senior ticket and wants to buy me a regular adult one, let me know!

laurence_cooley

I need to check my diary, but hope to join you.

laurence_cooley

Hi, I’m a new club member wondering if I missed this kit order? If not does anyone know the prices I can’t see a price list and as the comments in this thread mentioned, the link doesn’t seem to work. Thanks, Neil. I don't think it's too late, but Stu is currently doing the Transcontinental Race, s...

laurence_cooley

Apart from a bit of friendly bartering over accommodation prices (which is only if you try to find somewhere on arrival, in any case), I can't say I recognise Les's experience myself, and have found people to be very generous hosts all over former Yugoslavia. I certainly didn't meet anyone on the Cr...

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