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Si_Walker

I’ve now got another appointment for Tuesday!

Si_Walker

Has anybody here provided a platelet donation as I am wondering if there any after effects? With blood I usually feel rough for two days and lethargic for a week but I guess that platelets might not have the same effect. Not platelets, but white cells, the only effect was being chilly as was put on...

Si_Walker

Keep Looking, I managed to get a slot on Saturday morning, someone must have cancelled.

Si_Walker

If you are fit, healthy, able and willing, which is probably most of you, please consider donating an armful of your blood (it does fill up again!) to help out in the current crisis. Many regular donors will not be able to get to the donation centres and those that are ill / injured in hospital will...

Si_Walker

There is a Finnish research study report in the press today (26th Feb; The Times in the UK, amongst others) reporting a relationship between owners of high value cars and their attitudes to driving. https://www.helsinki.fi/en/news/nordic-welfare-news/the-fast-and-the-furious-research-shows-that-owne...

Si_Walker

On the 'C' ride to Warwick were as follows;

Neil Evanson
Simon Turner
Si Walker (Leading)

I was expecting Andrew O'Connor to join us but see he went on the b ride.

Si_Walker

I'll lead a C ride to Warwick, 53 miles BHorse return, out via Ullenhall and Morton Baggot, return via Beausale and Earlswood. Coffee at the Tilted Wig or other as preferred. Bring a cafe lock
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31984783

Si_Walker

StuartWhite wrote: ↑
06 Feb 2020 00:03
Looks like that email address might need correcting...

Thanks, now corrected

Si_Walker

Ludlow CC's Danny Mason Highland Challenge, 14th June, starts from Ludlow, 65 miles, 1800 m of climbing. I did it last year with a few chaps and it was enjoyable. Its not an audax, just a ride with refreshment points en-route. The club is offering a round of beers (or non alcoholic drink) for any gr...

Si_Walker

I see that Phil Gameson may have forgotten to post the riders names for the C ride.
They are as far as I can remember they are.

Phil Gameson (Leading)
Claire Fudge
André Gardner (abandoned at the Cafe)
Matt Hale
Noel O'Dwyer
Simon Turner
Si Walker

Plus a new chap, but can't remember his name.

Si_Walker

Hello, I have a colleague at work (Birmingham City University) that is requesting help for an undergraduate student in recruiting cyclist in participating in a research study. Please see the information below which provides the details, if you are interested please contact Thomas directly. ---------...

Si_Walker

In the absence of Gemma the Beacon Burst went on a loop to Belbroughton, Elmbridge, Stoke Prior and Alvechurch; riders were as follows;

Fenella Brown
Noel O'Dwyer
Si Walker (Leading)

Si_Walker

I sometimes get asked about my cafe lock. Here is a similar one at a reasonable price by Hiplok. https://www.tredz.co.uk/.HipLok-FX-Wearable-Retractable-Combination-Lock_103713.htm?sku=380493&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google_shopping&gclid=CjwKCAiA0svwBRBhEiwAHqKjFh2ijUCL-e4buu56...

Si_Walker

As captioned on the iPlayer for the next 17 days, TDF documentary (posted 5/1/20).
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m ... ill-decide

Si_Walker

The alternative 'B' group to Worcester CP averaged 15.7 mph on an uneventful ride and not quite adhering to the planned route. Riders were as follows; David Cole (at the cafe) Jemima Cooper (New Rider) Neil Evanson Clare Fudge Matt Hale Toby Hale Neil Lynch Andy McGrath Neil Orchard Jon Sadler Ade R...

Si_Walker

I will lead the C run to Worcester Country Park. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10976764 If the C group is quite big or if there is a preference for some riders, Ill lead a faster group to the same place, with maybe a modified starting route to Belbroughton. So, same route to Worcester but a bit fa...

Si_Walker

Noel wrote: ↑
03 Jan 2020 08:41
I will lead the C run to Worcester Country Park.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10976764

If the C group is quite big or if there is a preference for some riders, Ill lead a faster group to the same place, with maybe a modified starting route to Belbroughton.

Si_Walker

I’ve just finished reading another book by Emily Chappell, ‘What Goes Around’. Another interesting and entertaining read which I found to be quite compulsive. It records stories if life as a cycle courier recounting tales of life, the jobs, characters and mishaps. Well worth a read.

Si_Walker

The C ride split at the start to make the groups more manageable. The faster 'B' group and averaged about 15 mph were as follows;

Neil Evanson
Matt Hale
Toby Hale
John Hitchcock (at the cafe)
Dave Hughes (at the cafe)
Si Walker (Leading)
Simon Woodward

Si_Walker

Rich_Chaplin wrote: ↑
22 Dec 2019 18:20
Cheers for today Si but my surname is Chaplin - my writing if awful!!

Thanks, all sorted.
Si

Si_Walker

Today's C riders on the Christmas ride to the Swan were as follows; Helen Colson Richard Chaplin Finbar Costigan Neil Evanson Mathew Hale Toby Hale And McGrath Noel O' Dwyer Mark Russell David Stephenson Rob Wade Si Walker (Leading) Simon Woodward A stop at the Jinny Ring for breakfast proceeded fur...

Si_Walker

Weather permitting, I will lead a C or C/B ride, stopping off at the Jinny Ring (~19 miles) for breakfast before proceeding to the Swan (~12 miles) for further hydration at a pace as appropriate to suit all. Set yourself to autopilot after the pub and the GPS will get you back to The Blackhorse. The...

Si_Walker

An impromptu C/B Ride was organised to Kennilworth.
The lanes had some patchy ice, with strong sunlight and a chilly easterly wind.

Finbar Costigan
Neil Evanson
Andre Gardner
Mark Russell
Vince Tennant
Si Turner
Si Walker (Leading)

Si_Walker

An impromptu B ride was taken to Warwick. The 'B' should be for Boat, as there was quite a bit of flooding in the (mucky) lanes. Very nice snack and coffee taken at the Tilted Wig in the festive Warwick square. Si Walker - Captain Neil Evanson - Bosun Matt Hale - 1st officer Toby Hale - 2nd Officer ...

Si_Walker

This is more of a listen than a read on the iPlayer Emily Chappell: From Bike Courier to Transcontinental Winner https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p07tvnpm Also, Emily (who came to our Club dinner a couple of years ago) has written a book 'Where there's a Will' which I'm currently reading. Its reall...

Si_Walker

Ed
I use James Wardle, gas services, based in Harborne, but not sure he is about this week.
http://jameswardlegasservices.co.uk/

Si_Walker

The usual Autumn cycling special buys at Aldi from Sunday 29th

http://tiny.cc/6f9adz

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Th B ride to Toddington was uneventful, with good conditions, a headwind on the way out and one brief shower on the return, slightly faster than estimated at 15.7 mph and back before 3pm Riders were as follows; Fenella Brown Matt Ford Claire Fudge Cedric Gioan Ewan Ross Si Walker (Leading) Simon Whi...

Si_Walker

On the B ride tomorrow on the way out toward Toddington are you going via Quantry Lane or coming back that way? If it’s out then I can join in there or Fairfield as I live on Farley Lane so no need to go into Northfield. I can then peel off on the way back at Barnt Green. Thanks. Matt Matt, Yes out...

Si_Walker

I will lead a B ride to Toddington, 82 miles, out via Droitwich and Pershore and return via Fladbury and Feckenham. It is relatively flat so it might suit some aspiring B riders to increase their distance endurance. Pace average will be about 15 mph. It is 45 miles to the cafe stop (Flag and Whistle...

Si_Walker

Best of luck to all of you who are taking part, I wish you well and safe ride.

Si_Walker

George, thanks for cracking ride, very enjoyable and nice steady pace, with two cafes for refuelling.

Si_Walker

Rob, can you post a route for the B ride please?

Si_Walker

I use a single speed with a freewheel hub. Myself, I'm not happy using it as fixed in the traffic, although the wheel has a flip flop hub. The advice on choosing the correct size sprocket is important though and you need to consider the gradient of hills you are likely to encounter in that decision.

Si_Walker

It is the Worcester marathon this Sunday (19th), 09:30 start, the route is here if you plan on going out that way and wish to avoid the runners.
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/399740

Si_Walker

Some interesting short reads and vids on cycling from the Boneshaker mag

https://boneshakermag.com/features/

and a few podcasts here.
https://boneshakermag.com/podcasts/epis ... sign-life/

and here
https://boneshakermag.com/blog/

Si_Walker

As captioned
https://www.aldi.co.uk/c/specialbuys/da ... ing&page=0

Si_Walker

Worth a watch
Danny MacAskill - Riding the Ridge
A documentary of him making a short film on the Cuillin Mountains on Skye
Catch it on the BBC iplayer

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b ... -the-ridge

Si_Walker

In the spirit of current parliamentary fashion. I again submit a request for points on a point of order as the original motion was mis-attributed.

Si_Walker

On the Midlander 100 audax were
Alan Weaver
Simon Turner
Si Walker
Kevin Frobisher
We arrived at the Evesham Cafe at the same time as the C ride, so can we have the club points please

Si_Walker

The C ride went to Worcester Country park on a lovely sunny spring day. Sitting outside in the sunshine for coffee was very pleasant. It was a steady pace of approx 13.5 mph over a distance of about 50 miles. Joanne Congerton Claire Fudge Wayne Gibbs Cedric Gioan Colin Hall Gareth Lawerence (1st rid...

Si_Walker

Today's B riders went to Charlecote Garden Centre, it was a lovely ride out in the sunshine and with a tail wind, but completely the opposite on the return leg. A strong headwind was with us throughout and a fierce hailstorm was encountered at Lowsonford which necessitated taking shelter for 10 minu...

Si_Walker

The B (more than C) ride went to the Jinney Ring on a very wet and cool day.
The aqua riders were as follows:

Finbarr Costigan
Phil Gameson
Wayne Gibbs
Noel O'Dwyer
Si Walker (Leading - ought to be Captain considering the amount of water)
Vince Tennant

Brett Henshaw was also at the Black Horse.

Si_Walker

rdleaper wrote: ↑
18 Feb 2019 08:03
Only because the 11th rider on the B didn't put his name down!

I think it was James Bendle? who did not sign the register.

Si_Walker

The B riders to Harvington were as follows; (there are a couple of riders who did not sign the the register, please post to add to the list). Finbar Cositgan Claire Fudge Graham Gamblin Brett Henshaw Richard Leaper Andy McGrath Alex Rybinski Lee Spires Alan Weaver Si Walker (leading) James ?? Three ...

Si_Walker

I will lead The B ride to Harvington Farm shop, approx 54 miles out via Barnt Green and Tardibigge, Inkberrow and Rous Lench. Return via Temple Grafton, Spernal, Portway. Speed will be approx 15mph.
The route is here;
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29333257

Si_Walker

Thanks George for leading, the conditions were rather extraordinary given that we must have ridden though several floods and a small river.

Si_Walker

The B ride went Warwick, on a very blustery day. No incidents other than one **flat**. An average speed of about 14 mph was on the account of a strong headwind making it somewhat slower than usual (that's my excuse anyhow!) Today's Windy Millers were: Claire Fudge Brett Henshaw Richard Leaper David ...

Si_Walker

As captioned, for interest, particularly if you are 65+

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyl ... -pedalling

Si_Walker

I agree with the views of other contributors. Ive ridden that section and agree it is particularly hazardous, the cyclist being directed into a lane with vehicles filtering at speed from the left and vehicles overtaking on the right whilst needing to cross into the left hand lane. Eyes in back as we...

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