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by George
18 Mar 2024 14:45
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: C run 24 March2024 - Broad Acres Fishery
Replies: 2
Views: 88

Re: C run 24 March2024 - Broad Acres Fishery

Mariana278 wrote:
18 Mar 2024 12:53
Count me in
Will do.
by George
18 Mar 2024 11:40
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: C run 24 March2024 - Broad Acres Fishery
Replies: 2
Views: 88

C run 24 March2024 - Broad Acres Fishery

I'll lead a C run this coming Sunday, roughly 80-90km (50-55mi) at 22 to 23kph (14mph). Departing BH at 09:15, route details to follow. Up to eight participants, including me, riding as a compact group at a nice even intensity. Advance sign-up preferred, but on-the-line joiners welcome if we haven't...
by George
18 Mar 2024 11:35
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Big Coffee Stop #1, Sunday 24 March
Replies: 0
Views: 89

Big Coffee Stop #1, Sunday 24 March

This year, we're planning to have one weekend each quarter when all Sunday club runs converge on the same destination. The idea is to create an opportunity for everyone to mingle, instead of chatting only to the little group you ride with nearly every week. The dates that we have earmarked for these...
by George
18 Mar 2024 09:47
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: April TTs Appeal for volunteers
Replies: 6
Views: 105

Re: April TTs Appeal for volunteers

I'll do one of the vacant jobs at the 20, Simon.
by George
02 Mar 2024 11:46
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: C Ride Sunday 3rd March Worcester CP
Replies: 12
Views: 609

Re: C Ride Sunday 3rd March Snitterfield

Pete, I was originally planning to join you for a coffee. However, it now seems that we're expecting a significant overnight freeze tonight, and with my local lanes currently being so wet, I'm inclined to stay at home until mid/late morning. Have a good ride (if you go ahead), and stay safe.
by George
27 Feb 2024 14:16
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Little Mountain Time Trial
Replies: 2
Views: 208

Re: Little Mountain Time Trial

I'm definitely available to help at the event in some capacity or other, Chris. However, John sometimes wants me to help with the time-keeping, so I'm not sure whether I can help with the marshalling. I'll keep you in the picture.
by George
25 Feb 2024 10:58
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Thanks, Phil and the team
Replies: 0
Views: 130

Thanks, Phil and the team

Many thanks to Phil Richards for organising another great Sunrise/Snowdrop Audax yesterday, and to everyone who helped run the controls.
by George
08 Feb 2024 10:48
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28360

Re: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024

Alan, I've done a little provisional route planning, and I reckon that the best place for me to meet you on the outward journey is probably going to be Newent. There are a couple of cafés in the town where we could meet. If it's not a convenient distance for the group to stop, we'll just meet on a c...
by George
27 Jan 2024 10:43
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 28TH JAN 24
Replies: 7
Views: 614

Re: D RUN SUNDAY 28TH JAN 24

Roger and I will probably join you at the café, Paul. We'll aim for about 11:00-11:15.
by George
16 Jan 2024 09:36
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28360

Re: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024

Look forward to seeing you both.
by George
13 Jan 2024 21:48
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28360

Re: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024

BrumJim wrote:
13 Jan 2024 17:58
Raised the issue with the small one today. Very much up for it and confident that he can make it. And probably the return journey too.

Sign us up as definites.
I hope he can hold his beer, Jim.
by George
13 Jan 2024 21:46
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sun 14th January, B ride - Twisted Spoon, Upton Snodsbury
Replies: 8
Views: 1978

Re: Sun 14th January, B ride - Twisted Spoon, Upton Snodsbury

I'll meet you at the café, Matt. I'll aim for 11am.
by George
13 Jan 2024 21:45
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A run 14 January to Cobhouse fisheries 9.15 start
Replies: 13
Views: 2518

Re: A run 14 January to Cobhouse fisheries 9.15 start

Andy, apologies for being flaky, but a late change to my plans for the afternoon mean that it suits me better to head east tomorrow. So I've decided to meet the B run instead. Hope you all have a good ride.
by George
10 Jan 2024 14:10
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A run 14 January to Cobhouse fisheries 9.15 start
Replies: 13
Views: 2518

Re: A run 14 January to Cobhouse fisheries

I'll probably meet you there, Andy.
by George
06 Jan 2024 12:29
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Not a club run, Sunday 7 Jan
Replies: 0
Views: 4967

Not a club run, Sunday 7 Jan

The B and C runs planned for tomorrow look like great fun, but I can't easily link up with with either of them, unfortunately. So I'm going to pootle over from my place to Bishampton, floods permitting. Just thought I'd mention it on the off chance that the destination suits anyone else who's at at ...
by George
03 Jan 2024 13:06
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Remembering Harry Morris
Replies: 3
Views: 4285

Re: Remembering Harry Morris

Harry's son-in-law has asked me to let him know how many people from the Beacon are likely to attend. Can anyone who plans to go please message me?
by George
03 Jan 2024 10:33
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Remembering Harry Morris
Replies: 3
Views: 4285

Re: Remembering Harry Morris

Harry's funeral is at Redditch Crematorium on Tuesday 23 January, 14:45. Beacon jerseys welcome.
by George
20 Dec 2023 13:38
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Remembering Harry Morris
Replies: 3
Views: 4285

Remembering Harry Morris

As Phil has already announced, we recently lost the last of our founder members, Harry Morris, who has died at the age of 92. Although the great majority of our current members will be too young to have known Harry during his Beacon days, a few of us got to know him in the last few years, when he m...
by George
14 Dec 2023 10:14
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 17th December 09:15 Depart: A-Ride to the Swan at Chaddesley Corbett via a breekie at Rowberrys
Replies: 14
Views: 7292

Re: Sunday 17th December 09:15 Depart: A-Ride to the Swan at Chaddesley Corbett via a breekie at Rowberrys

My "filthy cold" turns out to be Covid. I'll therefore be staying away in order to avoid giving anybody the gift of viral life for Christmas.
by George
13 Dec 2023 11:38
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 17th December 09:15 Depart: A-Ride to the Swan at Chaddesley Corbett via a breekie at Rowberrys
Replies: 14
Views: 7292

Re: Sunday 17th December 09:15 Depart: A-Ride to the Swan at Chaddesley Corbett via a breekie at Rowberrys

Phil, I won't be on the ride, but I'm hoping to meet you at Rowberry's. However, that does depend on me shaking off a filthy cold that I've managed to pick up somewhere. I don't want to go spoiling anyone else's Christmas by passing it on, so I won't come unless I'm confident that I'm over it.
by George
29 Nov 2023 09:27
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: New cafe suggestions
Replies: 124
Views: 324858

Re: New cafe suggestions

Roger Green has asked me to share the news that the café at Earlswood Garden Centre has reopened under new ownership and is now called 'Wave'. A website is apparently under construction. Earlswood is too close for most club runs, but the café used to be a popular destination for intro rides and othe...
by George
11 Nov 2023 10:52
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28360

Re: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024

Put my name on the list, please, Alan. As indicated above, I'll ride from home, and join you somewhere in the middle. Details to be worked out later. Presumably you'll be stopping somewhere before Chepstow? If so, that may be the most convenient rendezvous point, but I'll decide all that closer to t...
by George
05 Nov 2023 19:13
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Last call!!
Replies: 1
Views: 2358

Last call!!

Don't forget that the club's Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation Ceremony is coming up on Saturday 18 November. It's the night when we show our appreciation of all the amazing things our clubmates have achieved in the last year. And when we celebrate everything that's great about the Beacon. It's a...
by George
05 Nov 2023 19:11
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 5TH NOV
Replies: 24
Views: 15296

Re: D RUN SUNDAY 5TH NOV

Good to see everyone today. Ages since I went to Lavender Hall. Thanks for organising, Paul.
by George
04 Nov 2023 15:30
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 5TH NOV
Replies: 24
Views: 15296

Re: D RUN SUNDAY 5TH NOV

Paul, Roger Green and I plan to join you at the café. We'll make our own way there, partly because I'm not keen on riding the tandem in a group, and partly because we may follow a slightly earlier schedule.
by George
21 Oct 2023 21:41
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28360

Re: Weston Super Mare - June 2024

On a separate note, If I do come, I do the same as last time: start and finish from home, rather than the BH, and meet the main group part-way to Weston. Starting from my place significantly reduces the distance (although my main motive is simply convenience, plus not having to get up so early). If ...
by George
21 Oct 2023 21:36
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28360

Re: Weston Super Mare - June 2024

The block booking idea appeals to me, Alan. It would create a great atmosphere at the accommodation. However, as I'm only a "possible", the views of the "probables" should prevail.
by George
16 Oct 2023 20:35
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Weston Super Mare - Saturday June 29th 2024
Replies: 38
Views: 28360

Re: Weston Super Mare - July 2024

I might be interested, Alan, but I flatly refuse to patronise Wetherspoons.
by George
14 Oct 2023 12:02
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation - 6pm to midnight, Saturday 18 November 2023
Replies: 0
Views: 19098

Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation - 6pm to midnight, Saturday 18 November 2023

http://brcc.haywoodhouse.net/images/Dinner%20promo%2023-0%20-mx.jpg In the closing weeks of each year, we get together to recognise the achievements of our members during the season just ended. In line with feedback from the survey we did earlier in the year, this year’s event is going to be a litt...
by George
09 Oct 2023 10:33
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: New cafe suggestions
Replies: 124
Views: 324858

Re: New cafe suggestions

I noticed a Facebook post by Redditch R&PCC, where they mention a café that's new to me: Osco's at Blenheim Garden Centre, just to the east of Bidford, on the B road leading towards Stratford: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TU9LbY2JhMPWvtPWA Menu suggests that's it's maybe not ideal for those whose prefere...
by George
08 Oct 2023 20:38
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Second hand club jersey preferably the black one
Replies: 4
Views: 7745

Re: Second hand club jersey preferably the black one

Jason, I'm afraid that I can't help, but I should point something out that maybe you aren't aware of. You say "for training AND competitions". The jersey design that's registered with BC in compliance with their requirements is the red, white and green design. Strictly speaking, anyone racing under ...
by George
07 Oct 2023 11:07
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Waifs and strays
Replies: 0
Views: 8230

Waifs and strays

I'm out for a slightly longer ride tomorrow (Sunday 8/10), which will involve two stops. My plans don't fit easily with any of the scheduled club runs, so I'm just doing my own thing. However, I thought I'd mention it here in case there might be one or two waifs and strays looking for a destination....
by George
03 Oct 2023 09:26
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A ride to Tewkesbury Sunday 8th 9am, 100miles
Replies: 11
Views: 5871

Re: A ride to Tewkesbury Sunday 8th 9am, 100miles

Looks from your route as if you're stopping at The Hide in Tewkesbury, Karl. It that correct?
by George
01 Oct 2023 19:07
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Steady B ride to Evesham - 9.15am BH - Sunday
Replies: 7
Views: 6265

Re: Steady B ride to Evesham - 9.15am BH - Sunday

Thanks for organising a great ride, Michelle.
by George
29 Sep 2023 21:44
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Steady B ride to Evesham - 9.15am BH - Sunday
Replies: 7
Views: 6265

Re: Steady B ride to Evesham - 9.15am BH - Sunday

Hello, Michelle. I'll ride over to the café and meet the group there, then tag along for the first part of the return leg. At standard B run pace, I reckon you should get there shortly after 11, so I'll aim for about the same.

All the best,
George
by George
20 Sep 2023 09:44
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: C-Run on 24th September: 10:30 start from the top of the Hill Climb
Replies: 9
Views: 5311

Re: C-Run on 24th September: 10:30 start from the top of the Hill Climb

I'm definitely planning to be at the HC and ride down to Broadacres, but will play it by ear in terms of tagging along with a group.
by George
18 Sep 2023 22:48
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULTS Beacon RCC 10 mile championship 12 Sept
Replies: 2
Views: 8118

Re: RESULTS Beacon RCC 10 mile championship 12 Sept

Congratulations, Ed and Celia!
by George
07 Sep 2023 21:31
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: OFF!:- Possible slowish B run to Aston Cantlow Sunday 10 Sep
Replies: 1
Views: 5109

Re: OFF!:- Possible slowish B run to Aston Cantlow Sunday 10 Sep

Sorry, developments in the family's weekend plans mean that I'm not sure whether this idea is going to be convenient after all. Since no one has yet shown an interest, I think it's better to pull the plug now, while I'm not yet messing anyone about by doing so. If anyone wants to use the route, or ...
by George
06 Sep 2023 16:04
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: OFF!:- Possible slowish B run to Aston Cantlow Sunday 10 Sep
Replies: 1
Views: 5109

OFF!:- Possible slowish B run to Aston Cantlow Sunday 10 Sep

It looks like being another warm, dry weekend. So it's time for me to dust off Doug Harlley for his annual imperial hundred. Since this weekend's club run programme is looking a bit thin, I'm thinking of combining this annual outing with (sort-of) leading a club run. If I provide a route and fix up ...
by George
06 Sep 2023 15:49
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly update and club runs for w/e of 9-10 September
Replies: 1
Views: 4928

Weekly update and club runs for w/e of 9-10 September

With many people returning from their holidays and the weather gods delivering a glorious weekend of unseasonable warmth (all the more unexpected after the unsummery months that preceded it), we had a full programme of club runs last weekend. Although the planned A run was ultimately cancelled, we s...
by George
24 Aug 2023 09:43
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Thanks from Oscar Hopkins
Replies: 0
Views: 11986

Thanks from Oscar Hopkins

Oscar's daughter Diane has asked me to pass on her dad's appreciation of all the messages of congratulations included on the 90th birthday card from the club. He was touched by all the goodwill, including messages from people he hadn't seen for some years.
by George
31 Jul 2023 11:20
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Beacon RCC CX race 26th November.
Replies: 41
Views: 86806

Re: Beacon RCC CX race 26th November.

Sorry, Ade... date clashes with a weekend away for my wife's birthday.
by George
26 Jul 2023 18:24
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: THE KIDDERMINSTER KILLER
Replies: 5
Views: 12723

Re: THE KIDDERMINSTER KILLER

Cheers, Phil. The Cotswold Audaxes were of course unlike the KK in many ways -- a different product for a different consumer -- but I suppose that there are organisational parallels nevertheless. They were huge fun to organise, but also very time-consuming, and the model relied on a lot of help from...
by George
24 Jul 2023 17:49
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: THE KIDDERMINSTER KILLER
Replies: 5
Views: 12723

Re: THE KIDDERMINSTER KILLER

Phil, you've done a brilliant job as organiser. Many thanks for all the time and effort you've put in. Having run our Cotswold Audax for a similar length of time, I completely understand the desire to step down: I certainly had the feeling that I'd given the event all the ideas and energy I'd got, a...
by George
24 Jul 2023 17:38
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: THE KIDDERMINSTER KILLER
Replies: 5
Views: 12723

Re: THE KIDDERMINSTER KILLER

Philip Whiteman wrote:
24 Jul 2023 14:02
Ed D’Oyle completed the route on a fixie.
Words fail me.
by George
24 Jul 2023 09:17
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: CANCELLED A Run, 62 miles - Sunday 23rd July, the Cob House, at BH 8:45am
Replies: 4
Views: 4321

Re: CANCELLED A Run, 62 miles - Sunday 23rd July, the Cob House, at BH 8:45am

Yes, thanks, Stuart. I would have been riding on my own regardless, so the cancellation made no difference to my riding. I enjoy seeing people and chatting at the café, but Phil turned up as well, being equally unaware, so I didn't lose out socially, either. Besides, missing the group for one reason...
by George
23 Jul 2023 15:52
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: CANCELLED A Run, 62 miles - Sunday 23rd July, the Cob House, at BH 8:45am
Replies: 4
Views: 4321

Re: CANCELLED A Run, 62 miles - Sunday 23rd July, the Cob House, at BH 8:45am

Hope you're feeling better soon, Stuart.

Having not seen the cancellation notice, Phil Elwell and I made it safely to the café. Surely that's worth a precious club run point each, Phil Richards? ;-)
by George
20 Jul 2023 09:36
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Beacon away day to Abergavenny and Hay on Wye
Replies: 12
Views: 13808

Re: Beacon away day to Abergavenny and Hay on Wye

In principle, Alan, it sounds like the sort of thing I might want to link up with. However, finding a free weekends before the end of the summer will be difficult, and I can't do midweeks, so I fear it's not going to be practical for me.
by George
19 Jul 2023 08:55
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: New date for grass track 19th August
Replies: 14
Views: 10161

Re: New date for grass track 19th August

It's great to hear that you've sorted an alternative date, Ade, but unfortunately this one clashes with my holiday plans, so I won't be able to help this time, I'm afraid.

I hope it all goes well.