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George

I've also posted this on Facebook and Ride with GPS.

George

After a long wait for a weather window, it looks as if this coming Sunday, 15 September, will finally be my opportunity to take my Eroica bike for its annual Imperial Hundred. I'll be starting and finishing at home (not the BH) and plan to ride 160km/100mi at an average of 24-25kph (15-15.5mph) with...

George

Congratulations, Matt.

(But I'll be gunning for you at next year's event, now that I've got an appallingly slow baseline time for calculation of my handicap!)

George

Chairman Phil’s away this week, so I’ve got the weekly update duties. I would tell you that I deliberately delayed the update until I could share the results of the final club TT of the season. But you all probably know me well enough by now to see straight through that particular untruth. Being abl...

George

Haha. I brought both, because I wasn't sure what was allowed, and couldn't make up my mind which was least period-incorrect to go with the bike. Turned out that no one else knew what was allowed either, and for some unknown reason no one seemed to see me as a threat in the standings, or consequently...

George

Thanks to all the timekeepers, marshals and other helpers for all your efforts. And even bigger thanks to Leigh for mitigating my embarrassment slightly!

George

Tomorrow, Tuesday 10 September, is the Beacon's final club TT of the season (Hill Climb Champs excluded). It's a special event in its own right: the Handicap Championship, meaning that everyone has a fighting chance, *especially* newcomers with no previous TT experience and people who only have slow...

George

Simon, does the fact that this is a road-bikes-only event imply that all aero aids (e.g. pointy hats) are also outlawed?

George

PS: I estimate you'll get there around 11:30, so that's the time I'll aim for.

George

Thanks for the offer, Chris, but there's no need to update me, I'll just pitch up regardless. The weather will simply affect what time I leave home and how far I go on my way to the Cob House. I'll hopefully see you there, but don't worry if you have cause to change your plans, just go ahead and do ...

George

Thanks, Nick. I think I'll meet Chris's ride to the Cob House, actually. It means I can leave starting until later, when hopefully the worst is over. The MetO are now forecasting a drier day than when I looked this morning, but the BBC continue to insist there will be a 50-75% chance of rain pretty ...

George

Nick, the early part of tomorrow looks like being pretty wet. If the forecast turns out to be correct, do you envisage going ahead as planned?

George

Chris, the early part of tomorrow looks like being pretty wet. If the forecast turns out to be correct, do you envisage going ahead as planned?

George

Thanks for sharing, John.

George

Phil, I'm thinking about riding out and joining some of our riders on the course. (I'll pay an entry fee if I do, then you can count me as a DNS/DNF.)

However, if that plan can't go ahead for any reason, I'll try to make it to the HQ in the evening. I'll let you know as soon as I can.

George

Wise decision, Paul. Also simplifies my own planning. I'm still going to wait until morning before making up my mind. Crazily, although there's a thunder warning, and the BBC are predicting rain, the Met Office reckons the percentage risk of rain is actually smaller than the following days, when the...

George

Paul, the forecast is now looking much less encouraging than a couple of days ago. We're now expecting rain on and off, with scattered thunder storms. Since Island Meadow is all outdoor seating, and since I was planning to ride one of my vintage bikes, I'm now inclined to ditch my plan. I'll make a ...

George

I'll meet you there, Paul.

George

Great initiative, Mick!

George

Matt Hale wrote: ↑
25 Aug 2024 16:24
Can I be first reserve George

Yes, sure. I'm handing it over to the likely taker at the club TT on 10 Sep. I'll let you know whether it does or doesn't fit him after that.

George

I now have a probable taker for this top.

George

Three or four years ago, I bought myself a Beacon winter top, size L, which turned out to be just slightly too small. I wore it a few times, then put it away and got myself an XL the following winter. It's still in excellent condition, with no stains and a fully functional zip. My chest measurement ...

George

PS: if I do ride, I sincerely hope that I'll be handicapped on the basis of what's realistically feasible, not my PB!

George

Simon, I am toying with the idea of riding. However, if you're stuck for helpers, I'll drop that idea and lend a hand. Let me know maybe a few days beforehand whether I'm needed?

George

Put me down for helping on the day of the event, Ade.

I may also be able to help loading the van at Holt on 24 Nov. However, I can't make any promises about that, because it's my wife's birthday, and I don't yet know how she'll want to spend the day.

George

Sounds like a great event. Sorry I couldn't be there. Hopefully a couple more next season?

George

Andy, I'll try to join you at the café.

George

I'll have a dig around when I'm back home, Ade.

George

Hope it goes well today, Ade. I would have loved to be there.

George

I've switched by conflicting engagement, Ade. So I am available to help. Being a lazy layabout with a reasonable distance to travel, I would prefer *not* to be put on an early shift. Thank you so much George. Midday ok for you? Ade, I'm really sorry, but the situation has changed again. We learnt a...

George

Si_Walker wrote: ↑
23 Jun 2024 17:51
Also, Si Walker, Noel O’Dwyer, Andy McGrath, thanks.

Thanks, Si. I hadn't forgotten you; I thought you were part of another group. But happy to add you to this list.

George

Thanks everyone for helping to make today's ride and gathering a day to remember. We had a good turnout, so at Bell Heath we divided into a C group led by Pete and a C+ group (actually more like slow B pace) led by me. I've added the names I can remember to the 'privateer' list in the top post, but ...

George

I've switched by conflicting engagement, Ade. So I am available to help.

Being a lazy layabout with a reasonable distance to travel, I would prefer *not* to be put on an early shift.

George

Great. Look forward to seeing you, Andy.

George

All three added. See you in the morning!

George

AdeR wrote: ↑
21 Jun 2024 10:53
Thanks George. If you can't make it - completely understood. Any help anderen overtuigen appreciated too

I had to do a double-take there, Ade, to make sure my brain hadn't connected the dots too quickly!

My overtuigingsvermogen is probably somewhat limited, but I'll do my best.

George

Alexio wrote: ↑
21 Jun 2024 09:56
I'm in too George. Thanks

You're on the list, Alex.

George

joelsubash wrote: ↑
20 Jun 2024 10:56
Add me to the list of attendees please. Thanks.

Will do, Joel.

George

Ade, I currently have a social engagement that day. However, it's the sort of thing that I may be able to move, and I'd like to help out at this event. So leave it with me, and I'll get back to you.

George

bikercolin wrote: ↑
18 Jun 2024 23:05
Put me down please George

Welcome on board, Colin.

George

turnerjp wrote: ↑
18 Jun 2024 21:03
I’s like to join you please George

See you there, Jonathan.

George

Apologies for initially leaving the route off the RwGPS event. (I thought I had added it, but must have failed to confirm the addition or something.) Anyway, that's remedied now, so the link at the top *does* lead to the route.

George

Hi George! Did you join Beacon as a junior/child? Congratulations on your/our Ruby Anniversary! Can you post the route please? It isn’t on the link. See you Sunday, sign up one and all! Pete Haha, flattery will get you everywhere, Pete! I was in my mid-twenties. As an aside, John Hitchcock *did* jo...

George

Neil Orchard will lead a combined a/B run to Broad Acres this coming Sunday. This ride is part of the Big Café Convergence #2/2024. See http://www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boa ... =5&t=11074

For now, I'm just flagging up that a ride will take place. Neil will add details shortly.

George

Dave Cole will lead a D run to Broad Acres this coming Sunday. This ride is part of the Big Café Convergence #2/2024. See http://www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_board/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11074 Dave is currently away. For now, I'm just flagging up that a ride will take place. Dave will add details when ...

George

Count yourself in, Leigh.

George

I'll lead a C run this coming Sunday. Meet at the BH at 09:00-ish for an 09:15 start. This ride is part of the Big Café Convergence #2/2024. See http://www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_board/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11074 The ride will be 81km (>50mi), over undulating terrain at an average of roughly 22-23kp...

George

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 earmarked for this year's remain...

George

Congratulations, Ed. Well done the others. Thanks for organising, Simon.

George

I'll meet you there, Matt. I'll aim for 11am.

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