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- 09 Jun 2019 15:19
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 9th June
- Replies: 15
- Views: 20367
Re: Club Runs - 9th June
On today's incident free C ride were Colin Groves (L) Joanne Congerton Neil Evanson Adrian Low Cedric Gioan Kamran Anwar Wayne Gibbs Ash Turner John Hitchcock Claire Fudge Dave Little Adrian McHugh ...who after doing a great job as sweeper on the way out disappeared whilst we were fannying about try...
- 07 Jun 2019 10:50
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 9th June
- Replies: 15
- Views: 20367
Re: Club Runs - 9th June
Alcester for the C ride - avoiding the cafe that made us sit outside last time, unless it's sunny. We can take a view.
Just over 50 miles I reckon.
Just over 50 miles I reckon.
- 14 Apr 2019 15:10
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 14th April
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5826
Re: Club Runs - 14th April
On today's C ride were Colin Groves (L) Neil Evanson Andrew Nott Laurie Derbyshire Mark McConkey Cedric Gioan Kamran Anwar Geoff Mann Simon Woodward and Roger Green also attended on the tandem but unfortunately their chain snapped around the back of Ullenhall so they decided to repair and divert els...
- 08 Apr 2019 12:46
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 14th April
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5826
Re: Club Runs - 14th April
Destination for the C ride will be the Charlcote garden centre cafe. In a selfish attempt to be back a little earlier, and in the hope that it'll be a bit quieter on the roads getting out of Birmingham, I'd like to leave the Blackhorse by 08:30 please. 56 miles BH to BH. Out via Ullenhall, Little Al...
- 29 Mar 2019 16:18
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C Club runs April, May and June 2019
- Replies: 19
- Views: 17402
Re: A, B and C Club runs April, May and June 2019
I'll take a C run on the 14th April and 9th June. Destination TBC.
- 17 Mar 2018 19:20
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 18th March
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11519
Re: Club runs - 18th March
Rather than wait until the morning I think it sensible to make an early call to cancel my run tomorrow. It's -3 C and snowing here in Bearwood which doesn't bode well for a safe ride.
- 15 Mar 2018 10:24
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 18th March
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11519
Re: Club runs - 18th March
Thanks for the heads up on the Fyford café. I'll say Warwick then.
- 12 Mar 2018 16:05
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 18th March
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11519
Re: Club runs - 18th March
I'll certainly need a large plate of baked beans on Sunday Dave given my year to date mileage, 47. Impressive. So the forecast isn't great for Sunday at the moment, BBC says light snow. My original intention was to go to Flyford Flavell, 49 miles, slightly longer out than back. If there's a risk of ...
- 08 Feb 2018 08:43
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 11th February
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12816
Re: Club runs - 11th February
My apologies - I've had a nasty virus which is still hanging around so I won't be able to lead on Sunday.
- 21 Dec 2017 11:19
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C club runs for January, February and March 2018
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7394
Re: A, B and C club runs for January, February and March 2018
I'll take the C runs on 11th Feb and 18th March. Destinations TBC.
- 16 Apr 2017 13:27
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 16th April
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6122
12 riders out on the burst today - my apologies, you're going have to fill in the gaps for me. Colin Groves (L) Vince Tennant Phil Richards Si Walker Andy Wrightson ...and 7 other svelte riders. Thanks to all who took a turn on the front - which allowed me to sit in. Anyone get a handle on average s...
- 13 Apr 2017 15:46
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 16th April
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6122
- 24 Mar 2017 15:00
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Creaky Look Keo 2 Max pedals
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9555
I've just had to chuck a pair away after 3 years use. One had seized and the other was about to - sort of happened overnight starting with a squeak. I now figure squeaking is a pre-requisite to failure - I did chuck some oil into the bearing but the damage was done by that point. They're cheap enoug...
- 19 Mar 2017 22:03
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C & Intro Club runs April, May and June 2017
- Replies: 27
- Views: 17572
I'll do a 'burst' on the 16th April aimed at C runners who want to turn it up a bit. There's often some conversation about the gulf between B & C runs so this will hopefully create the feel of a slightly stronger pace over a shorter distance - and this way if your legs fall off you won't be far from...
- 19 Mar 2017 16:39
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 19th March
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9495
On today's C run to Pershore were: Colin Groves (L) Si Walker Graham Gamblin Sarah Dowden Phil Gameson Andy Wrightson Vincent Bulso Fenella Brown Simon Woodward Colin Hall Mark McConkey Neil Evanson Gemma Johnson Simon Turner Adrian McHugh Dave Little Enjoyed that. Thanks to everyone for helping kee...
- 13 Mar 2017 15:30
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 19th March
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9495
- 13 Mar 2017 10:04
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 19th March
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9495
- 13 Feb 2017 15:49
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Smethwick into Birmingham. Canal question
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3200
It's a mixed bag Phil. I get on at Smethwick Galton Bridge in the summer months. It can get a bit muddy and puddly and there are some bumpy sections for a mile or so then it opens out onto a rough gravel path which you can barrel along on. I ride it on a road bike with 35mm tyres to compensate - it'...
- 01 Feb 2017 11:43
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Midsummer Night's Club Ride...Sat 1 July.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10628
- 22 Jan 2017 18:43
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 22nd January
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7702
We changed the destination to Warwick today and stuck to the quieter main roads which were fine. Todays C runners Colin Groves (L) Neil Evanson Simon Turner Si Walker Dave Cox met us at the Black Horse but did his own thing on account of his BMX Good food at the pub (was called the Tilted Wig I thin...
- 19 Jan 2017 13:20
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 22nd January
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7702
My plans are likely to change George. I'll take a view on Sunday and get a consensus from the group. A gritted route to Evesham would be a bit busy for my liking. A reasonable plan B might be to do a long loop to a more local café on some quieter main roads with a short hop back. Somewhere like Wed...
- 18 Jan 2017 10:56
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 22nd January
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7702
- 16 Dec 2016 13:12
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Gerry Gordon
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6305
Hi Richard - very sorry to hear this sad news. A couple of things immediately spring to mind when I think about Gerry - endless miles hanging onto his rear wheel, and him racing around in that red Nissan Silvia Turbo! We mostly laughed though - lots of laughing. Best regards Richard - and give your ...
- 11 Dec 2016 17:15
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs 11th December
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7641
- 11 Dec 2016 15:39
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C Club runs January, February and March 2017
- Replies: 23
- Views: 15116
Using Phil's new bullying tactics whereupon I ran various club members around Alcester in a headlock until they relented (I lied about the violence) we've managed to fill a few gaps and have a couple of new volunteers for C runs - so thank you to both Mikes on Phil's behalf! All destinations TBC. 1s...
- 11 Dec 2016 15:22
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs 11th December
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7641
On todays C run were: Colin Groves (L) Laurie Derbyshire Paul Derbyshire Dave Cox Giedrins Kudelis (hope I've got that right) Michael Preece Jemma Johnson John Hitchcock Si Walker Helen Jamieson Mark McConkey Mark Gardner Adrian McHugh Mike Bacenski Neil Evanson Anne Hughes (peeled off on the way ou...
- 05 Dec 2016 12:12
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs 11th December
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7641
- 15 Nov 2016 13:42
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Beacon Burst Revival
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9952
- 15 Nov 2016 13:25
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Beacon Burst Revival
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9952
Not sure if this discussion is worthy of a new thread...? I'm probably not best placed to give feedback on my own club run but on Sunday we left together as a group and arrived back together as a group so for me that was mission accomplished. I try to pace on feel as I don't have a computer but Phil...
- 13 Nov 2016 15:21
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 13th November
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10514
On todays well disciplined B run to Charlecote were: Colin Groves (L) Richard Horridge Alistair Hey Si Walker John Williams Phil Gameson Graham Gamblin Rob Wade Peter Roed Apologies for the slightly uninspired route. We repeated some of the outward leg on the return but made good time at a sensible ...
- 10 Nov 2016 12:00
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 13th November
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10514
- 10 Nov 2016 08:58
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: 'Cycling Weekly' Club run
- Replies: 61
- Views: 167057
- 24 Oct 2016 14:00
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: 'Cycling Weekly' Club run
- Replies: 61
- Views: 167057
- 16 Oct 2016 17:01
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 16th October
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4165
Just 5 turned out at the Blackhorse today - most likely due to the forecast and other events. A very nice ride out to Kenilworth in the autumn sunshine with just one flat towards the end. We averaged around 14 mph so top end of the C run pace. Colin Groves (L) Dave Cox Andy Terry Daniel Newns (first...
- 25 Sep 2016 15:43
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 25th September
- Replies: 27
- Views: 16850
Large group today, incident free and very sociable...well I talked a lot anyway. Colin Groves (L) John Deeley Pete Norman Mike Preece Graham Muth Tom Muirhead Graham Gamblin David Cox Cedric Gioan Huan Dong Laurie Derbyshire Si Walker Helen Jamieson Dave Little Sergey Fifsov Dave Cole (met us at the...
- 24 Sep 2016 21:08
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 25th September
- Replies: 27
- Views: 16850
- 19 Sep 2016 09:49
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 25th September
- Replies: 27
- Views: 16850
- 09 Sep 2016 08:58
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C club runs - October, November and December - 2016
- Replies: 32
- Views: 18649
Club Runs
I'll do
16/10 - B Run to Kenilworth
13/11 - B Run to Charlecote
11/12 - C Run to Alcester
16/10 - B Run to Kenilworth
13/11 - B Run to Charlecote
11/12 - C Run to Alcester
- 26 Jul 2016 09:17
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Commuting Wheels
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9591
Thanks for the advice - lots of options out there. I've gone for a set of hand built wheels from Spa Cycles after an informative chat with them. Cheaper than I thought - 36 spoke rear, 32 front. Looking forward to seeing how they ride. The factory wheels that came with the bike lasted 18 months befo...
- 25 Jul 2016 12:52
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C club runs July, August and September 2016
- Replies: 35
- Views: 22455
- 22 Jul 2016 14:11
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Commuting Wheels
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9591
- 22 Jul 2016 08:22
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Commuting Wheels
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9591
Commuting Wheels
Looking for a durable 700c commuting / touring wheel set on account that my rear wheel fell apart this morning on the way into work (getting a lift home!). I run 35 mm tyres, SRAM 10 speed, caliper brakes. Don't care about weight. Can anyone offer any advice? They'll get a bit of a pounding down the...
- 06 Jun 2016 08:40
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Club 50 Championships
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7282
- 03 Jun 2016 13:34
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C Club runs April, May and June 2016
- Replies: 29
- Views: 17405
- 27 May 2016 09:26
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Result 9 mile K36/4.5 Wed 25th May
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3667
- 25 May 2016 13:39
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C Club runs April, May and June 2016
- Replies: 29
- Views: 17405
- 23 May 2016 17:21
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Result 9 mile K36/4.5 Wed 18th May
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5791
- 20 May 2016 17:09
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Result 9 mile K36/4.5 Wed 18th May
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5791
- 20 May 2016 12:06
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Result 9 mile K36/4.5 Wed 18th May
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5791
- 16 May 2016 01:02
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 15th May
- Replies: 65
- Views: 65580
Leading a club run is gratifying. I've done a few now and the things I thought were important to lead aren't. You don't have to be the strongest rider on the day, or a master mechanic. It's simple enough to plan a route, and there's bound to be repetition with previous rides - there are only so many...