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by toby
09 Sep 2023 13:43
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Campagnolo Bora One 50 Tubular Wheels
Replies: 0
Views: 11375

Campagnolo Bora One 50 Tubular Wheels

Super light tubular wheels (rim brake). Bought late 2017. Light use during summer months of 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021. Never used in rain, vgc. They have a Campag freehub body but this can be swapped out to Shimano easily and cheaply. Will include wheel bags and the attached Vittoria Corsa Graphine 2.0...
by toby
29 May 2023 11:45
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: TUESDAY 30TH CLUB RUNS
Replies: 21
Views: 7970

Re: TUESDAY 30TH CLUB RUNS

I’ll start with the A please Neil.
by toby
10 May 2023 09:39
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: B Ride - Broadway Tower - BH 8:45am Sunday 14th May
Replies: 10
Views: 3750

Re: B Ride - Broadway Tower - BH 8:45am Sunday 14th May

I’d like to join please Stu
by toby
29 Apr 2023 22:41
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: TUESDAY NIGHT CLUB RUNS
Replies: 23
Views: 7756

Re: TUESDAY NIGHT CLUB RUNS

b please Neil
by toby
14 Jun 2022 21:29
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: TUESDAY 14TH CLUB RUNS
Replies: 19
Views: 5102

Re: TUESDAY 14TH CLUB RUNS

Unfortunately the video I captured in Barnt Green of tonights rides didn’t turn out that great. Next time I will pick a better vantage point. For the accompanying music I am torn between this; https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kUsFWO08CO0 and this https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KRaiiT3ZnJw … happy for yo...
by toby
04 Jun 2022 21:35
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: TUESDAY 7TH CLUB RUNS
Replies: 18
Views: 4973

Re: TUESDAY 7TH CLUB RUNS

A run please squire
by toby
16 May 2022 21:03
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: TUESDAY 17TH CLUB RUNS
Replies: 11
Views: 3831

Re: TUESDAY 17TH CLUB RUNS

A please Neil
by toby
08 May 2022 14:11
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: TUESDAY 10th CLUB RUNS
Replies: 16
Views: 5318

Re: TUESDAY 10th CLUB RUNS

Group A please Neil
by toby
30 Apr 2022 19:36
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: TUESDAY 3RD CLUB RUNS
Replies: 17
Views: 4799

Re: TUESDAY 3RD CLUB RUNS

Please put me down for the A ride fella. Ta.
by toby
18 Apr 2022 19:39
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: MTB Cannock Chase - 18th April Bank Holiday Monday
Replies: 4
Views: 1987

Re: MTB Cannock Chase - 18th April Bank Holiday Monday

Awesome job Coach Stu! Thanks for organising and for the lift! That aside, thanks for being so knowledgeable and encouraging since I’ve never ridden trails like this and you made it easy to just go for it with confidence on rock gardens etc. I’ve had a big stupid grin on my face ever since I got hom...
by toby
07 Sep 2021 11:41
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: KIT SHOP NOW OPEN for winter gear
Replies: 33
Views: 39786

Re: WINTER KIT ORDER

neilo wrote:
30 Aug 2021 14:24
Toby, Mariana, the online 'club shop' will be set up as soon as Santini sort it out their end, this will then be put on here for you to order and pay directly 👍
Nice one matey. Done and ordered.
by toby
30 Aug 2021 12:04
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: KIT SHOP NOW OPEN for winter gear
Replies: 33
Views: 39786

Re: WINTER KIT ORDER

Put me down for

1 x 75 anniversary summer jersey

… and thanks again everyone for your help on sizing
by toby
30 Aug 2021 07:45
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: KIT SHOP NOW OPEN for winter gear
Replies: 33
Views: 39786

Re: WINTER KIT ORDER

Mariana278 wrote:
29 Aug 2021 21:19

Regular Toby

Thanks Marianna. Taking this and Laurence’s post into account, it sounds like I need to pay Neil a visit
by toby
30 Aug 2021 07:41
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: KIT SHOP NOW OPEN for winter gear
Replies: 33
Views: 39786

Re: WINTER KIT ORDER

Thanks Laurence I’m very grateful. They look great.

It looks like there’s a little bit of conflicting advice about sizing here so I will contact Neil.
by toby
29 Aug 2021 20:48
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: KIT SHOP NOW OPEN for winter gear
Replies: 33
Views: 39786

Re: WINTER KIT ORDER

Great news!
Really happy that the 75 anniversary jerseys are available since I missed out previously.

I only need to know if the fit is “race” or “regular” so I know whether to order a large or a medium. Thanks Neil :D
by toby
19 Jun 2021 14:05
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: BEACON TO HOST CROSS EVENT 2021/2 SEASON [UPDATE: date set for 4 December 2022]
Replies: 25
Views: 25883

Re: BEACON TO HOST CROSS EVENT 2021/2 SEASON

AdeR wrote:
22 May 2021 10:25
Thanks for all of the offers of help! Really appreciated ... keep them coming!
Please stick my name down as a volunteer Ade
by toby
13 Jun 2021 19:38
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Kit Shop CLOSED - Including 75th Anniversary Jersey
Replies: 39
Views: 50061

Re: Kit Shop CLOSED - Including 75th Anniversary Jersey

Looks like I missed the cut off date completely in that loooong opening paragraph *...)
by toby
10 Jun 2021 20:31
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: TUESDAY 15TH CLUB RUNS
Replies: 33
Views: 13823

Re: TUESDAY 15TH CLUB RUNS

A group please Neil.

Ta!
by toby
04 Jun 2021 23:55
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: TUESDAY 8TH CLUB RUNS
Replies: 45
Views: 23448

Re: TUESDAY 8TH CLUB RUNS

A run this week please Neilo!?
by toby
21 May 2021 14:53
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: TUESDAY 25TH CLUB RUN
Replies: 31
Views: 8821

Re: TUESDAY 25TH CLUB RUN

A ride ride please Neil. I will try harder to get out of work in time next week.
by toby
13 May 2021 18:35
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: TUESDAY 18TH CLUB RUN
Replies: 34
Views: 11204

Re: TUESDAY 18TH CLUB RUN

Put me down for A run please mate

Toby
by toby
12 May 2021 21:33
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Tuesday night 11th club run *CANCELLED*
Replies: 16
Views: 5477

Re: Tuesday night club runs *CANCELLED*

Registering attendance on Wednesday’s Tuesday night run
by toby
04 Apr 2021 13:18
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL Beacon Burst Sunday 4th April - 9am departure
Replies: 9
Views: 4614

Re: RIDE FULL Beacon Burst Sunday 4th April - 9am departure

Well that was nice! Good little group that - thanks all... a perfect return to group riding as far as I’m concerned. The “Beoley free for all” between Church Hill and Aspley Heath is a permanent fixture on my Burst rides from now on. Apart from that, it was mostly disciplined, usually two abreast, c...
by toby
03 Apr 2021 20:18
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL Beacon Burst Sunday 4th April - 9am departure
Replies: 9
Views: 4614

Re: RIDE FULL Beacon Burst Sunday 4th April - 9am departure

Lhutcheson wrote:
03 Apr 2021 11:16
Toby- is there a file you for the route you can share for my wahoo?
You should be able to download a GPX from either of these;

https://dashboard.hammerhead.io/s/zByeJ86R

https://www.strava.com/routes/2813146616472849628
by toby
28 Mar 2021 17:33
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL Beacon Burst Sunday 4th April - 9am departure
Replies: 9
Views: 4614

RIDE FULL Beacon Burst Sunday 4th April - 9am departure

43 miles from Black Horse to Man On The Moon, taking in Lickeys, Alvechurch, Tanworth, Henley, Lapworth. Back via Earlswood and Wythall. 15.5mph average or thereabouts (70km at 25kph) I’ll be at the Black Horse for 8.45am and leave at 9am (earlier if everyone there before 9). Six riders now register...
by toby
30 Sep 2019 21:34
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Velo birmingham 2020
Replies: 5
Views: 11229

Re: Velo birmingham 2020

I'll do the same. See you at the start!!
by toby
25 Apr 2019 10:47
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Club Kit Order 2019
Replies: 123
Views: 437549

Re: Club Kit Order 2019

Fella...
39.60 paid into club coffers
by toby
30 Jan 2019 20:00
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Club Kit Order 2019
Replies: 123
Views: 437549

Re: Club Kit Order 2019

Put me down for one short sleeved Frc jersey - large fella
by toby
11 Dec 2018 10:15
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: G-Run
Replies: 10
Views: 10503

Re: G-Run

If these are still going in the spring, I will definitely be up for this. I have to factor in a more onerous capital expenditure approval workflow.
by toby
06 Oct 2018 23:59
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Velo Birmingham 2019
Replies: 7
Views: 11695

Re: Velo Birmingham 2019

Entered as Beacon
by toby
26 Feb 2018 14:07
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Snowdrop and Sunrise audaxes - Final word
Replies: 3
Views: 3491

Re: Snowdrop and Sunrise audaxes - Final word

Cracking job Phil and team... thanks for keeping this event going!
by toby
05 Nov 2017 14:48
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 5th November
Replies: 11
Views: 8509

Re: Club runs - 5th November

A Run to Wyre Forest Visitor Centre Andy (orange bike don't know surname) decided descretion was the better part of valour between Clent and Cookley. Neil Orchard **flat**d just before the Severn Crossing and Adam Green just after. As Adam repaired his, Phil Elwell had decided his gearing was insuff...
by toby
30 Oct 2017 11:38
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 5th November
Replies: 11
Views: 8509

Re: Club runs - 5th November

Sometimes inspiration comes from the most surprising of sources. I haven't crossed the Severn in a while.
Lets go to the Wyre Forest Visitor Centre this Sunday :lol:
by toby
16 Oct 2017 23:02
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Memorial ride and vigil on Monday from UoB
Replies: 16
Views: 14849

Re: Memorial ride and vigil on Monday from UoB

Tonight was both poignant and moving but I cannot remember somebody I did not know. So whether the event is described as a "remembrance" or a "demonstration" depends entirely on ones personal point of view. I can only show solidarity with everybody that uses Birmingham roads on two wheels and protes...
by toby
10 Oct 2017 21:14
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: 2018 - Cycling Adventures?
Replies: 11
Views: 13238

Re: 2018 - Cycling Adventures?

Good ideas, Chris and others. We normally list these out in the depths of winter, but as it's being raised now, I can suggest two thoughts at this stage 1. A 'circumcision of Birmingham' club run, which I'll lead sometime next year https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24451799 2. A 400kms audax, as this ...
by toby
10 Oct 2017 09:36
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs October, November and December 2017
Replies: 13
Views: 11330

Re: A, B and C Club runs October, November and December 2017

Um... I appear to have been put down for the week before the one I volunteered for :?
by toby
09 Oct 2017 21:10
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs October, November and December 2017
Replies: 13
Views: 11330

Re: A, B and C Club runs October, November and December 2017

I'll lead an A run on November 5th. Fireworks are optional.
(Destination TBC)
by toby
28 May 2017 22:08
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Beacon's Brecons 300 - CLUB RUN 28th May
Replies: 44
Views: 36783

Re: Beacon's Brecons 300 - CLUB RUN 28th May

I can see the Strava activities getting uploaded now. Do I need to post a comment for one or two of them to turn round and form a search party?
by toby
17 May 2017 16:05
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Club Kit Discussion
Replies: 64
Views: 297711

So I've just seen the new kit and while the colours look good and vibrant and the fit looks contemporary, it seems a shame that the italic type face has been retained on the front. The new supplier would have been a golden opportunity to keep with the times but the "Beacon RCC" that has come across...
by toby
16 May 2017 20:59
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Club Kit Discussion
Replies: 64
Views: 297711

So I've just seen the new kit and while the colours look good and vibrant and the fit looks contemporary, it seems a shame that the italic type face has been retained on the front. The new supplier would have been a golden opportunity to keep with the times but the "Beacon RCC" that has come across ...
by toby
08 Apr 2017 14:36
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Little Mountain Time Trial
Replies: 23
Views: 17414

Really sorry to hear that Keith. Still two weeks to go so I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you mate. Lots of vitamin C and green leafy vegetables if you've still got a lot of bruising. Take care.
by toby
07 Apr 2017 22:16
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Short term room let
Replies: 4
Views: 4216

I did - I will ask my friend if she can do a short term thing
by toby
07 Apr 2017 09:52
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Little Mountain Time Trial
Replies: 23
Views: 17414

Thanks Tim. The CTT has Simon Dighton's email address against the event so I have sent him a message. I am unconcerned about refund. It's only 14 quid from my POV and if it goes to the club it's all good. The injury is inconveniently timed so I am philosophical rather than angry. I am very fortunate...
by toby
07 Apr 2017 08:44
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Little Mountain Time Trial
Replies: 23
Views: 17414

My training in the early part of this season was focussed on my first participation in this event. Early club TTs indicated I was going well. Unfortunately injury woes and imminent surgery have put paid to competing this year. I could not see anything in terms of protocol about declaring myself DNS ...
by toby
25 Mar 2017 18:30
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULT: TT K37/6G x2 25th March 2017
Replies: 1
Views: 2314

Thanks again Andy and Martin. Lovely day for it, if a bit blowy!
by toby
18 Mar 2017 16:46
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULT: TT K37/6G 18th March 2017
Replies: 8
Views: 6348

Yes thanks guys. Good effort ensuring the road works were completed on time Martin :wink:
by toby
20 Feb 2017 17:43
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Time trials - April, May and June 2017
Replies: 44
Views: 33899

John hasn't announced details for this year's page yet but from my archive of old pages.... A very important and popular option, our Roadman category will again feature this year. We will award prizes for the fastest riders completing the course using a standard road bike with only traditional-styl...
by toby
20 Feb 2017 14:56
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Time trials - April, May and June 2017
Replies: 44
Views: 33899

I have entered the Little Mountain TT via the CTT website. I just wondered whether there was a link to the rules for "roadman" entry - I remember it somewhere on the Beacon site but I can't find it. I just want to be sure that any of my aero slipperyness will not void entry into this classification...
by toby
20 Feb 2017 12:42
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Time trials - April, May and June 2017
Replies: 44
Views: 33899

I have entered the Little Mountain TT via the CTT website. I just wondered whether there was a link to the rules for "roadman" entry - I remember it somewhere on the Beacon site but I can't find it. I just want to be sure that any of my aero slipperyness will not void entry into this classification ...
by toby
13 Feb 2017 14:39
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Beacon's Brecons 300 - CLUB RUN 28th May
Replies: 44
Views: 36783

George wrote:
toby wrote:I'm definitely a maybe for this again.
On the other hand, you may be a definite.
I might be George :wink: