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by Missiles
05 Aug 2012 19:00
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Beacon/Redditch Cyclocross Race Meeting
Replies: 8
Views: 4620

The 16th is in my diary and I'm expecting to be doing whatever is needed for the event on the day. Do you want me to attend the meeting too?

Ruth
by Missiles
05 Aug 2012 18:52
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Sleepless In The Saddle
Replies: 3
Views: 2544

Glad you found your ring Chris. I just made what must have been the quickest ever visit to A&E, had my wrist x-rayed and was out in about 10 mins flat with it confirmed that I was just being a great big wuss - nothing broken.

So, next year, WITH a jet-washer then?

Ruth
by Missiles
25 Jul 2012 23:42
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULTS-Stourport 25/7/12 Beacon 1, 2!
Replies: 7
Views: 4466

Congratulations to Richard and Mike on a fine 1-2 Richard represented the club at the Midlands TT Championships on Sunday on the K33/10D too: 1. John Simpkins (Drag2zero) 20.04 34. Richard Bussell 23.12 49. Andy Curley 24.26 53. Brian Botfield 24.57 57. Steve Croggon 25.49 69. Steve Morton 27.09 Ruth
by Missiles
24 Jul 2012 09:42
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: (First) First
Replies: 5
Views: 3581

Well done Richard. I expect the Shirley RC made you very welcome too - a very friendly club. They always give me a big wave whenever I see them out and they put a lot of effort into organising events, despite not having many active racing members.

Ruth
by Missiles
12 Jul 2012 16:14
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: That seemed a good idea at the time
Replies: 12
Views: 5979

Well done Ed. I think a bit of 'cross would suit you. :D

Ruth
by Missiles
10 Jul 2012 09:14
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: That seemed a good idea at the time
Replies: 12
Views: 5979

How did you get on Ed? Good event?
by Missiles
09 Jul 2012 10:12
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: New Road Race Venue and event on 21st July
Replies: 2
Views: 2341

New Road Race Venue and event on 21st July

I seem to be on the distribution list for West Mids road events - but some folks might be interested to know about this: Hi all, We have been working for some time to bring a new venue onto the calendar in the West Midlands. After a few hurdles and hoops, at last we have a test event planned for 21s...
by Missiles
03 Jul 2012 13:07
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Midlands TT Championships - juniors especially required
Replies: 0
Views: 1759

Midlands TT Championships - juniors especially required

Midlands TT Championships - July 22nd, K33/10D (same course as our open 10).

Message from Alex, the organiser: "all left hand turns, I've engineered it so every junior will get a medal"

It's in the handbook as the Birmingham Uni CC event. You can enter online via the CTT website.
by Missiles
02 Jul 2012 22:06
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: That seemed a good idea at the time
Replies: 12
Views: 5979

What race are you doing Ed? Thought about giving 'cross a go?

Ruth
by Missiles
01 Jul 2012 15:35
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Redditch Town Centre Race
Replies: 10
Views: 5632

Sean Mungovan got a mention for the Beacon on the BC website for third place in the 3rd-cat race:

http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/road/a ... Redditch-0

Well done Sean!
by Missiles
29 Jun 2012 00:19
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: A new 3rd-cat in the club........
Replies: 11
Views: 6191

Many congratulations indeed to the new 3rd-cat then but sorry to hear that his luck didn't hold for tonight's SSSSSCCCCCRRRRRL round.

Now you've got me wanting to know whether Isla was racing this evening?

Ruth
by Missiles
28 Jun 2012 23:08
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: A new 3rd-cat in the club........
Replies: 11
Views: 6191

Pedlo Mudguardo wrote:A triple what ? :shock:
You 'eard!

I should have added that I believe our other racing junior, Greg Dighton, got his points tally off the ground on Tuesday at Stourport too, but I think we need an accurate first-hand account...........
by Missiles
28 Jun 2012 22:04
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: A new 3rd-cat in the club........
Replies: 11
Views: 6191

A new 3rd-cat in the club........

I've heard a rumour that one of our keen new road racers has just won enough points for his 3rd-cat licence. So are we going to have this offically confirmed along with a moment-by-moment account of the nerve-wracking race that clinched the crucial final points - from someone who was there? Ruth ps....
by Missiles
27 Jun 2012 23:21
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULTS Club Championship 25 mile TT 27/6/12 K34/2
Replies: 9
Views: 5349

Well done all and especially Steve and Ed. Super rides and great to see a junior competing in a club TT championship again.

I'd be interested to hear what Richard Kings' secret training methods are - some very marked improvements from him recently!

Ruth
by Missiles
20 Jun 2012 21:51
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Bike fittting / adjustment
Replies: 6
Views: 5222

Folks might also be interested to know that they do bike fitting at Worcester University at their Motion and Performance Centre. I had an opportunity to have a first-hand look at the technology they use and it's very clever, capturing dynamic data from 360 degrees by means of reflectors on each join...
by Missiles
17 Jun 2012 17:41
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: gears
Replies: 4
Views: 5085

You might need an extra spacer because I think the 10spd cassettes are a fraction narrower than the 9spd ones (contrary to what intuition might suggest). You'll soon know - if you can't tighten up the lockring enough to stop the sprockets from rattling.

Ruth
by Missiles
13 Jun 2012 11:50
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Result: Stourport 13/6/12
Replies: 14
Views: 7171

Excellent Doug - well done.

What happened to Greg and Gary last night?

Ruth
by Missiles
11 Jun 2012 22:18
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Three Peaks
Replies: 1
Views: 1879

Not this year. Wouldn't rule it out in the future though. Superb event. Maybe when my knee is completely sound and my descending is a bit better.

Ruth
by Missiles
10 Jun 2012 19:54
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: TT Club Champs
Replies: 7
Views: 4736

Well done everyone - some big improvements there and congratulations to Steve on the win.

Nice to see Scott winning his former club's event too.

Ruth
by Missiles
10 Jun 2012 14:46
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: TT Club Champs
Replies: 7
Views: 4736

Any times from the 50 this morning? Also who won overall and what did they do? I heard a rumour that the course was altered and didn't go all the way to Bishop's Cleeve - is that correct?

Ruth
by Missiles
06 Jun 2012 22:18
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Club TT 6 June Wednesday 9.0 K36/4.5C starts 19.00
Replies: 6
Views: 4623

Thanks Laurence, that makes me feel a lot better but I'm sorry to hear that nobody got a ride.

Sorry to hear you're feeling so bad Phil. Hope the virus clears up soon.

Ruth
by Missiles
06 Jun 2012 17:43
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Club TT 6 June Wednesday 9.0 K36/4.5C starts 19.00
Replies: 6
Views: 4623

I'm really sorry about this but I'm not going to be able to make it tonight to marshal. I haven't got a contact number for Brian and I've only been able to leave a message for Gary Mac on his mobile. If anyone else sees this and is going tonight please would you pass the message on with my apologies...
by Missiles
02 Jun 2012 19:23
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Slime inner tubes
Replies: 9
Views: 4948

Are these MTB inner tubes Ed? If so, where have you been riding to have that kind of **flat** rate?

Ruth
by Missiles
31 May 2012 11:03
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Club TT 30 May Wednesday 9.0 K36/4.5C starts 19.00
Replies: 31
Views: 18514

As I rode over in the torrential rain I consoled myself with the thought that probably only about 3 nutters would turn up and I could soon go home again........... and when I arrived there was just Brian sheltering in his car and no other signs of life from the few other cars. Then the rain stopped ...
by Missiles
29 May 2012 08:51
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Road Race Results Rice/Scott
Replies: 8
Views: 4613

Gary - I think finishing a race would be a result for you.

Well done Jon and Gareth.

Ruth
by Missiles
24 May 2012 10:14
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULT: K36/4.5Cx2 TT 23rd May 2012
Replies: 3
Views: 3358

Special congratulations to Bob Green who was riding his first time trial for 54 years!

Ruth
by Missiles
23 May 2012 11:26
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: A great read
Replies: 153
Views: 2982554

Ed Moss wrote:I've just pre ordered the new book about Stephen Roche, hope it's as good as the Fignon book.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQojh-wqL04

You can never watch this too many times :D
Doesn't it seem odd now, having to reach to your downtube to change gear......
by Missiles
22 May 2012 12:17
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Ed Silverton Junior 10 TT Champion
Replies: 10
Views: 5800

Well done Ed - it's really good to see a junior doing the open 10 in Beacon colours.

Ruth
by Missiles
20 May 2012 20:31
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Results Beacon TT Champion
Replies: 7
Views: 4247

Yes, well done Paddy and commiserations to Steve for coming so close. 2 seconds isn't much is it?! I can't remember when the 10 championship was such a close contest before.

Ruth
by Missiles
20 May 2012 20:28
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Open 10 Time Trial
Replies: 4
Views: 3324

I think the main thanks go to you Dave - I'm pretty sure that most of the rest of us just turned up on the day to play our part whereas you had been working on it hard for several weeks and have a fair amount of work still to do. Many congratulations to you on a very well-run event. I'm sure all the...
by Missiles
16 May 2012 22:11
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Midlands TT Rankings - Simon Dighton moves up a category
Replies: 8
Views: 5176

Midlands TT Rankings - Simon Dighton moves up a category

I guess most folks don't look at the Midlands TT Rankings very often if at all, but this month Simon has featured as one of just two riders to be promoted up a category. See here . The thing about these rankings is that there are no easy points and you don't go up a category without making an improv...
by Missiles
16 May 2012 21:54
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Stourport- 16/5/12
Replies: 1
Views: 1852

Thanks for the reports Doug and Mike - good to read them. Keep them coming.

Ruth
by Missiles
16 May 2012 21:53
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULT: Earlswood Triangle K36/4.5Cx2 TT 16 May 2012
Replies: 6
Views: 4455

Well done Steve once again.

I think Phil must have been doing some secret training. That was a good ride on a road bike when he's not been seen for ages, allegedly because of "laziness"!

Ruth
by Missiles
08 May 2012 22:12
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: LMTT
Replies: 75
Views: 195033

Is there a way of sharing a .PDF document with everyone through the message board? I've been sent a report on the LMTT as a .PDF which I'd like to share with everyone.

Ruth
by Missiles
04 May 2012 18:21
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: LMTT
Replies: 75
Views: 195033

I've got my eyes set on that improvers prize next season :wink: You and a few others I think! Thanks for taking the trouble to register on our message board and for posting your message of thanks Mark. I'll make sure that our helpers and marshals who aren't online get to see your comments. See you ...
by Missiles
03 May 2012 18:47
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Meeting Point for Club 25 on Saturday
Replies: 2
Views: 2590

Thought so. Thanks Andy.

Ruth
by Missiles
03 May 2012 17:45
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Meeting Point for Club 25 on Saturday
Replies: 2
Views: 2590

Meeting Point for Club 25 on Saturday

A rider from the Walsall RCC has just contacted me to ask about the meeting point for the club 25 on Saturday. Could someone confirm exactly where it is please? I guessed that it is in one of the laybys just to the south of the A441/A422 junction at Cookhill. IIRC there is a huge layby on each side ...
by Missiles
01 May 2012 21:52
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: LMTT
Replies: 75
Views: 195033

Wow Paul, there are some superb photos in there. How did you manage to capture so many smiles? It was pouring with rain and those guys were just about to set off to ride 39 hilly miles!

Ruth
by Missiles
30 Apr 2012 21:37
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: LMTT
Replies: 75
Views: 195033

Gee, Ed, you're not bad at taking snaps are you? John - I'm trying to work out whether your write-up is good publicity for the event or bad publicity. Great writing though, whatever! I should have said before that I have one item of lost property left behind at the HQ - a red Berghaus waterproof jac...
by Missiles
29 Apr 2012 22:14
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: LMTT
Replies: 75
Views: 195033

Yes - a stunning picture, Ed.

Ruth
by Missiles
29 Apr 2012 18:55
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: LMTT
Replies: 75
Views: 195033

Grogz wrote:Will I be back next year???
Going faster next year after today's conditions should be a piece of cake. That Best Improvement prize could be yours for the taking........

Ruth
by Missiles
25 Apr 2012 15:17
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: LMTT
Replies: 75
Views: 195033

Steve has uploaded the start sheet, prize list and updated notes for competitors on the website now.

All the helpers and marshals should get a copy of the start booklet in the post in the next day or so.

See you all on Sunday!

Ruth
by Missiles
20 Apr 2012 10:47
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: LMTT
Replies: 75
Views: 195033

Rebecca Slack and Matt Clinton, last year's winners are returning, along with Dave Griffiths who was 3rd last year, Danny Axford who was 5th and Steve Berry who as 6th. The standard of the 18 women riders is extremely high too - Anna Fischer was National Hill Climb Champ a few years ago, Louise Robi...
by Missiles
18 Apr 2012 15:35
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: LMTT
Replies: 75
Views: 195033

The closing date for the Little Mountain TT was yesterday and I have 133 entries. That means that 120 riders will go on the main start sheet and 13 riders will be put down as reserves. Anyone who had any previous performance in a TT on their entry will not be a reserve but those people for whom this...
by Missiles
09 Apr 2012 10:19
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: LMTT
Replies: 75
Views: 195033

Steve has put another update of entries on the website at the link above. 90 entries so far, 16 of them from women. An excellent position to be in at this stage. With another week to go before the closing date we could, with a bit of luck, have a full field of 120 riders. Don't wait to get your entr...
by Missiles
01 Apr 2012 21:47
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Race Result Wolverhampton Wheelers circuit race Stourport
Replies: 8
Views: 4933

Well done Gary and Greg. I see that Gareth was in action in the E/1/2/3 race too.

There are lots of photos of the event here: http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/road/a ... tourport-0

Ruth
by Missiles
26 Mar 2012 23:02
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: LMTT
Replies: 75
Views: 195033

There's an update of the entries received to date here

Ruth
by Missiles
23 Mar 2012 09:50
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Cross League Prize Presentation
Replies: 4
Views: 3081

Are you going Jon? How about Gareth?

I'm planning on going. Anyone else?

Ruth
by Missiles
15 Mar 2012 22:26
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: LMTT
Replies: 75
Views: 195033

Thanks for reminding me about that article Tim. Incidentally, Jeff Jones who wrote it returned in 2011 and came second. It would be worth looking at his time in 2009 because he did it on a road bike that year although I should think he may have challenged for a podium spot if he'd been on a TT bike,...
by Missiles
09 Mar 2012 17:49
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: LMTT
Replies: 75
Views: 195033

Thanks for your entry Tim - there's no chance of me declining your entry unless another 129 riders enter too! I have had a few entries so far but if past experience is anything to go by they will start to come in more rapidly in the next couple of weeks. Don't take any notice of Jon's time in 2010 -...