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by charlie
28 Aug 2011 09:38
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Beacon bottles on tour
Replies: 58
Views: 83135

:roll: If any of you go on a long club run to Christchurch, South Island New Zealand, pop in to the local Museum, there should be a Beacon Anniversary mug on display, Wot I donated a few years back!
by charlie
06 Jun 2011 23:03
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: A great read
Replies: 153
Views: 4725041

:roll: Just finished a book "All-Round Genius" by Mick Collins. Although not a cycling book its about a sportsman named Max Woosnam who not only spent 4 years in the army during World War 1 but also captained Manchester City and England, was Wimbledon doubles champion, Davis Cup captain and an Olymp...
by charlie
26 Aug 2010 16:53
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: A great read
Replies: 153
Views: 4725041

:roll: Have been watching Clare Balding "riding" around Britain using guides written by Harold Briercliffe. I have volume number 5 "The Midlands" and it is interesting to see his comment:: "I must admit that for the cyclist and walker Central England has a smaller appeal than the Lake District, York...
by charlie
13 Feb 2009 17:40
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: END TO ENDERS
Replies: 22
Views: 23569

:roll: 15 so far, but I KNOW there are more to come.(HINT- HINT)
by charlie
21 Nov 2008 12:39
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: END TO ENDERS
Replies: 22
Views: 23569

END TO ENDERS

:roll: As you may have seen in the latest Hub-ub, I am putting together a list of all Beacon members(past and present) who have ridden the End to End. If you want to use this site to put details of your ride then you can leave dates, distances etc and I will take it from there. If you have completed...
by charlie
30 Jun 2007 12:27
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: A great read
Replies: 153
Views: 4725041

:roll: I have still got 4 copies of Toms book left if anyone is interested? Will have them with me at the open 10. Charlie.
by charlie
13 Jun 2007 17:57
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: A great read
Replies: 153
Views: 4725041

:roll: Tommy Godwin called round today and left me a few copies of the book that he has written, entitled ;; "IT WASN'T THAT EASY" They will retail at £15. A quick browse through at the pictures leaves me thinking it should be a good, humerous read. Anyone interested in a copy?