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by ballintrane
28 Oct 2023 19:54
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 29th October - A Run to Twisted Spoon, Upton Snodsbury - 9:15am start
Replies: 16
Views: 8085

Re: Sunday 29th October - A Run to Twisted Spoon, Upton Snodsbury - 9:15am start

Nicks_77 wrote:
28 Oct 2023 19:08
Looks like the old firm are back together tomorrow :D
A reunion no one asked for or wanted!!
by ballintrane
28 Oct 2023 16:43
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 29th October - A Run to Twisted Spoon, Upton Snodsbury - 9:15am start
Replies: 16
Views: 8085

Re: Sunday 29th October - A Run to Twisted Spoon, Upton Snodsbury - 9:15am start

neilo wrote:
28 Oct 2023 16:37
ballintrane wrote:
28 Oct 2023 15:50
I'll come along to do my annual mudguard inspection!!
You're not going to be on your bestest, poshest summer bike?
Summertime ends at 02.00am Neil :roll:
by ballintrane
24 Jul 2023 18:18
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 30th July. C paced 200k to Cotswolds and south east. 8:00am departure
Replies: 15
Views: 7216

Re: Sunday 30th July. C paced 200k to Cotswolds and south east. 8:00am departure

Just a quick note to my knowledge the Straw Kitchen stopped opening on a Sunday about 2 years ago.
by ballintrane
30 Oct 2022 16:13
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL-Sunday 30th Oct A Run to Broadacres Fisheries 09:15am Depart(Max 14)
Replies: 18
Views: 5774

Re: RIDE FULL-Sunday 30th Oct A Run to Broadacres Fisheries 09:15am Depart(Max 14)

Actual attendees :-

George Barker(Cafe)
Louise Crowley
Neil Evanson
Kyle Gatier
Richard Greer
Luke Hutcheson
Paul Johnson(L)
Stuart Jones
Neil Lynch
Amarjit Sanghera
Nick Shenton
Vince Tennant(Cafe)
Pete Warwick
John Williams
Andrew Wrightson
Paul (Louises friend sorry didn't catch surname)
by ballintrane
28 Oct 2022 15:05
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL-Sunday 30th Oct A Run to Broadacres Fisheries 09:15am Depart(Max 14)
Replies: 18
Views: 5774

Re: Sunday 30th Oct A Run to Broadacres Fisheries 09:15am Depart

I make that 12 riders so i am going to limit it to 14 riders so two places left!!
by ballintrane
26 Oct 2022 16:09
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL-Sunday 30th Oct A Run to Broadacres Fisheries 09:15am Depart(Max 14)
Replies: 18
Views: 5774

Re: Sunday 30th Oct A Run to Broadacres Fisheries 09:15am Depart

NeilL wrote:
26 Oct 2022 13:57
Me to chuckles
I've told you don't call me chuckles in public!! :roll:
by ballintrane
24 Oct 2022 16:32
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL-Sunday 30th Oct A Run to Broadacres Fisheries 09:15am Depart(Max 14)
Replies: 18
Views: 5774

RIDE FULL-Sunday 30th Oct A Run to Broadacres Fisheries 09:15am Depart(Max 14)

I'll lead the A run to Broadacres Fisheries the long way around 36 miles to the Cafe 33 miles back meet at 09:00am to leave at 09:15am(Don't forget the clocks go back) Sign up below if you want. One possible route :-https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41289930 George Barker(Cafe) Louise Crowley Neil Evan...
by ballintrane
21 Oct 2022 20:08
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: CANCELLED Beacon C Ride to Snitterfield Sunday 23rd October
Replies: 18
Views: 4688

Re: Beacon C Ride to Snitterfield Sunday 23rd October

Simon Woodward wrote:
21 Oct 2022 13:08
Hi Marianna,
Can you put me down for your B paced C ride please.
Simon is a B paced C ride an Oxymoron?
by ballintrane
16 Oct 2022 16:32
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 16th Oct A run to Upton Marina 9.15am start.
Replies: 13
Views: 3871

Re: Sunday 16th Oct A run to Upton Marina 9.15am start.

Incident free old school club run we went there and came back.
On the ride were(in alphabetical order for some pedant):-
Barry Evans
Neil Evanson
Richard Greer
Paul Johnson(L)
Stuart Jones
Cai Lyons
Phil Richards(Cafe)
by ballintrane
11 Oct 2022 17:27
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 16th Oct A run to Upton Marina 9.15am start.
Replies: 13
Views: 3871

Sunday 16th Oct A run to Upton Marina 9.15am start.

I'll lead an old fashioned A run to Upton about 70 miles sign up below(or not) meet at The Black Horse at 9.00am for a 9.15am start. This is one possible route that we might take. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41172533 Paul Johnson(L) Barry Evans Neil Evanson Stuart Jones Richard Greer Cai Lyons Ph...
by ballintrane
30 Jul 2022 16:48
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A RUN TO TEWKESBURY SUNDAY 31ST
Replies: 19
Views: 5406

Re: A RUN TO TEWKESBURY SUNDAY 31ST

Not going to make this now. Have a good one.
by ballintrane
27 Jul 2022 13:26
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A RUN TO TEWKESBURY SUNDAY 31ST
Replies: 19
Views: 5406

Re: A RUN TO TEWKESBURY SUNDAY 31ST

neilo wrote:
26 Jul 2022 22:44
George wrote:
26 Jul 2022 22:15
Where are you caffing in Tewkesbury?
Probably cafe chocolate on the high Street George.
Cafe Chocolate? When i order a sausage and egg sandwich and a cup of tea are two baristas going to faint!! :shock:
by ballintrane
25 Jul 2022 23:04
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A RUN TO TEWKESBURY SUNDAY 31ST
Replies: 19
Views: 5406

Re: A RUN TO TEWKESBURY SUNDAY 31ST

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by ballintrane
08 Jul 2022 19:41
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Beacon RCC Club Run To Aberystwyth (366kms/228miles) - Saturday 9th July 06:15am start.
Replies: 14
Views: 6964

Re: Beacon RCC Club Run To Aberystwyth (366kms/228miles) - Saturday 9th July 06:15am start.

Unfortunately i will have to drop out as i have Covid 19 only mild symptoms, any late comers this ride will still take place i am sure Phil Richards and Andy Wrightson will look after you. :(
by ballintrane
06 Jul 2022 16:55
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Beacon RCC Club Run To Aberystwyth (366kms/228miles) - Saturday 9th July 06:15am start.
Replies: 14
Views: 6964

Re: Beacon RCC Club Run To Aberystwyth (366kms/228miles) - Saturday 9th July 06:15am start.

Wilvo wrote:
06 Jul 2022 16:34
What pace are you guys aiming for?
It's pretty lumpy so i would have thought 15-16 mph average.
by ballintrane
04 Jul 2022 11:02
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Beacon RCC Club Run To Aberystwyth (366kms/228miles) - Saturday 9th July 06:15am start.
Replies: 14
Views: 6964

Re: Beacon RCC Club Run To Aberystwyth (366kms/228miles) - Saturday 9th July 06:15am start.

Weather looks good for Saturday so get your bucket and spade out and put your big boy or girl pants on and come and join the fun!!!
by ballintrane
25 Jun 2022 13:50
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 26th June - A Run to Evesham 8:30am Start
Replies: 6
Views: 2688

Re: Sunday 26th June - A Run to Evesham 8:30am Start

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by ballintrane
15 Jun 2022 09:40
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: ***CANCELLED*** - Beacon A-Ride To Gedney Drove End (375kms) - Saturday 18th June 06:15am start
Replies: 4
Views: 1851

Re: CANCELLED - Beacon A-Ride To Gedney Drove End (375kms) - Saturday 18th June 06:15am start

I am going to make an early call on this as the weather looks horrendous for Saturday so it is CANCELLED we look destined never to go to Gedney Drove End! :cry:
by ballintrane
11 Jun 2022 15:04
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Beacon RCC Club Run To Aberystwyth (366kms/228miles) - Saturday 9th July 06:15am start.
Replies: 14
Views: 6964

Re: Beacon A-Ride To Aberystwyth - Saturday 25th June 06:15am start

George wrote:
11 Jun 2022 13:53
Unfortunately, the rides look a bit beyond the limits of what I personally would find enjoyable,
George who said cycling was supposed to be enjoyable!! :D
Hope to see you somewhere on the route if you can make it.
by ballintrane
08 Jun 2022 12:22
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Beacon RCC Club Run To Aberystwyth (366kms/228miles) - Saturday 9th July 06:15am start.
Replies: 14
Views: 6964

Beacon RCC Club Run To Aberystwyth (366kms/228miles) - Saturday 9th July 06:15am start.

This ride was originally planned as day 2 of a Coast to Coast to Coast ride over two days but i am now going to do it as a one day club run as the annual trip to the seaside. Route :- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38292536... Potential stops :- 43 mile Ludlow Farm Shop https://www.facebook.com/ludl...
by ballintrane
08 Jun 2022 12:20
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: ***CANCELLED*** - Beacon A-Ride To Gedney Drove End (375kms) - Saturday 18th June 06:15am start
Replies: 4
Views: 1851

***CANCELLED*** - Beacon A-Ride To Gedney Drove End (375kms) - Saturday 18th June 06:15am start

This ride was originally planned as day 1 of a Coast to Coast to Coast ride over two days but i am now going to do it over two weekends(stupid idea that was). Route :-https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38998309... Potential stops :- 34 mile High cross(Truck Stop Cafe) 41 mile Cosby(Cafe/Shops) 62 mile H...
by ballintrane
08 May 2022 06:48
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: B+ & A Ride - Sunday 8th May 8:45am start
Replies: 35
Views: 10529

Re: B+ & A Ride - Sunday 8th May 8:45am start

Not going to make this now sorry for the late notice have good one.
by ballintrane
04 May 2022 12:12
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: B+ & A Ride - Sunday 8th May 8:45am start
Replies: 35
Views: 10529

Re: B+ Ride - Sunday 8th May 8:45am start

Just to annoy Neil Orchard i'm in.
by ballintrane
16 Nov 2021 18:19
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A-Ride to Blackminster Sunday 21st November (09:15 Depart)
Replies: 7
Views: 3659

Re: A-Ride to Blackminster Sunday 21st November (09:15 Depart)

Andy W wrote:
15 Nov 2021 22:06
Can you stick me down... Sir wrightson
Andy did you get knighted in the Queen's birthday honours list? :o
by ballintrane
09 Sep 2021 18:55
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Club Audax Trophy
Replies: 10
Views: 7297

Re: Club Audax Trophy

What's a Audax?
by ballintrane
02 Sep 2020 11:51
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sun 6th Sept - *RIDE FULL* 100 mile A run.
Replies: 7
Views: 3209

Re: 100 mile A run.

I will join too Neil(getting the band back together).
by ballintrane
27 Feb 2020 21:12
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Beacon RCC Stwlan Dam & Barry Island 700km Club Run Weekend 19th-20th June 2021 05:00am.
Replies: 8
Views: 7165

Re: Beacon RCC Stwlan Dam & Barry Island 700km Club Run Weekend 20th-21st June 2020 05:00am.

CyclingLeedsFan wrote:
27 Feb 2020 20:38
Hey Paul

I'm new to the club but interested in this club run. Was just wondering roughly what sort of pace this would be?
Hi Andrew i would expect it to be around 16-17mph average more A run pace than B run.
by ballintrane
03 Feb 2020 12:59
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 9th February
Replies: 15
Views: 8678

Re: Club Runs - 9th February

The B ride to Wyre forest will hopefully follow this route - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31859593 The route takes us out via Kinver and Enville then comes back via Hartlebury and Chaddesley Corbett 55 Miles in total with the cafe at 30 miles. Great destination. If it is not piddling down then I ...
by ballintrane
02 Feb 2020 13:45
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 2nd February
Replies: 21
Views: 10898

Re: Club Runs - 2nd February

Well the A/B run turned into a tyre blowout/**flat** nightmare it began with James tyre blowout in Drayton causing him to DNF then i **flat**d the other side of Chaddesley Corbett then i also suffered a tyre blowout just after Droitwich i then made the decision to limp home hoping my emergency boot ...
by ballintrane
31 Jan 2020 11:54
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 2nd February
Replies: 21
Views: 10898

Re: Club Runs - 2nd February

As we look overloaded with volunteer's to lead this week :roll: i'll lead a A/B combined run also to Broadacres Fishery.
Route will be something like this https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31847557?beta=false
by ballintrane
29 Jan 2020 20:10
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: New cafe suggestions
Replies: 124
Views: 324734

Re: New cafe suggestions

NeilL wrote:
29 Jan 2020 19:52
Pop into gilks garage cafe on the edge of Kineton, the other day. Good food and cycle friendly.

Worth a summer club run maybe.

https://gilksgaragecafe.com/
I like the look of that Neil and of course we can climb Edgehill on the way home!!! :shock:
by ballintrane
23 Jan 2020 19:08
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 26th January
Replies: 14
Views: 7930

Re: Club Runs - 26th January

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by ballintrane
01 Jan 2020 13:54
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Beacon RCC Stwlan Dam & Barry Island 700km Club Run Weekend 19th-20th June 2021 05:00am.
Replies: 8
Views: 7165

Re: Beacon RCC Stwlan Dam & Barry Island 700km Club Run Weekend 20th-21st June 2020 05:00am.

Right to start the new year let's finalise some details of routes and potential stops :- Stwlan Dam (Day 1)https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31486810… 48km Dawley - Shops 72km Shrewsbury - Shops 88km Butty Box Cafe* 143km Bala - Shops/Cafe 180km Lakeside Cafe* 210km Bala - Shops/Cafe 251km Llansantffra...
by ballintrane
29 Dec 2019 14:46
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 29th December
Replies: 9
Views: 6002

Re: Club Runs - 29th December

On today's A run to the Cobhouse Fisheries
Paul Johnson(L)
Andrew Wrightson
Vincent Tennant
Ka Li
John Williams
Kim Jong Un
Philip Whiteman(Cafe)
Phil Richards(Cafe)
Philip Scholfield
Phil Mickelson
Phil Daniels
George Barker(Cafe)
by ballintrane
27 Dec 2019 14:27
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 29th December
Replies: 9
Views: 6002

Re: Club Runs - 29th December

Happy to make my A run a combined A/B run if no one wants to lead a B run about 100 km in total.
by ballintrane
19 Dec 2019 17:03
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 22nd December
Replies: 11
Views: 6946

Re: Club runs - 22nd December

WorcsPhil wrote:
19 Dec 2019 16:57
Hi George, probably about 11-11:15...enough time for a tomato-less bacon sandwich.
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by ballintrane
15 Dec 2019 14:31
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 15th December
Replies: 4
Views: 3904

Re: Club Runs - 15th December

On today's A run to Cobhouse Fisheries
Mr Paul Johnson(L)
Mr Andrew Wrightson
Mr John Williams
Mr Vincent Tennant
by ballintrane
10 Dec 2019 12:22
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 15th December
Replies: 4
Views: 3904

Re: Club Runs - 15th December

I'll lead the A run to Cobhouse Fisheries.
by ballintrane
24 Nov 2019 16:22
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 24th November
Replies: 7
Views: 5123

Re: Club runs - 24th November

...and on the A-Run to Blackminster were, in alphabetical order James Bendle Phil Elwell James Hepburn Paul Johnson Ka Li Neil Lynch Phil Richards (Leading) Alex Rybinski Nick Shenton John Williams Andy Wrightson Zeus, the God of Satanic tomatoes A fine dry day, if a few puddles around... not bad t...
by ballintrane
20 Nov 2019 17:50
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Beacon RCC Stwlan Dam & Barry Island 700km Club Run Weekend 19th-20th June 2021 05:00am.
Replies: 8
Views: 7165

Re: Beacon RCC Stwlan Dam & Barry Island 700km Club Run Weekend 20th-21st June 2020 05:00am.

In his introductory chapters, Warren describes the search for a hill climb in Wales that would stand alongside his two giants of England and Scotland: respectively, Great Dun Fell and Bealach na Bà. His choice, and you may disagree, is The Stwlan Dam at Blaenau Ffestiniog. Though he awards it only 8...
by ballintrane
17 Nov 2019 16:41
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 17th November
Replies: 9
Views: 6113

Re: Club Runs - 17th November

It's worth pointing out for Paul Johnson's benefit that I was the first in the queue at Croome Park and the last person to receive a bacon sandwich that morning. The venue continues to live upto its useless self for breakfast items. Many thanks to Woody for leading the club run which included some ...
by ballintrane
16 Nov 2019 16:44
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs October, November and December 2019
Replies: 15
Views: 9631

Re: A, B and C Club runs October, November and December 2019

I'll lead the A run on 29/12 to Cobhouse Fisheries.