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- 20 Jan 2021 17:46
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: BEACON TO HOST CROSS EVENT 2021/2 SEASON
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3
BEACON TO HOST CROSS EVENT 2021/2 SEASON
At January's committee meeting we took the decision to host a round of the West Midlands Cyclo Cross League. From my perspective this is an exciting development. We are looking to give the league riders a different experience - and urban CX event. Venues and dates are still being confirmed at this p...
- 17 Jan 2021 17:31
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: BEACON ROADS CYCLING CLUB TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS 2021
- Replies: 0
- Views: 41
BEACON ROADS CYCLING CLUB TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS 2021
Dear All, I have been in touch with Halesowen and asked if they could put us down for Saturday 26th June . 13:00 - 17:00 with a 12:00 - 13:00 coaching session beforehand. As with everything else this very much depends - but let's be optimistic. Offers of help on the day & requests for bikes (please ...
- 30 Dec 2020 15:23
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: 2021 Little Mountain Time Trial
- Replies: 3
- Views: 245
Re: 2021 Little Mountain Time Trial
in my diary - will wave a flag at traffic or whatever
- 20 Dec 2020 19:33
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: 2019 trophy winners.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 81
Re: 2019 trophy winners.
will do
- 17 Dec 2020 10:05
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Holiday Bike Fun For Kids Please help spread the word!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 44
Holiday Bike Fun For Kids Please help spread the word!
Holiday Bike Fun For Kids
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Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd
Please help spread the word!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beacon-a ... 3010797877
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beacon-a ... 2834139487
Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd
Please help spread the word!
- 16 Dec 2020 20:54
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Old style Beacon Tops.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 760
Re: Old style Beacon Tops.
is one still up 4 grabs?
- 13 Oct 2020 17:53
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Floodlit Coaching 4th November 6:15
- Replies: 4
- Views: 195
Floodlit Coaching 4th November 6:15
Can anyone come & demonstrate CX skills to kids? As we move forward with encouraging more participation in cycling especially in those communities that have traditional missed out we are going to have a go at an idea BC have had for the Sarah & Calthorpe community club youths with Beacon CC at Canno...
- 08 Mar 2020 20:11
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Volunteering opportunities Beacon Academy Racing 2020
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4609
Re: Volunteering opportunities Beacon Academy Racing 2020
Thanks for your support guys really appreciate this
- spread the word!!

- 08 Mar 2020 20:10
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 8th March
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3546
Re: Club runs - 8th March
Thanks George 

- 05 Mar 2020 18:11
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Volunteering opportunities Beacon Academy Racing 2020
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4609
Volunteering opportunities Beacon Academy Racing 2020
Dear Beaconites, The academy will be putting on three racing events this season open to members of other clubs or none - as well as our own track champs. There are plenty of opportunities to help out. I’ve been really grateful to all the terrific help I’ve received in previous years. I’d like to ste...
- 04 Mar 2020 21:07
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: Pink islabike Cnoc 16
- Replies: 3
- Views: 920
Re: Pink islabike Cnoc 16
will share this on the academy fb if you like
- 01 Mar 2020 20:57
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 1st March
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2854
Re: Club Runs - 1st March
Great ride thanks Neil 

- 01 Mar 2020 20:01
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: track Captain
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1883
Re: track Captain
Thank you to all who applied for the position of track captain. There was an extremely strong field but following a rigorous selection process there was in the end a unanimous decision that the post should go to MATT CLEGG. 8) Congratulations to him and best wishes to all who will be racing track th...
- 27 Feb 2020 19:53
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: Local track Racing 2020
- Replies: 0
- Views: 761
Local track Racing 2020
'This year's Halesowen Friday Night Track League will take place from May 8-August 21. Registration for this year's league is now open at: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/club/profile/6841/halesowen-track-league Cost is the same as last year, and race entry fees will be unchanged as well. As last ...
- 25 Feb 2020 18:25
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: track Captain
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1883
track Captain
Hello All, I'm not sure at this point how much track racing I'm going to be able to do this summer. I think that it would be a good idea for me to step down as track captain - a role that I've enjoyed. The carefully calibrated plan has led to some notable successes (!) & well done to all who have ra...
- 23 Feb 2020 21:42
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 23rd February
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2816
Re: Club Runs - 23rd February
Many thanks for a great club run Phil. Incidentally, did you know that somewhere on Clows top is a plaque in memory of the late great Hughie Maguire. Please let me know if we're heading out that way again, and I'll try & find out exactly where it is.
- 11 Feb 2020 19:13
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: BC Website calendar
- Replies: 0
- Views: 824
BC Website calendar
I've put the academy events up https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/club/ ... n-roads-cc suggest we put adult events there too.
- 09 Feb 2020 15:15
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 9th February
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2924
Re: Club Runs - 9th February
Great ride 

- 05 Feb 2020 18:31
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: There's money out there!!!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 602
There's money out there!!!
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/article/20200116-More-than-%C2%A36m-earmarked-already-for-cycling-facilities-through-Places-to-Ride-0?utm_campaign=1287246_Membership_Club_News_February_2020&utm_medium=email&utm_source=British%20Cycling%20V2&dm_i=480K,RL8U,URF9L,3AVOC,1 There must be someone in the...
- 05 Feb 2020 14:46
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: HALF TERM BIKE FUN for Kids
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1379
Re: HALF TERM BIKE FUN for Kids 20 02 20
Please note this has been changed to the Thursday - same time.
- 28 Jan 2020 21:36
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: HALF TERM BIKE FUN for Kids
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1379
Re: HALF TERM BIKE FUN for Kids
Ace! thanks Dave 

- 26 Jan 2020 18:22
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 26th January
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2906
Re: Club Runs - 26th January
Thanks for a good A run Nick.
- 26 Jan 2020 18:10
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: May Day Grass track for kids
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1122
May Day Grass track for kids
Who? Suitable for riders aged 5 to 12 What? Three lap races of a tight grass track Where? Rowheath Pavillion When? Bank Holiday Friday 8th May from 13:00-14:00 Why? Fun racing as part of Rowheath’s fun day. What will I need? A working bike. Helmet. Gloves advised. Suitable for MTB or CX bikes. Smoot...
- 26 Jan 2020 18:06
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: HALF TERM BIKE FUN for Kids
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1379
HALF TERM BIKE FUN for Kids
Who? Suitable for riders 5-13 with a parent/carer on a bike. What? Skills practice & fun Where? Meet at the Redgras pitch at Holders Lane. Birmingham B13 8NL We'll set off from there to explore Holders Lane & Pebble Mill fields. Why? A wide range of slopes surfaces to explore have fun & practice ski...
- 24 Jan 2020 11:37
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Club Track Champs 2020 Saturday 20th June 1pm to 4pm
- Replies: 1
- Views: 915
Club Track Champs 2020 Saturday 20th June 1pm to 4pm
The BEACON ROADS CYCLE CLUB TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS 2020 Will be held at Halesowen Athletic & Cycling Club Manor Way Halesowen B62 8RW on Saturday 20th June 1pm to 4pm Come and join us for what promises to be an exciting afternoon’s racing for all ages. Spectators will also be most welcome and the progr...
- 19 Jan 2020 17:11
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 19th January
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3514
Re: Club Runs - 19th January
Thanks for a great ride Andy.
- 06 Jan 2020 09:32
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 5th January
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3632
Re: Club Runs - 5th January
That is awful news - get well soon Andy. Thanks to Si for a great run.
- 24 Nov 2019 15:33
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Floodlit Cross Training
- Replies: 0
- Views: 874
Floodlit Cross Training
Who? - suitable for riders aged 5-12* What? - off road skills coaching When? - 26/11/19 18:00 -19:00 (or longer if there's demand) Where? Redgra Pitch Holders lane Why? - they've got floodlights which is a good idea in November! * but the lights will stay on till nine & I might just be a little slow...
- 23 Oct 2019 15:20
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: First Aiders Required
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1104
Re: First Aiders Required
my cert is valid til May 2021
- 18 Oct 2019 14:33
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: PLEASE GET YOUR CLAIMS AND NOMINATIONS IN FOR CLUB TROPHIES ASAP
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1582
Re: PLEASE GET YOUR CLAIMS AND NOMINATIONS IN FOR CLUB TROPHIES ASAP
Last call for prize claims. There is a trophy up for grabs awarded to "The junior member who, during the course of the year, secures the highest number of road race points from his/her twelve best results, as follows: Points are calculated from the rider’s finishing position. That normally involves ...
- 26 Sep 2019 19:56
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: CX Training Rowheath 03 10 19
- Replies: 0
- Views: 873
CX Training Rowheath 03 10 19

- 24 Aug 2019 12:41
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Summer Holiday Cyclo Cross Reminder - this Tuesday
- Replies: 1
- Views: 823
Summer Holiday Cyclo Cross Reminder - this Tuesday
Dear Beaconards, We’re really looking forward to our next event which is the Cyclo cross race this Tuesday 27th August. Young riders aged 5-13 from across the West Midlands will be competing in a pre-season event between 1pm and 4pm and there are plenty of opportunities to help out. Please don’t wor...
- 29 Jul 2019 18:16
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: Cyclo Cross 27th August
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2488
Cyclo Cross 27th August
Dear Beaconiks Following the successful grass track championships last week, we’re really looking forward to our next event which is the Cyclo cross race on Tuesday 27th August. Young riders aged 5-13 from across the West Midlands will be competing in a pre-season event between 1pm and 4pm and there...
- 28 Jul 2019 12:42
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Storage Update
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1006
Re: Storage Update
The gazebo is now in the container
- 18 Jul 2019 06:30
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Grass track Championships 25th July
- Replies: 0
- Views: 911
Grass track Championships 25th July
Dear Beaconoids, At the academy, we’re really looking forward to our grass track championships next week. Young riders aged 5-13 from across the West Midlands will be competing in an omnium competition between 4pm & 7pm and there are plenty of opportunities to help out. Please don’t worry if you’re ...
- 18 Jul 2019 06:28
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Kids races 060519 250719 270819
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3001
Re: Kids races 060519 250719 270819
Thanks Dave 

- 12 Jul 2019 16:36
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Storage Update
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1006
Storage Update
There were some teething troubles with the container at Rowheath but I'm pleased to say I've now got the knack of opening & closing the thing. I nipped round to Dave Cole's after our session yesterday and moved some stuff out of his garage & into the container: cycle event signage; brooms; red flags...
- 08 Jul 2019 18:33
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: star visitor to training session
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1054
star visitor to training session
Dear Beaconistas, There are volunteering opportunities and there are volunteering opportunities. Here’s one you won’t want to miss out on of you can possibly make it. This Thursday at out academy training session we will be joined by West Midlands Cycling Legend – Bromsgrove Olympique’s own; BSCA su...
- 30 Jun 2019 22:49
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Invitation to Tuesday training session for some fun racing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1017
Invitation to Tuesday training session for some fun racing
Dear Beaconite, I hope you’re enjoying your riding. I’m writing to extend an invitation to the academy training session this Tuesday evening (6-7). We’ll be practicing racing on the new 400m grass course that’s been laid out at Rowheath playing fields. This will be the venue for the BSCA regional Gr...
- 14 Jun 2019 14:47
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN - PLEASE READ
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10034
Re: MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN - PLEASE READ
Forthcoming volunteering opportunities are available at the club track champs on Jun 22nd. See that thread.
- 07 Jun 2019 07:32
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: The BEACON ROADS CYCLE CLUB TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2800
The BEACON ROADS CYCLE CLUB TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019
The BEACON ROADS CYCLE CLUB TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019 Will be held at Halesowen Athletic & Cycling Club Manor Way Halesowen B62 8RW on Saturday 22nd June 1pm to 4pm Come and join us for what promises to be an exciting afternoon’s racing for all ages. Spectators will also be most welcome and the progr...
- 06 Jun 2019 07:53
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: STORAGE AT LAST!!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1813
Re: STORAGE AT LAST!!!
Great Dave. Do you need a hand getting them round?
- 02 Jun 2019 12:35
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Family Friendly Off Road Ride
- Replies: 0
- Views: 898
Family Friendly Off Road Ride
Weds 050619 meet by Moor Green Lane Medical Centre. 18:00 - 19:00 see beacon academy fb Not suitable for 23mm road tyres. More Touring/cx/mtb. Rules: Beacon Cycling Academy wants riders to take part in and gain maximum enjoyment from group rides. These rules and etiquette are intended to create the ...
- 26 May 2019 17:20
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: rowheath agm
- Replies: 0
- Views: 744
rowheath agm
We have been invited to Rowheath Pavilion Sports Council's Annual General Meeting taking place at 6pm on Wednesday 5th June, in the changing rooms at Rowheath Pavilion. This will be an excellent opportunity to celebrate the sporting achievements of the teams who play/run/cycle at Rowheath but also t...
- 15 May 2019 08:50
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: STORAGE AT LAST!!!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1813
STORAGE AT LAST!!!
Great news, We have a container at Rowheath Pavillion. This can be used as a central storage facility. It is secure. Hopefully this can take a lot of the headache out of organising events because we'll know where the stuff is. Many thanks to Tim for doing the spadework on this. So... Who has got stu...
- 28 Apr 2019 18:44
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Volunteering Opportunities 06 05 19
- Replies: 0
- Views: 648
Volunteering Opportunities 06 05 19
Volunteering Opportunities for our Mayday Event signing on 1:30 -2:00 course set up, 1:30 -2:00 Starters/ lap counting (two people) 2:00 – 3:00 Timekeeper. 2:00 – 3:00 It would be great to get the gazebo set up. This needs to be picked up from Reditch and brought on the day. All help gratefully rece...
- 28 Apr 2019 18:40
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Numbers
- Replies: 0
- Views: 607
Numbers
Hi - can I please nab a set of numbers for our kids event on Bank Holiday Monday? All the best, Ade
- 12 Apr 2019 19:08
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: BEACON ROADS CYCLE CLUB TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2859
Re: BEACON ROADS CYCLE CLUB TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019
currently liaising for a pre champs training session - watch this space.
- 12 Apr 2019 19:06
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Kids races 060519 250719 270819
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3001
Re: Kids races 060519 250719 270819
Thanks for the heads up on volunteering. Great - its looking like a home team of at least three riders! Any more takers? 

- 12 Apr 2019 19:04
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon Academy Grass Track. Mayday 6th May 2-3
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1184
Re: Beacon Academy Grass Track. Mayday 6th May 2-3
No need to be a BC/Beacon member. Will need a day licence but that's not a problem. Any bike is ok. Have a look through past posts on the beacon academy Facebook to links on how to check bike helmet pre race. See you there 
