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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...

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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 ...

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in my diary - will wave a flag at traffic or whatever

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will do

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Holiday Bike Fun For Kids

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beacon-a ... 3010797877

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Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd
Please help spread the word!

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is one still up 4 grabs?

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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...

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Thanks for your support guys really appreciate this

- spread the word!!

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Thanks George

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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...

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will share this on the academy fb if you like

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Great ride thanks Neil

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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...

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'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 ...

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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...

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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.

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I've put the academy events up https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/club/ ... n-roads-cc suggest we put adult events there too.

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Great ride

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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...

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Please note this has been changed to the Thursday - same time.

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Ace! thanks Dave

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Thanks for a good A run Nick.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Thanks for a great ride Andy.

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That is awful news - get well soon Andy. Thanks to Si for a great run.

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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...

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my cert is valid til May 2021

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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 ...

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I'll be doing a cx training session for the kids on Thursday 3rd at Rowheath 5:45 - 6:45. I'm looking at cornering skills cx style through stakes & tape. If any adults would like some specific coaching on this let me know (here) & I can work with you after the kids are done.

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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...

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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...

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The gazebo is now in the container

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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 ...

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Thanks Dave

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Forthcoming volunteering opportunities are available at the club track champs on Jun 22nd. See that thread.

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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...

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Great Dave. Do you need a hand getting them round?

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Hi - can I please nab a set of numbers for our kids event on Bank Holiday Monday? All the best, Ade

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currently liaising for a pre champs training session - watch this space.

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Thanks for the heads up on volunteering. Great - its looking like a home team of at least three riders! Any more takers?

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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

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