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On Saturday 27th April. Ackers Adventure are running a Thrillseekers open day. :D 8) This promises to be great day out for all the family and a fantastic opportunity for us to promote the club. I would like to offer cycling as part of the programme. Check-in is from 10am with the activities running ...

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Leave Black Horse 09:10. Two laps of this https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42298582 Tilly's caf at the sailing club. Back home for Lunch & Roubaix.

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𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝟐 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 - 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢 - 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐧 - 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 (𝟕𝟎𝟔𝟐) Do you want to become a British Cycling qualified coach? Support your club with their activities? Do you want to help young riders across a multitude of disciplines? Then the Multi Activity coaching course could be a great starting point! Clic...

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Thanks for a good ride Stu

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Great stuff - thanks Stu. Appreciate you putting this on

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Nice one Stu.

I'm thinking this could be doable on my fixie if you're comfortable leading a ride with a mixture of fixed/freehub riders? Thought I'd better ask.

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Graham Hewson has bee in touch with me - he has had the offer of a track session on Sunday 14th of April. To cover costs he would need 10 riders plus @ £30 per rider for a 2 hour slot. The session would run from 1 pm- 3 pm If you're interested please respond here quickly if possible so he can confir...

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Appeal for volunteers Beacon Academy Event 3rd April What? Beacon Academy are running an off road time trial for children aged 5 – 12. When? The event itself will run from 12 – 3. Help will be needed from 09:30. Packing up will take about an hour depending on the number of helpers. If anyone has an...

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So setting off on 17th March and the conditions did have something that would put you in mind of West Clare. The Beacon Burst consisted of me and ... well that's it. In a change to the advertised route I did two laps of the Thursday route we do in the summer. I had done a recce on Wednesday and deci...

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There we go - if that's not a recommendation, I don't know what is !!! Thank you Alan

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I will lead a burst round loops of a short circuit including Bartley Green Reservoir and Romsley leaving the Black Horse at 09:10. FAQs [Ok I am making the 'F'' bit up - and probably the 'A' too] How far is the ride? We will be doing loops of a short circuit so it is up to you - you can do as many o...

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Some sessions coming up in April on the Halesowen Velodrome. I'm hoping to get down to at least a couple of the Tuesday eve fixed sessions. For more see https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=11 ... 1987534608

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I will lead a burst this Sunday 10th leaving the Black Horse at 09:10. FAQs [Ok I am making the 'F'' bit up] How far is the ride? 50 miles How fast will we go? That will depend on the riders. The idea is that we will stay as a group. Is there a caf' stop? No. Straight round. What's the point? i) To ...

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Does this have to be Weds? Weds is academy training night. Best, Ade

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https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/.../sssccrrl-road-race... "𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐀𝐋𝐖𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐁𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 - 𝐁𝐔𝐓 𝐈 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐁𝐀𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐃𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐃!?" We hear you! "𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐍𝐎 𝐎𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐄 - 𝐒𝐎 𝐈 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐓" We've got you covered! SSSCCRRL - Handicap Road Racing! "𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐏 𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐓...

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For anyone who would like some time on an indoor track is an open session at Newport Velodrome hosted by PDQ https://goteamup.com/p/1608014-pdq-cycle-coaching-ltd/c/schedule?e=69702693&enddate=2024-03-31&startdate=2024-02-26&venues=&category=&instructors=&offering_types= Event Details: 2hr PDQ Track...

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See you in the morning

Wrap up warm!

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I will lead a burst round Bartley Green Reservoir leaving the Black Horse at 09:10. FAQs [Ok I am making the 'F'' bit up] How far is the ride? We will be doing loops of a short circuit so it is up to you - you can do as many or as few as you like. How fast will we go? That will depend on the riders....

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The burst will be on Sunday. Meet at the Black Horse. The route will be loops of Bartley Green Reservoir due to the flooding on the original planned route. Riders can do as many or as few laps as they like. Average speed will depend on the participants. We will stay together as a group until all rid...

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Thanks to Paul Gething who has spotted flooding on Tithe Barn Lane. Provisionally let's say Bartley Green Reservoir loops instead

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This week I'll lead a burst to the cut throat lane, umberslade rd, tithe barn lane triangle. BH 9:10 See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6LITUc8SMg

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At the racing social at the oak there was expression of interest in a track session at HA&CC. They've got back to me. They 'are just in the process of updating the Clubs Website Calendar for this year once the coaching programme has been finalised, following is the link. Please bear with us till its...

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It would be great to have some more coaches in the club - not just for the academy but for adult riders too BC have two Intro to Coaching courses available within striking distance Please click the link to register your interest! Intro to Coaching (Road) – Leicester – 27th April 2024 – 7060 - www.br...

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Not feeling great this morning. Don't wait up. Have a good ride

AdeR · Re: A Ride - Sunday 4th Feb - Bewdley @ BH 9:15am I'll see if I can hang on

I'll see if I can hang on

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Magic - thanks Dave

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Beacon Cycling Academy are holding a 'Go Ride' event at the Ackers Activity Centre on Tuesday 13th February between 12 and 3pm. This is suitable for riders aged 5 - 12. Riders will be given the chance to try out the course before challenging themselves to ride as fast as they can. The course will be...

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'07:45 - 09:45: 3 people required for morning sign-on at Whitlenge Garden Centre: John Williams' I'll muck in with that one

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I will be doing a 50m ride tomorrow - straight round. Start 9:10 Black Horse. Estimated time 3 hrs. No caf stop. Happy to lead if anyone's interested. Pace? B ish depending on how I'm doing. Route? Is in my head. Why? Personally not a fan of getting warm in the caf & getting cold again.

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First of all, I would like to say many thanks indeed for all of your help yesterday to make the event a success. I received a good number of very positive comments from riders; it ran fairly smoothly all day. I hope that you were able to enjoy seeing at least some of the racing from your vantage poi...

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All the info you need for the weekend is in one place now http://beaconrcc.org.uk/2023-beacon-rcc-wmccl-round/ links to volunteer briefing & rider briefing

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Thanks in advance for your time on Sunday to help with this WMCCL event at Walsall Arboretum. The organiser is Pete Varian, we (Beacon RCC) are sharing the work with our friends at Stourbridge CC – don’t forget to say hello to them at the Snowdrop Audax! Volunteer briefing. Marshal points are shown ...

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Call me on 07906 179575

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Thank you Jane Herrin and Tony Webb !

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Hello I can help break down the course from 15.30 if you need, can also help drop off in Wythall Leigh 07941355139 That's brilliant - thanks Leigh :-) We possibly might not need drop off in Wythall. All being well the Wolverhampton Wheelers will collect. I'll keep you posted. The wythall location i...

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Briefing notes. Please could you have a read, Thank you. WEST MIDLANDS CYCLO CROSS MARSHALS Each marshal point will have a yellow and a red flag • The YELLOW flag indicates there has been and incident and riders will need to slow down and proceed with caution. This is most likely to be a localised i...

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Helen wrote: ↑
06 Nov 2023 09:51
I can help all day on the 26th. Let me know when you need me.

That is magic Helen! Look out for a timetable coming here soon. It will be an early start as we need to set up

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AdeR wrote: ↑
05 Nov 2023 17:29
Thanks Jason! Are you free on the 19th late afternoon/early evening (unload) 25th a.m. (load) or 26th early evening (unload)?

Hi Ade,

I can help load and unload the van in Wythall if that's useful.

Cheers,
Jason

Understood you can't do the 19th but can do the 25th and 26th. Magic!

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PhilG wrote: ↑
05 Nov 2023 18:53
Ade,

I am willing to help. I am an early riser, so don't mind helping with the setting up.

That's brilliant - really appreciated Phil

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Sorted

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Thanks Jason! Are you free on the 19th late afternoon/early evening (unload) 25th a.m. (load) or 26th early evening (unload)?

Hi Ade,

I can help load and unload the van in Wythall if that's useful.

Cheers,
Jason

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Thank you Richard Greer

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PaulB wrote: ↑
03 Nov 2023 20:55
hi

i can help no problem

might need a lift though to get there and back as i do ot own a car

i could cycle there no problem, just depends how late i will be there till

That's ace Paul! Thank you

Where do you need picking up from?

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Cycleperson698 wrote: ↑
03 Nov 2023 20:39
Happy to help on 26th. I can be there all day.

Please let me know when and where you want me.

Ben Lowe
07515866386

You're a star Ben. I'll be in touch with further details. Magic!

AdeR

Thank you Dave Cole for your support.

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stuart jones wrote: ↑
01 Nov 2023 11:29
To confirm Ade, I'll be good for both days - the course building/marshaling.

Stuart

You're a star Stuart. I will get you a map for the coursebuilding. Is there a good email to get you on?

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Ok some stats. Weeks to go till our cross event: 3. Firm offers of help received on the message board: 5. Percentage of the membership that has volunteered: 0.02. Offers of help received on the message board since last week: 0

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Tomorrow’s event at Newport Velodrome from 1pm-3pm on the Newport Velodrome Track . Travel time from Birmingham is approx 2 hours you can sign on and register with me Graham Hewson in the track centre from approx 12 noon . What you will need to bring is summer riding kit shorts ,top ( with shoulder ...

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ok - so one month to go. Five confirmed offers of help. If you are available, please can you post here? All the best, Ade

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2hour training session booked at Newport Velodrome our usual mixed ability event the event is to be hosted by PDQ Cycle Coaching .Rider cost is £25 and hire bikes are available directly from the Velodrome .To reserve a place contact Graham Hewson via messenger

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