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Dave Cox

Gone to a good home but too late for today !

Dave Cox

Hi, I'm not riding in ice and snow anymore so I've got two well used studded tyres MTB FREE to anyone Beacon who could use them in the current/expected weather. They were great when I had to commute but now I've donated that bike. I hear that these are hard to come by at the moment and they've got a...

Dave Cox

So looks like I can only ride in Birmingham traffic great

Dave Cox

Thanks Phil I've tried to express and interest in Beyond the Dyke hoping all will be well or at least better by October and that I'll still be riding. Having some difficulty getting into Audax account at the moment but will get that resolved next week.

Dave Cox

Ok just found it at the top of the Agenda - small print in preview see you all tomorrow

Dave Cox

Well I'm a fully paid up member please would someone send me the Zoom link? Don't think I missed it

Dave Cox

Thanks Phil very helpful

Dave Cox

Very sad he was a club stalwart when I joined and always up for a chat out at the Liveridge Cafe gatherings on Tuesdays until recently. Astonishingly kind. One tale was when he was out in his Skoda after retirement (but before satnavs) and met a lorry driver stuck in Icknield St nr the Peacock. He a...

Dave Cox

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/634/16_million_of_cycling_and_walking_measures_to_be_delivered_in_birmingham In case you missed the excitement this morning on Twitter. Great news for Birmingham. If we want Northfield or any other area to be included in the next Phase later in the summer ...

Dave Cox

Thanks Paul

Dave Cox

Hi, Is anyone interested in making Northfield a better place to cycle walk and play? As you will know the CO19 lockdown had led to a lot more people cycling and walking for daily exercise and "essential" travel. The Govt have instructed Local Authorities to improve infrastructure to help social dist...

Dave Cox

I have two memories of Les. One was of an outstanding and professional slide show of one of his tours in Corsica. This was at the St Laurence Pastoral Centre and involved two synchronised slide projectors. The second was meeting him and Ann at the top of Weatheroak hill on touring bikes with pannier...

Dave Cox

Just looked at Strava - lots of people doing solo rides in the country looks like you were unlucky to meet that tractor driver.

Dave Cox

Sorry to hear this Oscar - people were very friendly on my last ride on Friday but I think the weekend changed things.

Dave Cox

Thanks both for your help. The Tacx would be great for my friend. I'll try to arrange for someone to pick it up in a car. I'm not even allowed out at the moment - directive from NHS because of my asthma. I know that Kelvin's partner has a car. Please would you dm me your mobile number and I'll put K...

Dave Cox

Good for you Chris. This is what I'm calling Beveridge work. He planned the Welfare State in 1942 while the bombs were still falling. It's a good way of filling down time and one bit of the Blitz spirit that might pay off !

Dave Cox

A local man with visual impairment who is training for the Ironman having previously done a half Ironman on a tandem is looking for a turbo trainer. If anyone has an old one having upgraded to a smart trainer for example that he could buy please let me know and I'll put you in touch. Thanks

Dave Cox

I got my personalised NHS message to stay inside for 12 weeks today following a more detailed message from AsthmaUK last evening - I guess they must be sharing data because I have had no other engagement with Asthma UK although I support their work. So no more solo rides in the countryside for me al...

Dave Cox

Now sold thanks to Message Board !

Dave Cox

Good advice Phil. However, as I'm over 70, was in hospital for 3 days after an asthma attack last year and am in danger of being locked down by the Government within days I'm going to have to stick to solo rides in future so no more D runs until we come out the other side. If you see someone on a ro...

Dave Cox

Worked out well but blustery wind
Dave Cox leading
Paul Balfe
David Jamieson
Derek Reynolds

In future we will leave at 9.30 to let the week day traffic in Northfield subside a bit !

Dave Cox

Black Horse 9.15 heading toward Wootton Wawen

Dave Cox

Our plans for the summer aren't settled yet but I've put 4th July and 1st August in diary in the hope that we are in Birmingham.

Dave Cox

Thanks for leading Mariana. Nice route and very welcoming Cafe

Dave Cox

That's great Mariana, I'll come along to make sure you have your quota of Daves. Also it will be a new cafe for me. Club run leaders are not obliged to fix other people's mechanicals although we will all help where we can !!!

Dave Cox

Many thanks to Phil and all the helpers - great day out yesterday one of the best Snowdrops

Dave Cox

Tuesday D Ride 25th Feb - stopping at Kinver Edge Farm Shop

Dave Cox
Derek Reynolds

Dave Cox

23rd Feb went well. A Tuesday "proof of concept" run with Dave Cole and Derek Reynolds on 18th was also a success. We are doing another Tuesday D today starting from the Black Horse at 9.15.

Dave Cox

D Run to Earlswood lumpy route Dave Cox leading Dave Cole Dave Little Davina (Bryony) Aitken Enjoyable social ride everyone welcome you don't have to be a Dave. Looks like there might be a demand for D Runs. I'll lead them when I'm available. Idea is to gradually build up distances and average speed...

Dave Cox

Just to confirm D run will be to Earlswood via lumpy route c 30 miles av speed likely to be between 11-12 mph

Dave Cox

Yes happy to do so we will be riding at between 12 and 13 mph average but obviously no one will be left behind. It should be good for anyone who like me has been off the bike for a few weeks but wants to kick start their training for C runs or the Snowdrop or the Velo. Or anyone who enjoys a good so...

Dave Cox

I'll lead a D run of no more than 40 lumpy miles stopping at Earlswood

Dave Cox

I'm proposing to lead a D run on the 23 Feb. It'll be part of my journey from flu like virus syndrome to the Snowdrop and Dave Cole is supporting. All depending on safe weather. Route will be lumpy but adapted to suit turnout. Probably cafe stop at Earlswood on return loop.

Dave Cox

Long story. I bought both of these from Urban Cycles in November 2017 after a taxi knocked me off in Digbeth. They have sat on my desk for 2 years and never been brought into use. Still boxed but they have been offered up to various bikes. The Fly6 rear camera light is the old model and looks clunky...

Dave Cox

Chapeau to Simon, Ade and Robbie. Probably a good idea to ride separately? A large group is more likely to be blown into each other which is why I once drove to the Black Horse and cancelled a ride in a gale. Ruth Eyles and Tony Shardlow rode on and were OK. I did a ride in high winds years ago with...

Dave Cox

Lyndon Bracewell of Push Bike Worcestershire has just published his regular What's On Guide to cycling events around the County in 2020 Nice bit of publicity for the Beacon Audaxes as usual and the Yr Elennydd - Dave Pountney Memorial and lots more [url] https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.co...

Dave Cox

After last year when Holt Heath put me in the QE for 3 days I'd prefer an indoor duty please

Dave Cox

Hi Ade, I've put this in my diary and will try to come along in support Dave

Dave Cox

Phil, William Gibson has a new book out later in January

Dave Cox

Awful news. Hope you get well soon Andy

Dave Cox

Thanks for leading Noel - a really enjoyable run

Dave Cox

Thanks for leading the C Run Simon T great ride.

Dave Cox

Very sad news Trevor did so much for the club. It was good to see him at the Dinner again this year.

Dave Cox

Very sad news. A legend and a lovely bloke gone much too early. His events were always a bit beyond me including the Kidderminster Map Reading Contest but I got to know him and Charlotte via CTC in later years. He was also famous for his exploits on trikes including a PBP I think.

Dave Cox

Intro Run to Avonscroft - 3 Daves 1 Derek Dave Cox (leading) Dave Cole (support) Dave Little Derek Reynolds More of a Retro run given combined ages. Tales of Derek's first Beacon Club Run across the City and straight up the A roads to Ashbourne (!) and a visit to Beacon Hill on the return where the ...

Dave Cox

Thanks Dave

Dave Cox

Weather looks OK for tomorrow's Intro Ride to Avoncroft Museum's Edwardian Tea Room. 30 miles, pleasant potter on nice lanes, a few hills, bring a cafe lock. Be good to have a back up rider.

Dave Cox

I'll lead an Intro Ride to Avonscroft

Dave Cox

Beacon C Run to Stourport Dave Cox Leading Paul Balfe Richard Chaplin Dave Cole At the Windlass Cafe Roger Green George Barker Colin Edney Wally Lowe Andy Terry (rode home with us) All went well apart from Dave Cole getting a thorn **flat** in the back wheel of his lovely new bike from the hedge cut...

Dave Cox

I'll be there for a C Ride, hope Pete gets better soon. Still to Stourport will improvise a route I can't get routes onto my Garmin - well I can get them on but then cant find them.

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