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- 24 Jan 2021 11:30
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: 26 inch Schwalbe studded tyres
- Replies: 1
- Views: 131
Re: 26 inch Schwalbe studded tyres
Gone to a good home but too late for today !
- 15 Jan 2021 18:22
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: 26 inch Schwalbe studded tyres
- Replies: 1
- Views: 131
26 inch Schwalbe studded tyres
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...
- 03 Jan 2021 17:18
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: December 30th - CLUB RUNS SUSPENDED AGAIN!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 183
Re: December 30th - CLUB RUNS SUSPENDED AGAIN!!
So looks like I can only ride in Birmingham traffic great
- 03 Jan 2021 17:17
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: 2021 AND AUDAX EVENTS
- Replies: 2
- Views: 218
Re: 2021 AND AUDAX EVENTS
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.
- 09 Dec 2020 22:46
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2020 AT 7PM - VIRTUAL AGM AND AWARDS NIGHT
- Replies: 9
- Views: 456
Re: THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2020 AT 7PM - VIRTUAL AGM AND AWARDS NIGHT
Ok just found it at the top of the Agenda - small print in preview see you all tomorrow
- 09 Dec 2020 22:43
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2020 AT 7PM - VIRTUAL AGM AND AWARDS NIGHT
- Replies: 9
- Views: 456
Re: THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2020 AT 7PM - VIRTUAL AGM AND AWARDS NIGHT
Well I'm a fully paid up member please would someone send me the Zoom link? Don't think I missed it
- 23 Jun 2020 12:32
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Take Away Cafes During Covid
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3948
Re: Take Away Cafes During Covid
Thanks Phil very helpful
- 13 Jun 2020 13:32
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: DENNIS BAKER
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1040
Re: DENNIS BAKER
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...
- 08 Jun 2020 11:23
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Northfield and #WalkCyclePlay
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1009
Re: Northfield and #WalkCyclePlay
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 ...
- 28 May 2020 18:29
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Northfield and #WalkCyclePlay
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1009
Re: Northfield and #WalkCyclePlay
Thanks Paul
- 27 May 2020 11:58
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Northfield and #WalkCyclePlay
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1009
Northfield and #WalkCyclePlay
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...
- 05 Apr 2020 22:10
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Les Ladbury
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1178
Re: Les Ladbury
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...
- 24 Mar 2020 18:27
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE AND CYCLING - MONDAY 16TH MARCH
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9943
Re: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE AND CYCLING - MONDAY 16TH MARCH
Just looked at Strava - lots of people doing solo rides in the country looks like you were unlucky to meet that tractor driver.
- 24 Mar 2020 18:24
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE AND CYCLING - MONDAY 16TH MARCH
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9943
Re: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE AND CYCLING - MONDAY 16TH MARCH
Sorry to hear this Oscar - people were very friendly on my last ride on Friday but I think the weekend changed things.
- 24 Mar 2020 18:17
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Turbo trainer
- Replies: 3
- Views: 818
Re: Turbo trainer
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...
- 24 Mar 2020 10:25
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Run Database - Time for an update?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1404
Re: Club Run Database - Time for an update?
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 !
- 23 Mar 2020 18:45
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Turbo trainer
- Replies: 3
- Views: 818
Turbo trainer
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
- 23 Mar 2020 18:42
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE AND CYCLING - MONDAY 16TH MARCH
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9943
Re: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE AND CYCLING - MONDAY 16TH MARCH
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...
- 17 Mar 2020 16:37
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: For Sale : 2017 Cycliq Fly 12 and Cycliq Fly 6 camera lights unused
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1102
Re: For Sale : 2017 Cycliq Fly 12 and Cycliq Fly 6 camera lights unused
Now sold thanks to Message Board !
- 16 Mar 2020 10:23
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 22nd March and coronavirus update
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1251
Re: Club Runs - 22nd March and coronavirus update
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...
- 10 Mar 2020 14:08
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Tuesday D Run 10th March
- Replies: 2
- Views: 753
Re: Tuesday D Run 10th March
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 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 !
- 09 Mar 2020 12:34
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Tuesday D Run 10th March
- Replies: 2
- Views: 753
Tuesday D Run 10th March
Black Horse 9.15 heading toward Wootton Wawen
- 08 Mar 2020 22:26
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Volunteering opportunities Beacon Academy Racing 2020
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4616
Re: Volunteering opportunities Beacon Academy Racing 2020
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.
- 08 Mar 2020 15:03
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 8th March
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3575
Re: Club runs - 8th March
Thanks for leading Mariana. Nice route and very welcoming Cafe
- 02 Mar 2020 22:30
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 8th March
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3575
Re: Club runs - 8th March
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 !!!
- 01 Mar 2020 17:10
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Sunrise and Snowdrop Audaxes - helpers nearly complete
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2024
Re: Sunrise and Snowdrop Audaxes - helpers nearly complete
Many thanks to Phil and all the helpers - great day out yesterday one of the best Snowdrops
- 25 Feb 2020 14:47
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Routes for Intro and SC (Short Cafe) Rides - 30-40 miles approx
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2485
Re: Routes for Intro and D Rides - 30-40 miles approx
Tuesday D Ride 25th Feb - stopping at Kinver Edge Farm Shop
Dave Cox
Derek Reynolds
Dave Cox
Derek Reynolds
- 25 Feb 2020 06:54
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Routes for Intro and SC (Short Cafe) Rides - 30-40 miles approx
- Replies: 6
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Re: Routes for Intro and D Rides - 30-40 miles approx
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.
- 23 Feb 2020 13:54
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 23rd February
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2826
Re: Club Runs - 23rd February
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...
- 22 Feb 2020 15:30
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 23rd February
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2826
Re: Club Runs - 23rd February
Just to confirm D run will be to Earlswood via lumpy route c 30 miles av speed likely to be between 11-12 mph
- 15 Feb 2020 19:41
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs 23rd February
- Replies: 2
- Views: 809
Re: Club runs 23rd February
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...
- 15 Feb 2020 18:17
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs 23rd February
- Replies: 2
- Views: 809
Club runs 23rd February
I'll lead a D run of no more than 40 lumpy miles stopping at Earlswood
- 15 Feb 2020 18:15
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Routes for Intro and SC (Short Cafe) Rides - 30-40 miles approx
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2485
Re: Intro Rides and D Rides - 30-40 miles - Routes
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.
- 14 Feb 2020 21:06
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: For Sale : 2017 Cycliq Fly 12 and Cycliq Fly 6 camera lights unused
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1102
For Sale : 2017 Cycliq Fly 12 and Cycliq Fly 6 camera lights unused
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...
- 10 Feb 2020 06:52
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 9th February
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2937
Re: Club Runs - 9th February
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...
- 04 Feb 2020 22:00
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: What's On in Worcestershire - Cycling Events
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1500
What's On in Worcestershire - Cycling Events
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...
- 30 Jan 2020 10:00
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Little Mountain Time Trial 2020
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2968
Re: Little Mountain Time Trial 2020
After last year when Holt Heath put me in the QE for 3 days I'd prefer an indoor duty please
- 27 Jan 2020 20:18
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: HALF TERM BIKE FUN for Kids
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1381
Re: HALF TERM BIKE FUN for Kids
Hi Ade, I've put this in my diary and will try to come along in support Dave
- 08 Jan 2020 08:47
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 12th January
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2277
Re: Club Runs - 12th January
Phil, William Gibson has a new book out later in January
- 05 Jan 2020 18:36
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 5th January
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3648
Re: Club Runs - 5th January
Awful news. Hope you get well soon Andy
- 05 Jan 2020 15:41
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 5th January
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3648
Re: Club Runs - 5th January
Thanks for leading Noel - a really enjoyable run
- 30 Dec 2019 09:06
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 29th December
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2023
Re: Club Runs - 29th December
Thanks for leading the C Run Simon T great ride.
- 19 Dec 2019 14:37
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Trevor Shipway (Funeral arrangements added)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2316
Re: Trevor Shipway
Very sad news Trevor did so much for the club. It was good to see him at the Dinner again this year.
Re: RIP DP
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.
- 03 Nov 2019 12:57
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - November 3rd
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3410
Re: Club Runs - November 3rd
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 ...
- 02 Nov 2019 18:47
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - November 3rd
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3410
Re: Club Runs - November 3rd
Thanks Dave
- 02 Nov 2019 12:17
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - November 3rd
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3410
Re: Club Runs - November 3rd
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.
- 28 Oct 2019 22:28
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - November 3rd
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3410
Re: Club Runs - November 3rd
I'll lead an Intro Ride to Avonscroft
- 20 Oct 2019 16:07
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 20th October
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2905
Re: Club Runs - 20th October
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...
- 19 Oct 2019 21:08
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 20th October
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2905
Re: Club Runs - 20th October
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.