Cheers Matt,
It was great fun on the Fixie and a good route for it. I'm not sure why more people don't do it.
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- 21 Dec 2020 10:39
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: RIDE FULL Sunday 20 December 09:15 Approx 45miles B pace burst 14-15mph
- Replies: 6
- Views: 238
- 18 Dec 2020 21:48
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Take Away Cafes During Covid
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3835
Instone Court Vending Machines
It's not quite a cafe but an interesting concept and useful in these interesting times.
A farmhouse shop with vending machines. When I went, there were Eggs, Apples, Cobnuts, Cake, Milk & Veg
Munderfield, Bromyard HR7 4JS
A farmhouse shop with vending machines. When I went, there were Eggs, Apples, Cobnuts, Cake, Milk & Veg
Munderfield, Bromyard HR7 4JS
- 15 Dec 2020 15:32
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: RIDE FULL Sunday 20 December 09:15 Approx 45miles B pace burst 14-15mph
- Replies: 6
- Views: 238
Re: Sunday 20 December 09:15 Approx 45miles B pace burst 14-15mph
Matt, Can you sign me up please.
- 29 Oct 2020 20:02
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: ***KIT COLLECTION***
- Replies: 14
- Views: 412
Re: ***KIT COLLECTION***
Fantastic Stu,
I wasn't expecting it till well after Christmas.
Can I collect at 1pm please.
I wasn't expecting it till well after Christmas.
Can I collect at 1pm please.
- 21 Oct 2020 21:55
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: RIDE FULL - Sunday 25th Oct - Harvington - 08:45 for 09:00 - 15 mph
- Replies: 13
- Views: 496
Re: Sunday 25th Oct - Harvington - 08:45 for 09:00 - 15 mph
Si,
Can you add me please.
Can you add me please.
- 11 Oct 2020 16:04
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Ride Full Sunday 11th B ride to Clive's of Cropthorne 9:00 for 09:15 start
- Replies: 9
- Views: 463
Re: Ride Full Sunday 11th B ride to Clive's of Cropthorne 9:00 for 09:15 start
Everyone turned up as planned.
We were a bit late getting to Clive's because of a couple of **flat**s.
Thanks to all for taking your turn on the front, especially into the headwinds on the way home.
We were a bit late getting to Clive's because of a couple of **flat**s.
Thanks to all for taking your turn on the front, especially into the headwinds on the way home.
- 08 Oct 2020 19:48
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Ride Full Sunday 11th B ride to Clive's of Cropthorne 9:00 for 09:15 start
- Replies: 9
- Views: 463
- 08 Oct 2020 12:57
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: 2 spaces left.... Sunday 11th... beacon burst. Meet 8.15 for 8.30 leave.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 837
Re: Sunday 11th... beacon burst. Meet 8.15 for 8.30 leave.
Sam Beacon Bursts are non stop rides and tend to be shorter than normal rides.
So no, there won't be a cafe stop.
- 08 Oct 2020 09:45
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Ride Full Sunday 11th B ride to Clive's of Cropthorne 9:00 for 09:15 start
- Replies: 9
- Views: 463
Ride Full Sunday 11th B ride to Clive's of Cropthorne 9:00 for 09:15 start
I'll lead a ride to Clive's of Cropthorne this Sunday. The route is 60 miles BH to BH. Place will be at the slow end of B pace. Please remember your face masks for entering the shop. I've made a route up. Please let me know if you see any problems with it. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34341974 Rid...
- 04 Oct 2020 14:13
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: 09:15 BH - 4th October Intro Ride to Rowberry's 35 Miles - Easy Pace
- Replies: 6
- Views: 550
Re: 09:15 BH - 4th October Intro Ride to Rowberry's 35 Miles - Easy Pace
It was a bit damp this morning and there was a total of 4 people at the Black Horse, so we decided to combine the C ride with the Intro ride and head off to Rowberry's. The riders were Simon Woodward (Leading the Intro) Dave Jones Richard Chaplin (Leading the C) Pete Norman Vince & Clare met us at t...
- 01 Oct 2020 20:33
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: 09:15 BH - 4th October Intro Ride to Rowberry's 35 Miles - Easy Pace
- Replies: 6
- Views: 550
Re: 09:15 BH - 4th October Intro Ride to Rowberry's 35 Miles - Easy Pace
Dave,
I've added you to the list. Please ask if you have any questions.
Simon
I've added you to the list. Please ask if you have any questions.
Simon
- 29 Sep 2020 21:39
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: 09:15 BH - 4th October Intro Ride to Rowberry's 35 Miles - Easy Pace
- Replies: 6
- Views: 550
Re: 09:15 BH - 4th October Intro Ride to Rowberry's 35 Miles - Easy Pace
Hi Naomi, Welcome to Beacon. We'll be meeting at the Black Horse in Northfield at 09:00 for a 09:15 start. You can have a look at our Club Run Guidance for some general advice on club runs but don't worry too much as we'll go through things at the start. Please also remember to bring a facemask as y...
- 28 Sep 2020 10:00
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: 09:15 BH - 4th October Intro Ride to Rowberry's 35 Miles - Easy Pace
- Replies: 6
- Views: 550
09:15 BH - 4th October Intro Ride to Rowberry's 35 Miles - Easy Pace
I'll lead this months Intro ride to Rowberry's Cafe near Chaddesley Corbett. I'll be using this route - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31865426 Meet at the Black Horse 09:00 for 09:15 The route is about 35 miles, the pace will be nice and easy and will be at the pace of the slowest rider. The maximu...
- 24 Sep 2020 13:56
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 27 September B/C ride to Harvington - RIDE FULL
- Replies: 11
- Views: 560
Re: Sunday 27 September B/C ride to Harvington
George, can I join you on your ride to Harvington please?
- 15 Sep 2020 21:02
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON
- Replies: 6
- Views: 534
Re: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON
Thanks for organising these events Phil. I always look forward to new routes and as a plodder X rated events suit me perfectly.
- 25 Aug 2020 19:17
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Club Shop Open!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5193
Re: Club Shop Open!
Great work Stu.
I've put my order in.
I've put my order in.

- 13 Aug 2020 19:06
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Beacon Tour of The Hebrides and Highlands 2015?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4443
Re: Beacon Tour of The Hebrides and Highlands 2015?
Pete, the Outer Hebrides are wonderful. Can I suggest going up the East coast of Harris from Rodel rather than using the Hebridean Way up the west coast. A few years ago I cycled Mull, Ardnamurchan, Skye, Torridons, Ullapool, Stornoway and then down the Outer Hebrides and back to Oban. It was fantas...
- 21 Jul 2020 07:54
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 26th July 08:00 Stourport; Brum 200; B (14 mph)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 700
Re: Sunday 26th July 08:00 Stourport; Brum 200; B (14 mph)
Schoolboy error
To confirm the route is clockwise.

To confirm the route is clockwise.
- 20 Jul 2020 21:11
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 26th July 08:00 Stourport; Brum 200; B (14 mph)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 700
- 20 Jul 2020 15:25
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: 'New Normal' club runs - Sunday 26th July
- Replies: 2
- Views: 516
Re: 'New Normal' club runs - Sunday 26th July
Brum 200 - Clockwise starting from Stourport 08:00 I'll lead a 200Km ride this Sunday that follows Paolo Coppo's Brum 200 route but starting in Stourport and going anti-clockwise. Pace will be around 14Mph. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33364680 Let me know if you fancy coming along Signed up so f...
- 13 Jul 2020 19:01
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Beacon Bakers Dozen - Sunday July 19th
- Replies: 6
- Views: 850
Re: Beacon Bakers Dozen - Sunday July 19th
My plan is to set off around 06:30 from home. I'll head down to Illmington and will hopefully be in Winchcombe before closing time. I'll then plod my way home from there.
- 27 May 2020 21:01
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs: 31st May
- Replies: 1
- Views: 870
Re: Club Runs: 31st May
Roger Green and I will take the A run to Barnard's Castle. It'll be nice for me to be the Stoker for a change.
- 02 Apr 2020 21:59
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Blood Donation
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4427
Re: Blood Donation
Simon that is amazing. You have given blood almost every month for the last 20 yrs!!! Chapeau. More or less Dave. Though it's taken a bit longer than 20 years and I used to give every 3 weeks. I had to have time off occasionally because of Rugby injuries and am struggling at the moment because my i...
- 01 Apr 2020 23:13
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Blood Donation
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4427
Re: Blood Donation
I'm a regular platelet donor with around 400 donations (platelet donations count double) Platelets can only be donated locally at New Street and you're on the machine for a maximum of 90 minutes. There are no I'll effects other than some people can get a slight reaction to the anticoagulant but this...
- 16 Feb 2020 17:49
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 16th February
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2487
- 16 Feb 2020 15:19
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 16th February
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2487
Re: Club Runs - 16th February
A much better turnout this week for storm Dennis. We headed South to Upton Snodsbury. The roads were a bit wet in places with many of the floods coming above the bottom bracket. The only other problem was my slow **flat** which I finally sorted at the cafe Today's intrepid riders were Helen Colson J...
- 15 Feb 2020 21:34
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 16th February
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2487
Re: Club Runs - 16th February
For those that are still undecided about tomorrow, I'll be at the Black Horse in the morning. We can work out where we're going and at what pace once we're there. Come on, get out into the real world and throw that turbo away! Otherwise we'll need to change the name to the Beacon fair weather and in...
- 15 Feb 2020 19:32
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs 23rd February
- Replies: 2
- Views: 801
Re: Club runs 23rd February
Dave,
Is it worth defining your D run so that any prospective new riders have an idea of not just mileage but expected pace?
Is it worth defining your D run so that any prospective new riders have an idea of not just mileage but expected pace?
- 09 Feb 2020 14:59
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 9th February
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2911
Re: Club Runs - 9th February
At the Black Horse the ride leaders agreed to all head out on the same route. We were worried about overwhelming the cafe with numbers but felt they should be able to cope if we staggered our arrival. Unfortunately the cafe at Wyre forest was closed. Apparently it was too dangerous, though we never ...
- 06 Feb 2020 19:20
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Danny Mason Highland Challenge - 14th June
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1889
Re: Danny Mason Highland Challenge - 14th June
This looks like a great route and free 
I've entered and am planning to ride to the start to turn it into a 200km ride.
I've entered and am planning to ride to the start to turn it into a 200km ride.
- 05 Feb 2020 17:38
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 9th February
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2911
Re: Club Runs - 9th February
The Corporate Director for Club Runs has an organisational resilience plan for dealing with such meteorological situations. Our strategy is customer focused and I guess that runs may be cancelled off. I am sure that strong leadership will produce announcements about the day but I don't expect to he...
- 03 Feb 2020 11:26
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 9th February
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2911
Re: Club Runs - 9th February
The B ride to Wyre forest will hopefully follow this route - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31859593
The route takes us out via Kinver and Enville then comes back via Hartlebury and Chaddesley Corbett
55 Miles in total with the cafe at 30 miles.
The route takes us out via Kinver and Enville then comes back via Hartlebury and Chaddesley Corbett
55 Miles in total with the cafe at 30 miles.
- 02 Feb 2020 10:32
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C Club runs for January, February and March 2020
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2798
Re: A, B and C Club runs for January, February and March 2020
I'll lead the B ride next week to Wyre Forest (55 Miles) 

- 20 Jan 2020 10:36
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Newport Winter Track Sessions - 2019/20
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4380
Re: Newport Winter Track Sessions - 2019/20
Hope you recover soon Alan,
I'll be there on the 2nd Feb and will be bimbling around at the back as always.
I'll be there on the 2nd Feb and will be bimbling around at the back as always.

- 19 Jan 2020 19:41
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 19th January
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3508
Re: Club Runs - 19th January
Si, Just to clarify I only had to return back to the BH as left my Oakleys on the wall and gave that info to the rider behind me. Minutes later I threw caution to the conditions down the A38 to ride back on but sadly never saw the group again :( As not sure of revised B route due to the weather con...
- 19 Jan 2020 14:34
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 19th January
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3508
On today's cold and foggy B ride to Upton Snodsbury were Neil Titus Evanson (Met us at the Black Horse and immediately turned back saying "I've forgotten something, I won't be long" he was never seen again) Clare Fudge (Met us at the Cafe) André Gardner Stuart Jones (First ride with the Beacon) Ka L...
- 18 Jan 2020 18:19
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Sunrise and Snowdrop Audaxes - helpers nearly complete
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1990
Re: Sunrise and Snowdrop Audaxes - Call for helpers
Phil,
As you're aware, I'm a snowdrop entrant but am more than happy to help in any position you need. I'm fine seeing the suriser's and snowdropper's of before tagging on at the back.
As you're aware, I'm a snowdrop entrant but am more than happy to help in any position you need. I'm fine seeing the suriser's and snowdropper's of before tagging on at the back.
- 17 Jan 2020 21:42
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: LondonEdinburghLondon 8th - 13th August 2021
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1930
Re: LondonEdinburghLondon 8th - 13th August 2021
I'll be there as well, and luckily qualify due to my long-standing audax membership...be great if we have a huge Beacon contingent for the UK's most prestigious audax...after our own of course :D Actually, getting in won't be so easy...to qualify, these are the requirements: •London Edinburgh Londo...
- 17 Jan 2020 21:23
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Enter the Dragon Permanent
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2760
Re: Enter the Dragon Permanent
Hi Audaxers, Has anyone ever done this? https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12698177 I'm thinking about converting my AAA SR into an SR Cymru, I'll need a 300 as my Cambrian with ECE won't count. It's obviously a lumpy ride I'm just wondering whether it's achievable in late Autumn which is probably when...
- 15 Jan 2020 11:45
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 19th January
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3508
Re: Club Runs - 19th January
The forecast for the weekend looks like it's going to be a tad chilly so wrap up warm. As long as the roads aren't too bad, I'll lead the B ride to the Twisted Spoon in Upton Snodsbury The route is available here - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31756453 and hopefully will be all on gritted roads. 2...
- 14 Jan 2020 19:10
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C Club runs for January, February and March 2020
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2798
Re: A, B and C Club runs for January, February and March 2020
I'll lead a B ride on the 19th Jan. Destination to be decided depending on the forecast. So it appears that the call for riders to get their names down early has lead to foul play in the B ride. I've been gazumped by Lord Whiteman. :twisted: I'll be harrumphing at the back, encouraging everyone to ...
- 14 Jan 2020 14:02
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C Club runs for January, February and March 2020
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2798
Re: A, B and C Club runs for January, February and March 2020
I'll lead a B ride on the 19th Jan. Destination to be decided depending on the forecast. So it appears that the call for riders to get their names down early has lead to foul play in the B ride. I've been gazumped by Lord Whiteman. :twisted: I'll be harrumphing at the back, encouraging everyone to ...
- 10 Jan 2020 20:00
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: LondonEdinburghLondon 8th - 13th August 2021
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1930
Re: LondonEdinburghLondon 8th - 13th August 2021
I volunteered in 2017 which means I get a guaranteed entry for 2021.
I'm still undecided whether to enter in 2021 or volunteer.
If I can complete Mille Pennines I'll probably enter LEL
I'm still undecided whether to enter in 2021 or volunteer.
If I can complete Mille Pennines I'll probably enter LEL
- 06 Jan 2020 12:24
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Plans for 2020
- Replies: 1
- Views: 691
Plans for 2020
So what rides are you all planning to do next year?
I'm hearing rumours of some very audacious rides!
My current plans look like this.
I'm hearing rumours of some very audacious rides!
My current plans look like this.
- 30 Dec 2019 13:34
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C Club runs for January, February and March 2020
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2798
Re: A, B and C Club runs for January, February and March 2020
I'll lead a B ride on the 19th Jan. Destination to be decided depending on the forecast.
- 15 Dec 2019 18:02
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 15th December
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1715
Re: Club Runs - 15th December
On today's combined B/C run to Warwick were Neil Evanson Clare Fudge Andre Gardner Andy McGrath Pete Norman Ewan Ross Jon Sadler James Tate Si Turner Simon Woodward There was a bit of frost about early on but everyone took it easy and there were no mishaps. The only issue was the leader having a fla...
- 11 Dec 2019 14:03
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 15th December
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1715
Re: Club Runs - 15th December
Weather permitting, the B run will be to Warwick.
48 Miles in total and the pace will be quite relaxed.
Please download the route below
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31583380
48 Miles in total and the pace will be quite relaxed.
Please download the route below
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31583380
- 18 Nov 2019 13:51
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Little Mountain Time Trial 2020
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2949
Re: Little Mountain Time Trial 2020
It's the Elenydd calendar Audax the day before, so I've got the perfect excuse for not riding the LMTT.
Put me down as a helper.
Put me down as a helper.
- 17 Nov 2019 15:38
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 17th November
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2364
Re: Club Runs - 17th November
We had 9 riders out on today's B run to Croome Park. The 2 fords on the route were impassable by car, but we happily trundled our way over using the bridges. Sorry for my lack of fitness, I think I'll volunteer for the D ride next time! Today's Synchro Swimmers were Claire Fudge Phil Elwell Andy McG...
- 11 Nov 2019 23:44
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 17th November
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2364
Re: Club Runs - 17th November
The B run will be to Croome Park.
62 Miles of mainly flat roads, following this route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31418115
62 Miles of mainly flat roads, following this route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31418115