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by Simon Woodward
18 Mar 2024 17:31
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: April TTs Appeal for volunteers
Replies: 6
Views: 104

Re: April TTs Appeal for volunteers

Remind me what an assistant timekeeper does. The assistant timekeeper helps the timekeeper with recording the times and rider numbers at the finish. There's no previous experience required and our 2 timekeepers are very friendly and don't bite. :D I guessed it was that. They were called Recorders b...
by Simon Woodward
18 Mar 2024 12:18
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: April TTs Appeal for volunteers
Replies: 6
Views: 104

Re: April TTs Appeal for volunteers

George wrote:
18 Mar 2024 09:47
I'll do one of the vacant jobs at the 20, Simon.
Wonderful George, thanks. I'll be in touch nearer the date to arrange a role for you
by Simon Woodward
17 Mar 2024 08:14
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: April TTs Appeal for volunteers
Replies: 6
Views: 104

Re: April TTs Appeal for volunteers

snailmale wrote:
16 Mar 2024 12:47
Remind me what an assistant timekeeper does.
The assistant timekeeper helps the timekeeper with recording the times and rider numbers at the finish.
There's no previous experience required and our 2 timekeepers are very friendly and don't bite. :D
by Simon Woodward
16 Mar 2024 11:35
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: April TTs Appeal for volunteers
Replies: 6
Views: 104

April TTs Appeal for volunteers

Hi Everyone, I'm looking for a few volunteers to help out at a some Time Trials in April No experience is necessary Sat April 6th 10:00 - Come & Try Time Trialling event (4.5 miles) K32/4.5 - Tithe Barn Lane - Earlswood Starter - Simon Woodward Timekeeper - Andy Terry Assistant - (Required) Marshall...
by Simon Woodward
16 Mar 2024 07:55
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Come & Try Event Sat 6th April
Replies: 0
Views: 39

Come & Try Event Sat 6th April

Ever wondered what Time Trialling is like? Beacon are holding a Come & Try event at 10:00 on Sat 6th April This will be a short 4.5 mile course and will be part of Beacon's Time Trial series. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45870857 This year we will have a specific road bike category (No TT or clip ...
by Simon Woodward
06 Mar 2024 23:20
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: Track session Newport Sunday 17th March 17:00 - 19:00
Replies: 1
Views: 116

Re: Track session Newport Sunday 17th March 17:00 - 19:00

Hi Ade,
This sounds great fun. PDQ are excellent and their sessions are really well organised.

Unfortunately my surgeon has said no cycling for the next 6 weeks but hopefully when I'm fit and well again I'll be able to join in.

Woody
by Simon Woodward
28 Jan 2024 15:02
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL - Sun 28th Jan "B" ride to Broomfields at Holt Heath
Replies: 12
Views: 3027

Re: RIDE FULL - Sun 28th Jan "B" ride to Broomfields at Holt Heath

Due to the number of riders and Broomfields insisting that 8 was the maximum they could handle, Alan, Si & John kindly offered to lead a breakaway to Hartlebury Castle Riders were Broomfields Woody (Leading) Naomi Bell Phil Gameson Noel O Dwyer Dan Spooner Mark Stammers Vince Tennant Michelle Thomps...
by Simon Woodward
26 Jan 2024 12:56
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL - Sun 28th Jan "B" ride to Broomfields at Holt Heath
Replies: 12
Views: 3027

Re: RIDE FULL - Sun 28th Jan "B" ride to Broomfields at Holt Heath

AlanW wrote:
26 Jan 2024 11:48
Put me down as a reserve and if no one drops out I won't stop at the cafe
OK Alan, but to warn you, you're the 2nd reserve
by Simon Woodward
24 Jan 2024 22:18
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL - Sun 28th Jan "B" ride to Broomfields at Holt Heath
Replies: 12
Views: 3027

Re: Sun 28th Jan "B" ride to Broomfields at Holt Heath

Si_Walker wrote:
24 Jan 2024 15:53
I’d like to join you please Woody.
Will you be booking a table as it gets busy?
Hi Si, yes I always try to book a table at Broomfields
by Simon Woodward
23 Jan 2024 22:07
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL - Sun 28th Jan "B" ride to Broomfields at Holt Heath
Replies: 12
Views: 3027

RIDE FULL - Sun 28th Jan "B" ride to Broomfields at Holt Heath

I'll lead a B ride to Broomfields at Holt Heath 09:15 start from the Black Horse The cafe have limited the ride to a max of 8 riders - The ride is now full as the cafe only has space for 8 The route can be found on the clubs new RidewithGPS site and is around 50 Miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/...
by Simon Woodward
04 Jan 2024 16:26
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 7th January B run to Lavender Hall
Replies: 17
Views: 2997

Re: Sunday 7th January B run to Lavender Hall

I'm still trying to dry my bike out from last Sunday's paddle <@>
But go on then sign me up.
by Simon Woodward
30 Dec 2023 15:46
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 31st January, B run to Astwood Bank
Replies: 13
Views: 4340

Re: Sunday 31st January, B run to Astwood Bank

Can you add me please Matt
by Simon Woodward
16 Dec 2023 14:27
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sun 17th Christmas ride C - pace
Replies: 1
Views: 769

Sun 17th Christmas ride C - pace

I'll lead a C paced ride to the Swan stopping at the Jimmy Ring on the way
Meet at the Black Horse at 09:15

This will use the same route that the B ride will use
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31572536

Please note I'll be leading to The Swan but you'll need to make your own merry way home.
by Simon Woodward
16 Dec 2023 14:19
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL - Sunday 17th Dec, 09:15, Christmas ride, ~ 14-15 mph
Replies: 8
Views: 3165

Re: RIDE FULL - Sunday 17th Dec, 09:15, Christmas ride, ~ 14-15 mph

As this ride's full, I'll lead a slower group using the same route so that more can join us if they want.
by Simon Woodward
24 Nov 2023 17:32
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Beacon RCC CX race 26th November.
Replies: 41
Views: 86702

Re: Beacon RCC CX race 26th November.

Ade, Looking on Google Maps it looks like Walsall Arboretum has several entances, but I haven't spotted anything that tells me which entrance to use. Could you let me know which entrance to use? Also, is there going to be any food available on site, and if so what? Thanks Ade, I am willing to help....
by Simon Woodward
12 Nov 2023 15:04
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: C ride Sunday 12th Nov
Replies: 8
Views: 3217

Re: C ride Sunday 12th Nov

Just 3 of us headed out from the Black Horse, we sub picked up Alan en route. We decide to eat at the CowShed instead of the View as we were reduced in number.

Riders were

Simon Woodward (Leading)
Pete Norman
Simon Turner
Alan Weaver
by Simon Woodward
10 Nov 2023 15:48
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: C ride Sunday 12th Nov
Replies: 8
Views: 3217

C ride Sunday 12th Nov

I'll lead a C ride to The View at Wooton Wawen
Meet at the Black horse for a 09:15 start

Route will be - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34287332

Simon Woodward - Leading
Liz Anson
Pete Norman
Noel O'Dwyer
Simon Turner
Alan only if the sun is shining Weaver
by Simon Woodward
03 Nov 2023 17:42
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Steady B ride - Sunday 5th November - 9.15am depart
Replies: 14
Views: 4890

Re: Steady B ride - Sunday 5th November - 9.15am depart

Could you add me as a probable please.
by Simon Woodward
15 Oct 2023 19:51
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: B Run to Broomfields of Holt - 15th Oct
Replies: 16
Views: 7988

Re: B Run to Broomfields of Holt - 15th Oct

Thanks for the ride everyone Following a bit of shuffling at the Black Horse ee ended up with 6 riders We had a **flat** on the way out and also one on the way back. I was struggling so might do C rides in the future John Hitchcock Leigh Hopkins Ewan Ross Michelle Thompson Alan Weaver Simon Woodward...
by Simon Woodward
15 Oct 2023 08:26
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: B Run to Broomfields of Holt - 15th Oct
Replies: 16
Views: 7988

Re: B Run to Broomfields of Holt - 15th Oct

Nicks_77 wrote:
15 Oct 2023 08:17
Sorry Si I can’t make it now. Have a good ride
OK, thanks for letting me know
by Simon Woodward
13 Oct 2023 19:01
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: B Run to Broomfields of Holt - 15th Oct
Replies: 16
Views: 7988

Re: B Run to Broomfields of Holt - 15th Oct

Leigh H wrote:
13 Oct 2023 18:40
Hi Simon is it OK if I join please. First B ride
Yes, of course Leigh, I'll add you to the list.
by Simon Woodward
12 Oct 2023 17:14
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: B Run to Broomfields of Holt - 15th Oct
Replies: 16
Views: 7988

Re: B Run to Broomfields of Holt - 15th Oct

Hi, I have recently joined the club. Is it ok if I join the B ride? Should be able to keep up in but can turn back If I am slowing everybody down. Alternatively is there a C ride this weekend? Hi Joel, Welcome to the Beacon. You'd be most welcome to join the B ride. The pace will be 14-16mph Have a...
by Simon Woodward
10 Oct 2023 21:44
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: B Run to Broomfields of Holt - 15th Oct
Replies: 16
Views: 7988

B Run to Broomfields of Holt - 15th Oct

I'll lead a nice steady B ride to Broomfields. 50 Miles - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41479781 Meet at the Black Horse for an 09:15 departure Please sign up below - You don't need to be a Simon to sign up! Simon Woodward (Leading) John Hitchcock Leigh Hopkins Ewan Ross Michele Thompson Alan Weaver
by Simon Woodward
29 Sep 2023 16:21
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 1ST OCT
Replies: 6
Views: 4852

Re: D RUN SUNDAY 1ST OCT

Can Roger and I sign up please on his Tandem
by Simon Woodward
21 Sep 2023 16:25
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Beyond the Dyke: Helpers required
Replies: 14
Views: 20221

Re: Beyond the Dyke: Helpers required

I can help out with car park duties in the morning as well if you're short
by Simon Woodward
05 Sep 2023 16:47
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: TUESDAY 5TH CLUB RUNS
Replies: 26
Views: 13461

Re: TUESDAY 5TH CLUB RUNS

C ride for me
by Simon Woodward
09 Aug 2023 09:10
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: 8/8/23 - 2 Up TT Results
Replies: 0
Views: 10549

8/8/23 - 2 Up TT Results

Congratulations to Jean & Ellen for winning the 2 UP 10 mile TT Our final TT of the season is on Tues 12th Sept - Hopefully we'll see you there. 1 Ellen Williams / Jean Bout Unaffiliated 24:50 2 Louise Crowley / Paul Jolliffe Beacon 25:59 3 Phil Richards / Neil Orchard Beacon 26:04 4 Andy Wrightson ...
by Simon Woodward
05 Aug 2023 14:30
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Track session Newport November.
Replies: 11
Views: 5944

Re: Track session Newport November.

The next Tommy Godwin Track Day will be on Sunday 29th of October starting at 1300hrs to hopefully 1600hrs. There is an option to run this for 3 hours if we get enough riders .Cost per rider is going to be somewhere near £30 per rider This is taking into account the British Cycling Discount . Pleas...
by Simon Woodward
03 Aug 2023 22:02
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Track session Newport November.
Replies: 11
Views: 5944

Re: Track session Newport November.

If be interested, work permitting.
I love riding on the track and would highly recommend it to anyone who hasn't done it before.
by Simon Woodward
01 Aug 2023 06:29
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Beacon RCC CX race 26th November.
Replies: 41
Views: 86702

Re: Beacon RCC CX race 26th November.

I'm available to help again Ade
by Simon Woodward
31 Jul 2023 20:24
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: TUESDAY 1ST CLUB RUNS
Replies: 18
Views: 8768

Re: TUESDAY 1ST CLUB RUNS

C please
by Simon Woodward
24 Jul 2023 18:43
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: TUESDAY 25TH CLUB RUNS
Replies: 8
Views: 2808

Re: TUESDAY 25TH CLUB RUNS

C ride for me please
by Simon Woodward
20 Jul 2023 10:03
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Beacon away day to Abergavenny and Hay on Wye
Replies: 12
Views: 13798

Re: Beacon away day to Abergavenny and Hay on Wye

Sounds good Alan, though i'd probably either ride to the start or ride home to turn it into a 200km ride
by Simon Woodward
13 Jun 2023 22:13
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Tuesday time trial
Replies: 8
Views: 8694

Re: Tuesday time trial

Congratulations everyone on what was an excellent Time Trial tonight.

We had 11 riders in total with 6 Beacon riders taking part tonight


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by Simon Woodward
12 Jun 2023 20:48
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: TUESDAY 13TH CLUB RUNS
Replies: 8
Views: 3474

Re: TUESDAY 13TH CLUB RUNS

We're also holding a 10 mile club TT on Tuesday evening. The event is mainly on the Tuesday evening route so it would be great to see some of you there. This event is a short flat 10 mile TT on the K36 Course - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40088404 There's no need for any special equipment, any bi...
by Simon Woodward
10 Jun 2023 16:03
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Saturday 10th June. B ride to Larch Barn
Replies: 5
Views: 3727

Re: Saturday 10th June. B ride to Larch Barn

Hi Matt,
Can you put me down as well please.
by Simon Woodward
17 May 2023 19:39
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Club 20 mile championship
Replies: 5
Views: 9119

Club 20 mile championship

Our next event is the club's 20 mile championship This is a joint event hosted by Droitwich Cycling Club To enter, please fill in this form - https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=fq4ZnaZhIEiPujLwY9HskXLNdSSLewRKpHgWarlxo5RUREpIOUhNNFVZWERIN0k1NzRGNFpXVFJZNC4u&fbclid=IwAR37fgDjiqHMMm1w...
by Simon Woodward
15 May 2023 19:43
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Tuesday Night Time trial - 9th May 2023
Replies: 2
Views: 5027

Re: Tuesday Night Time trial - 9th May 2023

Simon Dighton wrote:
15 May 2023 12:27
How did it go?
Sorry Simon, this was cancelled because the roads were flooded
by Simon Woodward
03 May 2023 16:26
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Tuesday Night Time trial - 9th May 2023
Replies: 2
Views: 5027

Tuesday Night Time trial - 9th May 2023

Every wondered what Time Trialling is like? This is the perfect event for you. Held on roads that we know well and that the Tues club will also be using. This event is a short flat 10 mile TT on the K36 Course - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40088404 There's no need for any special equipment, any b...
by Simon Woodward
14 Apr 2023 18:49
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 16th April at 9:15 - B Run to Wyre Forest
Replies: 7
Views: 5327

Re: Sunday 16th April at 9:15 - B Run to Wyre Forest

Phil,

Can you also put my name down

Cheers
by Simon Woodward
06 Apr 2023 12:07
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: 1st Tuesday Night Time Trial - 11th Apr 19:00
Replies: 0
Views: 4573

1st Tuesday Night Time Trial - 11th Apr 19:00

This Tuesday 11th April we will be holding our first Tuesday Night Time Trial. We will be holding these on the 2nd Tuesday of each month during the summer and the course has been specifically selected as it uses quite roads that we regularly use as a club. In fact, the Tuesday Night club ride cycles...
by Simon Woodward
06 Apr 2023 11:19
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: TT results KC32/20 1 April 2023
Replies: 4
Views: 6339

Re: TT results KC32/20 1 April 2023

JasonHogg wrote:
05 Apr 2023 13:32
Hi Simon,

Just a heads up, there's considerable flooding along Tithe Barn Lane so may need to rename this one to the Tour of the Fords.
Jason, by next Tuesday spring will have sprung and we'll be basking in glorious sunshine. :D
by Simon Woodward
01 Apr 2023 15:35
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: TT results KC32/20 1 April 2023
Replies: 4
Views: 6339

Re: TT results KC32/20 1 April 2023

Thank you to all of today's volunteers that braved the floods to come and help ensure the racing was both safe and fun. Dave Cole - Timekeeper Andy Terry - Timekeeper Paul Balfe - Marshall Helen Colson - Marshall Phil Whiteman - Marshall Our next TT is on the K36/10 course near Earlswood on Tues 11t...
by Simon Woodward
31 Mar 2023 18:50
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: B Ride Sunday 2nd April 9.15am start BH
Replies: 8
Views: 5144

Re: B Ride Sunday 2nd April 9.15am start BH

Can you put me down as well please.
by Simon Woodward
30 Mar 2023 16:35
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Ride the Reservoir, 23 April 2023
Replies: 5
Views: 8485

Re: Ride the Reservoir, 23 April 2023

Is this on the same day as the Little Mountain Time Trial?
by Simon Woodward
30 Mar 2023 15:15
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: 1st April 2023 - Volunteers Required
Replies: 14
Views: 15409

Re: 1st April 2023 - Volunteers Required

Sound's like a great idea Phil - The volunteers meetup for coffee and cakes afterwards that is.

As for brollies - A young lady cyclist once told me to never believe the forecast as they are deliberately pessimistic. So far, she's always been right. :D
by Simon Woodward
16 Mar 2023 20:36
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 19th March @ 9:15 - B Ride to Kenilworth
Replies: 13
Views: 11692

Re: Sunday 19th March @ 9:15 - B Ride to Kenilworth

Hi Phil,

Can you put me down please.
I'm not sure if I've missed a post but it looks like the C are going to Kenilworth on Saturday?