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by Philmondo
28 Nov 2018 17:53
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Dangerous changes at Longbridge roundabout
Replies: 11
Views: 12805

Re: Dangerous changes at Longbridge roundabout

Hi Dave. Having ridden across the new layout at Longbridge a handful of times now, I certainly find it to be a hazardous and unnerving experience. The first time I crossed it I hadn't realised it had been changed and got a bit of a surprise when the traffic coming from the left didn't stop moving! I...
by Philmondo
09 Nov 2017 22:44
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Tour of Flanders sportive
Replies: 3
Views: 4537

Re: Tour of Flanders sportive

Hi Tim, I've done it twice and found it to be an excellent event both times. Its very popular with a great atmosphere, but this does make for very busy roads in places and can make it difficult picking your way up the narrow cobbled climbs. Last time I did it (2016) they were stopping riders at the ...
by Philmondo
27 May 2017 21:13
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Beacon's Brecons 300 - CLUB RUN 28th May
Replies: 44
Views: 37896

Re: Beacon's Brecons 300 - CLUB RUN 28th May

I'll not be riding due to lack of miles. Have a great ride all!
by Philmondo
21 Feb 2017 23:08
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Beacon's Brecons 300 - CLUB RUN 28th May
Replies: 44
Views: 37896

Phil, on the assumption that I can progress my (presently questionable) fitness sufficiently over the coming weeks, please add my name to this list.
by Philmondo
19 Apr 2015 23:26
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: 100 Mile B Run - 7th June 2015
Replies: 10
Views: 7536

Hi Gary. Welcome to the Beacon. Might see you on a Saturday ride again soon if you're still doing them.
by Philmondo
28 Nov 2014 19:43
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Your Favourite Spinning Tracks?
Replies: 13
Views: 8028

I like listening to the Chemical Brothers and stuff like that on the turbo. Wouldn't listen to it normally but the hypnotic beats seem to suit the turbo somehow. I'm on Dig Your Own Hole at the moment 8)
by Philmondo
31 Oct 2014 17:43
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Balti
Replies: 9
Views: 5606

Oscar, my friends and I often go to Pangea in Kings Heath. Great food and a very nice pint of Cobra 8)
by Philmondo
01 Oct 2014 17:45
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Autumn Epic Sportive: 5th October
Replies: 16
Views: 9209

Nice one Phil. Sounds like ideal weather to me.
by Philmondo
30 Sep 2014 22:18
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Autumn Epic Sportive: 5th October
Replies: 16
Views: 9209

Sounds good chaps. See you at 8, start together and see what happens. Really looking forward to it 8)
by Philmondo
30 Sep 2014 19:58
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Autumn Epic Sportive: 5th October
Replies: 16
Views: 9209

I'm not sure what to do. Being something of an hgv I'm going to have to get round at a steady pace, especially as I'm not carrying the best fitness at the moment. Whilst I'd like to ride with other beaconites I'm concerned that my broom wagon approach to climbing would ruin your ride given your abil...
by Philmondo
18 Sep 2014 21:04
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Saturday Morning Training Rides - Redditch
Replies: 18
Views: 11296

Its a good ride Barry. No cafe at the end though (unless they go without telling me of course :wink: ) so you'll have to wait to get home for your macchiato or hot frothy milk...

I need to get out early this Saturday due to family commitments so will miss the ride :cry:
Have a good one!
by Philmondo
07 Sep 2014 21:20
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Local Tour of Britain Stage - Wednesday 10th September
Replies: 24
Views: 22046

Thanks Alan. Maybe we should make it 0815 from BH then?
by Philmondo
07 Sep 2014 10:48
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Local Tour of Britain Stage - Wednesday 10th September
Replies: 24
Views: 22046

9.15 at BH sounds alright to me James.
by Philmondo
15 Aug 2014 17:07
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Local Tour of Britain Stage - Wednesday 10th September
Replies: 24
Views: 22046

I've booked the day off and am up for a ride out somewhere to watch :)
by Philmondo
27 Jul 2014 10:34
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Saturday Morning Training Rides - Redditch
Replies: 18
Views: 11296

Thanks Alan. It was good to be out again. It was pacier than I remember, or maybe I've just lost a bit of fitness! I'm going to try and make it a regular thing again now :D
by Philmondo
17 Jul 2014 17:06
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Alps and Low Countries tour
Replies: 22
Views: 18652

I've only just caught up too Neil. Looks like you had a great trip. I really enjoyed your photos and write-up.
by Philmondo
08 Jul 2014 20:10
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Beacon Tour of The Hebrides and Highlands 2015?
Replies: 18
Views: 18005

I'd be interested, with a preference for August.
by Philmondo
03 Jul 2014 09:08
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Alps and Low Countries tour
Replies: 22
Views: 18652

Glad you made it back Neil! I'm about to head up to Yorkshire for the weekend, and will look forward to reading your blog when I get back!
by Philmondo
01 Jul 2014 21:39
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Am I a freak?
Replies: 13
Views: 8168

George, allow me to join you in the freak's gallery. I just can't get on with sunglasses, mainly because I almost invariably end up being blinded by sweat. When not wearing sunglasses, rapid evaporation prevents it causing my any problems. With glasses however, there is a gradual build up of perspir...
by Philmondo
21 Jun 2014 14:30
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Saturday Morning Training Rides - Redditch
Replies: 18
Views: 11296

Are you still getting a good few out on the ride Alan? Might hook up again soon when I get a few miles back in my legs. Rode along Coalash Lane this morning - not impressed with the loose surface dressing that has been chucked onto it!
by Philmondo
06 Jun 2014 20:03
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Alps and Low Countries tour
Replies: 22
Views: 18652

Have a great trip Neil. Looking forward to reading your write up.
by Philmondo
07 May 2014 22:07
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Autumn Epic Sportive: 5th October
Replies: 16
Views: 9209

Oh go on then, you've talked me in to it. You can add another Phil to the list :D
by Philmondo
15 Apr 2014 22:59
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Little Mountain Time Trial Sunday 27th April
Replies: 30
Views: 19654

Thanks Dave. Will pm you to make arrangements Neil.
by Philmondo
15 Apr 2014 17:08
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Little Mountain Time Trial Sunday 27th April
Replies: 30
Views: 19654

You can have a lift with me if you like Neil.
by Philmondo
10 Apr 2014 22:14
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Little Mountain Time Trial Sunday 27th April
Replies: 30
Views: 19654

I'll marshall too Dave.
by Philmondo
05 Dec 2013 19:20
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Roller racing
Replies: 2
Views: 2731

Roller racing

I attended a W. Mids Police CC roller racing event last night at Tally Ho. It was good fun and an excellent evening, though having had 3 weeks off the bike my 'souplesse' was somewhat lacking. Paul Prince did a great job of facilitating the event with rollers, bikes, electronic equipment etc. The ev...
by Philmondo
24 Jul 2013 19:03
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: 10 mins slower on Alpe D'Huez?
Replies: 24
Views: 13752

On no account must you recount this experience to my wife at the club dinner or some such occasion
Yes, not a story I'll be recounting to my wife either!
by Philmondo
23 Jul 2013 17:46
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: 10 mins slower on Alpe D'Huez?
Replies: 24
Views: 13752

Crikey Paul, glad you came out of that as well as you did!
by Philmondo
07 Jul 2013 00:05
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Marmotte 2013
Replies: 22
Views: 11080

Nice one Gary, well done.
by Philmondo
02 Jun 2013 21:03
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: LEJOG 2013
Replies: 57
Views: 50329

Best of luck to you both, have a great ride.
by Philmondo
02 Jun 2013 08:29
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: To Weston and Back: "The Weston Run"
Replies: 196
Views: 307760

What a great day. Huge thanks to Phil for doing such a good job with organising the whole thing, and to all the other riders. Its great to have done a ride so richly steeped in Beacon history 8)
by Philmondo
27 May 2013 11:05
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Beacon on Strava
Replies: 37
Views: 15850

I've got out of the habit of using Strava lately, but I think I will start uploading my rides again 8)
by Philmondo
18 May 2013 18:55
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: To Weston and Back: "The Weston Run"
Replies: 196
Views: 307760

Does no alcohol include red wine Phil? :wink:
I'm looking forward to the carb loading.
by Philmondo
13 May 2013 22:31
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Next Club TT Weds 15th May (now with results)
Replies: 17
Views: 8118

Brian, see my post above.
by Philmondo
11 May 2013 13:33
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Next Club TT Weds 15th May (now with results)
Replies: 17
Views: 8118

I'll marshall on the first corner if someone is still needed. I'm riding the Expedition route the next day and want to save my energy rather than hammering round the tt!
by Philmondo
01 May 2013 17:09
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: To Weston and Back: "The Weston Run"
Replies: 196
Views: 307760

I fear that avoiding caffeine for two weeks would be more of a test of endurance than the event itself. I shall certainly take your advice re the chamois cream though.
by Philmondo
24 Mar 2013 11:00
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Tour of the National Forest sportive
Replies: 1
Views: 2028

Tour of the National Forest sportive

In an effort to see beyond the ongoing ice-age I've entered the first edition of this Loughborough Uni sportive.

http://lsu-cycling.co.uk/sportive

Anyone else interested?
by Philmondo
25 Feb 2013 21:07
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: New bike advice
Replies: 51
Views: 51381

A brief word in defence of Trek - I had a Trek 1000 with a triple chainset as a do-it-all bike, and it served me brilliantly for years (was still going strong when it got nicked). It was only entry-level with Shimano Sora, but for the money I thought the bike, and especially the frame, were excellen...
by Philmondo
25 Jan 2013 17:34
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Minimum bike cleaning routine?
Replies: 23
Views: 13151

When I first got my road bike a few years ago I was pretty clueless about anything other than the most basic maintenance. The thing that helped me most was probably my copy of Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance. A great book that enabled me to even go so far as to change a bottom bracket - qu...
by Philmondo
28 Nov 2012 22:08
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Why do we train/race or just keep fit
Replies: 8
Views: 5474

Done it. Will be interested to see the results. I did Biology at Bath '93-'96 and loved it there. I guess it was a bit different in those days though :)
by Philmondo
30 Sep 2012 22:45
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULT: Big Hand for Gary Mac. Three Peaks CX
Replies: 28
Views: 13006

Well done Gary.
by Philmondo
10 Sep 2012 14:44
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULTS Hill Climb Championships 9th Semptember
Replies: 22
Views: 11528

Well done all, especially to the new champ and also the deposed one.
by Philmondo
06 Aug 2012 18:37
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Annoying “click”?
Replies: 12
Views: 7863

I've felt like chucking my bike in a skip before when suffering from similar afflictions. I admire your tenacity - the sheer joy of eradicating such a noise almost makes the whole thing worthwhile! Last time I had a similar click it was cured by a slight tightening of the pedal.
by Philmondo
06 Jun 2012 16:23
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Club TT 6 June Wednesday 9.0 K36/4.5C starts 19.00
Replies: 6
Views: 4623

I've been cruelly cut down by a nasty virus of somekind, which has had me feeling totally wasted since Friday. I can't even conceive of when I'll be able to ride my bike again at the mo :cry:

Have a good race tonight (although the weather does look pretty poor right now...)
by Philmondo
30 May 2012 17:15
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Club TT 30 May Wednesday 9.0 K36/4.5C starts 19.00
Replies: 31
Views: 18515

I'm a no-show tonight. Its tipping down here and I don't fancy riding for an hour to the course in heavy rain...annoying. Why do I get the feeling that it will be really nice again in about an hour though... :?
by Philmondo
16 May 2012 22:40
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULT: Earlswood Triangle K36/4.5Cx2 TT 16 May 2012
Replies: 6
Views: 4455

Well I have been on the turbo a bit lately :wink: Really enjoyed my first tt for ages. Thanks to timekeeper and marshals.
by Philmondo
08 Feb 2012 17:22
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Marshals wanted
Replies: 10
Views: 5448

I'll help at some too, but can't say which ones yet.
by Philmondo
07 Nov 2011 23:14
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Bicicielo
Replies: 14
Views: 7398

Yeah, great looking shop. I went in a few weeks ago and Steve Jones kindly took the time to show me round. Really impressed (although I still haven't spent any money there).
by Philmondo
07 Nov 2011 22:21
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Noisy Inner Tubes: Is that truly possible?
Replies: 10
Views: 5373

So anyway then Phil, did you figure it out?
by Philmondo
26 Oct 2011 22:19
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Noisy Inner Tubes: Is that truly possible?
Replies: 10
Views: 5373

Could it be one of those very thin rubber moulding spine things that protrude from the side of tyres? A while back I eradicated a noise nuisance when I discovered that some of these spines were tipping off the chain stay as the tyre rotated - such was the narrow clearance and the length of the spine...