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- 09 Jan 2023 11:17
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: HELP REQUIRED FOR THE 2023 SUNRISE/SNOWDROP AUDAXES
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9602
Re: HELP REQUIRED FOR THE 2023 SUNRISE/SNOWDROP AUDAXES
FAO Regular audaxers with six events from the previous year: To reiterate Phil's request for volunteers, don't forget that you need to volunteer at least once at least once. Because I run events later into the year, I don't want the embarrassing position of having to wave my finger. https://www.auda...
Re: Rays Farm
Acton Scott Farm Museum and it's cafe have also shut. Whilst too far away for club runs, it was the first stopping point on the Kidder Killer Audax. The museum was once subject to the TV series, The Victorian Farm. Mounting losses are cited to it's operators, Shropshire Council. The decision has bee...
Rays Farm
I think it has been a while since Rays Farm was last used a club run venue, so this news may just pass people by.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-s ... 96fPIzUaYc
Rays Farm have ceased trading.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-s ... 96fPIzUaYc
Rays Farm have ceased trading.
- 31 Dec 2022 19:47
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: A New Year with some new audaxes
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4735
A New Year with some new audaxes
A NEW YEAR WITH AUDAXES OLD AND NEW FOR 2023: Don’t forget to add them to your diary. 2023 will see the return of old favourites along with some new audaxes from North Worcestershire. With six calendar events in total, you will be spoilt for choice. Phil Richards and the Beacon RCC set the ball rol...
- 27 Dec 2022 15:52
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: What's the riding like around the Severn Valley?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4480
Re: What's the riding like around the Severn Valley?
Hello Roger. It is good to hear from you. I live to the east of Kidderminster near Chaddesley Corbett. East of the Severn provides great opportunities for gentler rides but have always taken the view that 'west is best' for quieter roads albeit very hill routes. You are correct on the limited nature...
- 25 Dec 2022 16:32
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 25th. 9:15 start. Festive season extra pounds burner 30 miles burst (13mph target)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2409
- 17 Dec 2022 18:54
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Drop in and ride, Sunday 18th, 11am start, Direct Route to club meet up at The Swan, Chaddesley Corbett.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2220
Re: Sunday 18th, 11am start, Direct Route to club meet up at The Swan, Chaddesley Corbett.
A few of us will be heading to Rowberrys to meet at 11'ish. I will be using the MTB and going cross country, though it is hardly very far from Drayton.
- 16 Dec 2022 20:53
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Drop in and ride, Sunday 18th, 11am start, Direct Route to club meet up at The Swan, Chaddesley Corbett.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2220
Re: Sunday 18th, 11am start, Direct Route to club meet up at The Swan, Chaddesley Corbett.
Mick, that the best choice of route. The section where you have to be really careful is the descent of Quantry Lane just beyond the Recycling Site. The bends on that descent are prone to icing even with gritting.
- 16 Dec 2022 08:12
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: CANCELLED !!! Sunday 18th December - Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes 28miles at D Ride Pace 9.00am start
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8617
Re: Sunday 18th December - Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes 28miles at D Ride Pace 9.00am start
They have ceased trading sadly due to energy costs
- 15 Dec 2022 19:34
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 18th December - A run to the Swan via Rowberrys garden centre - 9:15 start
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2235
Re: Sunday 18th December - A run to the Swan via Rowberrys garden centre - 9:15 start
I may well MTB over to Rowberry's to meet you. Given that I only live a couple of miles away, I won't get too wet!
- 29 Nov 2022 17:31
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Emergency Blankets when cycling.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7592
Re: Emergency Blankets when cycling.
This is a bump to the thread. I would like to remind all cyclists of the risks from hypothermia when riding in winter and low temperatures. Cyclists who are forced to stop by accident or by a serious mechanical problem are at the greatest risk. Silver foil blankets are cheap and easily obtainable an...
- 31 Oct 2022 13:56
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 5th/6th of November
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1156
Re: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 5th/6th of November
One way to curtail riders 'off the front' is not to provide a GPS route in advance.
My tactic as a group leader was to make unplanned turns at junctions causing those off the front to rejoin at the back. It generally worked and stopped such shenanigans.
My tactic as a group leader was to make unplanned turns at junctions causing those off the front to rejoin at the back. It generally worked and stopped such shenanigans.
- 19 Oct 2022 14:04
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: CLUB TROPHIES - THE FUTURE
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3829
Re: CLUB TROPHIES - THE FUTURE
Just to take the following: Make eligibility for TT awards dependent on helping at a minimum number of club TTs This is a good idea and the prerequisite for eligibility for awards could be applied to other events too. For example, riders must volunteer at an audax to be eligible for the audax award....
- 17 Oct 2022 13:10
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: SALINEA AND COTSWOLD AUDAX (Improved version)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4054
SALINEA AND COTSWOLD AUDAX (Improved version)
Hello. I am organising another audax, albeit for Droitwich CC on this occasion. Salinae and Cotswold has been upgraded from x-rated to a proper audax with cafe start and hall finish. Whilst I cannot promise glorious weather, I can promise some glorious Cotswold countryside. The event is subsidised ...
- 17 Oct 2022 12:54
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: And the leading Beacon Audaxer is.....
- Replies: 2
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Re: And the leading Beacon Audaxer is.....
OOooooo The gap is building with John in the lead. He looks untouchable now. The question is, can Micheal pip Phil to the post with second place? John Williams 68 Phil Richards 47 Michael Stanford 41 Karl Walton 34 Carina Mcgovern 29 Stuart White 26 Nick Shenton 24 Andrew Wrightson 19 Christopher As...
- 12 Oct 2022 13:01
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 16th Oct A run to Upton Marina 9.15am start.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4515
Re: Sunday 16th Oct A run to Upton Marina 9.15am start.
Hey. If it was an old fashioned A run, you would not be publishing the route. Go on, keep em guessing.
- 02 Oct 2022 18:11
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: THE SOUTH SALOPIAN AUDAX: 1st Oct. 208km
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4221
Re: THE SOUTH SALOPIAN AUDAX: 1st Oct. 208km
Many thanks to everyone that rode and helped to support the South Salopian yesterday. It was great to see new faces as well as old. I would like to thank Simon Walker, Noel O'Dwyer Andy Terry, Claire Dignon, Mike Haddon, Rob Wade and Dave Cox for helping out yesterday. The weather was kind with a de...
- 02 Oct 2022 18:07
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Volunteers for the South Salopian Audax please: 1st October
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7043
Re: Volunteers for the South Salopian Audax please: 1st October
Just a quick note to say, thank you to you all yesterday.
Yesterday morning was fairly manic in terms of throughput of riders but the evening was curious with a gentle trickle and few big blocks of riders. It was great to see everyone and catch up with you.
Kind regards
Philip
Yesterday morning was fairly manic in terms of throughput of riders but the evening was curious with a gentle trickle and few big blocks of riders. It was great to see everyone and catch up with you.
Kind regards
Philip
- 02 Oct 2022 15:52
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Skiving Cyclists
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4776
Re: Skiving Cyclists
Hello. Yes they.will be,.but I have yet to determine dates.
Philip
Philip
- 28 Sep 2022 12:07
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Volunteers for the South Salopian Audax please: 1st October
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7043
Re: Volunteers for the South Salopian Audax please: 1st October
Just a quick reminder for Saturday. Many thanks again for your offers of support 07:00 - 08:10 Teas and coffees: Simon Walker Car Park Marshalls; Andy Terry & Noel O'Dwyer 16:00 - 22:00 Registering riders: Mike Haddon (WFCRC) 16:30 - 20:30 Chucking food and drink at the riders: Rob Wade 17:15 - 21:1...
- 26 Sep 2022 12:04
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 1st/2nd October
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1032
Re: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 1st/2nd October
Hello Phil and All Unfortunately, people have now missed the boat for the South Salopian. It is now full and I am not accepting any more entries. Thankfully, entrants to this audax will not need to take up Phil's suggestion to start taking the medicine as it will be a great social affair with little...
- 20 Sep 2022 15:26
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Brand New Beacon Audax for 2023: Friday Ferlix
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3957
Brand New Beacon Audax for 2023: Friday Ferlix
Book 11th August 2023 in your diary. A brand new summertime audax for the Beacon that includes the club's old favourite of The Goggin, In preparedness for The Goggin riders will welcome some warm-ups crossing the Bromyard Hills and the open fells north of Painscastle in the ancient cantref of Ferlix...
- 16 Sep 2022 15:04
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Cafes on 19th September
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4802
Re: Cafes on 19th September
Kinlet Kabin will be open as normal
- 15 Sep 2022 16:11
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Cafes on 19th September
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4802
Cafes on 19th September
For anyone seeking to make use of the quiet roads on Monday and wanting a cafe stop on route: - the Wyre Forest Cafe will be open as usual. - Strensham Services accessible from the side access will be open albeit with reduced services. - Coffee#1 in Droitwich, Pershore and Evesham have not declared ...
- 08 Sep 2022 21:36
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: CANCELLED: Friday 9th September: tour of britain stage 6
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1232
Re: Friday 9th September: tour of britain stage 6
BC have announced that tomorrow's stage is cancelled.
- 07 Sep 2022 15:05
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: CLUB RUN SCORES WITH 3 WEEKS TO GO IN THE SEASON!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 864
Re: CLUB RUN SCORES WITH 3 WEEKS TO GO IN THE SEASON!
Looks like Cedric and Mariana will be busy during the coming weeks.
- 05 Sep 2022 19:01
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Volunteers for the South Salopian Audax please: 1st October
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7043
Re: Volunteers for the South Salopian Audax please: 1st October
Brilliant. Many thanks
- 05 Sep 2022 18:54
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: And the leading Beacon Audaxer is.....
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4102
And the leading Beacon Audaxer is.....
Hello All In three weeks time, the audax year will be over. In running order, the results are: https://www.audax.uk/results/?clubId=Beacon%20RCC&searchId=ClubRiders&seasonId=2022 19004 John Williams 57 17067 Phil Richards 41 20943 Michael Stanford 39 21740 Karl Walton 30 26263 Carina Mcgovern 29 178...
- 05 Sep 2022 10:15
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Volunteers for the South Salopian Audax please: 1st October
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7043
Re: Volunteers for the South Salopian Audax please: 1st October
Hello All
I am still hoping for two car park marshals to help this event. The job is to make sure that cars are parked tightly and within spaces.
Philip
I am still hoping for two car park marshals to help this event. The job is to make sure that cars are parked tightly and within spaces.
Philip
- 02 Sep 2022 20:35
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Volunteers for the South Salopian Audax please: 1st October
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7043
Re: Volunteers for the South Salopian Audax please: 1st October
Hello Dave
Many thanks, you're a star.
Philip
Many thanks, you're a star.
Philip
- 01 Sep 2022 16:41
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: THE SOUTH SALOPIAN AUDAX: 1st Oct. 208km
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4221
THE SOUTH SALOPIAN AUDAX: 1st Oct. 208km
No prizes for guessing that this grand audax takes you to South Shropshire, starting and finishing in Belbroughton, Worcestershire. The Kidderminster Killer it is not, it is much easier albeit with some undulation and a single climb via the easiest ascent of the Long Mynd at Duckley Nap. Controls: B...
- 28 Aug 2022 19:55
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Volunteers for the South Salopian Audax please: 1st October
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7043
Volunteers for the South Salopian Audax please: 1st October
Hello All, We have another great audax planned for 1st October but we need volunteers again to pull off this club event. The jobs and time slots are shown below. All are located at the Belbroughton Recreation Centre. 07:00 - 08:10 Teas and coffees: Simon Walker Car Park Marshalls; Andy Terry & Noel ...
- 16 Aug 2022 16:37
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: London Edinburgh London 2022
- Replies: 32
- Views: 19021
Re: London Edinburgh London 2022
If anyone caught Covid 19 during the LEL, please refer that matter to Stephen Poulton. Bloody well unbelievable that an event organiser, he would participate in an event knowing that he had tested positive for Covid 19. He was disqualified, placed in quarantine and then sent packing by the LEL Team....
- 15 Aug 2022 08:38
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: London Edinburgh London 2022
- Replies: 32
- Views: 19021
Re: London Edinburgh London 2022
She has quite a fan club with cyclists joining her on route and people applauding from the road side. She is also being followed by a film crew according to a source on Face Ache.
- 14 Aug 2022 14:39
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: B ride - Hillier's 60 miles - 08:00 start - Sunday 14th
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10941
Re: B ride - Hillier's 60 miles - 08:00 start - Sunday 14th
Since discovered the culprits - some DCC riders that started a ride at 5am this morning.
- 14 Aug 2022 13:14
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: B ride - Hillier's 60 miles - 08:00 start - Sunday 14th
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10941
Re: B ride - Hillier's 60 miles - 08:00 start - Sunday 14th
Was it you lot that came "whooping" past my door this morning?
- 12 Aug 2022 20:50
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: London Edinburgh London 2022
- Replies: 32
- Views: 19021
Re: London Edinburgh London 2022
And Karl Walton.
No more left to come now.
No more left to come now.
- 12 Aug 2022 11:20
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: London Edinburgh London 2022
- Replies: 32
- Views: 19021
Re: London Edinburgh London 2022
Mike Stanford has just finished too.
- 12 Aug 2022 07:54
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: London Edinburgh London 2022
- Replies: 32
- Views: 19021
Re: London Edinburgh London 2022
Phil's done it :) And as a surprise, Karl is out there too riding under secrecy, actually no tracking. Mike is nearing the finish. Trust Woody to photo bomb https://scontent.fbhx4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/298201998_5456789211071381_5452586448999112032_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5cd70e&_...
- 10 Aug 2022 20:20
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: THE NEXT BEACON AUDAX: The South Salopian. 1st October 2022
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4691
- 10 Aug 2022 18:33
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: London Edinburgh London 2022
- Replies: 32
- Views: 19021
Re: London Edinburgh London 2022
Mick Stanford is currently in Barnard's Castle on the southbound journey and is not moving. So we can assume he is getting R & R following the passage over the Pennines. The last reports for Carina and Stuart were on Monday. On Strave, Stuart stated, "London to Edinburgh, but not back again. The hea...
- 10 Aug 2022 14:11
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: THE NEXT BEACON AUDAX: The South Salopian. 1st October 2022
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4691
THE NEXT BEACON AUDAX: The South Salopian. 1st October 2022
THE SOUTH SALOPIAN Distance: 207km Climbing: 2000 m Audax Altitude Points : none Start and Finish: Belbroughton Controls: Tenbury Wells, Bishop’s Castle, Ironbridge World Heritage Site, Plus three information controls If you have not guessed already, this route goes to South Shropshire. No expensiv...
- 10 Aug 2022 08:30
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: London Edinburgh London 2022
- Replies: 32
- Views: 19021
Re: London Edinburgh London 2022
Phil is in Brampton; Mick is heading south through the borders. Others using trackers have disappeared off the radar.
- 08 Aug 2022 19:21
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: London Edinburgh London 2022
- Replies: 32
- Views: 19021
Re: London Edinburgh London 2022
Phil Richards is currently tackling the big climbs over the Pennines at Nenthead. The weather is suggesting 17C, so ambient. Michael and Carina has are in Barnard Castle with the Pennines yet to come.. Meanwhile, Stuart is on the massive Devil's Beef Tub climb out of Moffat in the Southern Uplands
- 08 Aug 2022 19:15
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: London Edinburgh London 2022
- Replies: 32
- Views: 19021
Re: London Edinburgh London 2022
Phil Richards is currently tackling the big climbs over the Pennines at Nenthead. The weather is suggesting 17C, so ambient. Michalel and Carina has are in Barnard Castle with the Pennines yet to come.. Meanwhile, Stuart is on the massive Devil's Beef Tub climb out of Moffat in the Southern Uplands ...
- 08 Aug 2022 14:06
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: London Edinburgh London 2022
- Replies: 32
- Views: 19021
Re: London Edinburgh London 2022
Phil, Carina and Mick are currently northbound in North Yorkshire/Co Durham. Stuart is northbound in the Cumbria. The others have dropped out or the control stop tracking is not working. One rider is already heading southbound in the Scottish borders having covered the half the route in 26 hours at ...
- 06 Aug 2022 09:03
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: London Edinburgh London 2022
- Replies: 32
- Views: 19021
- 30 Jul 2022 20:34
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A RUN TO TEWKESBURY SUNDAY 31ST
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6260
- 25 Jul 2022 13:07
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Helpers Required for the Kidderminster Killer 2022
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10384
Re: Helpers Required for the Kidderminster Killer 2022
Many thanks All.
I have received various messages from riders asking me to pass on their thanks for the event organisation. As ever, it could not have happened without your support.
I have received various messages from riders asking me to pass on their thanks for the event organisation. As ever, it could not have happened without your support.
- 24 Jul 2022 10:22
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: The Big Bad Beacon Kidderminster Killer is Back for 2022
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5757
Re: The Big Bad Beacon Kidderminster Killer is Back for 2022
WELL DONE TO THOSE THAT COMPLETED AND COMMISSERATIONS TO THOSE THAT DID NOT FINISH UPCOMING AUDAXES • 1st October. THE SOUTH SALOPIAN. 210km. Not as hard as the KK and on better but roads. Belbroughton – Tenbury – nr Presteigne – Bishop’s Castle – over the Long Mynd the easiest way – Ironbridge – B...