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- 17 Apr 2022 06:14
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D run to the Vale Golf Club Sunday April 17th
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3114
Re: D run to the Vale Golf Club Sunday April 17th
Thanks Dave, glad I made the cut !!! Be good to see you all later
- 16 Apr 2022 16:12
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D run to the Vale Golf Club Sunday April 17th
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3114
Re: D run to the Vale Golf Club Sunday April 17th
Hi please can I join Dave to keep up the Dave quota
- 14 Apr 2022 18:49
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Bike Insurance
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6295
Re: Bike Insurance
Mine are on the M and S home insurance and it's good value. But they have a £3000 limit. I've never found separate insurance worthwhile even when promoted by CUK. The stipulations re locks etc when out riding mean that you'll only ever be covered for a commuter bike with at least one D lock.
- 08 Apr 2022 16:22
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Little Mountain Time Trial 2022
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6423
Re: Little Mountain Time Trial 2022
I'm planning to lead a D run out to watch some of the climbers do Ankerdine. Does anyone know at what time the first riders are going to reach the hill ???
- 04 Apr 2022 15:57
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 10th April
- Replies: 1
- Views: 844
Re: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 10th April
I thought it was David Jones who led the Intro ride??
- 03 Apr 2022 18:07
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D RUN WEDS 6th APRIL
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1118
Re: D RUN WEDS 6th APRIL
That's great Paul sign me up
- 31 Mar 2022 14:44
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Thursday D Run to Umberslade Farm Park
- Replies: 1
- Views: 920
Re: Thursday D Run to Umberslade Farm Park
Well no one signed up but I went to Black Horse to make sure no one turned up and then led the ride solo. One Dave on a D Run is quorate - Right? Rear avenue entrance to Umberslade was locked and I didn't want to put my back out lifting the touring bike through the kissing gate so by-passed Umbersla...
- 29 Mar 2022 11:56
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Thursday D Run to Umberslade Farm Park
- Replies: 1
- Views: 920
Thursday D Run to Umberslade Farm Park
Hi, Just got to get more club run points so will lead D run Thursday leave 9.30 at Black Horse loop around a bit then stop at Umberslade on way home. Nice cafe with some outdoor seating !!
- 23 Mar 2022 10:41
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D RUN THURSDAY 24TH MARCH
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3408
Re: D RUN THURSDAY 24TH MARCH
Hi, I'm also still testing positive so won't be out. So that's one Dave down !!
- 21 Mar 2022 16:19
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D RUN THURSDAY 24TH MARCH
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3408
Re: D RUN THURSDAY 24TH MARCH
Hi Paul I'll be there if I get a negative test before then
- 14 Mar 2022 11:09
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: SUNDAY BEACON D RUNS RESTART
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1034
Re: SUNDAY BEACON D RUNS RESTART
Hi Paul many thanks for the heads up. Glad they are re-starting. We have COVID in the house at the moment - no idea why as we've been very careful so won't be out for a while. Perfect solo run yesterday but then scratchy throat this morning although still testing negative. Government would be happy ...
- 10 Mar 2022 21:36
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: An Evening with Adam Tranter Zoom 9th March
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3954
Re: An Evening with Adam Tranter Zoom 9th March
If any Beacon members are interested in how policies are going to be made and implemented for cycling and active travel across the West Midlands then this interview may be of interest. Over 40 local cycle campaigner attended and Shivaji Shiva's interview with Adam Tranter with questions from partici...
- 26 Feb 2022 21:53
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Sunrise and Snowdrop Express
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4856
Re: Sunrise and Snowdrop Express
Yes great day out and so good to see lots of riders and old friends. I've ridden this classic Beacon Brevet Populaire 15 times according to my collection of Brevet Cards and this was one of the best. I found the headwind tough on the way out to Upton but fruit cake, cappuccino, chat with the Preside...
- 25 Feb 2022 15:14
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: SUNRISE EXPRESS GROUP
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3547
Re: SUNRISE EXPRESS GROUP
I'll just wave at you from the Snowdrop contingent somewhere between Upton and Eckington Have a great ride
- 21 Feb 2022 18:36
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: An Evening with Adam Tranter Zoom 9th March
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3954
An Evening with Adam Tranter Zoom 9th March
I hope this event will be off interest to members as we all ride around the West Midlands and beyond ? On 9th March at 7.30 Push Bikes have organised a Zoom session with Adam Tranter recently appointed as Cycling and Walking Commissioner for the West Midlands. This will be an informal discussion led...
- 21 Feb 2022 18:11
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 27th February
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1128
Re: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 27th February
Thanks Phil, I rode across the Eckerton Bridge 2 years ago ? when it was flooded and open/closed status not clear at Upton but closed later I think. Got through OK but dangerous because of impatient drivers kicking up bow waves. Do hope it's clear on Sat because that's the best route BUT !!
- 18 Feb 2022 05:22
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: W-B-L Greenway
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3917
Re: W-B-L Greenway
Done great idea
- 01 Feb 2022 09:23
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D RUN THURSDAY 3RD FEB
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1307
Re: D RUN THURSDAY 3RD FEB
Thanks for re starting the D runs Paul. Cant make Thursday this week but will get back into it. Enjoy the baby sitting lucky fella
- 21 Dec 2021 14:42
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Emergency Blankets when cycling.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6916
Re: Emergency Blankets when cycling.
Good advice Phil. Sorry to hear about the crash best wishes for a speedy recovery over Xmas
- 13 Dec 2021 17:27
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: THURSDAY D RIDE TO DAVIDS NURSERY- 16th DEC
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1800
Re: THURSDAY D RIDE TO DAVIDS NURSERY- 16th DEC
Please sign me up Paul !!
- 10 Dec 2021 18:58
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 12th TO BOTANY BAY
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2477
Re: D RUN SUNDAY 12th TO BOTANY BAY
Hi Paul, I'd like to come on this one
- 29 Nov 2021 18:16
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: MIDWEEK D RUN WEDS 1st DEC
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4056
Re: MIDWEEK D RUN WEDS 1st DEC
Hi Paul I hope to come part way with you but won't stop. I need to be back for a 2.00 meeting
- 22 Nov 2021 13:45
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: MIDWEEK D RUN WEDS 24th NOV - ASTWOOD BANK
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2500
Re: MIDWEEK D RUN WEDS 24th NOV - ASTWOOD BANK
Thanks Paul I'l be there
- 07 Nov 2021 22:47
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: MIDWEEK D RUN TO WORCESTER WOODS ON THURSDAY
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3213
Re: MIDWEEK D RUN TO WORCESTER WOODS ON THURSDAY
I'm up for this Paul
- 01 Nov 2021 15:54
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D RUN MIDWEEK - WEDS 3RD NOV TO LAVENDER HALL
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2963
Re: D RUN MIDWEEK - WEDS 3RD NOV TO LAVENDER HALL
Hi Paul, I'd like to join you Dave
- 25 Oct 2021 17:31
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Bike Stolen Giant Road e+2 ebike Sunday 24th Oct.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5982
Re: Bike Stolen Giant Road e+2 ebike Sunday 24th Oct.
Sorry to hear about this Richard really upsetting. Good to see you coming out of Hockley Heath on Sunday. It quite an unusual bike so might be spotted?
- 24 Oct 2021 17:12
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 24TH OCT TO BERRYFIELDS MERIDEN
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3135
Re: D RUN SUNDAY 24TH OCT TO BERRYFIELDS MERIDEN
66 % Daves again
- 24 Oct 2021 17:10
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Midweek D Run to Vale Golf Club Bishampton - Wednesday 27th
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3009
Re: Midweek D Run to Vale Golf Club Bishampton
I'll be there Paul thx
- 23 Oct 2021 23:19
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Overshoe recommendation
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8863
Re: Overshoe recommendation
Another vote for North Wave winter boots
- 20 Oct 2021 16:03
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Dave Sinar - Sad news
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2826
Re: Dave Sinar - Sad news
This is very sad news, I remember Dave very well from my early days riding with the Beacon
- 18 Oct 2021 15:54
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Donation of Audax Surplus
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5023
Re: Donation of Audax Surplus
Good call Phil
- 18 Oct 2021 15:18
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: MIDWEEK D RUN - THURS 21ST OCT
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3930
Re: MIDWEEK D RUN - WEDS 20TH OCT
Ok Paul I'm hoping to be out
- 26 Sep 2021 17:27
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D RUN - SUNDAY 26th SEPT TO NICOLA'S
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4147
Re: D RUN - SUNDAY 26th SEPT TO NICOLA'S
Much as I'd like to snatch Dave Cole's club run points I think you got the wrong Dave today - easily done !!!!
- 26 Sep 2021 17:26
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: MIDWEEK D RUN - WEDS 29th Sept
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2338
Re: MIDWEEK D RUN - WEDS 26th Sept
Have a good one Paul I cant join you this week 'cos of a hospital appointment
- 20 Sep 2021 14:11
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: MIDWEEK D RUN
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2379
Re: MIDWEEK D RUN
Hi Paul, I'll join you and it will be good to go back to the Vale. They've always been very welcoming as long as you don't sit in the Captain's chair !! It's the one that looks like an antique.
- 15 Sep 2021 15:31
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: MIDWEEK D RUN SROURPORT ON SEVERN
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2987
Re: MIDWEEK D RUN SROURPORT ON SEVERN
Good ride today Paul many thanks for leading.
- 13 Sep 2021 14:28
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: MIDWEEK D RUN SROURPORT ON SEVERN
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2987
Re: MIDWEEK D RUN SROURPORT ON SEVERN
Thanks Paul I'll be there good cafe and route Dave
- 08 Sep 2021 20:24
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D RUN WEDNESDAY 8TH SEPT
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2368
Re: D RUN WEDNESDAY 8TH SEPT
Good ride thanks Paul. Hope it's a "proof of concept" for a regular Wednesday D run
- 08 Sep 2021 20:21
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: VTTA National 25 championships
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7642
Re: VTTA National 25 championships
Well done Ed
- 05 Sep 2021 15:12
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5766
Re: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
Mission accomplished Beacon Wreath delivered on time and in reasonable condition !
Dave Cox (leading)
Pete Norman
Rob Parker
Paul Balfe
Dave Stephenson.
John and Hilary Porter met us at Meriden
Berryfields Farm Shop went down well. HS2 works pedestrian diversion near Lavender Hall.
Dave Cox (leading)
Pete Norman
Rob Parker
Paul Balfe
Dave Stephenson.
John and Hilary Porter met us at Meriden
Berryfields Farm Shop went down well. HS2 works pedestrian diversion near Lavender Hall.
- 05 Sep 2021 06:31
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5766
Re: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
OK thanks for letting us know
- 04 Sep 2021 20:18
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5766
Re: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
Yes Robert Peacock would be fine
- 04 Sep 2021 14:36
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5766
Re: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
Thanks Robert see you tomorrow
- 03 Sep 2021 23:05
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D RUN WEDNESDAY 8TH SEPT
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2368
Re: D RUN WEDNESDAY 8TH SEPT
Thanks Paul, I'll join you
- 03 Sep 2021 23:04
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5766
Re: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
Richard thanks for letting me know
Marie-Lucie that's great
Marie-Lucie that's great
- 03 Sep 2021 17:16
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5766
Re: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
Hi Marie-Lucie - round trip is just under 50 miles and fairly flat. I'm probably bringing the wreath on a touring bike so it won't be a fast ride.
You would be very welcome to come along, hope to see you Sunday
You would be very welcome to come along, hope to see you Sunday
- 31 Aug 2021 10:45
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5766
Re: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
Thanks Rich and Pete be good to see you. Yes Rich we can pick you up outside the Red Lion Earlswood at about 8.35? Pete I think I'm going to fit the touring carrier on my Bike Friday and see if I can get it on there with some protection. There's no cakes this year at Meriden because of COVID so I'm ...
- 30 Aug 2021 16:42
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Vintage club run 30/8/21 - DETAILS ADDED
- Replies: 49
- Views: 129030
Re: Vintage club run 30/8/21 - DETAILS ADDED
Very enjoyable ride. Many thanks to George for organising and Dave and Si for leading. Sorry to hear about your cold George. We must do it again next year. The old bike is surprisingly enjoyable to ride I might be using it all week !!
- 20 Aug 2021 14:45
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5766
Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
We've had confirmation that the 100th Meriden Cyclists' Memorial Service postponed from May will go ahead on Sunday 5th September. As in previous years I'll be riding there at D run pace starting at 8.00. We should have time for a quick coffee/breakfast at Lavender Hall before riding down to Meriden...
- 17 Aug 2021 22:19
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Unofficial Club Run
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2274
Re: Unofficial Club Run
Paul for many years there was a "steady pace" ride (old style C probably closer to D now) starting at the same time and place under the Saracen's auspices. Prior to COVID it was often down to me and Derek Reynolds so av 12-13 and 50 miles or so. There was also a "social ride" which was gentle but no...