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by Dave Cox
09 Jul 2021 16:38
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: 10th July West Mids Grass Track
Replies: 8
Views: 3480

Re: 10th July West Mids Grass Track

Hi Ade, I'll be there for take down. Might pop over earlier to catch a bit of the action. Good luck
by Dave Cox
30 Jun 2021 12:06
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: POSTPONED TILL SATURDAY 31ST JULY - Saturday 3rd July 2021 - Beacon RCC Diamond Anniversary Weston Run
Replies: 42
Views: 37979

Re: Saturday 3rd July 2021 - Beacon RCC Diamond Anniversary Weston Run

Good luck folks. When these long rides were invented bikes were heavier etc but traffic was lighter and club runs could cruise down the A roads !!
by Dave Cox
28 Jun 2021 12:41
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: 100 mile C run Sunday June 27th RIDE FULL
Replies: 32
Views: 16497

Re: 100 mile C run Sunday June 27th RIDE FULL

Thanks Dave I also got a bit of protected rider status from Ben on a couple of long drags. I didn't answer Lewis' question at Revills. The Five Asks from the cycling community put together by Adam Tranter for the West Midlands Mayoral election were :- 1. Pledge to meet the Govt targets to double lev...
by Dave Cox
21 Jun 2021 15:19
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: What are you up to Tues 29th?
Replies: 3
Views: 1920

Re: What are you up to Tues 29th?

Yep I could do that !
by Dave Cox
19 Jun 2021 22:12
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: What are you up to Tues 29th?
Replies: 3
Views: 1920

Re: What are you up to Tues 29th?

Hi Ade, I could help with some of the no-technical basics as long as I can socially distance !! Is it Holders field again??
by Dave Cox
18 Jun 2021 20:30
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: VTTA F2/50 National 50 Championships
Replies: 4
Views: 7305

Re: VTTA F2/50 National 50 Championships

Excellent rides
by Dave Cox
10 Jun 2021 18:16
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: HUGHIE MAGUIRE ride 07 07 21
Replies: 8
Views: 3339

Re: HUGHIE MAGUIRE ride 07 07 21

Great idea Ade but I will be away in Ludlow have a good one
by Dave Cox
03 Jun 2021 12:52
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: 100 mile C run Sunday June 27th RIDE FULL
Replies: 32
Views: 16497

Re: 100 mile C run Sunday June 27th

Hi Dave,

I'm up for this if there's still room. 100 in 8 was my first Beacon event in 1980 something

Dave
by Dave Cox
29 May 2021 11:13
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Vintage club run 30/8/21 - DETAILS ADDED
Replies: 49
Views: 128488

Re: Possible vintage club run

OK George I'll be up for that on my 1980s Carlton Eroica bike steel is real (not so sure about the steel wheels !)
by Dave Cox
29 May 2021 11:10
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Kit Shop CLOSED - Including 75th Anniversary Jersey
Replies: 39
Views: 52634

Re: *Kit Shop OPEN - Including 75th Anniversary Jersey*

Great thanks I've ordered one Anniversary Jersey in Medium
by Dave Cox
26 May 2021 21:47
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: A great read
Replies: 153
Views: 2984986

Re: A great read

Rhubarb and liquorice allsort I think?
by Dave Cox
21 May 2021 10:05
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sun 30th May - 'Let's go to chuch' C+ ride - 71 miles. Depart 9:10
Replies: 38
Views: 19797

Re: Sun 30th May - 'Let's go to chuch' C+ ride - 68 miles. Depart 9:10

Revills is very good and has a new toilet block. Also you can pick up a bunch of asparagus in the shop
by Dave Cox
14 May 2021 18:07
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: 10th July West Mids Grass Track
Replies: 8
Views: 3480

Re: 10th July West Mids Grass Track

Put me down as a taker downer please Ade
by Dave Cox
14 May 2021 18:04
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
Replies: 20
Views: 8260

Re: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July

Hi Phil, all being well I'll do my usual stint with clearing up HQ at the end. Should be easy to be socially distanced if that's still required.
by Dave Cox
06 Apr 2021 17:37
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Intro Rides 2021
Replies: 25
Views: 10705

Re: Intro Rides 2021

Hi George I'll definitely do one as long as COVID infections keep going down. Plans a bit fluid at the moment but won't be before June. I'll get back to you once I've had a second jab !!
by Dave Cox
14 Mar 2021 16:35
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Riding the Tour de France?
Replies: 6
Views: 8354

Re: Riding the Tour de France?

Look forward to the vicarious pleasure of tracking your progress around France in the summer - getting in some training watching highlights of the Paris-Nice (almost) !!
by Dave Cox
11 Mar 2021 17:05
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Riding the Tour de France?
Replies: 6
Views: 8354

Re: Riding the Tour de France?

I'm assuming that last year's pledges still stand - is that right?
by Dave Cox
11 Mar 2021 17:05
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Riding the Tour de France?
Replies: 6
Views: 8354

Re: Riding the Tour de France?

Double checked the date. Great to see that this can be set up for current year. Good luck Ian
by Dave Cox
03 Jan 2021 17:18
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: December 30th - CLUB RUNS SUSPENDED AGAIN!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1690

Re: December 30th - CLUB RUNS SUSPENDED AGAIN!!

So looks like I can only ride in Birmingham traffic great
by Dave Cox
03 Jan 2021 17:17
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: 2021 AND AUDAX EVENTS
Replies: 8
Views: 6629

Re: 2021 AND AUDAX EVENTS

Thanks Phil I've tried to express and interest in Beyond the Dyke hoping all will be well or at least better by October and that I'll still be riding. Having some difficulty getting into Audax account at the moment but will get that resolved next week.
by Dave Cox
09 Dec 2020 22:46
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2020 AT 7PM - VIRTUAL AGM AND AWARDS NIGHT
Replies: 9
Views: 5484

Re: THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2020 AT 7PM - VIRTUAL AGM AND AWARDS NIGHT

Ok just found it at the top of the Agenda - small print in preview see you all tomorrow
by Dave Cox
09 Dec 2020 22:43
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2020 AT 7PM - VIRTUAL AGM AND AWARDS NIGHT
Replies: 9
Views: 5484

Re: THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2020 AT 7PM - VIRTUAL AGM AND AWARDS NIGHT

Well I'm a fully paid up member please would someone send me the Zoom link? Don't think I missed it
by Dave Cox
23 Jun 2020 12:32
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Take Away Cafes During Covid
Replies: 26
Views: 18160

Re: Take Away Cafes During Covid

Thanks Phil very helpful
by Dave Cox
13 Jun 2020 13:32
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: DENNIS BAKER
Replies: 5
Views: 4115

Re: DENNIS BAKER

Very sad he was a club stalwart when I joined and always up for a chat out at the Liveridge Cafe gatherings on Tuesdays until recently. Astonishingly kind. One tale was when he was out in his Skoda after retirement (but before satnavs) and met a lorry driver stuck in Icknield St nr the Peacock. He a...
by Dave Cox
08 Jun 2020 11:23
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Northfield and #WalkCyclePlay
Replies: 3
Views: 5351

Re: Northfield and #WalkCyclePlay

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/634/16_million_of_cycling_and_walking_measures_to_be_delivered_in_birmingham In case you missed the excitement this morning on Twitter. Great news for Birmingham. If we want Northfield or any other area to be included in the next Phase later in the summer ...
by Dave Cox
28 May 2020 18:29
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Northfield and #WalkCyclePlay
Replies: 3
Views: 5351

Re: Northfield and #WalkCyclePlay

Thanks Paul
by Dave Cox
27 May 2020 11:58
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Northfield and #WalkCyclePlay
Replies: 3
Views: 5351

Northfield and #WalkCyclePlay

Hi, Is anyone interested in making Northfield a better place to cycle walk and play? As you will know the CO19 lockdown had led to a lot more people cycling and walking for daily exercise and "essential" travel. The Govt have instructed Local Authorities to improve infrastructure to help social dist...
by Dave Cox
05 Apr 2020 22:10
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Les Ladbury
Replies: 4
Views: 3600

Re: Les Ladbury

I have two memories of Les. One was of an outstanding and professional slide show of one of his tours in Corsica. This was at the St Laurence Pastoral Centre and involved two synchronised slide projectors. The second was meeting him and Ann at the top of Weatheroak hill on touring bikes with pannier...
by Dave Cox
24 Mar 2020 18:27
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE AND CYCLING - MONDAY 16TH MARCH
Replies: 8
Views: 13472

Re: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE AND CYCLING - MONDAY 16TH MARCH

Just looked at Strava - lots of people doing solo rides in the country looks like you were unlucky to meet that tractor driver.
by Dave Cox
24 Mar 2020 18:24
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE AND CYCLING - MONDAY 16TH MARCH
Replies: 8
Views: 13472

Re: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE AND CYCLING - MONDAY 16TH MARCH

Sorry to hear this Oscar - people were very friendly on my last ride on Friday but I think the weekend changed things.
by Dave Cox
24 Mar 2020 18:17
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Turbo trainer
Replies: 3
Views: 6083

Re: Turbo trainer

Thanks both for your help. The Tacx would be great for my friend. I'll try to arrange for someone to pick it up in a car. I'm not even allowed out at the moment - directive from NHS because of my asthma. I know that Kelvin's partner has a car. Please would you dm me your mobile number and I'll put K...
by Dave Cox
24 Mar 2020 10:25
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Run Database - Time for an update?
Replies: 6
Views: 6254

Re: Club Run Database - Time for an update?

Good for you Chris. This is what I'm calling Beveridge work. He planned the Welfare State in 1942 while the bombs were still falling. It's a good way of filling down time and one bit of the Blitz spirit that might pay off !
by Dave Cox
23 Mar 2020 18:45
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Turbo trainer
Replies: 3
Views: 6083

Turbo trainer

A local man with visual impairment who is training for the Ironman having previously done a half Ironman on a tandem is looking for a turbo trainer. If anyone has an old one having upgraded to a smart trainer for example that he could buy please let me know and I'll put you in touch. Thanks
by Dave Cox
23 Mar 2020 18:42
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE AND CYCLING - MONDAY 16TH MARCH
Replies: 8
Views: 13472

Re: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE AND CYCLING - MONDAY 16TH MARCH

I got my personalised NHS message to stay inside for 12 weeks today following a more detailed message from AsthmaUK last evening - I guess they must be sharing data because I have had no other engagement with Asthma UK although I support their work. So no more solo rides in the countryside for me al...
by Dave Cox
16 Mar 2020 10:23
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 22nd March and coronavirus update
Replies: 5
Views: 27730

Re: Club Runs - 22nd March and coronavirus update

Good advice Phil. However, as I'm over 70, was in hospital for 3 days after an asthma attack last year and am in danger of being locked down by the Government within days I'm going to have to stick to solo rides in future so no more D runs until we come out the other side. If you see someone on a ro...
by Dave Cox
10 Mar 2020 14:08
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Tuesday D Run 10th March
Replies: 2
Views: 1994

Re: Tuesday D Run 10th March

Worked out well but blustery wind
Dave Cox leading
Paul Balfe
David Jamieson
Derek Reynolds

In future we will leave at 9.30 to let the week day traffic in Northfield subside a bit !
by Dave Cox
09 Mar 2020 12:34
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Tuesday D Run 10th March
Replies: 2
Views: 1994

Tuesday D Run 10th March

Black Horse 9.15 heading toward Wootton Wawen
by Dave Cox
08 Mar 2020 22:26
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Volunteering opportunities Beacon Academy Racing 2020
Replies: 6
Views: 7874

Re: Volunteering opportunities Beacon Academy Racing 2020

Our plans for the summer aren't settled yet but I've put 4th July and 1st August in diary in the hope that we are in Birmingham.
by Dave Cox
08 Mar 2020 15:03
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 8th March
Replies: 22
Views: 11873

Re: Club runs - 8th March

Thanks for leading Mariana. Nice route and very welcoming Cafe
by Dave Cox
02 Mar 2020 22:30
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 8th March
Replies: 22
Views: 11873

Re: Club runs - 8th March

That's great Mariana, I'll come along to make sure you have your quota of Daves. Also it will be a new cafe for me. Club run leaders are not obliged to fix other people's mechanicals although we will all help where we can !!!
by Dave Cox
01 Mar 2020 17:10
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Sunrise and Snowdrop Audaxes - helpers nearly complete
Replies: 13
Views: 7488

Re: Sunrise and Snowdrop Audaxes - helpers nearly complete

Many thanks to Phil and all the helpers - great day out yesterday one of the best Snowdrops
by Dave Cox
23 Feb 2020 13:54
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 23rd February
Replies: 16
Views: 8028

Re: Club Runs - 23rd February

D Run to Earlswood lumpy route Dave Cox leading Dave Cole Dave Little Davina (Bryony) Aitken Enjoyable social ride everyone welcome you don't have to be a Dave. Looks like there might be a demand for D Runs. I'll lead them when I'm available. Idea is to gradually build up distances and average speed...
by Dave Cox
22 Feb 2020 15:30
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 23rd February
Replies: 16
Views: 8028

Re: Club Runs - 23rd February

Just to confirm D run will be to Earlswood via lumpy route c 30 miles av speed likely to be between 11-12 mph
by Dave Cox
15 Feb 2020 19:41
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs 23rd February
Replies: 2
Views: 2077

Re: Club runs 23rd February

Yes happy to do so we will be riding at between 12 and 13 mph average but obviously no one will be left behind. It should be good for anyone who like me has been off the bike for a few weeks but wants to kick start their training for C runs or the Snowdrop or the Velo. Or anyone who enjoys a good so...
by Dave Cox
15 Feb 2020 18:17
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs 23rd February
Replies: 2
Views: 2077

Club runs 23rd February

I'll lead a D run of no more than 40 lumpy miles stopping at Earlswood
by Dave Cox
10 Feb 2020 06:52
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 9th February
Replies: 15
Views: 8781

Re: Club Runs - 9th February

Chapeau to Simon, Ade and Robbie. Probably a good idea to ride separately? A large group is more likely to be blown into each other which is why I once drove to the Black Horse and cancelled a ride in a gale. Ruth Eyles and Tony Shardlow rode on and were OK. I did a ride in high winds years ago with...
by Dave Cox
04 Feb 2020 22:00
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: What's On in Worcestershire - Cycling Events
Replies: 0
Views: 3773

What's On in Worcestershire - Cycling Events

Lyndon Bracewell of Push Bike Worcestershire has just published his regular What's On Guide to cycling events around the County in 2020 Nice bit of publicity for the Beacon Audaxes as usual and the Yr Elennydd - Dave Pountney Memorial and lots more [url] https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.co...
by Dave Cox
30 Jan 2020 10:00
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Little Mountain Time Trial 2020
Replies: 10
Views: 10594

Re: Little Mountain Time Trial 2020

After last year when Holt Heath put me in the QE for 3 days I'd prefer an indoor duty please
by Dave Cox
27 Jan 2020 20:18
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: HALF TERM BIKE FUN for Kids
Replies: 4
Views: 3447

Re: HALF TERM BIKE FUN for Kids

Hi Ade, I've put this in my diary and will try to come along in support Dave
by Dave Cox
08 Jan 2020 08:47
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 12th January
Replies: 10
Views: 5979

Re: Club Runs - 12th January

Phil, William Gibson has a new book out later in January