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by Nicks_77
22 Feb 2019 10:36
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs January, February and March 2019
Replies: 18
Views: 13839

Re: A, B and C Club runs January, February and March 2019

I won't be able to lead on the 10th March now as I'll be doing a 200km Audax instead.
by Nicks_77
31 Jan 2019 15:02
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Club Kit Order 2019
Replies: 123
Views: 477651

Re: Club Kit Order 2019

Great news Stu.

Hoping this proves to be a successful and lasting relationship with Giordana.
by Nicks_77
27 Jan 2019 15:15
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 27th January
Replies: 28
Views: 20376

Re: Club Runs - 27th January

A challenging A Run this morning which resulted in the shortening of the route to the South Staffs Railway cafe in Wombourne. No incidents to speak of other than riders trying to remain upright in storm force conditions. On today’s gale force A Run were: Nick Shenton (Leading) Neil Lynch Phil Richar...
by Nicks_77
25 Jan 2019 21:08
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 27th January
Replies: 28
Views: 20376

Re: Club Runs - 27th January

Sunday’s weather is forecast as cold and blustery so a good opportunity to try a new destination and bacon sandwich establishment.

The route will be approx 73 miles BH to BH.

Slightly longer on the outward journey to the cafe at around 40 miles, 33 on the return leg.
by Nicks_77
23 Jan 2019 15:04
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 27th January
Replies: 28
Views: 20376

Re: Club Runs - 27th January

This weeks A Run is to Shifnal The current weather reports show temps dipping from Saturday's balmy 9oC to -1 at it's lowest point & to a high of around 5oC on Sunday. The ride is therefore subject to change or cancellation depending on the conditions. If it's icy then I won't be leading or riding. ...
by Nicks_77
05 Jan 2019 11:05
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs January, February and March 2019
Replies: 18
Views: 13839

Re: A, B and C Club runs January, February and March 2019

I'll take the A Run's on the 27th Jan and 10th March
by Nicks_77
16 Dec 2018 13:31
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 16th December
Replies: 7
Views: 5622

Re: Club Runs - 16th December

An eventful A Run to say the least this morning saw 5 out of the 6 of us hitting the deck due to black ice. Phil Richards & Neil Lynch both took a tumble en-route to the Black Horse. Myself, Andy W & Tessa Sandberg all did a synchronized fall worthy of a Dancing on Ice style 10's across the board in...
by Nicks_77
11 Dec 2018 08:07
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 16th December
Replies: 7
Views: 5622

Re: Club Runs - 16th December

This weeks A Run will be to Codsall & Wergs Garden centre cafe.

I took a ride here earlier in the year and the breakfasts are very good and reasonably priced for a Garden Centre.

Distance will be approx 100km BH to BH. Out via Kinver & Wombourne; Back via Seisdon & Kinver.
by Nicks_77
02 Dec 2018 20:13
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club Runs October, November and December 2018
Replies: 8
Views: 6421

Re: A, B and C Club Runs October, November and December 2018

I’ll tak the A Run on the 16th December - Destination TBC
by Nicks_77
02 Dec 2018 17:36
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 2nd December
Replies: 20
Views: 14466

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

On today’s blustery A Run to Alcester were: Nick Shenton (Leading) Andy (Audax) Wrightson Ben Crone Neil Lynch Vince Tenant Phil Elwell Matt Reagan Spencer Tapia Nothing out of the ordinary on today’s ride. Phil had a flat on the way out and the mythical tail wind was short lived on the return home....
by Nicks_77
01 Dec 2018 16:26
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 2nd December
Replies: 20
Views: 14466

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

Tomorrow’s A Run will be to Alcester

Approx 55-60 miles, flat route.
by Nicks_77
26 Nov 2018 22:51
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 2nd December
Replies: 20
Views: 14466

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

I’ll take an alcohol fuelled post Beacon Awards night A Run for a greasy fry up.

Destination tbc
by Nicks_77
28 Oct 2018 17:37
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 28th October
Replies: 15
Views: 12289

Re: Club Runs - 28th October

On today’s chilly but sunny A Run to Spiders Web were:

Nick Shenton (Leading)
Paul Johnson
Neil Lynch
Neil Orchard
Mark Connell
Lee Spiers
Phil Elwell
Andy Wrightson
by Nicks_77
26 Oct 2018 17:13
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 28th October
Replies: 15
Views: 12289

Re: Club Runs - 28th October

I'll take the A Run to Spiders Web at Cosford this Sunday.

67.5 miles Black Horse to Black Horse

This will be at the lower end of A Run pace as I've not been out as much this last week.
by Nicks_77
07 Oct 2018 17:03
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 7th October
Replies: 23
Views: 15855

Re: Club runs - 7th October

On today's A Run to Evesham were:

Nick Shenton (Leading)
Paul Johnson
James Tate
Neil Orchard
Jamie Brookes
Phil Gameson
Vince Tenant
Phil Elwell

There was another chap on a Pinarello FP1. Apologies I didn't get your name.
by Nicks_77
04 Oct 2018 08:36
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 7th October
Replies: 23
Views: 15855

Re: Club runs - 7th October

I'll take a very steady A Run to Raphaels in Evesham.
by Nicks_77
30 Aug 2018 13:32
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Tour Of Britain Stage 4
Replies: 0
Views: 1637

Tour Of Britain Stage 4

A few of us have booked the day off next Weds 5th September to ride down to the first KOM at Ilmington in The Cotswolds to watch the Tour Of Britain Stage 4. I've plotted a route from my house which is 44 miles but as some of you may be heading from different areas maybe we could arrange a meet up p...
by Nicks_77
25 Aug 2018 09:04
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 26th August
Replies: 10
Views: 8482

Re: Club runs - 26th August

Tomorrow's 200km ride is cancelled due to heavy rain forecast for much of the day.

I may be out in the morning to lead another shorter A Run but this depends how bad it is first thing.
by Nicks_77
24 Aug 2018 09:19
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 26th August
Replies: 10
Views: 8482

Re: Club runs - 26th August

Update on Sunday's proposed 200km ride: The weather has decided to be its typical Bank Holiday self over the weekend. Depending on which weather report you look at there is some heavy rain and windy conditions forecast for Sunday. I'll check the forecast again tomorrow and make a decision late on if...
by Nicks_77
20 Aug 2018 15:33
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 26th August
Replies: 10
Views: 8482

Re: Club runs - 26th August

This Sunday's A Run is probably one of the last opportunities to do an extended club run so I'll be leading a 200km ride from Northfield as far North as Stone in Staffordshire. The first cafe stop will be at 48 miles in Newport, Shropshire but there will be an opportunity to pick up snacks at the Co...
by Nicks_77
18 Aug 2018 20:15
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs July, August and September 2018
Replies: 10
Views: 7542

Re: A, B and C Club runs July, August and September 2018

I’m proposing a 200km A Run on the 26th August, weather permitting. Heading out from Northfield up to Brewood, the plan is to head North West across to Newport then onto Ecclehsall & Stone. We then head back South via Milford & Penkridge before coming back through Brewood and Kinver on the return le...
by Nicks_77
12 Aug 2018 21:37
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 12th August
Replies: 11
Views: 8606

Re: Club runs - 12th August

On today’s warm and soggy A Run to Codsall were:

Nick Shenton (Leading)
Neil Orchard
Tom Jansons

And a warm a Beacon welcome to Jamie Brookes who moved to the area a week ago.
by Nicks_77
10 Aug 2018 22:18
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 12th August
Replies: 11
Views: 8606

Re: Club runs - 12th August

Sunday’s weather is currently looking like we’ll be needing a rubber dingy instead of a bike.

But.....I’m daft enough to still ride anyway, so the plan is a non stop Beacon Burst 50-60 miles.

If the weather miraculously changes there will be a revised plan.
by Nicks_77
06 Aug 2018 15:52
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 12th August
Replies: 11
Views: 8606

Re: Club runs - 12th August

I'll take the A Run this week. Destination to be decided.
by Nicks_77
22 Jul 2018 18:54
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 22nd July
Replies: 9
Views: 7265

Re: Club runs - 22nd July

On today’s textbook Beacon A Run to Upton were: Nick Shenton (Leading) Paul Johnson Neil Orchard Phil Elwell Joe Warwood Kevin Frobisher Richard Henry Mark Parish (Wyre Forest CC & my neighbour) A warm Beacon welcome to Tom Jansons who joined us on his first Beacon Club Ride. We hope to see you back...
by Nicks_77
21 Jul 2018 09:24
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 22nd July
Replies: 9
Views: 7265

Re: Club runs - 22nd July

I’ll take the A Run to the marina cafe at Upton on Severn

Pan flat route 75 miles Black Horse to Black Horse

8:15am start from the Black Horse
by Nicks_77
08 Jul 2018 14:42
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 8th July
Replies: 9
Views: 6935

Re: Club runs - 8th July

On today's hot & sweaty A Run to Leamington Spa were: Nick Shenton (Leading) Paul (Who didn't moan about anything) Johnson Neil Lynch Neil (Celeste) Orchard Phil Elwell Jess R Jones Xav Disley Dave (Bacon bap thief) Hughes Alan Weaver Joe Warwood Niall Harris Richard Henry Only one minor incident to...
by Nicks_77
03 Jul 2018 13:37
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 8th July
Replies: 9
Views: 6935

Re: Club runs - 8th July

I'll take a steady A Run to Leamington Spa
by Nicks_77
24 Jun 2018 09:42
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Beacon RCC(Six Counties)400km Club Run Saturday 23rd June 2018.
Replies: 12
Views: 11663

Re: Beacon RCC(Six Counties)400km Club Run Saturday 23rd June 2018.

I don't know whether to thank you or send the boys round to knee cap you Paul, but for all the suffering it was a great, well executed ride. You know its a tough ride when in the 15 hours+ we were together hardly anyone spoke much whilst riding. As for a 500km ride, well you can..... right off :lol:
by Nicks_77
10 Jun 2018 14:49
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 10th June
Replies: 7
Views: 5628

Re: Club runs - 10th June

On today's **flat** free :roll: A Run to Brewood were:-

Nick Shenton (Leading)
Paul Johnson
Neil "Celeste" Orchard
Joe Warwood
Alistair hey
Kevin Young
Matt Reagan
Alberto "Ding Ding" Recchioni

Thanks to all for a great ride albeit quicker than I'd originally promised.
by Nicks_77
05 Jun 2018 13:36
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 10th June
Replies: 7
Views: 5628

Re: Club runs - 10th June

This weeks A Run will be to Brewood in Staffordshire. I’ll be taking this run at an easier A run pace, partly to save my legs for my trip to Italy and to give B run riders an opportunity to move up to an A run. The route will be approx 72 miles BH to BH and will head out via Kinver, Wombourne & head...
by Nicks_77
04 Jun 2018 18:45
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs for April, May and June 2018
Replies: 16
Views: 11540

Re: A, B and C Club runs for April, May and June 2018

This weeks A Run will be to Brewood in Staffordshire. I’ll be taking this run at an easier A run pace, partly to save my legs for my trip to Italy and to give B run riders an opportunity to move up to an A run. The route will be approx 72 miles BH to BH and will head out via Kinver, Wombourne & head...
by Nicks_77
03 Jun 2018 22:56
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs for April, May and June 2018
Replies: 16
Views: 11540

Re: A, B and C Club runs for April, May and June 2018

I’ll take the A Run on 10th June - Destination tbc
by Nicks_77
14 May 2018 21:05
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 20th May
Replies: 19
Views: 17284

Re: Club runs - 20th May

Thanks Phil and I shall have a word with our Local MP about the state of the roads in Staffordshire. This weeks and indeed this years first Alternative club ride is from Stoke to Llangollen. It’s a 166km long route from Trentham Gardens out via Whitchurch and Ellesmere. Cafe stop in Llangollen then ...
by Nicks_77
08 May 2018 23:08
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs for April, May and June 2018
Replies: 16
Views: 11540

Re: A, B and C Club runs for April, May and June 2018

Alternative club ride 20th May

Stoke to Llangollen & back - 110 mile route

Full details to follow in the next few days
by Nicks_77
06 Mar 2018 19:40
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs for April, May and June 2018
Replies: 16
Views: 11540

Re: A, B and C Club runs for April, May and June 2018

I have some dates for 2 alternative club rides/organised events 22nd April - April Fool Sportive - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/april-fool-cat-and-fiddle-sportive-in-aid-of-the-royal-british-legion-tickets-42361175416 20th May - Dougie Mac Llangollen ride - http://www.dmhospice.org.uk/eventold/dou...
by Nicks_77
26 Feb 2018 07:35
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 25th Feb
Replies: 6
Views: 5080

Re: Club runs - 25th Feb

I was longingly looking out of the window whilst painting the skirting boards :(
by Nicks_77
14 Feb 2018 15:06
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 18th Feb
Replies: 13
Views: 10676

Re: Club runs - 18th Feb

Apologies I'm going to have to cancel my B Run as i had forgotten I have a prior engagement this weekend.
by Nicks_77
12 Feb 2018 21:37
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 18th Feb
Replies: 13
Views: 10676

Re: Club runs - 18th Feb

I’ll take the B Run - Destination tbc
by Nicks_77
11 Feb 2018 20:36
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 11th February
Replies: 15
Views: 11159

Re: Club runs - 11th February

On today’s blustery, sunny, snowy ride to ahem....Warwick (Was supposed to be Leamington), were:

Nick Shenton (Leading)
Paul(The Knowledge) Johnson
Neil (The Power) Orchard
Adrian Ravenscroft
Andy Wrightson
Vince Tenant
Stuart White
Ben Crone
Jon Williams
Lee Spiers

Dave Cox (met us at the cafe)
by Nicks_77
07 Feb 2018 18:10
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 11th February
Replies: 15
Views: 11159

Re: Club runs - 11th February

Weather and ice permitting I’ll try again and take the A Run to Simons cafe in Leamington Spa. Approx 100km BH to BH.
by Nicks_77
04 Feb 2018 17:37
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 4th February
Replies: 25
Views: 20328

Re: Club runs - 4th February

I think you've missed your calling in life Paul, that is to be a stand up comic.
ballintrane wrote:
04 Feb 2018 17:16
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neilo wrote:
04 Feb 2018 16:56
Thanks for leading today Paul. ;;-)
by Nicks_77
22 Jan 2018 21:33
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 28th January
Replies: 19
Views: 14966

Re: Club runs - 28th January

jdtate101 wrote:
22 Jan 2018 16:19
Weather looks good, so I'll lead a B run to the breakfast baguette place in Wellesbourne...(assuming I don't crash and injure myself in the races on Sat)
Please don’t crash as I’ll invariably have to take your club run and we all know what will happen, it’ll flippin snow again :oops:
by Nicks_77
21 Jan 2018 07:25
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 21st January
Replies: 19
Views: 13945

Re: Club runs - 21st January

A Run cancelled due to adverse weather conditions

Its started to sleet/snow where I am so I'm afraid I won't be taking the risk.

If you do venture out take care.
by Nicks_77
20 Jan 2018 18:34
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 21st January
Replies: 19
Views: 13945

Re: Club runs - 21st January

Club run to Watopia? I hear the weather is always nice... ;-) http://zwift.com/events/view/35390 I may well be joining you on Zwift if the latest weather report is anything to go by Chris. Currently the weather is forecast for snow and 1oC from 5am through till 10am. I shall make the call first thi...
by Nicks_77
20 Jan 2018 11:40
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 21st January
Replies: 19
Views: 13945

Re: Club runs - 21st January

The weather forecast is looking truly foul for tomorrow morning so I’m proposing a non stop Beacon Burst if it hasn’t improved.
by Nicks_77
15 Jan 2018 10:54
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 21st January
Replies: 19
Views: 13945

Re: Club runs - 21st January

Apologies Phil I had shouted up the group and we stopped at the junction of School Road at Hanbury. I assumed you were behind and were on your way to us. Hope you feel better soon.
by Nicks_77
15 Jan 2018 10:50
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 21st January
Replies: 19
Views: 13945

Re: Club runs - 21st January

This weeks A Run will be to a destination we've neglected for a while, Leamington Spa. Having Googled Alfonso's it would appear that its now called Simon's Place. The fry up looks huge so I think we should give it a go. I haven't worked out the route yet but it will be around 100k BH to BH. Route de...
by Nicks_77
07 Jan 2018 07:18
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 7th January
Replies: 10
Views: 7501

Re: Club runs - 7th January

Due to the low temperatures overnight and amount of ice that's formed I will not be out this morning.

Therefore regrettably the B Run - Beacon Burst is cancelled.

If you do venture out this morning stay safe.
by Nicks_77
03 Jan 2018 15:00
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 7th January
Replies: 10
Views: 7501

Re: Club runs - 7th January

Dependent upon the weather this coming Sunday I will take a B Run paced Beacon Burst. I have no route planned as yet but it will be approx 50 miles. Selfishly I will be taking the ride back near to where I live as I need to be home for midday. If anyone wants to extend the ride afterwards then they ...