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by ballintrane
20 Oct 2019 14:47
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 20th October
Replies: 12
Views: 7936

Re: Club Runs - 20th October

On today's A run to Upton
Paul Johnson(L)
Andrew Wrightson
Vincent Tennant
Nick Shenton
James Tate
Ben Crone
Neil Orchard
by ballintrane
14 Oct 2019 12:26
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 20th October
Replies: 12
Views: 7936

Re: Club Runs - 20th October

I'll lead the A run to Upton about 70 miles out via Tardebigge back via Droitwich weather looks cold but dry.
by ballintrane
17 Sep 2019 17:37
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 22nd September
Replies: 13
Views: 8367

Re: Club Runs - 22nd September

George wrote:
17 Sep 2019 16:57
Matt Hale wrote:
17 Sep 2019 12:20
FYI - the cafe at Waseley Hills is current closed. I believe they are looking for a new tenant
Thanks for pointing that out, Matt.

Can anyone suggest a good alternative?
Nimmings Wood NT Cafe,Clent
by ballintrane
02 Sep 2019 14:57
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 8th September
Replies: 20
Views: 12490

Re: Club runs - 8th September

Phil i think you may have missed James post below(I blame PBP). "Re: A, B and C Club runs July, August and September 2019 Post by jbendle » 21 Aug 2019 13:08 Hi All, Can't make the next two weekends. But volunteer to lead an A run (my first as lead!) on the 8th September. About 150km, thinking of so...
by ballintrane
27 Aug 2019 17:40
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 1st September
Replies: 21
Views: 14784

Re: Club Runs - 1st September

This weeks A Run is another 200km jaunt around the lanes and roads of the Midlands. This time we'll be revisiting our own Mr Richards Circumcision of Birmingham route. I've had to tweak it a bit as it wasn't actually 200km for those of us wanting to submit a DIY Audax entry for September. Here is t...
by ballintrane
25 Aug 2019 16:22
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: CLUB RUNS - 25th August
Replies: 14
Views: 13665

Re: CLUB RUNS - 25th August

On today's warm A run to Market Bosworth
Paul Johnson(L)
Sir Ben Stokes
Andy Wrightson
Kev Young
Jon Sadler
Sir Jack Leach
by ballintrane
24 Aug 2019 10:15
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Beacon RCC Stwlan Dam & Barry Island 700km Club Run Weekend 19th-20th June 2021 05:00am.
Replies: 8
Views: 7257

Beacon RCC Stwlan Dam & Barry Island 700km Club Run Weekend 19th-20th June 2021 05:00am.

Following the success of the Skegness 500km ride we will now attempt an even more ambitious 700km weekend this will involve two rides one on Saturday 19/6/2021(05:00am start) to Stwlan Dam 220 miles and then after sleeping in our own bed's we will then go to Barry Island 219 miles on Sunday 20/06/20...
by ballintrane
20 Aug 2019 12:37
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: CLUB RUNS - 25th August
Replies: 14
Views: 13665

Re: CLUB RUNS - 25th August

Having previously thought i would not be able to lead this week i now can so the A run will be to Market Bosworth(as previously planned) this will be 100 miles 08:15am start.The route will be something like this https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21981869?beta=false ;;-)
by ballintrane
16 Aug 2019 19:06
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 18th August
Replies: 13
Views: 9194

Re: Club runs - 18th August

Andy W wrote:
16 Aug 2019 17:18
A secret climb lol....
Does that mean it will be one of your no need to climb it but gonna do it anyway climbs then Paul
by ballintrane
16 Aug 2019 10:48
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 18th August
Replies: 13
Views: 9194

Re: Club runs - 18th August

Ooooo do tell me more Paul..... This Sunday’s weather is looking half decent so we’ll do Paul’s route to Malvern. Route as per his post for the 11th August out via Belbroughton approx 90 miles all in. 8:15 am start from the Black Horse. Nick does that include the secret climb i had planned that's n...
by ballintrane
15 Aug 2019 19:10
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 18th August
Replies: 13
Views: 9194

Re: Club runs - 18th August

Nicks_77 wrote:
15 Aug 2019 17:56
This Sunday’s weather is looking half decent so we’ll do Paul’s route to Malvern.

Route as per his post for the 11th August out via Belbroughton approx 90 miles all in.

8:15 am start from the Black Horse.
Nick does that include the secret climb i had planned that's not on the route? ;;-)
by ballintrane
10 Aug 2019 08:56
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs July, August and September 2019
Replies: 19
Views: 12874

Re: A, B and C Club runs July, August and September 2019

ballintrane wrote:
12 Jul 2019 11:20
A run 100 in 7 to Market Bosworth 25/8 08:15am start.
I'm afraid i'm going to have to cancel this ride sorry.
by ballintrane
10 Aug 2019 00:17
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 11th August
Replies: 13
Views: 10453

Re: Club Runs - 11th August

Sorry i can no longer lead the A run on Sunday i'm sure someone else will step forward to take my place.
by ballintrane
07 Aug 2019 15:19
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 11th August
Replies: 13
Views: 10453

Re: Club Runs - 11th August

Cafe stop at Cafe H2O https://www.wyche-innovation.com/cafe-h2o with the alternative of the British Camp. Can't make this Sunday but I would be interested to know what H2O is like? I've been curious about that place for some time. It's alright Philip we went there last year they have cycle racks an...
by ballintrane
07 Aug 2019 14:30
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 11th August
Replies: 13
Views: 10453

Re: Club Runs - 11th August

Sunday's route will be something like this https://ridewithgps.com/trips/38282770 (Can't promise to stick exactly to the route!! :D )
Cafe stop at Cafe H2O https://www.wyche-innovation.com/cafe-h2o with the alternative of the British Camp.
by ballintrane
21 Jul 2019 14:06
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 21st July
Replies: 12
Views: 8845

Re: Club Runs - 21st July

On today's A run to Blackminster
Paul Johnson(L)
James Bendle
Kev Young
by ballintrane
18 Jul 2019 11:52
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 21st July
Replies: 12
Views: 8845

Re: Club Runs - 21st July

I'll lead the A run to Honeybourne/Blackminster about 70 miles if short of numbers happy to combine the A/B run.
by ballintrane
12 Jul 2019 11:27
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs July, August and September 2019
Replies: 19
Views: 12874

Re: A, B and C Club runs July, August and September 2019

I'll also lead the A run to Malvern 11/8 also 08:15am start.
by ballintrane
12 Jul 2019 11:20
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs July, August and September 2019
Replies: 19
Views: 12874

Re: A, B and C Club runs July, August and September 2019

A run 100 in 7 to Market Bosworth 25/8 08:15am start.
by ballintrane
08 Jul 2019 12:20
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Beacon RCC Skegness 500km Club Run Saturday 6th July 2019 06.00am
Replies: 11
Views: 10424

Re: Beacon RCC Skegness 500km Club Run Saturday 6th July 2019 06.00am

You summed it up perfectly Phil i have no more to add apart from thanks to everyone who came along on this stupid idea i had for a 500km ride.As for next year err.........................No!! :D
by ballintrane
07 Jul 2019 10:55
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 7th July
Replies: 17
Views: 11182

Re: Club Runs - 7th July

On Saturday/Sunday's Skegness 500
Paul Johnson(L)
Phil Richards
Andy Wrightson
Chris Ashford
John Williams
Nick Shenton
Martin McGowan
Alberto Recchioni
Vincent Tennant
Simon Woodward
by ballintrane
30 Jun 2019 16:21
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 30th June
Replies: 13
Views: 9598

Re: Club Runs - 30th June

On today's A run to Whichford
Paul Johnson(L)
Andy Wrightson
Martin McGowan
Phil Richards
Sir Ian Botham
Ka Li
Neil Orchard
Demi Moore
Alberto Recchioni
George Barker(Cafe)
by ballintrane
24 Jun 2019 11:47
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 30th June
Replies: 13
Views: 9598

Re: Club Runs - 30th June

neilo wrote:
24 Jun 2019 10:50
Mr Chairman my name is Neil not Nick! Many thanks :wink:
Just because you didn't ride your mint green bike!!!! :cry:
by ballintrane
12 Jun 2019 18:21
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: New bike.... any thoughts?
Replies: 13
Views: 17516

Re: New bike.... any thoughts?

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXTEMV3 ... st-rival22
A lot of bike for the money and one bike to do it all.
by ballintrane
12 Jun 2019 18:15
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: New bike.... any thoughts?
Replies: 13
Views: 17516

Re: New bike.... any thoughts?

https://www.planetx.co.uk/
Always doing good deals.
by ballintrane
24 May 2019 17:24
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 26th May
Replies: 19
Views: 16168

Re: Club runs - 26th May

Unfortunately i can no longer lead the A run on Sunday but if someone wants to take over the route or lead a different run it would be much appreciated.
by ballintrane
20 May 2019 17:11
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 26th May
Replies: 19
Views: 16168

Re: Club runs - 26th May

WorcsPhil wrote:
20 May 2019 16:42
Haha, Paul waits for no one, George... President or pauper :?
by ballintrane
20 May 2019 11:18
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 26th May
Replies: 19
Views: 16168

Re: Club runs - 26th May

George wrote:
20 May 2019 10:14
ballintrane wrote:
20 May 2019 09:45
one main stop at Leominster
Paul, are you using the same greasy spoon in Leominster that we used on Phil's 300 a couple of years ago?
Yes George.
by ballintrane
20 May 2019 09:45
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 26th May
Replies: 19
Views: 16168

Re: Club runs - 26th May

Sunday's A run route will be this https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29290506?beta=false one main stop at Leominster and a second shorter stop at Malvern/Upton(lots of options for stops to be decided on the day) it is a hilly route but only in the middle!! :shock: And remember if your thinking of doing ...
by ballintrane
16 May 2019 14:12
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Beacon RCC Skegness 500km Club Run Saturday 6th July 2019 06.00am
Replies: 11
Views: 10424

Re: Beacon RCC Skegness 500km Club Run Saturday 6th July 2019 06.00am

Just a quick note about a new additional stop at 392 km in Tugby(Fox and Hounds pub car park).Thanks to Vincent Tennant and more especially his better half who will be meeting us with fresh supplies and god forbid if any one wanted to bail out a lift home(but that would be frowned upon😠).
by ballintrane
14 May 2019 13:42
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 19th May
Replies: 25
Views: 17394

Re: Club Runs - 19th June

19th of June ?
by ballintrane
06 May 2019 13:02
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs April, May and June 2019
Replies: 19
Views: 15166

Re: A, B and C Club runs April, May and June 2019

I'll lead a 100 in 7 A run on 30/6 for our annual visit to Whichford Pottery(The Straw Kitchen) 08:15 am start.
by ballintrane
05 May 2019 17:00
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 5th May
Replies: 10
Views: 7667

Re: Club runs - 5th May

On today's A run to Towcester
Paul Johnson(L)
Jamie Brookes
Vincent Tennant

Jamie unfortunately had to abandon for the second week in a row with a leg issue this week.
by ballintrane
29 Apr 2019 17:31
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 5th May
Replies: 10
Views: 7667

Re: Club runs - 5th May

Sunday's A run route is https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29290508?beta=false one main stop at Towcester(Jack hills cafe) and a second shorter shop stop at Lower Quinton.
by ballintrane
01 Apr 2019 15:44
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: NO CLUBS RUNS ON 7TH APRIL
Replies: 9
Views: 9632

Re: NO CLUBS RUNS ON 7TH APRIL

Over 30 riders on the four club runs last week, and despite the best efforts of Alan Weaver to get zwift rides and local audaxes registered as club runs, Parliament has again rejected his proposals. A list of interventions will be discussed this week, but it is still the club run deal that is the o...
by ballintrane
31 Mar 2019 15:19
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 31st March
Replies: 22
Views: 13425

Re: Club runs - 31st March

neilo wrote:
31 Mar 2019 15:13
Paul Johnson rode to the cafe but didn't actually enter the cafe so doesn't deserve club run points ;;-)
Neil that could be considered Churlish or even Pedantic!! :roll:
by ballintrane
11 Mar 2019 08:11
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs January, February and March 2019
Replies: 18
Views: 13832

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

I will not now leading the A run on the 24th of march.
by ballintrane
10 Mar 2019 14:13
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 10th March
Replies: 19
Views: 15614

Re: Club Runs - 10th March

On today's A run to Cobhouse Fisheries
Paul Johnson(L)
Ben Crone
Windy Milla
Philip Whiteman
Jon Sadler
Muddy McMuddyface
Brett Henshaw
Spencer Tapia
Neil Lynch
Nick Shenton
Vince Tennant
Neil Orchard
by ballintrane
06 Mar 2019 19:57
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs April, May and June 2019
Replies: 19
Views: 15166

Re: A, B and C Club runs April, May and June 2019

In preparation for my Skegness(Skegvegas) 500km ride and also Nick Shenton's 300km ride i will be leading two 200km club rides in May. Sunday 5th May 2019 at 07:45am start to Towcester(Flat) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29290508?beta=false Sunday 26th May 2019 at 07:45am start to Leominister/Malve...
by ballintrane
04 Mar 2019 14:49
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 10th March
Replies: 19
Views: 15614

Re: Club Runs - 10th March

I'll lead the A ride to Cobhouse Fisheries(This time we will try to actually go there!!)
by ballintrane
03 Mar 2019 13:07
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 3rd March
Replies: 26
Views: 16686

Re: Club runs - 3rd March

On today's A run to No Destination.
Paul Johnson(L)
Alistair Hey
Jon Sadler
Andy Wrightson
by ballintrane
02 Mar 2019 20:33
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs January, February and March 2019
Replies: 18
Views: 13832

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

I won't now be leading to Malvern on the 7th of April because this is the date of the Little mountain time trial and i presume there will be no club runs. :lol:
by ballintrane
02 Mar 2019 20:12
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 3rd March
Replies: 26
Views: 16686

Re: Club runs - 3rd March

If the weather forecast is correct and it's lashing it down in the morning i may make the A run more of a burst ride meaning non stop about 50 miles. :roll:
by ballintrane
25 Feb 2019 10:47
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 3rd March
Replies: 26
Views: 16686

Re: Club runs - 3rd March

A ride to Cobhouse Fisheries.
by ballintrane
19 Feb 2019 14:32
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Beacon RCC Skegness 500km Club Run Saturday 6th July 2019 06.00am
Replies: 11
Views: 10424

Re: Beacon RCC Skegness 500km Club Run Saturday 6th July 2019 06.00am

In preparation for this ride and also Nick Shenton's 300km ride i will be doing two 200km club rides in May. Sunday 5th May 2019 at 07:45am start to Towcester. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29290508?beta=false Sunday 26th May 2019 at 07:45am start to Leominister/Malvern https://ridewithgps.com/rout...
by ballintrane
15 Feb 2019 23:23
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 17th February
Replies: 19
Views: 15548

Re: Club Runs - 17th February

WorcsPhil wrote:
15 Feb 2019 21:08
Thanks both - appreciated.

Paul, back in your kennel till next week
by ballintrane
11 Feb 2019 13:57
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 17th February
Replies: 19
Views: 15548

Re: Club Runs - 17th February

Phil i'm ready!!!
by ballintrane
27 Jan 2019 14:39
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 27th January
Replies: 28
Views: 20367

Re: Club Runs - 27th January

Beacon Z ride - Watophia Alan Weaver (L) To be eligible for club run points, you have to arrive at the cafe. Which virtual cafe stop did you use? If it was Croome Park, they do a line in virtual Bacon rolls. Croome park and bacon rolls IMPOSSIBLE never happen more chance of seeing one of these!!