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by Yosser
15 Aug 2018 09:35
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: 2018 Time Trial Calendar - Open TTs, Club TTs, Team TTs and Hill Climbs
Replies: 54
Views: 124654

Re: 2018 Time Trial Calendar - Open TTs, Club TTs, Team TTs and Hill Climbs

Are the conkers ready at that unseasonably early date? Penny putting is OK no matter what the date. (Older members will understand).
by Yosser
15 Aug 2018 09:16
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Handicap 2018
Replies: 11
Views: 7781

Re: Handicap 2018

Exciting stuff, good luck to them all.
Meanwhile I notice this is yet another competition in which I trail Anne.

"Yes dear, I am coming and yes I have got your bags"

Sorry folks, I have to go now. (Heaves sigh and exits stage right).
by Yosser
26 Jul 2018 22:58
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: New Club 25 record (VET)
Replies: 4
Views: 3900

Re: New Club 25 record (VET)

That is brilliant Simon. Those are times to be very proud of.
by Yosser
16 Jul 2018 16:36
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Tour de France
Replies: 11
Views: 15994

Re: Tour de France

WorcsPhil I found myself in full agreement with your comments until you likened Sunday's stage to a PJ club run. It was nowhere near the carnage of a PJ club run.
by Yosser
15 Jul 2018 20:03
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: Beacon Stourport series race 10th July
Replies: 16
Views: 16025

Re: Beacon Stourport series race 10th July

well done the Beacon and well done Pete. Nice to see that we can rally round as a club. Many of the same names do keep coming up on the volunteer rota don't they?
by Yosser
15 Jul 2018 19:56
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Tour de France
Replies: 11
Views: 15994

Re: Tour de France

It has been pretty lively so far and the big GC boys haven't got going yet. We have a show including; a new superstar in Gaviria; Peter Sagan; one of the greatest athletes ever, (and he's British); the mountains about to start and all of the greats of world cycling taking part. What's not too like? ...
by Yosser
15 Jul 2018 19:27
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: Road/circuit race reports 2018
Replies: 12
Views: 14799

Re: Road/circuit race reports 2018

Well done on making third cat Laurence. It ain't easy. I really hope the knee doesn't cause you too much trouble. Not too many Beacon members are racing at the moment.
by Yosser
15 Jul 2018 19:21
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULT - Wed 4th July K34/10D Club 10 mile championship
Replies: 6
Views: 5748

Re: RESULT - Wed 4th July K34/10D Club 10 mile championship

Hmmm, Anne coming out on top, AGAIN. Ah well.
by Yosser
15 Jul 2018 19:20
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Club 50 mile TT
Replies: 3
Views: 3393

Re: Club 50 mile TT

It would have taken a very good ride to have beaten that time. Well done Simon.
by Yosser
13 Jul 2018 16:21
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Clothing alterations / repairs
Replies: 2
Views: 4050

Re: Clothing alterations / repairs

We recently had a zip put into a brand new, never worn Bodhi skin suit. Sonia, in Rednal, did an amazing job-thoroughly recommend her. The quality of the zip was considerably better than the Bohdi one.
by Yosser
25 Jun 2018 10:54
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: Beacon round of Thursday evening road race Enville 19th July
Replies: 23
Views: 25992

Re: Beacon round of Thursday evening road race Enville 19th July

Sorry to say folks but Anne and I will be away in Guernsey. I hope you can get the number of helpers required. It is a big and active club.
by Yosser
14 Jun 2018 08:50
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Irish Mail 400kms Audax
Replies: 10
Views: 11860

Re: Irish Mail 400kms Audax

Chapeau to you all, that is quite something. Talk about a club run!
Meanwhile I shall be doing my best to push the endurance envelope next week, National sprint champs is ok but the distance race lasts over 10 mins without a pit stop.
by Yosser
10 Jun 2018 12:18
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: New Club Record
Replies: 18
Views: 13011

Re: New Club Record

This is an area of some complexity. Most of the club awards are for “absolutes” awarded in gender & BC cats, some Male/Female and then Schoolboy, Junior, Senior, Vet and so on. What is missing is the absolute O/A which would NOT necessarily be the “Senior” award. This could be a simple “Beacon Champ...
by Yosser
29 May 2018 09:28
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 23rd may K36/4.5 laps WITH RESULTS
Replies: 6
Views: 4963

Re: wed 23rd may K36/4.5 laps WITH RESULTS

Blimey, those times are impressive. Good job I managed to end up "top dog" according to you Simon. The Tri side of our house doesn't quite see it that way!
by Yosser
07 May 2018 20:26
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: New Club Record
Replies: 18
Views: 13011

Re: New Club Record

Now that is seriously fast. Superb Simon.
by Yosser
06 May 2018 20:09
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: sat 5th May k34/25 WITH RESULTS
Replies: 6
Views: 5679

Re: sat 5th May k34/25

Ian; yep Martin should be applauded, all that and competing in the Redditch Park Run beforehand (19 mins ish Martin). I think he needs some help, anyone? Jess; that "I will pay double next time" line ranks up there with the Cheques in the post routine. Keith; Never mind continental drift, it's the e...
by Yosser
06 May 2018 20:00
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: changing Di2 Synchro shift settings in e-tube
Replies: 3
Views: 9248

Re: changing Di2 Synchro shift settings in e-tube

Let me know when you have sorted this out boys, i'm looking to upgrade from my Sturmy Archer twist grips in the very near future.(<5yrs or sooner).
by Yosser
04 May 2018 21:40
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Roger Shayes
Replies: 4
Views: 3722

Re: Roger Shayes

I wish Roger a speedy recovery. As for the AGM attendances Tim, you have to realise that meetings were his life blood. Definitely not cut from the same cloth as most of us.
by Yosser
04 May 2018 21:32
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Another goodbye.
Replies: 1
Views: 2090

Re: Another goodbye.

My era but struggling to remember them I'm sorry to say. Age getting to me I fear.
by Yosser
27 Apr 2018 09:14
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Dave Hughes LVRC TT Champion
Replies: 5
Views: 5115

Re: Dave Hughes LVRC TT Champion

Blimey news gets around fast with you lot, I hardly told anyone! Did the event as training so I was gob-smacked to be on the podium let alone win it. I am not even doing TT’s this year! (Although I was tempted by the Silverstone event. Now that appeals but doesn’t fit in to my season’s plans). Thank...
by Yosser
25 Mar 2018 21:09
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 25th March
Replies: 17
Views: 11773

Re: Club runs - 25th March

And on the "X" run to watch the LVRC Pinvin RR were; Anne Hughes John Hitchcock Jane Herrin Tony Webb Pat Hadden Ken Haddon Bob Green No points I suppose but all resplendent in club colours and some even took part in the judging! (I seem to remember when the club runs frequently went to watch the lo...
by Yosser
12 Mar 2018 08:13
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 11th March
Replies: 11
Views: 7252

Re: Club runs - 11th March

My word that A/B club run seems a little hectic. Main point, how is/was Andy?
by Yosser
09 Mar 2018 21:08
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: Beacon RCC Track Champs 2018 June 23rd
Replies: 12
Views: 14413

Re: Beacon RCC Track Champs 2018 June 23rd

At the moment that looks good to me this year. What sort of numbers did we get last year?
by Yosser
25 Feb 2018 16:55
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 25th Feb
Replies: 6
Views: 5072

Re: Club runs - 25th Feb

I am impressed! I couldn't raise the enthusiasm to even do a turbo session!
by Yosser
22 Feb 2018 14:20
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Velodrome
Replies: 57
Views: 44960

Re: Velodrome

The trouble with free turbos is that they would have to be cheapo's, the sort that start burning out shortly after being being purchased (or given). You know the sort Alan.
by Yosser
12 Feb 2018 09:39
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Velodrome
Replies: 57
Views: 44960

Re: Velodrome

Very true Pete. I was sitting net to Bob Barber(for seven years the Velodrome Cycling Manager at the National Cycling Centre, Manchester, and previously the Competition Director for British Cycling) at the BC awards dinner on Sat night. He also said that although very heavily used, the centre loses ...
by Yosser
11 Feb 2018 16:09
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 11th February
Replies: 15
Views: 11119

Re: Club runs - 11th February

D.C., Is that a wheel build FROM Vince or FOR Vince?
by Yosser
10 Feb 2018 13:28
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Dave Hughes British Cycling Champion
Replies: 7
Views: 4994

Re: Dave Hughes British Cycling Champion

It looks to be a "bit of a do" according to BC's own PR. https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/about ... s-dinner-0
by Yosser
10 Feb 2018 09:08
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Dave Hughes British Cycling Champion
Replies: 7
Views: 4994

Re: Dave Hughes British Cycling Champion

Blimey Mr President, this thread is a bit of a surprise! I'm not sure that I even know what I am getting tonight as I already have the medal and jersey. Should be a good do though (tickets are £50 each). Anyway I will try to get some shots of proper champions if I can. Not so good at this social med...
by Yosser
04 Feb 2018 09:03
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Velodrome
Replies: 57
Views: 44960

Re: Velodrome

Pete I find very few of the people with whom I regularly mix would be as I described so disparagingly. I have found that even less so in the world of cycling and, amongst my close friends, almost none that I know off. In my, admittedly limited, knowledge of you, that description would again be wildl...
by Yosser
03 Feb 2018 16:18
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Velodrome
Replies: 57
Views: 44960

Re: Velodrome

Phil I thank you or lifting my spirits by referencing me the many acts of selflessness and good will that exist and have always existed. Thanks. Bob (and numerous others). I get it. With the current cash restrictions on national and local government finances we would be using precious funds for a va...
by Yosser
01 Feb 2018 14:33
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Velodrome
Replies: 57
Views: 44960

Re: Velodrome

Like most of people I sit and observe but rarely comment. However sometimes people get annoyed enough to respond. Sometimes they even get angry. I feel that way now. Not with any comments about the velodrome but just the sheer selfishness of the human condition. Clearly this innate drive to look aft...
by Yosser
31 Jan 2018 13:30
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Cycling What's On Guide for Worcestershire
Replies: 3
Views: 6718

Re: Cycling What's On Guide for Worcestershire

Smart young Phil!
by Yosser
31 Jan 2018 10:38
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: V718 course proposed ban by Highways England
Replies: 5
Views: 5117

Re: V718 course proposed ban by Highways England

I do love a passionate argument and confess that I haven’t ridden this road. However I am almost entirely fact drive when coming to any conclusions. To say that the road is dangerous because it LOOKS dangerous is an interesting supposition. It is akin to a casual observer staring up at the bottom of...
by Yosser
28 Jan 2018 20:23
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 28th January
Replies: 19
Views: 14940

Re: Club runs - 28th January

Oh and the Speeds bash used to be 9:30 from the shop. (Now deceased. R.I.P.)
by Yosser
28 Jan 2018 20:21
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 28th January
Replies: 19
Views: 14940

Re: Club runs - 28th January

I have combined the two on several occasions and Terry Carroll used to do it regularly. However he used to complete his runs whilst I didn't! I once had the accolade of being the only person I have heard of to do 'the triple'. That was; set off on the Sette Dodici 7:12 and get dropped up Tardebigge ...
by Yosser
23 Jan 2018 09:28
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Velodrome
Replies: 57
Views: 44960

Re: Velodrome

Signed and shared on fb. Let's hope there is some +ve end result.
by Yosser
21 Jan 2018 16:49
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: 2018 Time Trial Calendar - Open TTs, Club TTs, Team TTs and Hill Climbs
Replies: 54
Views: 124654

Re: 2018 Time Trial Calendar - Open TTs, Club TTs, Team TTs and Hill Climbs

As a short and aged trackie I am so impressed with the organisation in the TT section that I am tempted to start doing some this year. On the other hand, they hurt1 Great spreadsheet though.
by Yosser
19 Jan 2018 21:10
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Club Kit Discussion
Replies: 64
Views: 331063

Re: Club Kit Discussion

So is Dave trying to squeeeeeze into a skin suit! I’ll have to stop feeding him.
Anne
by Yosser
18 Jan 2018 07:27
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 14th Jan
Replies: 11
Views: 8574

Re: Club runs - 14th Jan

And there was me sitting at the top of Waseley waiting for the C ride to come past! I should have got out of the house quicker and gone to the Black Horse.
Anne
by Yosser
19 Dec 2017 15:30
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 17th December
Replies: 11
Views: 8276

Re: Club runs - 17th December

Used the word riders with justifiable reservation. I got a lift to the Garden centre. Rode ALL the way round the corner to the Swan. Drank 6 pints and then got a lift home. Good to see a large turnout of dedicated athletes drinking coffee and other stimulating beverages.
by Yosser
05 Dec 2017 14:46
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Annual Beacon Awards Dinner
Replies: 9
Views: 6888

Re: Annual Beacon Awards Dinner

Excellent evening. Something else we better than the average bear Bo Bo.
by Yosser
05 Dec 2017 14:23
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Jeff Gould
Replies: 8
Views: 7840

Re: Jeff Gould

Hi Mike. I joined the club in 1967 and have very clear memories of both your parents. Both also impressive riders with Geoff being a bit of a hard man (despite the sticking plaster that used to hold his spectacles together). Please pass on my best wishes to Jean for me and may I add my condolences t...
by Yosser
20 Nov 2017 09:55
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 19th November
Replies: 17
Views: 16807

Re: Club runs - 19th November

Thanks for what can only be described as a genuine old fashioned club run George. I have not enjoyed myself more for many a long year. Average speed 13.6 mph and absolutely no rushing up hills. Much conversation and time to view the scenery. Poor auntie Rita overflowing with both cyclists and goodwi...
by Yosser
15 Nov 2017 11:55
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: John Landreth
Replies: 4
Views: 3941

Re: John Landreth

That is so evocative. Two guys, Col de Tourmalet climbed. Huge panniers fully loaded (and some) and wearing ordinary sweaters with bare arms in the snow. Respect!
by Yosser
13 Nov 2017 19:15
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Guys and Dolls
Replies: 7
Views: 6469

Re: Guys and Dolls

Thanks Andy
Done now
by Yosser
13 Nov 2017 08:35
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Guys and Dolls
Replies: 7
Views: 6469

Re: Guys and Dolls

Hi Andy, Did you say you could get slightly cheaper tickets or is it best to buy directly. We would like to join the pres. on Friday. If it's too late don't worry.
Cheers Anne
by Yosser
07 Nov 2017 07:18
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: Dave Hughes LVRC National Track Champion
Replies: 6
Views: 5383

Re: Dave Hughes LVRC National Track Champion

Thanks to all for the kind words. I didn't initially put anything on message boards as I felt somewhat self conscious about it. However since people already know what I did and have already posted on the matter, I thought I might do A View albeit late. Here goes. VIEW FROM THE OLD GUY NOVEMBER 2017 ...
by Yosser
05 Nov 2017 17:21
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: Dave Hughes LVRC National Track Champion
Replies: 6
Views: 5383

Re: Dave Hughes LVRC National Track Champion

You mean you have only just found that out!! Annex
by Yosser
03 Nov 2017 11:53
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: Dave Hughes LVRC National Track Champion
Replies: 6
Views: 5383

Re: Dave Hughes LVRC National Track Champion

Results are positive, Confirmed, I AM a dope.