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Dave Cox

Yes thanks Helen - well paced run, good company and it was great to be welcomed by a massive reserved table! Even if we did overwelm the staff with some many orders! Also very useful to learn that neat route into and out of Leamington.

Dave Cox

Highly recommended well organised Audax and an opportunity to get down to the Cotswolds and the less ridden eastern side especially given that our Cotswold Audax isn't running this June.

Dave Cox

Oh that is really sad. Let's hope they recover OK they've survived floods in the past.

Dave Cox

Thanks for leading Si ideal destination for a winter ride and the sleet over the Waseleys was the icing on the cake!!

Dave Cox

CTC North Birmingham are holding their popular annual cycle jumble sale on Saturday 4 March from 10am to 1pm at Erdington Methodist Church Hall, Wesley Road, Birmingham B23 6TY (opposite Erdington train station, limited free parking available). Entry is Â£1; refreshments available. A great opportuni...

Dave Cox

Dave went off on his own as you turned down that muddy lane to Belbroughton.

Colin had a problem with his chain and front mech so went home from the Black Horse

Dave Cox

Thanks John for leading a suitably epic ride to Wombourne !

Dave Cox

Holiday plans aren't clear yet but I wonder if there are any takers for doing this at steady C run pace? I'll be pushing a dynamo excellent light but a tad heavier! It's one of those bucket list things and time's running out.

Dave Cox

Affable Midland Mile Munchers C run return to Evesham complete with copy of Cycling Weekly's Beacon and Bread Pudding story. Bit cold on the way out and wet on the way back but some useful winter miles. Dave Cox (alternately leading and sweeping) Pete Norman Simon Turner Si Walker (thanks for leadin...

Dave Cox

Hope you have a speedy recovery John. If no one else offers I'll take the C run but probably to Evesham. BTW has anyone taken a copy of the Cycling Weekly article to Raphael's? If not I'll do a copy

Dave Cox

Blimey very powerful. Thanks Tim yes makes a very powerful case for equalities and good governance from club to international level.

Dave Cox

Be great to go back to Wombourne we did use it back in the day when Oscar was just a Vet. I expect it has changed hands by now but food was good although the owner's attitude varied with his mood.

Dave Cox

If this works here is my Cycling UK friend Lyndon Bracewell's annual round up of events for cyclists in Worcestershire 2017 Push Bike! is keen to encourage more people in Worcestershire to cycle and more often. You can help us by circulating this â€˜Whatâ€™s Onâ€™ to your family and friends, through...

Dave Cox

Thanks for the reminder Phil - off to hose the bike down now just forgot about it yesterday!!

Dave Cox

Many thanks for leading George really glad I ignored the forecast and came out today!! Great route and excellent cafe

Dave Cox

Yep Roger has it covered and can instruct pilots on innumerable hilly routes over the Lickeys!!! It also interrupts his dog walking.

Dave Cox

Article out today - nice coverage of Beacon Club Run should raise our profile even further!

Dave Cox

Hi I use a Bag Man support and a traditional Carradice saddle bag. But these days "bike packing" has become popular and there a some large bags available that dont need the support. Isla Rowntree uses one to go to cyclo cross races overnight but i am not sure of the make. I think Ortlieb do one.

Dave Cox

C Run to Lavender Hall Dave Cox Leading Neil Evanson John Deeley Helen Jamieson Anne Hughes Dave Hughes Claire Fudge Tess Oelofse Si Walker Leading second group Colin Hall Simon Turner Mark McConkey Mark Gardener Natalia Barroso (welcome to the C Run going very well on new road bike) Adrian McHugh M...

Dave Cox

Hi Sunday's C Run will be to Lavender Hall Fishery a gentle run because I've been away from the bike for a fortnight. It's a great cafe and always copes well with our groups.

Dave Cox

Si did new member Adrian McHugh finish the C run? I know he set out with you.

Dave Cox

Hello Richard, of course I remember riding with you and your Dad. Very sorry to hear about Gerry. He was a hard rider on many of our club runs and yet we seemed to have the energy to talk in those days about cars, Honda C90s, printing, family, bikes - I think I recall a Viking that prematurely ruste...

Dave Cox

I went to the BCC Cycle Forum last night and this scheme for the A38 and A34 was very well received by the cyclists and campaigners who packed the room. Birmingham's Cycle Revolution has been very slow to tackle on road developments and reallocate road space from motor vehicles and the original plan...

Dave Cox

Good run today Colin thanks great route and entertaining cafe!

Dave Cox

As two keen new riders turned up at Black Horse we did a cautious Intro ride which turned out all right - out on the gritted A38 return on lanes. Intro Ride to Avoncroft Buildings Museum Tea Room (opens at 10.30 - thanks to Jason for undoing the bolt and guy in the Shop for letting us warm up for 20...

Dave Cox

Good idea Colin!

Dave Cox

Many thanks to Andy and Simon for sorting the large C run into manageable chunks for the traffic and the cafes. Good time had by all although Charlecote struggled with the catering and with Father Christmas and the elves!

Dave Cox

Hi Gary I've just paid for another ticket for Derek Reynolds. Hope I'm in time?

Dave Cox

Very enjoyable ride and much better weather than anticipated. Many thanks to Phil for setting it up and leading. Look forward to seeing what Dave writes up.

Dave Cox

Gary, Dave, Steve - I've just paid for 1 ticket by Paypal

Dave Cox

I think Charlie Skinner is still our archivist so be ideal person to do the fact sheet perhaps. Its an important part of their reports on well established clubs like Beacon

Dave Cox

Great I'm up for this and can add a few pointers about hydraulic societies and the rise of bureaucracy in China

Dave Cox

Thanks for leading Colin virtue rewarded as sunshine replaced the rain good ride with some nice route variations and a new cafe

Dave Cox

C "Pumpkin" run to Bewdley Dave Cox (leading) James Bramwell Colin Hall Huan Dong Laurie Derbyshire Mark McConkey Mark Gardiner Adam Simcox Gemma Johnson John Deeley Dave Little Adrian McHugh Pete Marshall at Cafe Good to meet Gemma out on her first Beacon Run and to see Adam and Adrian back with us...

Dave Cox

Bellbroughton - Wolverley - Shatterford Yes

Dave Cox

I'll lead a C run to Bewdley railway station cafe next Sunday

Dave Cox

Thanks Helen, great Autumn club run. Good to see Wayne joining us on his first Beacon Run.

Dave Cox

I'll support Tim. See you tomorrow

Dave Cox

Hi, Derek Reynolds' bike was stolen from his house this lunch time following a break-in. Please keep a look out. It is a Pinarello Razha-K black with yellow bands, Shimano wheels, 105 changers and levers but Most callipers Selle Italia saddle. If you hear anything about it let me know or contact Bou...

Dave Cox

Coffee and More in Bakers Arcade off the High St in Pershore. There's good bike parking right outside in a yard of a minor road and the coffee/tea sandwiches and scrambled eggs and cakes were excellent and good pleasant service. We landed on them with c15 riders on a C run today. Be good to phone ah...

Dave Cox

Thanks Colin for a great C ride avoiding most of the rain and producing a cafe by magic from an unpromising High St. It's Coffee and More in Bakers Arcade 07521399548. Sergey, Pete and I got back OK at an easy pace. Good to meet you Sergey and we hope you come out again soon.

Dave Cox

Thanks for leading today John very enjoyable club run

Dave Cox

Great C Run today Pete many thanks for leading. Once again an interesting return route

Dave Cox

Thanks Pete that's very noble - see you tomorrow

Dave Cox

Thanks Phil having had to miss the Clee to Heaven this year I've entered

Dave Cox

Thanks for the ride today Pete very enjoyable and innovative tour of the Lickey up market real estate on the way home.

Dave Cox

Great ride Helen with well judged pace and good company. Congratulations to Michael on his first club run and on his son's bike.

Dave Cox

C Run to Evesham starting at a civilised 9.15!

Dave Cox (leading)
Neil Evanston
Fred Dickson
Mark McConkey
Mark Gardener
Huan Dong

Dave Cox

Just got back from France. I'll lead a C Run to Evesham

Dave Cox

Thanks Andy hope to join you. Weather is looking marginally better in latest forecast.

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