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by martin mc
17 Mar 2017 22:01
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: sat 18th march K37/6G
Replies: 8
Views: 5472

Is it an individual time trial tomorrow? Can people turn up and join on the day or do they have to pre register? Thanks Gemma Hi Gemma. This is an individual time trial, just turn up pay your £3 and ride it. If you haven't ridden a TT before don't worry, it's all very friendly at this end of the s...
by martin mc
16 Mar 2017 22:04
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: sat 18th march K37/6G
Replies: 8
Views: 5472

I can do the timekeeping on the first 2 (K37/6) events. These are good opportunities for new timekeepers to have a go. Thanks Andy, see you on Sat, I have stopwatches, signs & numbers. Not sure if this is the best place to highlight this, but there are currently roadworks / traffic lights on the ro...
by martin mc
15 Mar 2017 21:40
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: sat 18th march K37/6G
Replies: 8
Views: 5472

sat 18th march K37/6G

The first Beacon club TT of season will be held on Sat 18th March on K37/6G course at 2pm. For any newcomers or those who've not ridden this course the official course description is given as http://midlanddc.org.uk/courses?area=K37&course=K37/6G , same as https://www.strava.com/activities/367591937...
by martin mc
15 Mar 2017 21:16
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Time trials - January, February and March 2017
Replies: 53
Views: 28371

Not sure if this is the best place to highlight this, but there are currently roadworks / traffic lights on the route of the time trial this Saturday (18/03/17) - going down Church Hill to the left turn onto Icknield Street. I think they are resurfacing the pavement and are due to finish on Friday....
by martin mc
11 Mar 2017 15:44
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: volunteers for club time trials
Replies: 6
Views: 4918

RichK wrote:Hi Martin

I'll do timekeeping at a couple of the K36/4.5 events.
Thanks Rich, much appreciated. Will sort out which dates you can do when I see you next.

Would anyone be able to timekeep & take sign on, money etc on 8th April for event on K32/20 as I will not be available on the day?
by martin mc
09 Mar 2017 22:46
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: volunteers for club time trials
Replies: 6
Views: 4918

volunteers for club time trials

The club time trials will be starting soon, first event is 18th March. Volunteers would be appreciated to help out at any of the events. Mainly we need time keepers & occasionally marshalls are also required. If you are available to help at any event please post here. No experience necessary, you wo...
by martin mc
27 Feb 2017 12:58
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin weekend away Friday 3 - Sunday 5 March 2017
Replies: 24
Views: 16484

Can I order fish and chips for one please.
by martin mc
17 Feb 2017 08:46
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Time trials - January, February and March 2017
Replies: 53
Views: 28371

ignore me, understand now.
by martin mc
26 Jan 2017 21:37
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Proposed Club TT calender for 2017
Replies: 38
Views: 19283

What's the rules for bikes on this? I'm planning on doing a few of these again this year....what's the rules on fixed wheel (with brake)? No longer have a TT bike but fancy using my fixie in the summer for track and maybe...if possible this? Probably won't do the hill climb on it...48:15 might not ...
by martin mc
24 Jan 2017 22:29
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Proposed Club TT calender for 2017
Replies: 38
Views: 19283

Re: 50 mile club championships

The CTT calendar is up on the website and open for entries. Did not look like Shirley were doing a 50 mile TT this year but Stratford have something down for later in the season (23rd July?) Will we be switching club champs to the Stratford race? Best, Simon Because the Stratford CC event is the on...
by martin mc
24 Jan 2017 22:21
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Proposed Club TT calender for 2017
Replies: 38
Views: 19283

Patch used to do this but I can do it if the dates are confirmed? Dates for club TT's are still to be confirmed by Midlands District Committee (according to Chris this they normally meet to decide this about this time) so probably best make sure we don't need to make changes before issuing calendar...
by martin mc
03 Jan 2017 18:07
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Proposed Club TT calender for 2017
Replies: 38
Views: 19283

John wrote:Hi Martin,

Something I saw a few other clubs running is a Season Ticket for their time trials. It seems a good idea as you get payment up front and I don't need to find three quid every week :)
That's interesting John, which clubs are doing it so I can investigate it?
by martin mc
30 Dec 2016 00:55
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Proposed Club TT calender for 2017
Replies: 38
Views: 19283

Hi Martin quick question regarding this, do I just need to be a club member and have a race license to take part or is there anything else I would need to enter one of these TT events? thanks again Hi Daniel, as Simon says no licence required for any time trial events. Apart from open events (which...
by martin mc
15 Dec 2016 19:35
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Proposed Club TT calender for 2017
Replies: 38
Views: 19283

Proposed Club TT calender for 2017

The following dates for club Time Trials have been submitted to Midlands CTT district for approval. We can still make changes at this stage if required so if anyone notices any clashes or mistakes just shout up. 1 18/03/17 14:00 K37/6G (1 lap) 2 25/03/17 14:00 K37/6G (2 laps) 3 08/04/17 14:00 K32/20...
by martin mc
04 Sep 2016 13:45
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Club 25 Champs 2016
Replies: 11
Views: 6997

Results for Beacon riders in today's TT on K33/25S course John Hunt 54:36 Dave Hughes 57:51 Martin McGowan 59:05 Steve Croggon 59:40 James Tate 1:01:04 George Barker 1:02:51 Ian Taylor 1:05:39 Keith Adcock 1:07:22 Well done to John for adding Club Champion for 25 mile TT to his haul of trophies. Als...
by martin mc
28 Aug 2016 17:45
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: New club senior men & women 10 mile records!
Replies: 21
Views: 10024

Well done all, fab times all around.
by martin mc
21 Aug 2016 21:15
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: National 10 results Richard defends title
Replies: 6
Views: 3681

Well done Jess, superb result.
by martin mc
21 Aug 2016 17:17
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: National 10 results Richard defends title
Replies: 6
Views: 3681

Fantastic, must feel all the better for missing out so narrowly when 2nd in25 & 50 national champs this year
by martin mc
16 Aug 2016 22:39
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Handicap 2016
Replies: 25
Views: 11642

Re: Handicap results

Simon Dighton wrote:Question though was there a race on 10 Aug otherwise only 2 to go incl the hill climb
There was a race on 10th on K37/6G. Either Dave Cole or Chris Hudson must have the results but not posted yet.
by martin mc
14 Aug 2016 21:24
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Club 10 mile TT Champs 14th August
Replies: 4
Views: 3225

Awesome event, well done all especially John & Jess.
by martin mc
22 Jul 2016 12:54
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Commuting Wheels
Replies: 7
Views: 9198

Make sure the hub spacing of wheel you purchase matches the frame. I think road bikes usually 130mm (but not with disc brakes), many hybrid or cyclocross bikes are 135mm
by martin mc
22 Jul 2016 10:31
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: New club VET 10 record
Replies: 6
Views: 3988

Fantastic Simon, bet that feels even sweeter after narrowly missing out last time when delayed in traffic behind slower rider
by martin mc
11 Jul 2016 23:27
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Club 25 Champs Wed 13th July K34/25 (CANCELLED)
Replies: 3
Views: 2971

As an alternative for a club championship event I'd like to suggest Worcester St Johns open 25 event on 4th Sept. It's on K33/25s course http://midlanddc.org.uk/courses?area=K33&course=K33/25S Entries close 23rd August. The only other open 25 event locally is VTTA event also on K33/25S course on 24t...
by martin mc
09 Jul 2016 21:48
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Rough Diamond 300kms audax
Replies: 9
Views: 6224

I got off to a good start taking a wrong turn on way to HQ & getting there with minutes to spare before start. The three of us finished together at 7pm. The weather was dry up to Tenbury Wells but it rained then for a good part of the way to Taly Bont, coupled with head wind made this the hardest se...
by martin mc
07 Jul 2016 19:23
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Club 10 Champs K34/10D Wed 6th July
Replies: 11
Views: 7093

I would prefer the 14th where is it ? It's on K41/10 course Keith, http://midlanddc.org.uk/courses?area=K41&course=K41/10 Just the other side of Coventry. In terms of distance from Northfield it's about 40 miles, the alternative at Dunnington is probably 30+ miles anyway (depending on venue of HQ)....
by martin mc
07 Jul 2016 13:18
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Club 10 Champs K34/10D Wed 6th July
Replies: 11
Views: 7093

Probably not best idea to use result of open 10 now because we could know who winner would be before deciding. Surely better to designate an event still to take place. But then I'm probably biased because I didn't ride open 10.
by martin mc
05 Jul 2016 23:10
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 3rd July
Replies: 19
Views: 11256

Re: A Run

There is a site online for flagging potholes but can't remember the name of it, it's certainly worth bringing it to the attention of the authorities (if someone hasn't already done so) before it claims more victims. www.fillthathole.org.uk That's the one Andy. I wonder if it's this pothole http://w...
by martin mc
05 Jul 2016 22:40
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 3rd July
Replies: 19
Views: 11256

Re: A Run

Did anyone get a photo of that pot hole outside Kenilworth? Putting a claim in against highways for my ruined 3 week old rim!!! Thanks in advance. Sorry to hear about your wheel Oliver but not suprised given the impact. Andy Curley took a photo of pothole. I haven't got his contact details but you ...
by martin mc
03 Jul 2016 19:24
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 3rd July
Replies: 19
Views: 11256

Thanks for leading today James. A nice new venue, the cyclocross section added to a nice day out as did the fantastic weather.
by martin mc
03 Jul 2016 18:47
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Time Trial - Wednesday 6th July - K34/10D
Replies: 3
Views: 2742

I'll take a look on tuesday evening & post here if the lights have appeared. If they have I'll let Chris know.
by martin mc
23 Jun 2016 17:09
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Result Club Handicap 20 Champs June 22nd 2016
Replies: 8
Views: 4912

Well done Jess, thanks to Chris, Dave, Laurence & all who made it a superb evening.
by martin mc
17 Jun 2016 14:34
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 19th June
Replies: 16
Views: 10022

I can step in on Sunday Martin. Will probably go usual route of out through Ullenhall, Bidford, Honeybourne and Saintbury Hill, returning through Mickleton and Wooten Wawen. It'll be a steady pace, no surging, no-one left behind, plenty of surreal and random conversation. Roughly 72 miles round tri...
by martin mc
16 Jun 2016 11:47
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 19th June
Replies: 16
Views: 10022

Hi, sorry but due to a pulled muscle I'm not going to be able to lead this Sunday. Would appreciate if someone could step in to lead this week & I'll volunteer to lead a ride when I'm better.
by martin mc
08 Jun 2016 20:35
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Result 9 mile K36/4.5 Wed 8th June
Replies: 7
Views: 5016

Result 9 mile K36/4.5 Wed 8th June

This evening was our last of 4 consecutive races on K36/4.5 course. The heavy rain earlier in afternoon eased off & had stopped altogether by the time we started. Although the roads were still a bit damp it was probably the warmest conditions on this course this year & very little breeze. 10 riders ...
by martin mc
01 Jun 2016 22:38
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Result 9 mile K36/4.5 Wed 1st June
Replies: 6
Views: 4187

Did Ben & Craig both do 24:02 or is that a typo?
by martin mc
29 May 2016 20:26
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: 100 mile TT result
Replies: 8
Views: 5471

Great ride Simon, well done.
by martin mc
22 May 2016 20:00
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 22nd May
Replies: 32
Views: 17385

Following on from a very unsuccessful A run ride today. Which saw me cycling from Hartlebury to cleobury Mortimer chasing the ghost of the A run after dragging her in doors out to drop me at hartlebury, following a change of bike. I arrived at the cafe ... But there was no sign any beacon riders. I...
by martin mc
22 May 2016 19:24
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Anne Hughes National Triathlon Champion
Replies: 15
Views: 11025

Fantastic result Anne, well done. Maybe Dave's claim to fame from now on can be helping you to achieve your national title.
by martin mc
15 May 2016 22:08
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs April, May and June 2016
Replies: 29
Views: 16995

Hi, I'll volunteer to lead an A run (or B run if that suits purpose better) on 19th June. Provisionally a 9:15 start & provisionally headed to Broadway Tower.
by martin mc
15 May 2016 22:04
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 15th May
Replies: 65
Views: 56860

I really hope no-one takes this as a criticism in any way but merely a factual observation. Today's A run according to my strava upload was 87.5 miles at an average speed of 16.4mph with 5,700 feet of climbing. Today's B run according to Neil O's strava upload was 82 miles at 16.6mph with 5,600 feet...
by martin mc
09 May 2016 19:30
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: LVRC Result
Replies: 10
Views: 6067

Fantastic result Dave, is there a club trophy for LVRC competition points yet?
by martin mc
09 May 2016 19:25
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Chamois Cream and Lycra
Replies: 7
Views: 5414

Vanishing cream?
by martin mc
27 Apr 2016 18:47
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rear Derailleur advice
Replies: 9
Views: 5889

I've run 28 tooth rear cassette with short cage shimano 10 speed rear derailleur & compact chainset without problems, I didn't need to replace chain as length was fine. I have also run shimano 10 speed chain with kmc removable link without problems, didn't know there was an issue until Pete mentione...
by martin mc
15 Apr 2016 21:53
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Little Mountain TT Second call for volunteers
Replies: 8
Views: 4189

Hi DAVE, I'm not riding this year but am available to help. Just let me know where & when to be there
Thanks,Martin.
by martin mc
31 Mar 2016 23:59
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Zwift
Replies: 15
Views: 13014

I've ridden the new mountain section on zwift this week & am very impressed. Very similar to alpine climbing with a smart trainer if perhaps a little short. Ideally suited to perhaps 20 minute or so training efforts at or just below threshold. Also found a way to avoid riding the Richmond course alt...
by martin mc
24 Feb 2016 08:35
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin club weekend away Fri 26 - Sun 28 Feb 2016
Replies: 49
Views: 48061

Sorry Alan, didn't know if Bob would know who I meant if I said Lucy so no offence meant. Oh dear I think i'll need panniers at this rate.
by martin mc
23 Feb 2016 21:26
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Factory built wheels - wear rate
Replies: 29
Views: 13472

I have the definitive on tubeless now. Just had a regular customer with Hutchinson Sector 28mm tubeless. Big hole so had fixed it with tube. So I took tuber out and replaced sealant (Stans) Hole was about 1mm,. It would seal this hole up to 70psi beyond that wouldnt do it. So there you go. You are ...
by martin mc
22 Feb 2016 22:01
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Factory built wheels - wear rate
Replies: 29
Views: 13472

The Stans Grail with Hope hubs are lovely. I've got tubeless 30mm CX tyres on them, not tried road tubeless yet but tempted to try some in near future on roadbike - got some shimano tubeless compatible wheels.
by martin mc
22 Feb 2016 21:50
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin club weekend away Fri 26 - Sun 28 Feb 2016
Replies: 49
Views: 48061

Re: Bunkhouse

bobg wrote:Hi Martin, I can help with the bag if. You can get it to me in Bromsgrove on Thursday.
Cheers Bob
Hi Bob, I've arranged to get bag to bunkhouse with Mrs Weaver but thank you for the offer.
by martin mc
12 Feb 2016 21:53
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin club weekend away Fri 26 - Sun 28 Feb 2016
Replies: 49
Views: 48061

Hi,can I order chips n fish for one. Would anyone be able to transport a bag from Birmingham to bunkhouse? I'd love to cycle at least part way if weather permits but don't want to presume.