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- 15 Dec 2021 10:12
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Holders Lane Academy Session 151221
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Holders Lane Academy Session 151221
Dear all, We’re looking forward to our final session of the year at Holders lane 5:30. Don’t forget to book on https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beacon-academy-winter-training-sessions-at-holders-lane-tickets-217664750127 . We say farewell to Matt Blythe who is leaving his West Midlands role to take up...
- 13 Dec 2021 17:34
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: UPDATED - Beacon road racing - volunteers sought
- Replies: 31
- Views: 19247
Re: Beacon road racing - volunteers sought
ditto - so that's a good 1/2 dozen so far
- 15 Nov 2021 16:11
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Thanks to the Dinner Committee - Brilliant Night
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4478
Re: Thanks to the Dinner Committee - Brilliant Night
I'll second that. Nice work!
- 01 Nov 2021 08:56
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 31st 8.30am, Tuesdays beacon burst route
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2773
Re: Sunday 31st 8.30am, Tuesdays beacon burst route
This is the first time I've set off on a ride pondering the words of Ruskin. They turned out to be entirely appropriate! Thanks for a great ride.
- 30 Oct 2021 12:17
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: 17 Oct. wmccl round 8. university of Worcester lake side campus.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6477
- 30 Oct 2021 12:14
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 31st 8.30am, Tuesdays beacon burst route
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2773
Re: Sunday 31st 8.30am, Tuesdays beacon burst route
Me too please
- 25 Oct 2021 11:23
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Halloween Special race night 28 10 21
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3019
Re: Halloween Special race night 28 10 21
Entries are still open for the race night on Thursday (28th) at the Wheels park. Sign on 6:30. Track open for practice 6:45. Racing starts 7pm.
- 25 Oct 2021 08:01
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Saturday 23rd Beacon Burst! 8.45.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2464
Re: Saturday 23rd Beacon Burst! 8.45.
Thanks for a good spin out Gemma. The 'Samedi tour de Posh' deserves more takers.
- 20 Oct 2021 15:08
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Halloween Special race night 28 10 21
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3019
Halloween Special race night 28 10 21
Halloween Special race night. It looks like 28th October is the last chance we'll have to use the wheels park so let's go out on a high. I'll organise a race night for club members. No cost. 7pm to 9pm. The programme will be like a track league night - but we'll be on road bikes. Please sign up beca...
- 20 Oct 2021 15:07
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Dave Sinar - Sad news
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2992
Re: Dave Sinar - Sad news
Thank you for posting. Sad news indeed. Another modest rider whose considerable achievements you only got to find out through an obituary.
- 11 Oct 2021 18:09
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Interest in Tuesday or Thursday night Tow-path/ Xcross rides
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9124
Re: Interest in Tuesday or Thursday night Tow-path/ Xcross rides
Thurs night sessions @ wheels park for a few weeks yet, - tues?
- 10 Oct 2021 20:11
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Weds ride 13 10 21
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2895
Weds ride 13 10 21
What are you up to Weds? I'm heading out to the touchdown caf at Wellesbourne. Meet Wickets Tower Pershore Rd 9:25. Or Beckett's at 10. 75m (ish)
- 10 Oct 2021 20:10
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Ride Weds 06 10 21
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1563
Re: Ride Weds 06 10 21
Same again this week
- 08 Oct 2021 15:41
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: BEACON TO HOST CROSS EVENT 2021/2 SEASON [UPDATE: date set for 4 December 2022]
- Replies: 25
- Views: 30603
Re: BEACON TO HOST CROSS EVENT 2021/2 SEASON
Great stuff Helen. Can you e mail me? academy@beaconrcc.org.uk & I can forward you some info
- 05 Oct 2021 16:47
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Ride Weds 06 10 21
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1563
Ride Weds 06 10 21
What are you up to tomorrow? I'm heading out to the touchdown caf at Wellesbourne on the Hughie Maguire route. Meet Wickets Tower Pershore Rd 9:25. Or Beckett's at 10. 75m (ish)
- 29 Sep 2021 21:43
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Winter Training FOR ADULT RIDERS
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7952
Re: Winter Training FOR ADULT RIDERS
Sorry all. The adults’ session at the wheels park is cancelled for this week. I’m off at a funeral, I’m afraid. Kids’ session can still go ahead. All being well we’ll be back on next week (7th).
- 28 Sep 2021 09:12
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Winter Training FOR ADULT RIDERS
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7952
Re: Winter Training FOR ADULT RIDERS
Thanks Kyle - glad you enjoyed it. See you Thurs. Looks like it might be a wet one so methinks a mudguards week. Out of interest what did you have on the clock? I know you could have pushed the pace on further - so thanks for looking after the line behind on the last bit of the session!
- 25 Sep 2021 14:44
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Winter Training FOR ADULT RIDERS
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7952
Re: Winter Training FOR ADULT RIDERS
First session Birmingham Wheels Park - a cracking session. We were really well looked after. Steve must've been off the front when this pic was taken. Why not get yourselves off the zwift next week! Sessions Thurs 6:30 - 7:30 & free to club members. Come & have a blast 🙂 Pic here from Thursday's ses...
- 22 Sep 2021 08:40
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Winter Training FOR ADULT RIDERS
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7952
Re: Winter Training FOR ADULT RIDERS
Great stuff Cai!
That's better! - adults coaching venue shown here with the green arrow. Academy training with the red arrow. http://beaconrcc.org.uk/wp-content/uplo ... WP-map.png
Thanks Laurence Cooley
That's better! - adults coaching venue shown here with the green arrow. Academy training with the red arrow. http://beaconrcc.org.uk/wp-content/uplo ... WP-map.png
Thanks Laurence Cooley
- 21 Sep 2021 19:21
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Winter Training FOR ADULT RIDERS
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7952
Re: Winter Training FOR ADULT RIDERS
Dear Riders/ Thank you for signing up for our training sessions at the Birmingham Wheels Park. We have two sessions running i) an open academy session for children ii) a club session for adult members. We hope that you will find the sessions enjoyable and that they will provide opportunities to deve...
- 20 Sep 2021 10:45
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Winter Training FOR ADULT RIDERS
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7952
Re: Winter Training FOR ADULT RIDERS
Great stuff Mark!
- 20 Sep 2021 08:50
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: TUESDAY 21st CLUB RUNS
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6296
Re: TUESDAY 21st CLUB RUNS
Provisionally I'm thinking a hybrid should be ok Helen. I'm going to see clarification though(I must confess this isn't something I'd considered). Would you be able to send a pic over? (academy@beaconrcc.org.uk) All the best, Ade
- 19 Sep 2021 16:51
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: 9am Sunday 19th September - Beacon Burst - 50 miles at B 15 - 16mph
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1342
Re: 9am Sunday 19th September - Beacon Burst - 50 miles at B 15 - 16mph
Thanks for leading Phil - great route. Really enjoyed it.
- 19 Sep 2021 16:48
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Winter Training FOR ADULT RIDERS
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7952
Re: Winter Training FOR ADULT RIDERS
Nice one Kyle!
- 18 Sep 2021 10:42
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: TUESDAY 21st CLUB RUNS
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6296
Re: TUESDAY 21st CLUB RUNS
Don't forget that as the nights draw in we're starting up floodlit training Thursday Nights at the Birmingham Wheels Park Adderley Road South, Birmingham B8 1AD. 6:30 - 7:30. 400m banked oval track (normally used for stock car racing!) Come and have a blast!
- 18 Sep 2021 10:38
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: 9am Sunday 19th September - Beacon Burst - 50 miles at B 15 - 16mph
- Replies: 2
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Re: 9am Sunday 19th September - Beacon Burst - 50 miles at B 15 - 16mph
I'm up for this Thanks for leading
- 18 Sep 2021 10:36
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs for the weekend of 19th September
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1170
Re: Club runs for the weekend of 19th September
Don't forget the floodlit training as well starting up Thursday on the oval track Birmingham Wheels Park Adderley Road South, Birmingham B8 1AD to complete your week!
- 18 Sep 2021 10:33
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Physio recommendations anyone?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6368
Re: Physio recommendations anyone?
Nice onne - Thanks Neil
- 17 Sep 2021 19:05
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Winter Training FOR ADULT RIDERS
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7952
Re: Winter Training FOR ADULT RIDERS
Thanks all who have signed up so far - please keep spreading the word. It should be a blast!
- 14 Sep 2021 17:55
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Physio recommendations anyone?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6368
Re: Physio recommendations anyone?
Many thanks indeed. I'm based Hazelwell/Stirchley so Barnt Green/Blackwell not too far off. Thanks mate. Appreciated.
- 14 Sep 2021 13:53
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: TUESDAY 14th CLUB RUNS
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3958
Re: TUESDAY 14th CLUB RUNS
Don't forget that Thursday floodlit traffic free training starts on the 23rd.
- 13 Sep 2021 15:46
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: HELP NEEDED 12th & or 13th
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3245
Re: HELP NEEDED 12th & or 13th
Huge thanks to Pete & Stuart. All the stuff that was at Holders Lane is now moved to the Wheels Park & I have a key for the container. Please let me know if you need access for event equipment.
- 13 Sep 2021 15:44
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: BEACON TO HOST CROSS EVENT 2021/2 SEASON [UPDATE: date set for 4 December 2022]
- Replies: 25
- Views: 30603
Re: BEACON TO HOST CROSS EVENT 2021/2 SEASON
We had a venue in mind for our race and undertook a risk assessment. Following this the new regulations for the 2021/2 season were announced by the WMCCL including reintroducing two bikes. This made our proposal unworkable for two reasons i) potential noise of jetwashers in a residential area ii) di...
- 13 Sep 2021 09:41
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Physio recommendations anyone?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6368
Physio recommendations anyone?
I have done my knee in. On holiday on the Irish North Coast I did the Portrush park run - 1st back after lockdown. It was on the beach & I decided barefoot would be the way to go. Bad move. Following day I could barely walk. I'm back riding ok (ish) but would like to do the cross. Could do with some...
- 12 Sep 2021 09:52
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: HELP NEEDED 12th & or 13th
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3245
Re: HELP NEEDED 12th & or 13th
Great. So Pete & Me will be down at Holders Lane @6:45 this evening (12 09 21). If anyone is available then, we can load up mine & Pete's cars. We'll then be able to drop off at the wheels Monday morning (13 09)
- 09 Sep 2021 17:01
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: HELP NEEDED 12th & or 13th
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3245
Re: HELP NEEDED 12th & or 13th
Huge thanks - that's us sorted! Will ring you.
- 08 Sep 2021 17:26
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: HELP NEEDED 12th & or 13th
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3245
Re: HELP NEEDED 12th & or 13th
Many thanks for the offers of help on the Sunday - at least we would be able to get everything cleared out & we could see how much packed into my car. Two journeys should do it.
- 08 Sep 2021 09:27
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: HELP NEEDED 12th & or 13th
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3245
HELP NEEDED 12th & or 13th
Hello All, I Could really do with a hand Sunday eve & or Monday morning 12th/13th Sept. All of the Beacon's stuff - 'cycle event' signs the gazebo direction arrows stakes coaching equipment etc etc needs to be cleared out of storage at Holders Lane B13. It is moving to a new container on the Birming...
- 03 Sep 2021 17:40
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Winter Training FOR ADULT RIDERS
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7952
Re: Winter Training FOR ADULT RIDERS
Nice one Lewis!
- 02 Sep 2021 17:30
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Winter Training FOR ADULT RIDERS
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7952
Winter Training FOR ADULT RIDERS
Delighted to announce that we can have traffic free training under floodlights. When?: Five dates 23/09 30/09 07/10 14/10 21/10. Time?: 6:30 - 7:30 Who?: Open to club members aged 18+ What?: Structured training rides Where?: Birmingham Wheels Park, 1 Adderley Road South Birmingham B1 1AD Why?: Build...
- 02 Sep 2021 17:12
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: 5km off road ride for kids
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2351
Re: 5km off road ride for kids
Thanks for your support Dave. Hope all is well with regard to both racing & water!
- 01 Sep 2021 09:19
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: TUESDAY 31ST CLUB RUNS
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6059
Re: TUESDAY 31ST CLUB RUNS
But if you still want your fix of mid-week riding floodlit training is starting up on the 23rd 6:30 - 7:30. Keep Thurs eve free if you can. Should be good. Watch the message board - details coming soon!
- 27 Aug 2021 18:26
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Ride Weds 01 09 21
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2838
Ride Weds 01 09 21
Heading out Wednesday on the Hughie Maguire route. Wickets Tower 9:30 or Beckett's 10:00 to Wellesbourne Airfield Caf. About 80m
- 12 Aug 2021 10:30
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: 5km off road ride for kids
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2351
5km off road ride for kids
On 31st August between four and seven we will be running a 5km off road challenge for kids using the holders lane park run route.is anyone available to help with signing on? Has anyone got a printer that can handle card? I would like to give out certificates
- 27 Jul 2021 09:39
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Hughie Maguire Route Wednesday Rides 21st & 28th
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1615
Re: Hughie Maguire Route Wednesday Rides 21st & 28th
Any more takers for tomorrow (28th)?
- 27 Jul 2021 09:37
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: 10th July West Mids Grass Track
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3776
Re: 10th July West Mids Grass Track
Huge thanks going out to all who made this a highly successful event
- 18 Jul 2021 17:27
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Hughie Maguire Route Wednesday Rides 21st & 28th
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1615
Hughie Maguire Route Wednesday Rides 21st & 28th
What are you up to this Wednesday (21st) and next (28th)? I'll lead rides out to the touchdown caf at Wellesbourne on the Hughie Maguire route. Meet Wickets Tower Pershore Rd 9:25. Or Beckett's at 10. 75m (ish)
- 15 Jul 2021 07:22
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: RACE NIGHT
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6182
RACE NIGHT
RACE NIGHT Who? Suitable for adult club members What? Racing like at the track championships but on a 200m grass track. When? Tuesday 20th & 27th July 6:00 - 7:00 Where? MOOR GREEN LANE, BIRMINGHAM, B13 8NE (entrance opposite #41) Why? Fun & building up some speed. What equipment do I need? Cross/gr...
- 07 Jul 2021 08:17
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: HUGHIE MAGUIRE ride 07 07 21
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3610
Re: HUGHIE MAGUIRE ride 07 07 21
Won't have a smart phone on me. You can get me on 07906 179575
- 06 Jul 2021 18:56
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: HUGHIE MAGUIRE ride 07 07 21
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3610
Re: HUGHIE MAGUIRE ride 07 07 21
Yes this is still on. Will pick up at Wickets tower 9:30 Red Lion Beckett's 10.