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- 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: 154756
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).
- 15 Aug 2018 09:16
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Handicap 2018
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8079
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).
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).
- 26 Jul 2018 22:58
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: New Club 25 record (VET)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4099
Re: New Club 25 record (VET)
That is brilliant Simon. Those are times to be very proud of.
- 16 Jul 2018 16:36
- Forum: Pro Racing
- Topic: Tour de France
- Replies: 11
- Views: 18251
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.
- 15 Jul 2018 20:03
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: Beacon Stourport series race 10th July
- Replies: 16
- Views: 17944
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?
- 15 Jul 2018 19:56
- Forum: Pro Racing
- Topic: Tour de France
- Replies: 11
- Views: 18251
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? ...
- 15 Jul 2018 19:27
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: Road/circuit race reports 2018
- Replies: 12
- Views: 16153
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.
- 15 Jul 2018 19:21
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: RESULT - Wed 4th July K34/10D Club 10 mile championship
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6152
Re: RESULT - Wed 4th July K34/10D Club 10 mile championship
Hmmm, Anne coming out on top, AGAIN. Ah well.
- 15 Jul 2018 19:20
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Club 50 mile TT
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3564
Re: Club 50 mile TT
It would have taken a very good ride to have beaten that time. Well done Simon.
- 13 Jul 2018 16:21
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Clothing alterations / repairs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4278
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.
- 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: 29925
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.
- 14 Jun 2018 08:50
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Irish Mail 400kms Audax
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12764
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.
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.
- 10 Jun 2018 12:18
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: New Club Record
- Replies: 18
- Views: 14513
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...
- 29 May 2018 09:28
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: wed 23rd may K36/4.5 laps WITH RESULTS
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5201
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!
- 07 May 2018 20:26
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: New Club Record
- Replies: 18
- Views: 14513
Re: New Club Record
Now that is seriously fast. Superb Simon.
- 06 May 2018 20:09
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: sat 5th May k34/25 WITH RESULTS
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6107
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...
- 06 May 2018 20:00
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: changing Di2 Synchro shift settings in e-tube
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10427
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).
- 04 May 2018 21:40
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Roger Shayes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3965
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.
- 04 May 2018 21:32
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Another goodbye.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2273
Re: Another goodbye.
My era but struggling to remember them I'm sorry to say. Age getting to me I fear.
- 27 Apr 2018 09:14
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Dave Hughes LVRC TT Champion
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5332
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...
- 25 Mar 2018 21:09
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 25th March
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13540
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...
- 12 Mar 2018 08:13
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 11th March
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7802
Re: Club runs - 11th March
My word that A/B club run seems a little hectic. Main point, how is/was Andy?
- 09 Mar 2018 21:08
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: Beacon RCC Track Champs 2018 June 23rd
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15545
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?
- 25 Feb 2018 16:55
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 25th Feb
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5484
Re: Club runs - 25th Feb
I am impressed! I couldn't raise the enthusiasm to even do a turbo session!
- 22 Feb 2018 14:20
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Velodrome
- Replies: 57
- Views: 58890
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.
- 12 Feb 2018 09:39
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Velodrome
- Replies: 57
- Views: 58890
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 ...
- 11 Feb 2018 16:09
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 11th February
- Replies: 15
- Views: 13040
Re: Club runs - 11th February
D.C., Is that a wheel build FROM Vince or FOR Vince?
- 10 Feb 2018 13:28
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Dave Hughes British Cycling Champion
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5175
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
- 10 Feb 2018 09:08
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Dave Hughes British Cycling Champion
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5175
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...
- 04 Feb 2018 09:03
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Velodrome
- Replies: 57
- Views: 58890
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...
- 03 Feb 2018 16:18
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Velodrome
- Replies: 57
- Views: 58890
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...
- 01 Feb 2018 14:33
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Velodrome
- Replies: 57
- Views: 58890
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...
- 31 Jan 2018 13:30
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Cycling What's On Guide for Worcestershire
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6931
Re: Cycling What's On Guide for Worcestershire
Smart young Phil!
- 31 Jan 2018 10:38
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: V718 course proposed ban by Highways England
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5541
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...
- 28 Jan 2018 20:23
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 28th January
- Replies: 19
- Views: 16368
Re: Club runs - 28th January
Oh and the Speeds bash used to be 9:30 from the shop. (Now deceased. R.I.P.)
- 28 Jan 2018 20:21
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 28th January
- Replies: 19
- Views: 16368
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 ...
- 23 Jan 2018 09:28
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Velodrome
- Replies: 57
- Views: 58890
Re: Velodrome
Signed and shared on fb. Let's hope there is some +ve end result.
- 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: 154756
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.
- 19 Jan 2018 21:10
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Club Kit Discussion
- Replies: 64
- Views: 440326
Re: Club Kit Discussion
So is Dave trying to squeeeeeze into a skin suit! I’ll have to stop feeding him.
Anne
Anne
- 18 Jan 2018 07:27
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 14th Jan
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9464
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
Anne
- 19 Dec 2017 15:30
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 17th December
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9129
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.
- 05 Dec 2017 14:46
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Annual Beacon Awards Dinner
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7464
Re: Annual Beacon Awards Dinner
Excellent evening. Something else we better than the average bear Bo Bo.
- 05 Dec 2017 14:23
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Jeff Gould
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8735
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...
- 20 Nov 2017 09:55
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 19th November
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20640
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...
- 15 Nov 2017 11:55
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: John Landreth
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4198
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!
- 13 Nov 2017 19:15
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Guys and Dolls
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6820
Re: Guys and Dolls
Thanks Andy
Done now
Done now
- 13 Nov 2017 08:35
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Guys and Dolls
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6820
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
Cheers Anne
- 07 Nov 2017 07:18
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: Dave Hughes LVRC National Track Champion
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5879
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 ...
- 05 Nov 2017 17:21
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: Dave Hughes LVRC National Track Champion
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5879
Re: Dave Hughes LVRC National Track Champion
You mean you have only just found that out!! Annex
- 03 Nov 2017 11:53
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: Dave Hughes LVRC National Track Champion
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5879
Re: Dave Hughes LVRC National Track Champion
Results are positive, Confirmed, I AM a dope.