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by George
12 May 2023 11:56
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: C run Sunday 14 May [now a definite plan]
Replies: 25
Views: 16162

Re: C run Sunday 14 May [now a definite plan]

Provisional participant list:

Adam Balkham
George Barker (L)
Ian Bell
Leigh Hopkins
Noel O'Dwyer
Ewan Ross
Mariana Sorrill (L2)
by George
12 May 2023 11:54
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: C run Sunday 14 May [now a definite plan]
Replies: 25
Views: 16162

Re: C run Sunday 14 May [now a definite plan]

Okay, here's the definite plan. Weather forecast is now looking more positive than a couple of days ago (mild and dry until late afternoon), meaning that Aston Cantlow is more attractive than when I first had this idea. So, here's the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42852023 It's slightly shor...
by George
12 May 2023 11:29
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: C run Sunday 14 May [now a definite plan]
Replies: 25
Views: 16162

Re: Proposed C run Sunday 14 May

Leigh H wrote:
12 May 2023 09:46
Hello I am interested in the C run. I am a new member looking forward to meeting some more members
I look forward to meeting you, Leigh.
by George
11 May 2023 22:53
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: C run Sunday 14 May [now a definite plan]
Replies: 25
Views: 16162

Re: Proposed C run Sunday 14 May

Hi I'm interested. Is there a route and pace will be approx? Ian, I wanted to see whether the idea was a runner before working out a route, but we've got a handful of interested people already, so there's every reason to think we'll get up to six or eight, which is enough to make it worthwhile. So ...
by George
11 May 2023 22:46
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: C run Sunday 14 May [now a definite plan]
Replies: 25
Views: 16162

Re: Proposed C run Sunday 14 May

I visited on a Sunday last August George. The bacon butty was good and they'd added a coffee pod machine so better than instant. Thanks, Steve. A bit basic, though? I had an idea they had become a bit more professional (at least in the summer months). Do you think? Other options down that way would...
by George
11 May 2023 22:34
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: C run Sunday 14 May [now a definite plan]
Replies: 25
Views: 16162

Re: Proposed C run Sunday 14 May

Mariana278 wrote:
11 May 2023 16:24
I can join and take the lead after you leave George
Thanks
Thanks, Mariana.
by George
11 May 2023 15:50
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: C run Sunday 14 May [now a definite plan]
Replies: 25
Views: 16162

C run Sunday 14 May [now a definite plan]

I see that there is so far no C run scheduled for this coming Sunday. Unfortunately, I need to be home by 2pm or thereabouts, so I can't lead a full run. However, what I could do if there is any interest is pick a café, do a route, reserve a table, then lead the run outward and a small part of the w...
by George
10 May 2023 14:35
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: THE KIDDERMINSTER KILLER - 22 JULY 2023
Replies: 1
Views: 5580

Re: THE KIDDERMINSTER KILLER - 22 JULY 2023

Thanks for saving this event from the brink of demise, Phil, and for handing it on in such good shape.
by George
05 May 2023 09:28
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 7th May A ride
Replies: 8
Views: 3527

Re: Sunday 7th May A ride

Thanks, Celia. I definitely won't be on the ride (if I tried to be, I'd be off it again five minutes later!), but I *might* turn up at the café. I'm currently mulling over my options; Stuart's café choice also works out well for me, so I might meet his group. Enjoy the ride, regardless, and thanks f...
by George
04 May 2023 17:30
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 7th May A ride
Replies: 8
Views: 3527

Re: Sunday 7th May A ride

What café are you using, Celia? The airfield?
by George
04 May 2023 10:31
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Mini Tours
Replies: 13
Views: 7286

Re: Mini Tours

I'm off on a mini tour in a couple of weeks. As you say, Paul, these trips can get quite pricey, unless you follow Si Woodward's example and go wild camping. In the last few years, even quite modest overnight accommodation has become expensive. Not many places have single rooms, not many offer singl...
by George
01 May 2023 09:56
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Help!
Replies: 3
Views: 4667

Re: Help!

Thanks, Helen. Sorry, I've been a bit slow with the follow-up. Can everyone who took some video at the LMTT send it to me, please? I think the best way to send it is probably using a file transfer service such as WeTransfer . My address is george [at] beaconrcc [dot] org [dot] uk. If you prefer to p...
by George
22 Apr 2023 18:12
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Help!
Replies: 3
Views: 4667

Help!

We're hoping to compile a video of this year's 75th anniversary LMTT. Some semi-professional gear will be in use at the top of Ankerdine. However, endless clips of people gasping over the top of the hill will get pretty boring, and will fail to tell the whole story of the event. I'd therefore like t...
by George
02 Apr 2023 21:01
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: TT results KC32/20 1 April 2023
Replies: 4
Views: 6468

Re: TT results KC32/20 1 April 2023

Thanks to the organisers and congratulations to the riders.
by George
30 Mar 2023 16:09
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Be a part of Beacon history!
Replies: 0
Views: 4617

Be a part of Beacon history!

The 75th anniversary edition of the Beacon's Little Mountain Time Trial takes place on Sunday 23 April. And we're hoping for a good turnout from the club. No doubt lots of you will have read those two sentences and will already be thinking, "that's not for me". But, before you count yourself out, p...
by George
20 Mar 2023 09:44
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: MDTTA J4/20 18/04/23 10 mile TT
Replies: 5
Views: 7131

Re: MDTTA J4/20 18/04/23 10 mile TT

Well done, Ed.
by George
18 Mar 2023 09:08
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D Ride, Sunday 19th March, Introductory and Social, Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes, 30 miles
Replies: 5
Views: 1532

Re: D Ride, Sunday 19th March, Introductory and Social, Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes, 30 miles

Paul, I may pitch up at the café. However, don't count on me or adapt your plans in any way, because I'm out at a family gathering tonight and can't be sure I'll be up early enough in the morning.
by George
13 Mar 2023 09:32
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL - C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March
Replies: 28
Views: 8553

Re: RIDE FULL - C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March

Thanks for the nice ride Georges. Really enjoyed the route. The clockwise direction was a nice change from the counterclockwise I was used to. Only one request though, next time can you please choose a route where the curbs are a little less hard? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Nice photo, Ced! Hope you'r...
by George
13 Mar 2023 09:30
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL - C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March
Replies: 28
Views: 8553

Re: RIDE FULL - C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March

Thanks for leading great route but it was not a route’ with a couple of long, but not overly steep drags on the way home’ lol Haha! Glad you could make it Mariana. I suppose hilliness is a subjective thing, and you and I evidently have a slightly different take on the topic. But I reckon my descrip...
by George
12 Mar 2023 15:40
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL - C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March
Replies: 28
Views: 8553

Re: RIDE FULL - C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March

We had a good ride today, albeit interrupted by a fall for Ced and some **flat** trouble for Wayne. The roads were pretty mucky and the breeze was fresh, but it was mild and dry, and it's always good to be out in the lanes with good company. Thanks, all. See you soon! Final participant list: George ...
by George
12 Mar 2023 15:37
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL - C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March
Replies: 28
Views: 8553

Re: RIDE FULL - C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March

+AndyMcGrath wrote:
12 Mar 2023 07:02
George I’ll have to give this a miss after all. Have a good ride🇮🇹👍
Thanks, Andy.
by George
11 Mar 2023 18:20
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL - C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March
Replies: 28
Views: 8553

Re: C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March

+AndyMcGrath wrote:
11 Mar 2023 14:32
Can I join pls George. I think I'll be the 10th rider
Thanks Andy McG
Yep, see you there, Andy.
by George
11 Mar 2023 09:38
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL - C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March
Replies: 28
Views: 8553

Re: C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March

Great! You're all added to the list. See you tomorrow.
by George
10 Mar 2023 08:54
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL - C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March
Replies: 28
Views: 8553

Re: C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March

Well, with 48 hours to go, the weather forecast for Sunday is looking relatively positive: breezy, but mild and dry until late afternoon. As Ced says, it's hard to imagine right now, but that's apparently the way it'll be. The roads are bound to be wet and, yes, filthy, after all the precipitation, ...
by George
08 Mar 2023 17:52
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: 1st April 2023 - Volunteers Required
Replies: 14
Views: 16109

Re: 1st April 2023 - Volunteers Required

Simon, I will definitely be lending a hand at one or two events this season, but I'm not currently sure whether I'm free on 1 April. Once the picture becomes clearer, I'll let you know. Simon, I can't help on 1 or 11 April, unfortunately. However, I will definitely help at one or two events later i...
by George
08 Mar 2023 09:08
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL - C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March
Replies: 28
Views: 8553

Re: C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March

Certainly, Steve. Look forward to seeing you.
by George
07 Mar 2023 20:58
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL - C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March
Replies: 28
Views: 8553

Re: C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March

I look forward to seeing you again Patrick. Hopefully you are over your recent Covid setback.
by George
06 Mar 2023 21:58
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL - C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March
Replies: 28
Views: 8553

Re: C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March

Great. You're on the list, Mariana.
by George
06 Mar 2023 18:43
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL - C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March
Replies: 28
Views: 8553

Re: C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March

See you Sunday, Ced, weather permitting.
by George
05 Mar 2023 17:37
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL - C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March
Replies: 28
Views: 8553

RIDE FULL - C run to Whit Lenge Sunday 12 March

I'll lead a C run to Whit Lenge this coming Sunday... PROVIDING the weather doesn't deteriorate too alarmingly. The forecast is currently predicting some windy, cold and snowy weather during the week, but giving way to a milder, showery weekend. If that's the way things pan out, the ride will go ahe...
by George
04 Mar 2023 09:18
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: B Ride - Sunday 5th March 9:15am start @ BH
Replies: 13
Views: 4122

Re: B Ride - Sunday 5th March 9:15am start @ BH

Stuart, I'll meet you at café if I may. I'll probably tag along for the first part of your return route, but that depends on how I'm feeling and how brisk the pace is. If I slip off the back, don't worry about waiting for me: I know where I am, and even in the best-case scenario I'll only be on the ...
by George
26 Feb 2023 21:05
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 26th Feb, British Cycling Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes, 30 miles at D ride pace. 9:15am depart.
Replies: 6
Views: 1666

Re: Sunday 26th Feb, British Cycling Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes, 30 miles at D ride pace. 9:15am depart.

Well done all. What proportion of the ride participants are usually new(ish) to organised cycling?
by George
26 Feb 2023 21:02
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Evesham Velo Park
Replies: 2
Views: 5895

Re: Evesham Velo Park

Thanks, Phil.
by George
25 Feb 2023 20:36
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Snowdrop Express: Many thanks to Phil and supporters
Replies: 1
Views: 5377

Re: Snowdrop Express: Many thanks to Phil and supporters

Yes, many thanks to Phil and all his helpers at the HQ and the controls. Another great event!
by George
23 Feb 2023 12:49
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: 1st April 2023 - Volunteers Required
Replies: 14
Views: 16109

Re: 1st April 2023 - Volunteers Required

Simon, I will definitely be lending a hand at one or two events this season, but I'm not currently sure whether I'm free on 1 April. Once the picture becomes clearer, I'll let you know.
by George
23 Feb 2023 10:27
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: 2023 Time Trials
Replies: 5
Views: 5111

Re: 2023 Time Trials

Thanks, Simon.
by George
22 Feb 2023 10:32
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: 2023 Time Trials
Replies: 5
Views: 5111

Re: 2023 Time Trials

Great stuff, Simon. Thanks for all this.

Can I just ask: is the 20-mile event in April our Handicap Championship event for this year?
by George
20 Feb 2023 11:50
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: B Ride - Hillers Cafe - Sunday 19th Feb, 9:15am
Replies: 17
Views: 10018

Re: B Ride - Hillers Cafe - Sunday 19th Feb, 9:15am

Well organised, Stuart. Sorry I couldn't stick around longer.
by George
16 Feb 2023 09:41
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: B Ride - Hillers Cafe - Sunday 19th Feb, 9:15am
Replies: 17
Views: 10018

Re: B Ride - Hillers Cafe - Sunday 19th Feb, 9:15am

Stuart, I'll try to meet you at the café. I guess you'll be there around 11? If I've got the legs and the ride isn't overcrowded, I may just do the first little bit of your return journey on the back of the group, before forking off for home (as I am often encouraged to do by random strangers).
by George
06 Feb 2023 14:28
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Rollers for Trial
Replies: 3
Views: 7305

Re: Rollers for Trial

I don't have any rollers, but I have a spare folding turbo trainer, which you can turn the resistance right down on, so that you can then do a low-resistance warm up similar to what you would get on rollers. Where I understand "rollers" to mean: https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+4coxp3cL._AC_SL...
by George
05 Feb 2023 17:34
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton - MAIN RIDE FULL BUT SECOND GROUP MAY FORM
Replies: 30
Views: 10993

Re: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton - MAIN RIDE FULL BUT SECOND GROUP MAY FORM

Helen wrote:
05 Feb 2023 15:59
Thanks George, it was a lovely ride!
Thanks, Helen. Good to have you along.
by George
05 Feb 2023 15:28
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton - MAIN RIDE FULL BUT SECOND GROUP MAY FORM
Replies: 30
Views: 10993

Re: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton - MAIN RIDE FULL BUT SECOND GROUP MAY FORM

Actual participation list for today's ride:

Keith Adcock
George Barker (L)
Patrick Chen
Helen Colson
Pete Norman
Noel O'Dwyer
Jon Saddler
Mariana Sorrill
Chris Thompson

Thanks for your company, everyone!
by George
05 Feb 2023 15:23
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton - MAIN RIDE FULL BUT SECOND GROUP MAY FORM
Replies: 30
Views: 10993

Re: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton - MAIN RIDE FULL BUT SECOND GROUP MAY FORM

E1 wrote:
05 Feb 2023 08:58
HI George
Unfortunately I have to travel up to Scotland today unexpectedly and I wont be able to join the ride. Apologies and I hope you have a good one.
Ewan
No problem, Ewan. I hope the cause of your trip was nothing to serious. I look forward to riding with you another time.
by George
04 Feb 2023 19:29
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton - MAIN RIDE FULL BUT SECOND GROUP MAY FORM
Replies: 30
Views: 10993

Re: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton - MAIN RIDE FULL BUT SECOND GROUP MAY FORM

Helen, Richard, Chris: are you okay to turn up at the BH and then all of us discuss who is doing what?

Look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.
by George
03 Feb 2023 21:27
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton - MAIN RIDE FULL BUT SECOND GROUP MAY FORM
Replies: 30
Views: 10993

Re: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton - MAIN RIDE FULL BUT SECOND GROUP MAY FORM

On a more general note, I'm planning to get into a rhythm of leading a run roughly once a month. They'll be C runs (22kph-ish) through the spring, but once we get into the warmer weather, and I'm back on a lighter bike, I'll revert to leading B runs (25-26kph). (I'm not strong enough to lead at B pa...
by George
03 Feb 2023 21:24
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton - MAIN RIDE FULL BUT SECOND GROUP MAY FORM
Replies: 30
Views: 10993

Re: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton - MAIN RIDE FULL BUT SECOND GROUP MAY FORM

Apologies for the slowness in responding to some of these posts... been a bit busy. I've added everyone who has already expressed an interest, but if we get any more, we'll need an additional group, and it should be either a burst (non-stop) or use a different café, because there's not a lot of indo...
by George
31 Jan 2023 17:04
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton - MAIN RIDE FULL BUT SECOND GROUP MAY FORM
Replies: 30
Views: 10993

Re: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton

Cedric, my understanding was that the AGM decided that there was no obstacle to you participating as long as it was clear to everyone beforehand that you might occasionally use tri-bars, and that everyone was okay with that. I *am* okay with that, but I want to check that the others are too; that's ...
by George
31 Jan 2023 13:16
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton - MAIN RIDE FULL BUT SECOND GROUP MAY FORM
Replies: 30
Views: 10993

Re: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton

I'd love to join to change me from leading. Would a bit of whistling ♪♫♪♫♫♪ be OK? Ced, I'm fine with you joining us, but I feel I should give the people who have already signed up a chance to say if they're not. Pete, Mariana, Andy, Patrick: as most of you already know, Cedric has tri-bars on his ...