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by Oscar
23 Oct 2015 15:40
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Flying Horse Lane, Bradley Green - UPDATE 04/11/15.
Replies: 24
Views: 11495

I cycled down Flying Horse lane this morning and noticed that nothing had changed. But on the way back I came across a surveyor with his can of spray paint. I stopped and asked him when was something going to be done to the lane, and he told me that they are starting on November 2nd.Not only Flying ...
by Oscar
14 Aug 2015 11:41
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Beacon Barbecue 8th August
Replies: 21
Views: 13696

Thanks for a very enjoyable evening. Sorry this is late I have been out riding my bike making the most of the fine weather.
by Oscar
03 Aug 2015 11:08
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Bennie Mollin
Replies: 4
Views: 3570

Sorry to hear the bad news. He only came out on our Thursday clubrun just over a month ago. He joined the Beacon in 1984.
by Oscar
27 Jul 2015 17:04
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Beacon Barbecue 8th August
Replies: 21
Views: 13696

Please add Nita and Oscar.
by Oscar
14 Jul 2015 17:23
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: THE AUDACIOUS AUDAX ENTRY LIST - KK and FC2H audaxes
Replies: 20
Views: 10980

Charlie is bringing me to help with car parking. But I don't see my name on the list.
by Oscar
01 May 2015 20:40
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Beacon LMTT review
Replies: 6
Views: 4939

Cycling Weekly. Bottrills classic victory. Ex postman Matt smashes Worcestershire course record. We do all he work and never got a mention. Disgusting.
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by Oscar
18 Apr 2015 21:20
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Frame Advice required.
Replies: 9
Views: 6772

Check second hand bikes in Cycling magazines. The last one I bought I have cycled over 35000 miles on it with no problems.
by Oscar
18 Apr 2015 21:03
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Pedal/Cleat Advice
Replies: 8
Views: 4857

I first used SPDs 21 years ago this week, and I have never had a problem.have I just been lucky?
by Oscar
13 Mar 2015 17:38
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Little Mountain Time Trial and Open 10
Replies: 6
Views: 3696

I have been told that Charlie will be away so please check with him.
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by Oscar
26 Nov 2014 14:03
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Is there a doctor in the house?
Replies: 7
Views: 4403

What a difference a day makes. Day one, It is better for you to walk rather than cycle .Day two It is better for you to cycle rather than walk.
by Oscar
25 Nov 2014 17:30
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Balti
Replies: 9
Views: 5607

The 5 of us went to Spice Exchange on Saturday and we all enjoyed it. we will certainly go back again in the not to distant future.
by Oscar
10 Nov 2014 15:28
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Is there a doctor in the house?
Replies: 7
Views: 4403

Thank you for replying to my question, unfortunately I have had another back operation which appears to be a failure,so I could be off my bike for quite some time.
by Oscar
31 Oct 2014 09:57
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Balti
Replies: 9
Views: 5607

No just 5 of us just something different.
by Oscar
31 Oct 2014 09:50
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Is there a doctor in the house?
Replies: 7
Views: 4403

Is there a doctor in the house?

I have just had a back operation technically called, bilateral l4l5 decompression via slip osteotomy, and I am now anxious to know when I can get back on my bike. At 81 I know age is against me, but one doctor I spoke to said not before 2 weeks and another doctor said not before 2 months. Help. Whic...
by Oscar
29 Oct 2014 14:15
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Balti
Replies: 9
Views: 5607

Balti

My family would like to try a different Balti restaurant. Can anybody recommend one please.
by Oscar
18 Mar 2014 17:14
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Little Mountain Time Trial Sunday 27th April
Replies: 30
Views: 19694

Hopefully I will do car parking again
by Oscar
16 Feb 2014 17:06
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: FillThatHole.org.uk
Replies: 23
Views: 9569

I cycled around the Bartley Green area this morning and there hundreds of potholes in the roads. So I think Scotland Lane could be closed for some considerable time.
by Oscar
02 Dec 2013 16:57
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Northfield cycling
Replies: 8
Views: 6005

cycle hub

I see that the Northfield cycle hub has been awarded the £50,000 good luck to them.
by Oscar
02 Jun 2013 21:19
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: mtb sandwell
Replies: 7
Views: 4670

mtb sandwell

Today I rode the new all weather mtb trail in the Sandwell valley which is due to be officially opened in July. It,s brilliant, far more technical than I thought it would be.. whats more it is easy to get to from the Black Horse. Just ride through Kings Norton park and playing fields to the canal co...
by Oscar
10 Apr 2013 17:29
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: New cafe suggestions
Replies: 124
Views: 343687

Just been down the 3/4 mile drive to Umberslade park farm farmhouse café,which was very busy due to the school holidays.(you dont have to pay just to use the café, similar to Rays farm) .It can seat over 40 inside and nearly as many outside.They also have a large and varied menu. As it is local and ...
by Oscar
13 Sep 2012 20:56
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: New cafe suggestions
Replies: 124
Views: 343687

Bob took the slow clubrun all 5 of us there today.We eat our bacon or sausage sandwiches sitting on settees.OK
by Oscar
09 Jan 2012 16:36
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rear Gear Calibration; ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Replies: 24
Views: 12014

rear gear calibration

Strange I have had similar problems and the bike has only done 30,000 miles.