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by George
15 Sep 2022 09:48
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: REVISED PLAN: Watching the Hill Climb - Sunday 18 September
Replies: 8
Views: 2307

Re: Watching the Hill Climb - Sunday 18 September

I am sorry George, I wanted to join your ride up to the Race (hence me using that hilly route of yours) it was never my intention to make you give up yours. I guess a gathering at Waseley might have suited some not as mile-hungry as us! Cedric, there's nothing to apologise for. I wanted to encourag...
by George
14 Sep 2022 10:43
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: REVISED PLAN: Watching the Hill Climb - Sunday 18 September
Replies: 8
Views: 2307

Re: Watching the Hill Climb - Sunday 18 September

CHANGE OF PLAN! It looks as if the main post-hill-climb gathering is now going to be at Broadacres Fishery. I therefore propose merging my plans with the plans published by Phil and Cedric. I won't lead a separate ride from the BH to the hill climb. Anyone who wants any easy-paced, guided ride to t...
by George
14 Sep 2022 10:19
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: REVISED PLAN: Watching the Hill Climb - Sunday 18 September
Replies: 8
Views: 2307

Re: Watching the Hill Climb - Sunday 18 September

Cedric, your plans sound absolutely fine. However, if I lead a splinter group to a different post-event café, I'm defeating my own objective, so I think it's much better if I simply align my plans with yours and Phil's.
by George
13 Sep 2022 13:55
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: REVISED PLAN: Watching the Hill Climb - Sunday 18 September
Replies: 8
Views: 2307

Re: Watching the Hill Climb - Sunday 18 September

My main motivation in proposing this ride was to get together a good-sized group of people from different ability groups at the post-race café. If in the next few days it becomes clear that most people are heading down to Broad Acres, I may suggest harmonising or merging with the rides that Phil and...
by George
12 Sep 2022 09:56
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 11th Sep. 9:00am. 94k / 58 miles "Dave's loop" C ride.
Replies: 11
Views: 2318

Re: Sunday 11th Sep. 9:00am. 94k / 58 miles "Dave's loop" C ride.

PS: which café is it that doesn't open on Sundays?
by George
12 Sep 2022 09:56
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 11th Sep. 9:00am. 94k / 58 miles "Dave's loop" C ride.
Replies: 11
Views: 2318

Re: Sunday 11th Sep. 9:00am. 94k / 58 miles "Dave's loop" C ride.

Sounds like quite a day, Cedric. Good to hear that no one involved in our ride was hurt. Hopefully the Worcester bloke will be okay. At least it lets me feel less uncomfortable about being a cowardly descender: you never know what's round the next corner! Presumably this ride was training for your a...
by George
11 Sep 2022 15:48
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: REVISED PLAN: Watching the Hill Climb - Sunday 18 September
Replies: 8
Views: 2307

Re: Watching the Hill Climb - Sunday 18 September

Yeah, that was still the way of things in my early days with the club, Alan. But I don't think there's much appetite for that now. There's still the pre-Christmas pub rendezvous at Chaddesley Corbett to look forward to, though!
by George
10 Sep 2022 20:36
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: B+ Ride - Sunday 11th Sept 8:45am start -REVISED #2
Replies: 10
Views: 1880

Re: B+ Ride - Sunday 11th Sept 8:45am start -REVISED

No problem. Hopefully see you all there.
by George
10 Sep 2022 17:43
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: B+ Ride - Sunday 11th Sept 8:45am start -REVISED #2
Replies: 10
Views: 1880

Re: B+ Ride - Sunday 11th Sept 8:45am start -REVISED

I'm therefore a bit confused about what's proposed. If no one is going to Harvington at all, I'll make alternative plans. And no one should go to Harvington specially for me.
by George
10 Sep 2022 17:40
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: B+ Ride - Sunday 11th Sept 8:45am start -REVISED #2
Replies: 10
Views: 1880

Re: B+ Ride - Sunday 11th Sept 8:45am start

If I'm not hung over, I'll pop in at the café to say hello. Hi George, Michelle looks like the only member who is going to join, and she is going to link up with some friends at blacklisted. I will join the A's at the café for the leg back. Stuart Not sure whether you've seen, Stuart, but the A gro...
by George
10 Sep 2022 12:29
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: REVISED PLAN: Watching the Hill Climb - Sunday 18 September
Replies: 8
Views: 2307

REVISED PLAN: Watching the Hill Climb - Sunday 18 September

Next weekend, Sunday 18 September, is the club's Hill Climb Championship. Entries are open here: http://beaconrcc.org.uk/club-time-trials-2022/. For anyone who is relatively new to the club, the Hill Climb is a bit of a special occasion... the traditional bookend to the racing season, with an end-of...
by George
10 Sep 2022 11:58
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: B+ Ride - Sunday 11th Sept 8:45am start -REVISED #2
Replies: 10
Views: 1880

Re: B+ Ride - Sunday 11th Sept 8:45am start

If I'm not hung over, I'll pop in at the café to say hello.
by George
04 Sep 2022 15:05
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: September Intro Ride
Replies: 7
Views: 1998

Re: September Intro Ride

Participant list, alphabetised for Phil's benefit: George Barker Caroline Davis Sarah Platt Steve Vaughan Not a big group, but a well-matched group, which afforded us plenty of opportunity to chat to our newcomers. Well done, Caroline and Sarah; we look forward to potentially seeing more of you in t...
by George
04 Sep 2022 14:55
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Handicap k32:20 results Championship 2022
Replies: 1
Views: 3883

Re: Handicap k32:20 results Championship 2022

Great! Well done, all.
by George
02 Sep 2022 14:30
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: September Intro Ride
Replies: 7
Views: 1998

Re: September Intro Ride

It would be great to see you, Helen. And, about the hills, I should add that I've used this route for Intro Rides numerous times before, and I can only remember one time when anyone had to get off and walk. None of the hills are extreme, it's more just that they keep coming, especially on the way ba...
by George
02 Sep 2022 10:30
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: September Intro Ride
Replies: 7
Views: 1998

Re: September Intro Ride

The weather forecast has improved a little, from rain all day to rain starting late morning. Hopefully we can get to the café in the dry, and if we get wet on the way back that's not too bad, since people can dive straight into the shower when they get home. Nevertheless, I am having last-minute dou...
by George
01 Sep 2022 11:55
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: September Intro Ride
Replies: 7
Views: 1998

Re: September Intro Ride

I have just joined Beacon RCC. I am looking forward to the Sunday intro ride. I have no experience of riding in a group but have done the London to Brighton and a century ride back in April . Not much since, been waiting for my new bike. Bike finally arrived as my motivation left. Big London revolu...
by George
31 Aug 2022 15:33
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: September Intro Ride
Replies: 7
Views: 1998

Re: September Intro Ride

Not much interest in this ride yet! If you know anyone who might be interested, do please alert them. Cheers!
by George
27 Aug 2022 12:34
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: September Intro Ride
Replies: 7
Views: 1998

September Intro Ride

The next Introductory Ride will be on Sunday 4 September. We'll meet at the Black Horse at roughly 09:00 for a quick chat before an 09:15 departure. Maximum group size (including the two leaders) is eight people. We'll do 49km (roughly 32mi) on a route based largely on country lanes, without any maj...
by George
27 Aug 2022 12:21
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: BEACON TO HOST CROSS EVENT 2021/2 SEASON [UPDATE: date set for 4 December 2022]
Replies: 25
Views: 26640

Re: BEACON TO HOST CROSS EVENT 2021/2 SEASON

Sounds like a great initiative, Ade. I will help if the date is doable. However, I have various things coming up, so can't commit (or avoid making conflicting arrangements) without a date,
by George
15 Aug 2022 09:34
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 14th August intro ride 8:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1921

Re: Sunday 14th August intro ride 8:30

When’s the next one ? A bit too hot for me today As Mariana says, the next Intro Ride is scheduled for 4 September, when hopefully the weather will be a bit less oppressive. I'll be leading and plan to post details in the middle of next week. It'll be a very similar format to Mariana's ride, and ma...
by George
12 Aug 2022 09:36
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: London Edinburgh London 2022
Replies: 32
Views: 16951

Re: London Edinburgh London 2022

Many congratulations, Phil!

Glad to hear that Andy's not too badly hurt. Sounds like quite a few have had things hard for one reason or another. Well done all for getting as far as you did.
by George
09 Aug 2022 21:47
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 14th August intro ride 8:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1921

Re: Sunday 14th August intro ride

Intro Rides are an important way of bringing new blood into the club and generally spreading the love of cycling. Please draw this ride to the attention of anyone who already rides a bike but isn't yet/any longer a committed club rider, and who might be interested in taking their riding a little fur...
by George
09 Aug 2022 21:31
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly update and club runs for the week 8-14 August
Replies: 0
Views: 776

Weekly update and club runs for the week 8-14 August

WEEKLY UPDATE: Our much-esteemed Chair and Principal Weekly Updater Phil Richards is away on some silly little ride down south (or do I mean up north… or down and up… and or down and up and down?). So you'll just have to put up with news from me this week. (Though curiously I find myself unintention...
by George
06 Aug 2022 09:54
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: London Edinburgh London 2022
Replies: 32
Views: 16951

Re: London Edinburgh London 2022

Best of luck, everyone!
by George
04 Aug 2022 16:14
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULTS TT Wed 3 Aug 19:00 K36/4.5 (two laps)
Replies: 1
Views: 3780

Re: RESULTS TT Wed 3 Aug 19:00 K36/4.5 (two laps)

Well done, all. Good to see a mix of newer and more familiar names there, and also good to see a bit of a recovery in terms of numbers.
by George
27 Jul 2022 09:45
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A RUN TO TEWKESBURY SUNDAY 31ST
Replies: 19
Views: 5608

Re: A RUN TO TEWKESBURY SUNDAY 31ST

Cheers, Neil. I've got other things going on on Sunday, so I'm not sure whether I can make it, but I might pitch up at the café. Given the distance, it looks like taking more than two hours to get there from the BH, even at A run speeds. So, if I come at all, it'll be about 11:15-11:30.
by George
26 Jul 2022 22:15
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A RUN TO TEWKESBURY SUNDAY 31ST
Replies: 19
Views: 5608

Re: A RUN TO TEWKESBURY SUNDAY 31ST

Where are you caffing in Tewkesbury?
by George
26 Jul 2022 09:00
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Leader planning for August Intro Ride
Replies: 7
Views: 3565

Re: Leader planning for August Intro Ride

Great. Thanks!
by George
25 Jul 2022 17:43
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Leader planning for August Intro Ride
Replies: 7
Views: 3565

Re: August Intro Ride

laurence_cooley wrote:
25 Jul 2022 13:08
Just to note that the Commonwealth Games road races are on 7 August, if that figures into your calculations.
I had indeed forgotten that, Laurence. Thanks for reminding me. (Although, form what I've read, it's going to be more of a city centre crit than a proper road race... but still.)
by George
25 Jul 2022 17:39
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Leader planning for August Intro Ride
Replies: 7
Views: 3565

Re: Leader planning for August Intro Ride

Okay, after a bit of to-ing and fro-ing, the proposal now is:

- Mariana and Paul lead on 14 August
- Steve Vaughan and I lead on 4 September

Is that good for everyone?
by George
25 Jul 2022 13:03
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Leader planning for August Intro Ride
Replies: 7
Views: 3565

Leader planning for August Intro Ride

In the next day or two, I'd like to get some info up about our next Intro Ride, so that there's enough time for word to go around amongst prospective participants. However, we don't yet have a leader and an assistant lined up. Is anyone available to take this on? The ride is scheduled for Sunday 7 A...
by George
24 Jul 2022 16:18
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: The Big Bad Beacon Kidderminster Killer is Back for 2022
Replies: 9
Views: 5216

Re: The Big Bad Beacon Kidderminster Killer is Back for 2022

Congratulations to everyone who completed the ride, and huge thanks to Phil and all his helpers for making it happen.
by George
24 Jul 2022 08:44
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Intro Rides 2022
Replies: 30
Views: 11325

Re: Intro Rides 2022

Thanks, Mariana. Your offer is much appreciated, but I've got one or two ideas that I need to follow up before responding. Leave it with me.
by George
21 Jul 2022 09:38
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULTS TT July 20th K34-25
Replies: 1
Views: 3828

Re: RESULTS TT July 20th K34-25

Congratulations to Ian and Celia, and well done the rest.
by George
16 Jul 2022 09:15
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D RUN - SUNDAY 17th JULY
Replies: 12
Views: 2167

Re: D RUN - SUNDAY 17th JULY

Paul, I've called off tomorrow's B ride due to lack of interest. I'll drop by at the garden centre and say hello to you, Romina and Dave instead. By the look of things, you'll be there about 10:45. That's the time I'll aim for too, but probably best to expect me when you see me.
by George
16 Jul 2022 09:09
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: CANCELLED - B run to Bishampton Sunday 17 July
Replies: 4
Views: 1304

Re: B run to Bishampton Sunday 17 July

Well, it seems that interest in tomorrow's club runs is generally low, and interest in mine is non-existent. Holidays and heat, I suppose. Anyway, I'm not keen to come up to town on the slim chance that I'll get one or two on-the-line sign-ons. And I'd like some clarity about the structure of my wee...
by George
11 Jul 2022 20:57
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: CANCELLED - B run to Bishampton Sunday 17 July
Replies: 4
Views: 1304

Re: B run to Bishampton Sunday 17 July

Thanks for the suggestion, Mariana. However, the scheduled start time will require me to set out at roughly 07:00, and I'm not keen to set off even earlier than that. Besides, even if I made it half an hour earlier, we would still have to ride through the midday heat on the return leg. The heat is o...
by George
11 Jul 2022 20:24
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Road works in Berry Lane
Replies: 2
Views: 3891

Re: Road works in Berry Lane

Thanks, Phil (x2).
by George
11 Jul 2022 13:02
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: CANCELLED - B run to Bishampton Sunday 17 July
Replies: 4
Views: 1304

Re: B run to Bishampton Sunday 17 July

Here's my proposed route for Sunday:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40142087
It's 88km (55mi) of undulating lanes, with the café just over half way.

NB: the route might need tweaking in line with any feedback I get here viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10121
by George
11 Jul 2022 12:58
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Road works in Berry Lane
Replies: 2
Views: 3891

Road works in Berry Lane

I understand that there are roadworks in progress at the top end of Berry Lane, between the A448 and Cooksey Green. Has anyone been along there recently and, if so, what's the state of play in terms of getting through on a bike?
by George
11 Jul 2022 12:54
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: Race reports: bumper edition
Replies: 2
Views: 3787

Re: Race reports: bumper edition

Thanks for the report and congratulations on the placings, Kyle. Points to follow for the others soon, I'm sure.
by George
10 Jul 2022 16:15
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: The Birds!
Replies: 3
Views: 6075

Re: The Birds!

Haha! A new one on me, Phil. My main problem with pheasants is not running the bloody things over.
by George
09 Jul 2022 21:45
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: The Birds!
Replies: 3
Views: 6075

The Birds!

Over the years, I've heard a handful of stories like this one (from 2017). But in half a century it hadn't happened to me. ...until yesterday. Slightly disconcerting when one moment you're daydreaming you're in the Tour, and the next you're in The Birds! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-stok...
by George
09 Jul 2022 18:28
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Beacon RCC Club Run To Aberystwyth (366kms/228miles) - Saturday 9th July 06:15am start.
Replies: 14
Views: 7269

Re: Beacon RCC Club Run To Aberystwyth (366kms/228miles) - Saturday 9th July 06:15am start.

ballintrane wrote:
08 Jul 2022 19:41
Unfortunately i will have to drop out as i have Covid 19 only mild symptoms, any late comers this ride will still take place i am sure Phil Richards and Andy Wrightson will look after you. :(
Now that is cruel timing. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Paul.
by George
04 Jul 2022 11:34
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: CANCELLED - B run to Bishampton Sunday 17 July
Replies: 4
Views: 1304

CANCELLED - B run to Bishampton Sunday 17 July

I'll lead a B run to Bishampton on Sunday 17 July, with the standard 09:15 departure from the BH (meet up 10 minutes or so before). The terrain is not too demanding and the pace will be modest (around 25kph / >15mph). I'll post a route closer to the time, but it'll be somewhere between 80 and 100km ...
by George
03 Jul 2022 15:50
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: INTRO RIDE SUNDAY 3RD JULY 9 AM- The Boat Shack, Aztec Adventure Centre, Upton Warren - 30 miles
Replies: 11
Views: 3347

Re: INTRO RIDE SUNDAY 3RD JULY 9 AM- The Boat Shack, Aztec Adventure Centre, Upton Warren - 30 miles

Thanks for organising, Chris; it was good to catch up, if only briefly. And well done, Clare; I hope we'll see more of you.

Nice to chat to Bob and Carol as well. It's great that they like to maintain their ties with the club.
by George
02 Jul 2022 13:08
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
Replies: 47
Views: 27879

Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June

Glad to see it all went well. Sorry I couldn't be there.
by George
02 Jul 2022 13:05
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: INTRO RIDE SUNDAY 3RD JULY 9 AM- The Boat Shack, Aztec Adventure Centre, Upton Warren - 30 miles
Replies: 11
Views: 3347

Re: INTRO RIDE SUNDAY 3RD JULY 9 AM- The Boat Shack, Aztec Adventure Centre, Upton Warren - 30 miles

Hello, Chris. I plan to stop by at the café to say hello. I reckon you'll be there by about 10:45, so that's the time I'll aim for unless you tell me otherwise.
by George
02 Jul 2022 13:01
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: Race report: HH Crit Series Rnd.5, 29th June
Replies: 2
Views: 3859

Re: Race report: HH Crit Series Rnd.5, 29th June

Sorry you missed your top ten, Kyle, but I'm sure the points will come. Good luck and thanks for the report.