The Beacon Message Board

AlanW

Philip Whiteman wrote: ↑
11 Feb 2019 20:43

For this week's light hearted club run chat, Alan Weaver will introduce a discussion on the great Norwegian playwright and poet, best known for his middle class tragedies such as The Wild Duck, Hedda Gabler, A Doll's House and An Enemy of the People.

Will I........

AlanW

If you are heading Redditch way, please be warned it's -4 and a proper hard frost!

AlanW

All ready entered, terrific route ever year, not to be missed!

AlanW

Track bikes are available to hire, but you will need to have Look Keo cleats fitted to your shoes. You are NOT allowed to change the pedals on the track bikes. If you don't have Look Keo cleats, you can ride in trainers as the hire bikes have toe straps. You will also need your helmet and gloves, ne...

AlanW

petemarshall wrote: ↑
28 Jan 2019 16:23
I see the 16th March sessions are now open for booking. I've booked onto the intermediate and will see you there.
https://goteamup.com/p/1608014-pdq-cycl ... 2019-03-16

Yep, l had it confirmed last night. New thread created and also put on the FB page

AlanW

6pm to 9pm Novice/first timers and intermediate sessions.

Booking via the PDQ Coaching website and please make sure that you book on the appropriate session.

AlanW

We also had a discussion on the A-run as to how far away we were from accepting indoor rides as a club run. It was fair to say, that's it's still an awful long way away. I know I said you can organise anything as a club run, but the vote of 0-8 to include turbo and zwift rides in this suggests club...

AlanW

And I quote...

WorcsPhil wrote: ↑
21 Jan 2019 09:40
....don't forget, YOU CAN SUGGEST ANYTHING - even a 10kms ride to your own kitchen if you want.

...but you know that already.

AlanW

Beacon Z ride - Watophia Alan Weaver (L) To be eligible for club run points, you have to arrive at the cafe. Which virtual cafe stop did you use? If it was Croome Park, they do a line in virtual Bacon rolls. The one on the sea front in Watophia, on the right hand side, can I have my points now?

AlanW

Beacon Z ride - Watophia

Alan Weaver (L)

AlanW

Looking at the forecast, 9:00 on Zwift it is then

AlanW

ballintrane wrote: ↑
21 Jan 2019 13:27

AlanW wrote: ↑
21 Jan 2019 11:02
I'll lead a club run/meet up on Zwift if its icy

I'll put you down as a maybe then....

AlanW

I'll lead a club run/meet up on Zwift if its icy

AlanW

I am booked on the intermediate session 17:00 Sunday 27th January. Anyone else interested and want to share travel costs get in touch. I would like to join you, but at some point towards the end of the month I have to return my son and all his Uni stuff back to Cardiff. So if the dates don't clash ...

AlanW

Yes you can.

But can l suggest that if anyone does book on one of Jasons sessions then maybe post it on here and FB as lm sure that others may want to join in?

AlanW

Tim wrote: ↑
30 Dec 2018 15:25
Is there a plan to choose another one of their sessions and book again on mass?

Yes, Saturday 16th March 6pm to 9pm, but this has to be confirmed in due course

AlanW

Thanks to all those that attended the track session at Newport last night.

A huge congratulations and well done to all the first timers, hopefully you enjoyed your first experience on the track?

And a big thank you once again to Jason for a quality session.

AlanW

Hi Alan, any chance I could tag on to the event? If there’s a spare space? Charles w Hi Charles, lm pretty sure that all the spaces are taken. But to double check and stake your claim as a reserve in the event that people drop out, go to the PDQ Coaching website make an account. It's just your name...

AlanW

petemarshall wrote: ↑
05 Dec 2018 18:32
How's this going Alan? Enough signed up?

Yes Pete, the intermediate session is full with reserves, and the begineers session has just a couple of spaces left l believe.

But I have had to open the session to others in order to get the numbers so confirm the slot.

AlanW

On today’s blustery A Run to Alcester were: Nick Shenton (Leading) Andy (Audax) Wrightson Ben Crone Neil Lynch Vince Tenant Phil Elwell Matt Reagan Spencer Tapia Nothing out of the ordinary on today’s ride. Phil had a flat on the way out and the mythical tail wind was short lived on the return home...

AlanW

Need people to sign up for this ASAP please, otherwise we risk losing the slot

AlanW

jdtate101 wrote: ↑
18 Nov 2018 14:23
Nice flat B run today with 8 attendee's:

James Tate (L)
Alistair Hey
Alan Weaver
Si Walker
Dave Hughes
Lee Spiers
Rob Wade
Pete Norman

Si Turner not Si Walker

AlanW

You may need to create an account first on the PDQ Coaching website in order to view the on line diary.

http://pdqcyclecoaching.co.uk

AlanW

Please follow the links to book and pay for your place, intermediate level:

https://goteamup.com/p/1608014-pdq-cycl ... ermediate/

And beginner/first timers here:

https://goteamup.com/p/1608014-pdq-cycl ... -beginner/

AlanW

6pm to 9pm Its a beginner / intermediate session and first time riders are actively encouraged. I have provisionally booked this slot but I can only hold it for a few days before I have to commit. Ideally I need 25 people to make it happen and to keep the costs down. I have opened it up to other gro...

AlanW

Superb, top marks Oscar

AlanW

I suppose Strava etc. do provide another level of backup although a Dropbox (or similar Cloud storage) account would do that job better. Yes it would, but you wouldn't be able to open the file from there and from time to time I do like to go back and view the details of certain rides or even compar...

AlanW

For 30 years I wrote it in just a diary and never had an issue, no back up needed. Still got all the diaries in the cupboard for reference?

AlanW

Copy the FIT or GPX file off your device onto your computer and it's saved. Back up all your stuff, and it's saved again. Strava, RWGPS etc. are primarily for viewing, sharing and analysis. Until your PC crashes and you lose it, unless of course you regularly back up the hard drive and then back up...

AlanW

Copy the FIT or GPX file off your device onto your computer and it's saved. Back up all your stuff, and it's saved again. Strava, RWGPS etc. are primarily for viewing, sharing and analysis. Until your PC crashes and you lose it, unless of course you regularly back up the hard drive and then back up...

AlanW

George wrote: ↑
13 Oct 2018 11:58

AlanW wrote: ↑
12 Oct 2018 07:19
I still feel the need to continue to write all my rides down in a diary, plus save all my rides to Garmin Connect and just to make sure I also save all my rides to RWGPS to.
Alan, you're a freak.

Harsh....

AlanW

I originally starting using Strava thinking it would save me recording all my rides in a diary every time I went out. However, despite using Strava for many years, I still feel the need to continue to write all my rides down in a diary, plus save all my rides to Garmin Connect and just to make sure ...

AlanW

Mrs Bees Potting Shed Based within Russell's Garden Centre, 1-3 Mill Hill, Baginton, Coventry CV8 3AG Another café that I stumbled upon last Saturday, quite a large outside seating area, inside not so big. So if the weather is a bit iffy, would certainly suggest ringing ahead. The Victoria sponge c...

AlanW

caashford wrote: ↑
06 Aug 2018 12:22
Were you part of the Beacon A Ride @Alan Weaver?! Nope - therefore no club run points for you!

I think @Phil Richards is being kind to you though...

Team work = Dream work for the next ride!

Thank you @Phil Richards, you know it makes sense.

AlanW

Does that mean that Simon Turner and myself also get club run points as we did the Tramping of the Two Loops Audax to?

AlanW

Andy W wrote: ↑
22 Jul 2018 21:05
I tell my kids I can be in 2 places at once and there's the proof lol

That's what comes of keeping one ear to the ground.....

AlanW

To be honest, I've lost count how many times I've contacted Diamond buses and even supplied video evidence about close or dangerous driving. The most recent incident was the bus went on the wrong side of a small pedestrian island in the centre of the road so that he could overtake me? Video evidence...

AlanW

Ilmington Community Shop and Cafe http://www.ilmingtonshop.co.uk/ Excellent sizeable cafe with fantastic coffee, cakes and breakfast items. Highly recommended. Despite its size, it is popular and I would reccommend an 8:15 start to arrive before other cycling clubs. I was here yesterday actually, g...

AlanW

Splendid ride this morning guys, thanks.

AlanW

Do we get club run points for cycling to the cafe at Shelsely Walsh?

Si Walker (L)
Simon Turner
Alan Weaver

AlanW

The route will be something like this https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27139096 and the cafe stop here https://www.whichfordpottery.com/visit-us/straw-kitchen weather looks ok with only light rain forecast. Missing out the climb up Edge Hill this time then Paul? Sadly I'm gonna have to miss this supe...

AlanW

Same location or different locations Andy?

AlanW

Yosser wrote: ↑
22 Feb 2018 14:20
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.

Yeah.....that's the trouble with "cheap" trainers, they don't last five minutes

AlanW

Free turbo trainers to everyone I say......

AlanW

Sleet/snow in Redditch also...

AlanW

neilo wrote: ↑
31 Dec 2017 16:11
... Mr Weaver thoroughly enjoyed himself.

Hey...you seemed pretty contented with the view to!

AlanW

At least Stephen and the twins will be in a much better place this time!

AlanW

Philip Whiteman wrote: ↑
07 Dec 2017 13:34

I'll be honest, it took longer than l expected it to, but I was waiting for someone to post a similar picture

AlanW

GavPass wrote: ↑
05 Dec 2017 17:28
Yep. I've got it on my MTB

It's a great product and each set is design specifically for your frame. An expensive and long process to protect your bike, but well worth it!

Excellent, thanks for the feedback

AlanW

I've used BikeShield in the past with great effect and it's the same principle. But I like the idea of CAD designed and precut vinyl bespoke to your frame

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