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by Philip Whiteman
23 May 2021 11:11
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: KIDDERMINSTER KILLER 2021 - 24th July
Replies: 7
Views: 3443

Re: KIDDERMINSTER KILLER 2021 - 24th July

JUST 10 SPARE PLACES LEFT.

Enter now or forever hold your peace. You have been told!
by Philip Whiteman
17 May 2021 16:36
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
Replies: 20
Views: 8259

Re: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July

Hello Mariana

Thankyou for your offer of help. I could do with somebody working alongside Laurence between 7 and 8am, producing industrial quantities of toast and drinks. I hope you like toast.

The venue is Belbroughton Recreation Centre. https://www.belbroughtonrec.org/?page_id=183
by Philip Whiteman
15 May 2021 10:47
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
Replies: 20
Views: 8259

Re: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July

Hi Phil, all being well I'll do my usual stint with clearing up HQ at the end. Should be easy to be socially distanced if that's still required. Hello Dave Many thanks. :) I have put you down again. I will have a bottle of beer at the ready. Hopefully all will be well in July but yesterday's news a...
by Philip Whiteman
12 May 2021 16:06
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
Replies: 20
Views: 8259

Re: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July

Many thanks to those that have offered support on 24th July. I have drawn up a roster that I hope represents your available times. For anyone wanting to help at future audaxes then please do get in contact. We have another hall based event on 2nd October and I need bodies for that too. Belbroughton ...
by Philip Whiteman
12 May 2021 15:56
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
Replies: 20
Views: 8259

Re: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July

IanT wrote:
12 May 2021 14:27
Phil - I can point a camera at riders on the Long Mynd if helpful and share the photos afterwards - Ian
Magnificent!
by Philip Whiteman
12 May 2021 11:06
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
Replies: 20
Views: 8259

Re: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July

laurence_cooley wrote:
12 May 2021 10:55
I should be able to help that day. I'm easy about the time so put me down for whenever you most need help (although I'd prefer to be able to ride home before it gets dark).
Thanks Laurence. Would 7-8am'ish be okay?
by Philip Whiteman
12 May 2021 09:51
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
Replies: 20
Views: 8259

Re: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July

I can help out Phil, put me down for the 4.30 onwards slot. Text me on 07786 033 243 if you need to . Brilliant Neil. Much appreciated. To date, you are the only Beacon member helping out. I will put you down for late afternoon/early evening slot. A full volunteer rota will be circulated in the nex...
by Philip Whiteman
11 May 2021 11:25
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
Replies: 20
Views: 8259

Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July

The Kidderminster Killer is nearly sold out with only nine slots remaining available. From Clee to Heaven is suspended this year due to various uncertainties, so overall there will be fewer numbers overall on the day. There are a number of changes to this year's event including a possible new contr...
by Philip Whiteman
03 May 2021 12:34
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 9th May - A-Run to Illmington - 9am depart **RIDE FULL**
Replies: 10
Views: 3245

Re: Sunday 9th May - A-Run to Illmington 9am Start

Put me down please. I have to say that the route looks strangely familiar as though somebody who likes hills, has it made it un-necessarily challenging. There again it is led by somebody called 'Phil'.
by Philip Whiteman
27 Apr 2021 14:18
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Beacon 75th anniversary
Replies: 10
Views: 7648

Re: Beacon 75th anniversary

It is on Wednesday November 10th this year. Is anything being done to celebrate this milestone? A nostalgic club run for geriatric (ex)members? I don't suppose Mrs Beddalls at Clent is still serving teas :roll: Beddalls is long closed but the building is still adorned by an attractive CTC enamel si...
by Philip Whiteman
06 Apr 2021 10:27
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: KIDDERMINSTER KILLER 2021 - 24th July
Replies: 7
Views: 3443

Re: KIDDERMINSTER KILLER 2021

laurence_cooley wrote:
06 Apr 2021 10:26
I made a news item about this year's audaxes for the front page of the website last week, so have updated that with this information. I also updated the audax pages at the same time, so those should all be up-to-date now.
Ta, much appreciated
by Philip Whiteman
06 Apr 2021 10:14
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: KIDDERMINSTER KILLER 2021 - 24th July
Replies: 7
Views: 3443

KIDDERMINSTER KILLER 2021 - 24th July

ARE YOU NOT RIDING BUT ABLE TO SUPPORT THE EVENT? [/color] Volunteers are really appreciated at this event and it also gives Beacon members or frequent audaxers a chance to put something back into the sport. I am looking for helpers in the following: Morning. 7am - 8'ish - Covid Marshals to direct ...
by Philip Whiteman
01 Apr 2021 17:04
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Begwyns Books & Stones are Dead; Long live Wenlock, Begwyns & Stones
Replies: 0
Views: 4174

Begwyns Books & Stones are Dead; Long live Wenlock, Begwyns & Stones

If you missed entering this event, that is your tough luck. For the elite that have succeeded with entries, I have emailed route sheets, GPX files and start times. The new English route "Wenlock, Begwyns and Stones" will provide a painful start to the summer audax season with painful legs guaranteed...
by Philip Whiteman
01 Apr 2021 17:02
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Begwyns Books & Stones are Dead; Long live Wenlock, Begwyns & Stones
Replies: 0
Views: 4045

Begwyns Books & Stones are Dead; Long live Wenlock, Begwyns & Stones

If you missed entering this event, then that is your tough luck. So nerrr. For the elite that have succeeded entering the first audax of the season, route sheets, GPX files and start times have been e-mailed out. The new English route "Wenlock, Begwyns and Stones" will provide a painful start to the...
by Philip Whiteman
26 Mar 2021 14:32
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Updates and Covid Related Changes to the 2021 Audaxes
Replies: 1
Views: 1505

Updates and Covid Related Changes to the 2021 Audaxes

Update on the Begwyns (just), Books (not likely) and Stones Audax - 17th April - X Rated Audax* Having postponed this event once, I was damned if I was going to do it again. Asynchronous Covid regulations between England and Wales means that whilst the event can go ahead in England and it will be p...
by Philip Whiteman
25 Feb 2021 16:08
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Not the Sunrise and Snowdrop Express
Replies: 0
Views: 4072

Not the Sunrise and Snowdrop Express

NOT THE SUNRISE AND SNOWDROP EXPRESS

Saturday looks like a glorious day for cycling. It would have been the day of Phil Richards's Sunrise and Snowdrop Express.

Will you be riding the route independently this weekend as I know others will?

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11550673
by Philip Whiteman
16 Feb 2021 17:55
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: 2021 AND AUDAX EVENTS
Replies: 8
Views: 6628

Re: 2021 AND AUDAX EVENTS

Thanks. Good to see some shorter events being organised. Phil R was theorizing the potential for a midweek 100km event during the summer but that may be the sum total of events less than 200km this year. The Sunrise and Snowdrop Express will not be happening for very obvious reasons and From Clee t...
by Philip Whiteman
14 Jan 2021 10:47
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Take Away Cafes During Covid
Replies: 26
Views: 18160

Re: Take Away Cafes During Covid

Bishops Castle
The Happy Bap

Church Stretton
Mr Bun the Baker. Sandford Avenue. Mon-Sat: Closes 5pm
by Philip Whiteman
04 Jan 2021 11:07
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: 2021 AND AUDAX EVENTS
Replies: 8
Views: 6628

Re: 2021 AND AUDAX EVENTS

Thanks Phil I've tried to express and interest in Beyond the Dyke hoping all will be well or at least better by October and that I'll still be riding. Having some difficulty getting into Audax account at the moment but will get that resolved next week. Thanks Dave. I am not riding on the road at th...
by Philip Whiteman
01 Jan 2021 10:28
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: 2021 AND AUDAX EVENTS
Replies: 8
Views: 6628

2021 AND AUDAX EVENTS

AUDAXES FOR 2021: HAPPY NEW YEAR AND SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO. Happy New Year all. If stories are to be believed, 2021 will eventually improve compared to 2020. Last year, Phil Richards managed to get his Sunrise and Snowdrop Express audax done just in time before the pandemic hit. Whilst some ...
by Philip Whiteman
08 Dec 2020 14:26
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Begwyns, Books and Stones (again) - NOW OPEN TO ENTRIES. - 17th April 21
Replies: 1
Views: 1756

Re: Begwyns, Books and Stones (again) - NOW OPEN TO ENTRIES. - 17th April 21

DON'T LEAVE IT TOO LATE AND MISS THE BOAT

ENTRIES FOR THIS BEACON RCC EVENT ARE FLOODING IN AND IT IS ALREADY 60% FULL IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS


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by Philip Whiteman
07 Dec 2020 19:53
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Begwyns, Books and Stones (again) - NOW OPEN TO ENTRIES. - 17th April 21
Replies: 1
Views: 1756

Begwyns, Books and Stones (again) - NOW OPEN TO ENTRIES. - 17th April 21

This Beacon RCC event opened to entries this evening and is already a quarter full! West is best from Stourport. This event is a postponed from the November lockdown. An x rated event with great countryside. Places are limited to 30 with riders set off at allocated start times. This audax goes to t...
by Philip Whiteman
07 Dec 2020 18:03
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2020 AT 7PM - VIRTUAL AGM AND AWARDS NIGHT
Replies: 9
Views: 5483

Re: THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2020 AT 7PM - VIRTUAL AGM AND AWARDS NIGHT

It was provided in an email last week. I guess it was not shared here as the AGM is for fully paid members only whilst the membership of the message board is wider than that.
by Philip Whiteman
06 Dec 2020 16:13
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Staying warm on winter club runs
Replies: 1
Views: 1173

Re: Staying warm on winter club runs

We as cyclists witter on about road safety and irresponsible drivers but quite often we completely ignore common sense when it comes to personal safety in winter conditions. On an A run some years ago, a guy turned up in shorts and t shirt. The temperature was 4C and it was raining. We should have r...
by Philip Whiteman
06 Dec 2020 10:04
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Post-lockdown Salt and Cotswold Beacon Audax (hopefully)
Replies: 1
Views: 1852

Re: Post-lockdown Salt and Cotswold Beacon Audax (hopefully)

POST EVENT ROUND-UP It is was cold, it was wet and some people rode to the start through snow on St Kenelm’s Pass. Nonetheless, I was surprised by such a good turnout. The day turned out fine for weather and I hope the sun took away some of the chilliness for you though I rather suspect that stage ...
by Philip Whiteman
05 Dec 2020 10:35
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: COLD, RAIN AND SNOW JUST TO START A BEACON AUDAX
Replies: 0
Views: 1230

COLD, RAIN AND SNOW JUST TO START A BEACON AUDAX

This morning I set off a large proportion of the 30 entrants on the Salt and Cotswolds audax. Some had to ride through snow on the Clent Hill followed by heavy rain just in order to get to the start but the day has now turned out fine and sunny. In true X rated audax tradition, the event started fro...
by Philip Whiteman
28 Nov 2020 14:10
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: New cafe suggestions
Replies: 124
Views: 342940

Re: New cafe suggestions

Wilvo wrote:
28 Nov 2020 11:21
Can anyone give a list of cafes that are open for takeaway at the moment?
http://www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boa ... f=5&t=9178
by Philip Whiteman
05 Nov 2020 07:48
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Take Away Cafes During Covid
Replies: 26
Views: 18160

Re: Take Away Cafes During Covid

Here we go again.

Check the venue URL before setting off.

Here is a starter for ten: Wyre Forest Cafe takeaway counter remains open during Lockdown II
by Philip Whiteman
04 Nov 2020 15:32
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Post-lockdown Salt and Cotswold Beacon Audax (hopefully)
Replies: 1
Views: 1852

Post-lockdown Salt and Cotswold Beacon Audax (hopefully)

This audax ought to be called 'Shifting Sands' in honour of fluctuating government policy. Salt and Cotswold is the final audax of 2020 and all being well, will take place on 5th December. Hopefully the first audax outing after the end of the second lockdown (fingers crossed). This x rated event st...
by Philip Whiteman
02 Nov 2020 10:45
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: CLUB RUNS SUSPENDED AGAIN!
Replies: 1
Views: 1431

Re: CLUB RUNS SUSPENDED AGAIN!

The audax should still go ahead on 2nd December too unless the lockdown is extended.
by Philip Whiteman
01 Nov 2020 21:51
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: CLAIMS AND NOMINATIONS FOR CLUB TROPHIES
Replies: 5
Views: 2748

Re: CLAIMS AND NOMINATIONS FOR CLUB TROPHIES

Thanks, George. That is a good explanation.
by Philip Whiteman
01 Nov 2020 19:33
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: CLAIMS AND NOMINATIONS FOR CLUB TROPHIES
Replies: 5
Views: 2748

Re: CLAIMS AND NOMINATIONS FOR CLUB TROPHIES

Whilst I appreciate that it is ideal to maintain normality during current times, I am struggling to see the logic of awards this year. In many instances, there is no level playing field and a lack of events within which candidates can attract sufficient credit to be awarded a trophy. For what it is ...
by Philip Whiteman
28 Oct 2020 15:23
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Begwyns Audax - Do you live in a tier 1 or 2 area?
Replies: 0
Views: 1200

Begwyns Audax - Do you live in a tier 1 or 2 area?

This is a reminder that if you live in either tier 2 or 3 local authority area, you will not be able to complete this audax due to travel restrictions imposed by the Welsh Assembly Government. If you live in either of these areas, please let me know and I will be able to offer your place to people o...
by Philip Whiteman
15 Oct 2020 14:55
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON
Replies: 6
Views: 3447

Re: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON

CHANGE TO COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS Montgomery Madness Residents in tier 2 areas (principally Smethwick, Solihull and Birmingham) are not permitted to enter Wales after Friday. This is a complete pain for those entrants looking forward to the audax. Instead, I will transfer tier 2 entries to the Englan...
by Philip Whiteman
14 Oct 2020 15:03
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: CLUB RUN ADVICE FROM 14TH OCTOBER...PLEASE READ
Replies: 3
Views: 3932

Re: CLUB RUN ADVICE FROM 14TH OCTOBER...PLEASE READ

Still plenty of outdoor venues to use. For example, Clive's, British Camp, Wyre Forest along with take outs from retail
by Philip Whiteman
14 Oct 2020 14:45
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Beacon Tour of The Hebrides and Highlands 2015?
Replies: 18
Views: 18009

Re: Beacon Tour of The Hebrides and Highlands 2015?

Hi Simon/Phil, Just back from my trip up north, thanks again for the route advice. I rode a 'lollipop' route from South Uist (killer headwind on the return), before moving onto Harris which was spectacular. The road from Rodel to Tarbert (including the Golden Road) was breathtaking, as was the road...
by Philip Whiteman
06 Oct 2020 14:42
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON
Replies: 6
Views: 3447

Re: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON

We are now down to four vacancies on the Books, Begwyns and Stones Audax on 14th November. 200km of varying countryside with interspersed climbs.

If you want to enter, please do so now.

https://audax.uk/event-details?eventId=8787
by Philip Whiteman
03 Oct 2020 17:24
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON
Replies: 6
Views: 3447

Re: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON

This is the list of starters for the Montgomery Madness Audax on 17th October.

There is a place free if you want to enter https://audax.uk/event-details?eventId=8783
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by Philip Whiteman
24 Sep 2020 11:50
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON
Replies: 6
Views: 3447

Re: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON

The second of three Beacon audaxes is now open for entries. BEGWYNS, BOOKS AND STONES A 200km audax through varied countryside; forest, pastoral, orchards, hop country, Cambrians and a megalithic monument. Start/Finish: Stourport-on-Sev Controls: Kington, Hay, Leominster Info controls: Erwood, Arthu...
by Philip Whiteman
18 Sep 2020 10:06
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON
Replies: 6
Views: 3447

Re: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON

Only six places left on the Montgomery Madness event now. I have tried to group Beacon RCC riders in the same bubble at 0745 but may have to disperse others across the other start times.
by Philip Whiteman
15 Sep 2020 18:47
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON
Replies: 6
Views: 3447

'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON

On Thursday at 9am, the first Beacon audax will open to entries since the start of the pandemic. It may even be your first audax since the Snowdrop or last year’s Kidderminster Killer and Autumn Audax rides. October’s Montgomery Madness is an X rated audax and opens for entries at 9am on 17th Septem...
by Philip Whiteman
09 Sep 2020 11:52
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL Sunday 13 September 09.00 C ride Lavender Hall Fisheries 13/14 mph 50 miles
Replies: 14
Views: 6069

Re: Sunday 13 September 09.00 C ride Lavender Hall Fisheries 13/14 mph 50 miles

George wrote:
09 Sep 2020 11:03
But you'll miss the hill climb!
The danger is that if too many people turn up as spectators then the event may exceed the current maximum of 30 people attending a gathering. Could be worse though, on Monday it will be six.
by Philip Whiteman
07 Sep 2020 14:02
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Changes in CUK Guidance on Group Rides
Replies: 6
Views: 2595

Re: Changes in CUK Guidance on Group Rides

Many thanks all. That is useful to know. Probably tangential to club runs but the situation is somewhat difficult for the forthcoming Beacon RCC X rated audaxes. The AUK Gen Sec produced the following statement on the current opaque situation: We have made a distinction between Permanent rides and C...
by Philip Whiteman
07 Sep 2020 09:25
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Changes in CUK Guidance on Group Rides
Replies: 6
Views: 2595

Changes in CUK Guidance on Group Rides

https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/coronavirus-advice-and-guidance-group-cycling Cycling UK is advising that group riding of up to 15 people can now go ahead in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in accordance with latest Government guidance, but it is urging everyone to follow best practice ...
by Philip Whiteman
01 Sep 2020 13:53
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: 'New Normal Club Runs - Sunday 6th September
Replies: 1
Views: 1208

Re: 'New Normal Club Runs - Sunday 6th September

Thanks Phil for your message on Teme Tickler. That was proposed before club runs recommencing so unless there is any demand for the Teme Tickler, I will assume that people will head off for normal club runs instead.
by Philip Whiteman
27 Aug 2020 10:02
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: XXX Rated Audaxes from the Beacon
Replies: 0
Views: 1295

XXX Rated Audaxes from the Beacon

X-RATED BEACON AUDAXES FOR THE AUTUMN If you have never heard of an x rated audax before, you have now. It is not some dodgy form of pornographic cycle event. No thrills and no fuss, just turn up at a car park and head off once registered with your brevet card. At the end of the day, just return yo...
by Philip Whiteman
15 Aug 2020 21:53
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Beacon Tour of The Hebrides and Highlands 2015?
Replies: 18
Views: 18009

Re: Beacon Tour of The Hebrides and Highlands 2015?

The mountain pass is the A road between Airdhasaig with a very steep ascent from the junction with the Huishnish Road. After the plateau it drops down steeply towards Loch Seaforth. If you are lucky, you may see sea eagles as there are a number living in and around the mountains of North Harris. htt...