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- 20 Oct 2021 16:03
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Dave Sinar - Sad news
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2992
Re: Dave Sinar - Sad news
Blimey. I remember Dave. He was a stalwart of HACC for a number of years. Prior to that he had spent a period with the Beacon.
- 17 Oct 2021 15:00
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Origin of the Snowdrop Audax
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6143
Re: Origin of the Snowdrop Audax
I can't confirm it but I thought the event originated in the 90s. I joined soon after 2000 and the event already existed by that point.
- 16 Oct 2021 09:08
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Donation of Audax Surplus
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6109
Donation of Audax Surplus
DONATION OF AUDAX SURPLUS
Audax events are operated on a not-for-profit basis but this year, both events produced a surplus. £250 has been donated to https://www.worcestershirehomelessappeal.org/...
Audax events are operated on a not-for-profit basis but this year, both events produced a surplus. £250 has been donated to https://www.worcestershirehomelessappeal.org/...
- 11 Oct 2021 07:49
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Chaddesley Corbett YHA
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6070
Re: Chaddesley Corbett YHA
The basement of my building at work holds the YHA archives. I must set some time aside to view their records of past hostels. Many of the recent closures are down to budget hotels, differing public tastes, YHA's reducing number of endowments and their ever increasing costs overnight stays. This is q...
- 09 Oct 2021 19:35
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Routes for Intro and SC (Short Cafe) Rides - 30-40 miles approx
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17260
Re: Routes for Intro and SC (Short Cafe) Rides - 30-40 miles approx
Willow and Board Cafe, Cursley Lane, Shenstone https://www.thewillowandboar.co.uk/
- 06 Oct 2021 14:02
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Club Audax Trophy
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8601
Re: Club Audax Trophy
Drum roll, and here are the results without further a do.
First place with 54 points (approx 5,400km) https://audax.uk/results/?memId=19004&s ... sonId=2021
Second place with 46 points (approx 4,600km) https://audax.uk/results/?memId=20314&s ... sonId=2021
First place with 54 points (approx 5,400km) https://audax.uk/results/?memId=19004&s ... sonId=2021
Second place with 46 points (approx 4,600km) https://audax.uk/results/?memId=20314&s ... sonId=2021
- 29 Sep 2021 16:23
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: START LIST: Beyond the Dyke - 200km - 2nd October 2021
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3328
START LIST: Beyond the Dyke - 200km - 2nd October 2021
Excluding declared DNS: ADES Harry ALLEN David ANSELL Rick BANKS Jon BARRETT Edward BATTISON Neil BETTS Eleanor BIBBEY Adam BODIN Luke BOND-POWELL Nick BROATCH Stephen CATER Lynsey COLSON Helen COOPER David CROSS Matthew D'OYLE Edward DAY George DOUGLAS Mark DUGGAN James DUNN Humphrey ELLIOTT Dave F...
- 28 Sep 2021 12:24
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Extra Marshal Required Please. 02 Oct, 7-8am
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1661
Extra Marshal Required Please. 02 Oct, 7-8am
Hello
I am looking for another car park marshal please to help Si Walker at Belbroughton Recreation Centre between 7 & 8am.
We have a larger field of riders as normal for Saturday's Beacon Audax and car parking is tight.
Regards
Philip
I am looking for another car park marshal please to help Si Walker at Belbroughton Recreation Centre between 7 & 8am.
We have a larger field of riders as normal for Saturday's Beacon Audax and car parking is tight.
Regards
Philip
- 27 Sep 2021 10:12
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Chris Jennings sad news
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2344
Re: Chris Jennings sad news
Sorry to hear this. He was a familiar face on club runs years ago and also rode the track I believe. My thoughts go to family and friends.
- 24 Sep 2021 08:43
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Important Notice for Regular Beacon Audaxers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8474
Re: Important Notice for Regular Beacon Audaxers
Simon Woodward wrote: ↑17 Sep 2021 14:36Simon, John has just done a three hundred. How do you respond to that then?Philip Whiteman wrote: ↑16 Sep 2021 08:57
I'm planning to do a 600 Km DIY next week to get my Super Randonneur Award which will leave me within a club ride of JW
- 23 Sep 2021 09:42
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Simon White is the.......
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1591
Simon White is the.......
First person from the Beacon to enter the Kidderminster Killer 2022.
http://beaconrcc.org.uk/audaxes/kidderm ... to-heaven/
To the rest of you, if you have not ridden the KK before then make this your training target for next year.
http://beaconrcc.org.uk/audaxes/kidderm ... to-heaven/
To the rest of you, if you have not ridden the KK before then make this your training target for next year.
- 21 Sep 2021 16:48
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 26th September 100 mile ride
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4425
Re: Sunday 26th September 100 mile ride
If you are looking at undertaking distance rides, don't forget the Beacon audaxes. Beyond the Dyke is now full but The Kidderminster Killer is taking entries: http://beaconrcc.org.uk/audaxes/kidderm ... to-heaven/
- 16 Sep 2021 08:57
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Important Notice for Regular Beacon Audaxers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8474
Re: Important Notice for Regular Beacon Audaxers
Looks like John Williams has a very big lead. http://www.aukweb.net/results/detail/2021/listride/?Rider=19004 Simon Woodward is in at second place. http://www.aukweb.net/results/detail/2021/listride/?Rider=19004 Phil Richards is in at third place. http://www.aukweb.net/results/detail/2021/listride/?...
- 10 Sep 2021 18:54
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Club Audax Trophy
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8601
Re: Club Audax Trophy
While we're contemplating moving the dates that the Audax trophy is awarded I'd also like to highlight another potential issue. Currently the Audax trophy is awarded to "The member who completes the greatest mileage in audax events during the twelve-month period ending 30 September" There's no defi...
- 09 Sep 2021 19:30
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Routes for Intro and SC (Short Cafe) Rides - 30-40 miles approx
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17260
Re: Routes for Intro and SC (Short Cafe) Rides - 30-40 miles approx
Updated to include a new cafe at Dunhampstead (see above)
- 08 Sep 2021 11:36
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Overshoe recommendation
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10969
Re: Overshoe recommendation
Hi guys, I need to replace my overshoes and would appreciate any recommendations. Ideally I'd like a neoprene design (I favour warmth over waterproofness) that is easy to put on/take off and is fairly robust. There are a lot of options out there so if anyone has a pair that they rate I'd appreciate...
- 08 Sep 2021 11:34
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Club Audax Trophy
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8601
Re: Club Audax Trophy
There are pros and cons with aligning the dates. Everything's easier to get your head around and verify if we align ourselves with AUK dates. But our trophies are handed out less than two weeks after the end of October, so it would be a headache for the person who organises engravings and it would ...
- 08 Sep 2021 10:33
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Club Audax Trophy
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8601
Club Audax Trophy
Hello All When the Beacon Audax Trophy was set up, the period covered for eligible rides was concurrent with the AUK season. Eagle eyed people may have noted that the AUK year reverted to 31st October again from 30th September. This means an extra month of riding to gain your distances and advantage...
- 07 Sep 2021 14:13
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Important Notice for Regular Beacon Audaxers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8474
Re: Important Notice for Regular Beacon Audaxers
Thanks Simon The KK is 23rd July and the Autumn Audax (South Salopian) will be 1st October. It looks as though Phil has filled his Sunrise Express with volunteers though I am sure he will correct me if I am wrong, and I am guessing it will be the last Saturday in February. I spoke with Phil this mo...
- 07 Sep 2021 09:51
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Important Notice for Regular Beacon Audaxers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8474
Re: Important Notice for Regular Beacon Audaxers
Hello All Don't forget, if you have not yet volunteered, please remember that all regular audaxers need to commit to supporting on of our events to be eligible to enter a Beacon audax in 2022. Phil, Do you have dates for 2022 yet, so we can work out Which ones we're available to volunteer for. Chee...
- 05 Sep 2021 19:15
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Audax Digest
- Replies: 105
- Views: 1205925
Re: Audax Digest
EAST MIDLANDS FORESTS 200 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37367811 Ridden 5/9/21 Leicestershire is not flat though most of the climbs are not severely graded. Apart from 20km of route to the south of Leicester, this audax passes through some wonderful countryside and picturesque villages that could ...
- 05 Sep 2021 19:14
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Audax Digest
- Replies: 105
- Views: 1205925
Re: Audax Digest
EAST MIDLANDS FORESTS 200 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37367811 Ridden 5/9/21 Leicestershire is not flat though most of the climbs are not severely graded. Apart from 20km of route to the south of Leicester, this audax passes through some wonderful countryside and picturesque villages that could ...
- 05 Sep 2021 19:07
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Important Notice for Regular Beacon Audaxers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8474
Re: Important Notice for Regular Beacon Audaxers
Hello All
Don't forget, if you have not yet volunteered, please remember that all regular audaxers need to commit to supporting on of our events to be eligible to enter a Beacon audax in 2022.
Don't forget, if you have not yet volunteered, please remember that all regular audaxers need to commit to supporting on of our events to be eligible to enter a Beacon audax in 2022.
- 26 Aug 2021 07:13
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Lumpy B Ride Clee Hill - Sunday 29th August - 8.30am start - RIDE FULL
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7696
Re: Lumpy B Ride Clee Hill - Sunday 29th August - 8.30am start
Morning Sounds a great route!! - unfortunately I'm not around at the weekend. Phil mentioned on the 'weekly' news about the Hope and Peace Sportive on September 5th - it's very hilly - goes over Gospel Pass. I am riding the 70mile loop hopefully! Wondered if you had seen the info and if you would b...
- 12 Aug 2021 09:31
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: 75th Anniversary Dinner and Prize Presentation
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12661
Re: 75th Anniversary Dinner and Prize Presentation
I will have to send my apologies as it clashes with the Salt and Cotswold Audax. Other than that it sounds like a great plan and I hope the evening goes well. Good to see you a new venue and a great speaker.
- 28 Jul 2021 15:21
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: KIDDERMINSTER KILLER 2021 - 24th July
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3910
Re: KIDDERMINSTER KILLER 2021 - 24th July
Dear Audaxer The Kidderminster Killer Round Up If you missed the ride, you missed a challenging day out on the saddle, but people returned chipper if not feeling rather sore. The weather was excellent, and the previously forecast rain held off. If you have yet to submit a GPX proof-of-passage, other...
- 28 Jul 2021 13:24
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Important Notice for Regular Beacon Audaxers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8474
Re: Important Notice for Regular Beacon Audaxers
VOLUNTEERS TO DATE Phil Richards - Beyond the Dyke PM Si Turner* - Beyond the Dyke AM Andy Wrightson - Snowdrop Rob Wade - Beyond the Dyke Ben Lowe - Beyond the Dyke John Williams - Snowdrop Neil Lynch - Snowdrop Simon Woodward - South Salopian *not an audaxer of more than six events per year but th...
- 26 Jul 2021 21:20
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Important Notice for Regular Beacon Audaxers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8474
Important Notice for Regular Beacon Audaxers
Hello All As you will be aware, if you have ridden six or more audaxes in the previous year, you need to sign up as a volunteer. The new rule is to stop an over reliance on the usual suspects and to encourage audaxers to put something back. Phil Richards has also agreed that this proposal includes ...
- 26 Jul 2021 20:59
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: One Group of People Underestimated in the Beacon; Thanks to the KK Volunteers
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1653
One Group of People Underestimated in the Beacon; Thanks to the KK Volunteers
We have lots of consumers but too few producers. The producers make events happen for the club and for the wider cycling community. If you are a consumer, thinks about putting something back and become a producer even if it is only a little. On Saturday I had a great group of producers that helped t...
- 22 Jul 2021 17:49
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9372
Re: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
Hello Stuart
Many thanks. I think I am fine at the moment but it is great for you to offer.
Many thanks. I think I am fine at the moment but it is great for you to offer.
- 18 Jul 2021 16:58
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A Group Ride: Sunday 18th July - British Camp
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5078
Re: A Group Ride: Sunday 18th July - British Camp
When somebody exclaimed, "HOT", I thought they were talking about me but apparently they were not. By 2pm, the Met Office were reporting an air temperature of 29C. The radiant heat from the tarmac and the intense sunshine must have made it even hotter. Road surfaces were starting to melt. At Evendin...
- 17 Jul 2021 15:48
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A Group Ride: Sunday 18th July - British Camp
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5078
Re: A Group Ride: Sunday 18th July - British Camp
There was an error in the RIdewithgps which I have just updated. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36774720
- 14 Jul 2021 17:26
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A Group Ride: Sunday 18th July - British Camp
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5078
Re: A Group Ride: Sunday 18th July - British Camp
As it will be hot, I have ordered in some ice lollies for a stop at Drayton on the way home.
- 14 Jul 2021 09:48
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A Group Ride: Sunday 18th July - British Camp
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5078
A Group Ride: Sunday 18th July - British Camp
Well I suppose I ought to get off my backside and lead a club run. Outside Cafe Destination: Sally's Place , British Camp Grand Depart: 08:15 Start (an early start due to the hot weather forecast). Can pick up late comers on route but say where you intend to meet. Water Stops: Evendine Spring , Dunl...
- 10 Jul 2021 08:54
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9372
Re: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
Thanks Dave.
You are off to Guernsey if I recall.
Can I put you down for the 2nd October 'Beyond the Dyke' instead?
Regards
P
- 08 Jul 2021 14:38
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9372
Re: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
Many thanks to all those that have offered help. Here are the details for two weeks time. Kidderminster Killer Volunteers. 2021 Danial Webb 12.15 – 14.30 Chapel Lawn Control Belbroughton https://www.belbroughtonrec.org/ Ant Wheatley 7 - 8 CP Marshal Donna Wheatley 7 - 8 CP Marshal Laurance Cooley 7-...
- 06 Jul 2021 18:17
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: KIDDERMINSTER KILLER 2021 - 24th July
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3910
Re: KIDDERMINSTER KILLER 2021 - 24th July
Whilst held after 19th July ‘freedom day’, precautionary measures will be in place with an emphasis on avoidance on social distancing and avoidance of crowding. • Flexible departure times between 07:15 and 08:00 and no group start. • Takeout food and drinks only at the start (socially spaced seating...
- 06 Jul 2021 09:23
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D Run -Sunday 11th July 9 AM - Avoncroft Museum - 40 miles
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8188
Re: D Run -Sunday 11th July 9 AM - Avoncroft Museum - 40 miles
You might want to double check upon the weather. Last week, the cafe was only offering take-outs on account of social distancing and the recent bout of vandalism to the cafe's windows by thugs. Thanks Philip. You wouldn't happen to know of an alternative café around there would you? Chris Sorry I c...
- 06 Jul 2021 08:24
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D Run -Sunday 11th July 9 AM - Avoncroft Museum - 40 miles
- Replies: 25
- Views: 8188
Re: D Run -Sunday 11th July 9 AM - Avoncroft Museum - 40 miles
You might want to double check upon the weather. Last week, the cafe was only offering take-outs on account of social distancing and the recent bout of vandalism to the cafe's windows by thugs.
- 02 Jul 2021 15:57
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Tri-bars on club runs discussion
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3726
Re: Tri-bars on club runs discussion
That was Roy. Yes he uses them but only when solo. Tribars are often used by long distance riders for good reason.
- 30 Jun 2021 13:25
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: POSTPONED TILL SATURDAY 31ST JULY - Saturday 3rd July 2021 - Beacon RCC Diamond Anniversary Weston Run
- Replies: 42
- Views: 43460
Re: Saturday 3rd July 2021 - Beacon RCC Diamond Anniversary Weston Run
Have a good ride. The stop of the Corse Bakery is worth the journey in its own right.
- 25 Jun 2021 13:30
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Call for an extra volunteer - the Kidderminster Killer
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1555
Re: Call for an extra volunteer - the Kidderminster Killer
Thanks. All updated now. Belbroughton Recreation Centre 6.45-08:00 John Williams - registration 6.45/7-8am'ish: Ant and Donna Wheatley (Stourbridge CC) - Marshalling. Laurence Cooley (Beacon) - Chucking out drinks through the hatch 16.45 - 19.30: Neil Orchard (Beacon) - food and drinks 17.45 - 20.15...
- 25 Jun 2021 10:33
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Call for an extra volunteer - the Kidderminster Killer
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1555
Call for an extra volunteer - the Kidderminster Killer
Hello All. I am in need of one more additional volunteer to help rider registration at Belbroughton. Are you available please? The time is 06:50-08:00, 24th July at Belbroughton Recreation Centre. Although after the nominal removal of lockdown on 19th July, I am instigating social distancing measure...
- 25 Jun 2021 08:53
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: New cafe suggestions
- Replies: 124
- Views: 425884
Re: New cafe suggestions
Worcester Perdiswell Cafe in golf club that is open to the public. Extensive seating. A good range of breakfast fodder at cheap prices. Bicycles can be stowed within view. The entrance to the club is via Hindlip Lane just off the A38 when entering Worcester from Claines. They have a sign declaring,...
- 21 Jun 2021 12:30
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs for the weekend of 27th June
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1559
Re: Club runs for the weekend of 27th June
That reminds me, we are instigating a new volunteer culture at Beacon as it tends to be the same faces that volunteer for everything, even though we have nearly 200 members, so as of 2022 we hope to organise 6 audaxes, and me and Philip Whiteman have agreed that Beacon members who ride them but nev...
- 16 Jun 2021 10:22
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Solstice Ride to the Swan Inn (Chaddesley Corbett) Sunday 20th June, 09:15 start
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2595
Re: Solstice Ride to the Swan Inn (Chaddesley Corbett) Sunday 20th June, 09:15 start
Take your waterproofs
- 10 Jun 2021 14:34
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: HUGHIE MAGUIRE ride 07 07 21
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3610
Re: HUGHIE MAGUIRE ride 07 07 21
How time flies as it only feels like a few years ago that he died. At the time I was in communication with The Herald about Hughie and they published an obituary. For anyone that did not know Hughie, they may be interested in reading the following article. https://www.heraldscotland.com/default_cont...
- 04 Jun 2021 16:00
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: KIDDERMINSTER KILLER 2021 - 24th July
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3910
Re: KIDDERMINSTER KILLER 2021 - 24th July
The KK is now full and the entry system has closed down. If you missed out, I look forward to seeing you at the Beyond the Dyke on 2nd October, which is dedicated to the late Alan Mason, who contributed a huge amount to the Beacon RCC in years gone by, including the development of this route.
- 31 May 2021 09:41
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sun 30th May; 09:15 BH; B run to ?Neen Savage?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3761
Re: Sun 30th May; 09:15 BH; B run to ?Neen Savage?
That's a great venue
- 30 May 2021 17:36
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: New cafe suggestions
- Replies: 124
- Views: 425884
Re: New cafe suggestions
Droitwich Rugby Club runs a cafe at the club and positively encourage cyclists. Local cycling groups appear to make heavy use of it. Cakes, rolls and drinks. https://droitwichrfc.rfu.club/news/lockdown-breakfast-brunch-is-back-07391917251 The Glyn Micthell Memorial Ground Hanbury Road Droitwich UNIT...