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Simon Woodward

I'm sure I'll regret this as I've not done a 400km ride in less than 24hrs before, but put me on the confirmed list please.

Simon Woodward

Sounds like a cracking idea to me. 100 miles sounds about right, we had quite a few doing a century a couple of weeks ago.

I'd certainly be happy with a hostel and Brecon Beacons is easy to get to and not as lumpy as it sounds.

Simon Woodward

Can you put me down for the C please. This is tentative as it depends on work. Thanks

Simon Woodward

Hi Ade, I've registered for this - hope I'm not too late. I've never done any track riding before so I'll attend the training session. I have selected bike hire as well, so I will just bring myself, Lycra and SPD-SLs? Looking forward to it! Thank you - Lewis I'm sure you'll love it Lewis. I'll be h...

Simon Woodward

Phil,
Did you mean as of 2022?
It's great news that we'll be having 6 Audaxes and the plan to encourage the regulars to volunteer for at least one event sounds excellent.

Simon Woodward

This year's 'pushing the boundaries, ride is from the Black Horse to the Stwlan Dam climb and then home again, a minimum distance of some 385kms, but more likely 400kms. This is not a ride for those inexperienced in riding these distances, as it is a mountainous course with several long climbs arou...

Simon Woodward

Black away kit?
I've only got the home kit.
I've not done the ride before but was my thinking of starting as late as possible to avoid the masses.

Simon Woodward

I'm struggling with most of the dates but will happily least the November intro ride.

Simon Woodward

Guys are you carrying clothes and maybe a pair of shoes or do we rock up to the beefeater in full cycle gear? Also do we need to book food for evening / morning and is there a determination as to where? The Premier Inn mentioned booking breakfast early as Saturday/Sunday a busy day. I’ve not done t...

Simon Woodward

Chesterton windmill and now Packwood House. Sounds like someone's starting the British Cycle Quest.
https://www.cyclinguk.org/british-cycle-quest

Simon Woodward

Hi everyone, When the last club track championships were held in 2019, I competed in my first cycle race and had a thoroughly enjoyable time. I hired a bike at the track and set a PB in every event I entered. At the end of the event I cycled to the Fixed Wheel brewery which is about 3 miles away and...

Simon Woodward

Ade, have you any idea of a date for this event yet?

Simon Woodward

A great location Ced, I take it your starting The British Cycle Quest
https://www.cyclinguk.org/british-cycle-quest

Simon Woodward

Can you sign me up as well please Si

Simon Woodward

Cheers for the ride Si. It's good to be able to start riding with friends again
You picked a fine route and led beautifully, though from a somewhat unorthodox position.

Simon Woodward

Can you also put me down.

Simon Woodward

Hi Paolo,

You can sign up on the club Website
http://beaconrcc.org.uk/club-time-trials-2021/

I'll see you at the start, and probably half way round as you zoom past me.

Simon Woodward

Andy, A Brevet Populaire is a shorter version of Audax, (less than 200km)

The type of event doesn't really matter unless your trying to qualify for Paris-Brest-Paris, or going for one of Audax UK's awards.

Simon Woodward

It sounds fantastic.
I'd be more than happy to help out. Please let me know once you have an idea of a date.

Simon Woodward

Cheers Matt,

It was great fun on the Fixie and a good route for it. I'm not sure why more people don't do it.

Simon Woodward

It's not quite a cafe but an interesting concept and useful in these interesting times.

A farmhouse shop with vending machines. When I went, there were Eggs, Apples, Cobnuts, Cake, Milk & Veg

Munderfield, Bromyard HR7 4JS

Simon Woodward

Matt, Can you sign me up please.

Simon Woodward

Fantastic Stu,

I wasn't expecting it till well after Christmas.
Can I collect at 1pm please.

Simon Woodward

Si,
Can you add me please.

Simon Woodward

Everyone turned up as planned.
We were a bit late getting to Clive's because of a couple of **flat**s.
Thanks to all for taking your turn on the front, especially into the headwinds on the way home.

Simon Woodward

Fenella wrote: ↑
08 Oct 2020 19:45
If anyone else wanted to go on this run, I don't mind leading the same route in reverse at a similar pace (or more slowly if I'm on the winter bike).

Thanks for the offer Fenella.

Simon Woodward

Sam Alvarez wrote: ↑
08 Oct 2020 12:52
Stopping at a cafe?

Sam Beacon Bursts are non stop rides and tend to be shorter than normal rides.
So no, there won't be a cafe stop.

Simon Woodward

I'll lead a ride to Clive's of Cropthorne this Sunday. The route is 60 miles BH to BH. Place will be at the slow end of B pace. Please remember your face masks for entering the shop. I've made a route up. Please let me know if you see any problems with it. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34341974 Rid...

Simon Woodward

It was a bit damp this morning and there was a total of 4 people at the Black Horse, so we decided to combine the C ride with the Intro ride and head off to Rowberry's. The riders were Simon Woodward (Leading the Intro) Dave Jones Richard Chaplin (Leading the C) Pete Norman Vince & Clare met us at t...

Simon Woodward

Dave,

I've added you to the list. Please ask if you have any questions.

Simon

Simon Woodward

Hi Naomi, Welcome to Beacon. We'll be meeting at the Black Horse in Northfield at 09:00 for a 09:15 start. You can have a look at our Club Run Guidance for some general advice on club runs but don't worry too much as we'll go through things at the start. Please also remember to bring a facemask as y...

Simon Woodward

I'll lead this months Intro ride to Rowberry's Cafe near Chaddesley Corbett. I'll be using this route - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31865426 Meet at the Black Horse 09:00 for 09:15 The route is about 35 miles, the pace will be nice and easy and will be at the pace of the slowest rider. The maximu...

Simon Woodward

George, can I join you on your ride to Harvington please?

Simon Woodward

Thanks for organising these events Phil. I always look forward to new routes and as a plodder X rated events suit me perfectly.

Simon Woodward

Great work Stu.
I've put my order in.

Simon Woodward

Pete, the Outer Hebrides are wonderful. Can I suggest going up the East coast of Harris from Rodel rather than using the Hebridean Way up the west coast. A few years ago I cycled Mull, Ardnamurchan, Skye, Torridons, Ullapool, Stornoway and then down the Outer Hebrides and back to Oban. It was fantas...

Simon Woodward

Schoolboy error

To confirm the route is clockwise.

Simon Woodward

AlanW wrote: ↑
20 Jul 2020 19:56
I'm interested in joining you, but wont know for sure till later in the week. If I can make it, I will meet you at Astwood Bank if thats okay?

Alan - I'm not sure what time we'll get to astwood Bank. Anywhere between 5pm and 7pm I reckon

Simon Woodward

Brum 200 - Clockwise starting from Stourport 08:00 I'll lead a 200Km ride this Sunday that follows Paolo Coppo's Brum 200 route but starting in Stourport and going anti-clockwise. Pace will be around 14Mph. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33364680 Let me know if you fancy coming along Signed up so f...

Simon Woodward

My plan is to set off around 06:30 from home. I'll head down to Illmington and will hopefully be in Winchcombe before closing time. I'll then plod my way home from there.

Simon Woodward

Roger Green and I will take the A run to Barnard's Castle. It'll be nice for me to be the Stoker for a change.

Simon Woodward

Simon that is amazing. You have given blood almost every month for the last 20 yrs!!! Chapeau. More or less Dave. Though it's taken a bit longer than 20 years and I used to give every 3 weeks. I had to have time off occasionally because of Rugby injuries and am struggling at the moment because my i...

Simon Woodward

I'm a regular platelet donor with around 400 donations (platelet donations count double) Platelets can only be donated locally at New Street and you're on the machine for a maximum of 90 minutes. There are no I'll effects other than some people can get a slight reaction to the anticoagulant but this...

Simon Woodward

Helen wrote: ↑
16 Feb 2020 17:16
I had a fantastic time, thanks all!

(who's jacques?)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xCfwoNd2U6k

Simon Woodward

A much better turnout this week for storm Dennis. We headed South to Upton Snodsbury. The roads were a bit wet in places with many of the floods coming above the bottom bracket. The only other problem was my slow **flat** which I finally sorted at the cafe Today's intrepid riders were Helen Colson J...

Simon Woodward

For those that are still undecided about tomorrow, I'll be at the Black Horse in the morning. We can work out where we're going and at what pace once we're there. Come on, get out into the real world and throw that turbo away! Otherwise we'll need to change the name to the Beacon fair weather and in...

Simon Woodward

Dave,
Is it worth defining your D run so that any prospective new riders have an idea of not just mileage but expected pace?

Simon Woodward

At the Black Horse the ride leaders agreed to all head out on the same route. We were worried about overwhelming the cafe with numbers but felt they should be able to cope if we staggered our arrival. Unfortunately the cafe at Wyre forest was closed. Apparently it was too dangerous, though we never ...

Simon Woodward

This looks like a great route and free

I've entered and am planning to ride to the start to turn it into a 200km ride.

Simon Woodward

The Corporate Director for Club Runs has an organisational resilience plan for dealing with such meteorological situations. Our strategy is customer focused and I guess that runs may be cancelled off. I am sure that strong leadership will produce announcements about the day but I don't expect to he...

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