The Beacon Message Board

Philip Whiteman

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...

Philip Whiteman

Western Isles I concur with Simon. On Harris, the 'Golden Road' from Rodel following the east coast to Tarbert is a superb cycling road with great character. I would place it in my all-time favourite cycling roads in the UK. Harris also offers some interesting detours to places to Huishnish or Rhen...

Philip Whiteman

Just a quick warning that Redditch RPCC are also considering Earlswood at a destination too on the 2nd.

Philip Whiteman

Mark Rigby informs me that Cobhouse Fisheries are requiring all customers complete a form asking for contact details. Quite understandable but it may be a faff for any club runs seeking to use that venue.

Philip Whiteman

I own a Santini race-suit. Excellent quality gear. Sizing is 'Italian' and comparable to ALE, Castelli or Giordana.

Philip Whiteman

We had to find a sequel to the recent Baker's Dozen ride but this time with more downhill. It is the same format as last time. start at any time in the morning, ride independently or in very small groups, ride at your own pace, Wave enthusiastically at your fellow rider! Some of the places have grea...

Philip Whiteman

I did my own route with built in loops to avoid the climbs and immediate descents. All in al, I missed out the climbs up from Stanway and Fish Hill but added in further climb out of Charlton Abbots Not surprisingly I did not see everyone out to day but did meet or pass: - Andy Terry - Sir Simon Wood...

Philip Whiteman

Whilst we are riding independently, as an indicative idea when are people intending to start? I shall commence at around 8.30-9am from Winchcombe with a refreshment stop at Ilmington Community Shop (closes 1pm) before returning southwards.

Philip Whiteman

Sally's Place, British Camp. Reopens on Monday 29th June.

Philip Whiteman

Pershore. Coffee#1

Leamington Spa Coffee#1

https://www.facebook.com/pg/coffeenumbe ... e_internal

Broadway Tower. Wed-Sun. 10-4 https://www.facebook.com/BroadwayTowerUK

Philip Whiteman

Lady Foley's Tea Room. Great Malvern Station. https://www.facebook.com/pages/category ... 959324407/

Philip Whiteman

Croome Park National Trust Cafe https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome#Facilities%20and%20access Our café will reopen from 15 June and will initially be serving a limited range of takeaway hot and cold drinks and some light snacks. Toilets are extremely limited. Bacon sandwiches will not be availa...

Philip Whiteman

Draycote Water. https://www.stwater.co.uk/wonderful-on- ... ote-water/

Philip Whiteman

Wyre Forest Cafe. https://www.facebook.com/TheForestCafeWyre/
All week 10-4. Probably through the hatch

Philip Whiteman

Beckford Silk. The Eatery. Wed, Thu & Fri. 10am-3pm. https://fantasticallyfresh.co.uk/the-eatery

Philip Whiteman

What about Rendezvoux Club Runs whereby individuals or small groups all meet at a given location such as a café with takeaway facilities. Riders would make their own way to the rendezvous and maintain 2m distance whilst eating cakes or 200m if Paul Johson is speaking at full volume?

Philip Whiteman

Cutnall Green Lord Morton's Tea Shop are doing take outs from the shop next door.

Philip Whiteman

Worcester Woods. Orchard Café: https://www.theorchardcafe.co.uk/food

10am - 7pm from 1st June

Philip Whiteman

You just need an 8 speed block, possibly with spacers.

Philip Whiteman

A Run: Barnards Castle
B Run: City of Durham
C Run: Scotch Corner

So far only Dominic has volunteered to lead. Are there any others please?

Philip Whiteman

Neen Sollars nr Cleobury https://www.thelarchbarn.co.uk/take-away

Philip Whiteman

This is an ex-cafe suggestion for a venue used on previous club runs.

Ombersley Farm Shop and Cafe burnt down last night, so no longer available unless you like eating over done toast.

Philip Whiteman

Eley's Pork Pies of Ironbridge. https://www.facebook.com/pg/eleysporkpi ... e_internal

Millie's Coffee Shop & Costa. Bridgnorth High Street

Philip Whiteman

Winchcombe Food Fanatics https://www.food-fanatics.co.uk/

Philip Whiteman

Revills Farm Shop and Café, Defford . Takeaway service Wed-Sun. https://www.revillsfarmshop.co.uk/ Ludlow Farm Shop and Café https://ludlowfarmshop.co.uk/ Ludlow. Bakers Cafe. Fri-Sun. 9-2 https://www.facebook.com/pg/bakersoftowerstreet/posts/?ref=page_internal Ludlow Castle Lodge Buttery. https://w...

Philip Whiteman

People seeking longer rides may find take away cafes useful. Check webpages for opening hours. So here is a starter: Clive's Fruitfarm of Upton . https://www.facebook.com/clivesfruit.farm/ Clive's of Cropthorne . https://www.facebook.com/Clives-Of-Cropthorne-2191570684388124/ Crowle Village Shop. ht...

Philip Whiteman

Great idea Ian.

Philip Whiteman

Has anybody here provided a platelet donation as I am wondering if there any after effects?

With blood I usually feel rough for two days and lethargic for a week but I guess that platelets might not have the same effect.

Philip Whiteman

I find the Blood Service a little annoying. I am continually pestered by phone, e-mail and text messages to attend donation sessions urgently but when I go to book, I have to weeks before a slot is available. When booking in January I had to wait until March.

Philip Whiteman

I was offering my old Tacx Flow for loan the otherday on the FB Group. Unfortunately, this is no longer possible due to the travel restriction plus I had a request from another member

Philip Whiteman

Also from AUK for anyone planning a DIY/Perm AUDAX UK - ANNOUNCEMENT- 16 March 2020 COVID-19 PANDEMIC: ALL AUDAX UK EVENTS, COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS SUSPENDED Following today’s updated guidance from the government, the Audax UK Board has taken the difficult decision to suspend recognition of all cale...

Philip Whiteman

COVID19 AND THE JULY AUDAXES With a heavy heart the Kidderminster Killer 2020 is cancelled. The Beacon Burns and From Clee to Heaven audaxes will be postponed until 3rd October to take place on the same day as Autumn Rivers, subject to AUK confirmation. Given the escalating situation of mitigation ...

Philip Whiteman

One of the highlights of a club runs other than eating cake in cafes, discussing the fantastic attribute of the Kidderminster Killer and talking existential philosophy is the ability to generate huge amounts of spital, mucus, bogies and Velo Birmingham to produce snot rockets whilst riding in group...

Philip Whiteman

Many thanks for a great club run Phil. Incidentally, did you know that somewhere on Clows top is a plaque in memory of the late great Hughie Maguire. Please let me know if we're heading out that way again, and I'll try & find out exactly where it is. Ade, Are you sure it is at Clows Top? As I under...

Philip Whiteman

B run.

Philip Whiteman L
Pete Warwick
Andrew O'Connor

Great to meet two new faces. It was Andrew's first ride with the club.

Philip Whiteman

I take the B Run tomorrow: Wyre Forest VC

Out via Wolverley, Shatterford Bank and Arley;
Back via Heightington, Stourport and Belbroughton

Philip Whiteman

I take the B Run tomorrow: Worcester Country Park

Philip Whiteman

As a new member trying out the different rides etc, I just wondered if there are any details for the Beacon Burst? Hello Stuart. Beacon Bursts are usually periodic B runs interspersed with normal B Run. It depends upon somebody volunteering to lead it. Generally, they are around 45-50 miles without...

Philip Whiteman

As a new member trying out the different rides etc, I just wondered if there are any details for the Beacon Burst? Hello Stuart. Beacon Bursts are usually periodic B runs interspersed with normal B Run. It depends upon somebody volunteering to lead it. Generally they are around 45-50 miles without ...

Philip Whiteman

stuart jones wrote: ↑
13 Feb 2020 22:39
anyone going out Saturday morning before the winds for a ride?

I had considered another Saturday club run but the weather looks approximately pants.

I'll be staying at home picking fluff out of the carpet

Philip Whiteman

At the Black Horse the 3 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 nev...

Philip Whiteman

On today's Anti Apocalyptic A/B Club Run Paul Johnson (peeled off) George Thorne Philip Whiteman (L) Neil Evanson Edwyn Ralph As this was a last minute proposal, I really suspected that Pete and I would turn out today. So was surprised that others turned out across both rides. As somebody who is pr...

Philip Whiteman

With the stormy forecast for Sunday, Pete and I will be taking the following [unofficial] club runs from the Black Horse at 0915 on Saturday 8th Feb. The shorter than usual A + B run is down to (i) my lack of fitness (ii) the wind building in from midday. C Run . Droitwich - Pete Norman https://rid...

Philip Whiteman

Due to the forecast I don't plan on riding a Sunday club run either. I'll lead a Saturday A/B Run from the Black Horse at 0915 to Churchfields, Salwarpe.

Philip Whiteman

SC RUN / INTRO RIDE ROUTES At a recent Sunday Intro Ride we discussed the possibility of shorter rides. Mariana suggested the availability of downloadable GPX maps for rides of 30-40 miles (less than 60km) for anyone wishing to undertake and lead a shorter ride. I have drafted the following; Botany...

Philip Whiteman

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...

Philip Whiteman

Weather for Sunday is looking real BAD, heavy winds and rain ALL day... 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. I am sure that strong leadersh...

Philip Whiteman

John & Hilary wrote: ↑
04 Feb 2020 17:56
Just visited The View café at Hill Farm Marina which is about half a mile south of Wootton Wawen on the A3400. Very good and reasonable prices.

Philip Whiteman

The B ride to Wyre forest will hopefully follow this route - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31859593 The route takes us out via Kinver and Enville then comes back via Hartlebury and Chaddesley Corbett 55 Miles in total with the cafe at 30 miles. Great destination. If it is not piddling down then I ...

Philip Whiteman

George wrote: ↑
30 Jan 2020 21:31
This Sunday's Intro Ride will be to Broadacres Fishery, near Hanbury. Full details to follow asap.

Ooo. Not been there before.

Search found 1573 matches