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gmac

Thanks for time keeping and pushing off Dave and Alan. I liked the new course well I would getting a PB. Well done Gary, those ballet socks serve you well. More disco than ballet Wow, what a ride by Gary! Most of us can only dream of a 22 on a flat course. Me too it was 22:59 so not a real 22 still ...

gmac

Round Three 2013/14 Waldrons Cyclo Cross League Organised by Redditch R&PCC and Beacon RCC Location: Pitcher Oak Woods, Bromsgrove Road, Redditch. B97. Access by main entrance off bromsgrove road. Marshals required please. Marshalling sessions 6.30 to 9.30 (course marking), 9.30 to 12.30, 12.30 to 1...

gmac

Shame that Gary didn't finish: what happened? Gary Mac - DNF This http://www.flickr.com/photos/britishcyclingphotos/8132936735/ I was going really well until then. I got back on the bike after bending the rear brakes back straight and started to make some ground up in the race. Until the crank arm ...

gmac

Thanks everyone but I was not the only Beacon member to take part this year. Chris Hudson also took part in what increadibly was his first cyclocross race. Having to overcome several mechanical problems and being very old he really deserves more credit than me Starngely I really enjoyed this years e...

gmac

I can do the signs Gareth.

gmac

I will attend Jon.

gmac

Well done Richard.
What is the secret ingredient?

gmac

Tim you should try racing Stourport on Tuesdays theres normaly a few Beacon members racing. Greg Dighton and I will be there next week. http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events?fromdate=17%2F07%2F2012&todate=&hc=3®ion_id=13&distance=&postcode=&zuv_bc_discipline_filter_id=22&zuv_bc_race_category_id...

gmac

With a good 4th place at Mallory on Thursday Lee marow is the third Beacon member to get 3rd cat this season.
Well done Lee.

Gary

gmac

Well done Steve at this rate we are going to have change the name of the club to the Beacon Tri club.

gmac

Well done Ed we better get you measured up for cross bike then.

gmac

Well Done Paul.

gmac

Congrats to the winners I really enjoyed the day and thought there was a great atmosphere both on the track and trackside. Good to see so many people turn up. Well done the to everyone who made it happen and thanks for the cheers of suport. I have to admit i'm glad that I have been proved wrong abou...

gmac

Missiles wrote: tonight's SSSSSCCCCCRRRRRL round.
Ruth

Have you been drinking?

No Isla and Louise were marshals.

Gary

gmac

One eye whitness said that Greg did very well comming 5th that the new 3rd cat came 7th Andy Curly finished in the bunch. The new 3rd cat is said to be very happy with this. he is also very happy with his triple chainset, black socks and hairy legs. Doug and sean rode the next 3/4 race result unknow...

gmac

Why are you up for it Paul?

gmac

Good luck Tim its Good to see another Beacon member take up racing.
You shuold try Stourport on Tuesdays there are normaly a few Beacon members riding there.
Remember just have fun for most of us it takes a few races to get the hang of it.

Gary

gmac

Hello everyone its the Club Championship 25 mile TT this week on Wednesday 27/06/12 7pm on the K34/25C.
It's only £3 to enter and it's a nice course with some people going to the pub afterwards at the Why not Inn Astwood bank B96 6LU.

So lets see a big turn out for this one.

Gary

gmac

A very cold and wet night in Admaston Shropshire saw three Beacon riders start round 9 of the SSSCCRL. Myself, Gareth Scott and Jon Rice were all wearing winter gear and wishing we had more of it to put on. I started in group two, Jon in goup three and Gareth was in group four. All the groups quickl...

gmac

Well I have had my entry accepted this year has anyone else entered?

Gary

gmac

We have a Team Beacon entered for sleepless in the saddle the 24hr MTB race on August 4/5th. The main idea is to make a fun weekend of it camping & a BBQ so the more the merrier. If there is enough interest we could make up a second team. I have one rider so far Gareth Scott so we just need three mo...

gmac

Myself Simon Dighton , Brian Bothfield, Colin Edny and Steve Bull rode the 50TT Ed.

So far the silverware goes like this.

Paddy Allaway SNR 10 champ
Ed Silverton JNR 10 champ
Steve Bull SNR 50 champ.

gmac

Club TT 6 June Wednesday 9.0 K36/4.5C starts 19.00

Another good turn out last Wednesday, the k36/4.5 is rapidly becoming our most popular course.
As this is the last time we use the k36/.45 course for this season it has been suggested that everone goes to the pub afterwards.

Gary

gmac

Yes well done the Beacon are looking good in the road racing stakes this season.
Every time I look at the message board someone new is racing which is great news.

Gary

gmac

Yes Sean's off to a cracking start this season well every body seems to be.
There is a real buzz this year with so many Becon members racing road and TT.
Great to see as we even have two juniors this season with Greg & Ed.

Gary

gmac

Well done both I hope to get a result myself one day

Gary

gmac

Club TT 30 May Wednesday 9.0 K36/4.5C Starts 19.00

Well that was a great turn out last week. Good to see so many new faces as well as old ones returning to time trials.
Lets see if we can go even better this week.
Go on it's only £3 give it a go!

Gary

gmac

Well done Ed hope to see you on some club TT's now.

Gary

gmac

Good result well done Gareth.

Gary

gmac

I can do the first two Jon.

Gary

gmac

Well done you two for having a go in that weather.
Better luck next time the points can't be far away for either of you.
Going by the form Mike was in when he left me for dead on the bcc run.

Gary

gmac

BDCA 23m Mile TT Mens Times Simon Dighton 13th 58:08 Gary Mackintosh 15th 59:02 1 Charles Taylor South Pennine RC 0:50:52 2 Scott Westwood Walsall RCC 0:51:21 =3 Chris Pike Coalville Wheelers CC 0:52:07 =3 Will Corden Lyme RC 0:52:07 5 Kevin Southan MG Decor Team Carbon Bikes Solutions 0:53:10 6 Ala...

gmac

Wolverhampton Wheelers circuit race Stourport 31/3/12 Well my season started with a bang literally when I crashed during the warm up :oops: , causing the tyre to come off the rim of my rear wheel. Luckily, Simon Dighton lent me his wheel and I was able to start the race. I now need a new helmet, ski...

gmac

Many thanks for the offers to help much appreciated.

Gary

gmac

Hi everyone Marshals Wanted for the clubs TTs. Can you help with marshalling and or pushing off for this years club TTs. The plan is to have at least one marshal at each event preferably more at some events. If so could you please let me know which of the dates below you are able to do. It would be ...

gmac

With no race in the west midlands leage this weekend.
Ruth went to Didcot for some secret training.

Wessex leage round 8 Didcot RAL
Women's race 1st Ruth Eyles

Well done Ruth.
Wessex leage every week from now on then Ruth?

Gary

gmac

Ask the Duke of York.

gmac

May 16th to 28th 2009 the two most miserable wet and cold weeks of my life. Would I do it again? Yes.

gmac

Having never really gone to school, I too have started enjoy reading of late. You could try the count of monte cristo.If that does not put you off reading(its a bit long) then try the ILIAD OF HOMMER translated by Richmond Lattimore.

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Redditch / Beacon Cyclocross Event - 22nd September

Re: RESULT: Cyclo X West Midlands Round 6 - Misterton Hall

A 3rd new 3rd cat

Club Championship 25 mile TT 27/6/12 start 7pm K34/25c

Result SSSCCRL round 9 21/6/12

Three Peaks

24HR MTB Race sleepless in the saddle

Club TT 6 June Wednesday 9.0 K36/4.5C starts 19.00

Club TT 30 May Wednesday 9.0 K36/4.5C starts 19.00

Result BDCA 23m Mile TT 25/3/12

Race Result Wolverhampton Wheelers circuit race Stourport

Marshals wanted

CX result Wessex leage Dicot RAL