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by WorcsPhil
11 Sep 2023 17:00
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 16th and 17th of September
Replies: 0
Views: 10805

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 16th and 17th of September

WEEKLY UPDATE: Well, who ordered the sunshine? That was fabulous, eh? and if you didn't venture outside in the last 9 days, and preferred those video games that the children play nowadays, then you missed a great big dollop of excessive heat. Good work for those riding long at the weekend, including...
by WorcsPhil
29 Aug 2023 16:16
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 2nd and 3rd of September
Replies: 1
Views: 4726

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 2nd and 3rd of September

WEEKLY UPDATE: A day late this week, but no matter as it seems that we are between events at the moment...the big summer races and rides have gone, and the cross riders and hillclimbers are yet to oil their chains on those...so top kudos this week goes to Karl Walton and Phil Walker, who rode from B...
by WorcsPhil
21 Aug 2023 10:12
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 26th and 27th of August
Replies: 0
Views: 9999

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 26th and 27th of August

WEEKLY UPDATE: Top kudos and thanks this week goes to Ade Ravenscroft and his team of merry helpers for organising and hosting the National Grasstrack championships that were held on Saturday. This was at the third time of asking, of course, after a series of shenanigans scuppered the previous two t...
by WorcsPhil
14 Aug 2023 21:44
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A-ride to Apple Tree Kitchen, Clifton on Teme on Sunday 20th August, leaving at 09:15
Replies: 10
Views: 8894

A-ride to Apple Tree Kitchen, Clifton on Teme on Sunday 20th August, leaving at 09:15

Hi all, I'll take a pleasant A-ride to the Apple Tree Kitchen this coming Sunday leaving at 09:15 on a route similar to this: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44063765 This is a call out to those who haven't rode an A-ride for a while (or at all)...It'll be brisk but not silly, sociable but not daft, ...
by WorcsPhil
14 Aug 2023 10:33
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 19th and 20th of August
Replies: 1
Views: 2425

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 19th and 20th of August

WEEKLY UPDATE: Well, what a week that was... a week of cycling events and high achievements, and I'm not talking about the World Championships in Scotland. I feel giddy and might even ask Paul Johnson to dress top to toe in pink and come with me to see 'Barbie'! First off, massive congrats goes to M...
by WorcsPhil
07 Aug 2023 12:25
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 12th and 13th of August
Replies: 0
Views: 9729

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 12th and 13th of August

WEEKLY UPDATE: Great to see Ed Moss winning a 25mile Open TT up in Cheshire on Saturday...he really is bombing these days, so if you fancy a go at getting into this, we have the ideal chance on Tuesday night...yes, it's the Beacon road bike 2-up TT at Earlswood at 7pm this week. There are quite a fe...
by WorcsPhil
04 Aug 2023 12:18
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Run Points as at end of July 2023
Replies: 0
Views: 10586

Club Run Points as at end of July 2023

Here is a complete listing of club run points, complete to the end of July, so just 2 months to go in the season. Cedric is still way out in front, but Mick Stanford is not too far away in second place, although that's a big ask to win with just 8 weeks left! We have had 1,026 riders in the 44 weeks...
by WorcsPhil
02 Aug 2023 15:49
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Naomi: Life on a bike
Replies: 0
Views: 12247

Naomi: Life on a bike

Take a look at the Naomi Bell's reflections on her first year as an audaxer here... This is the second in the series of Beacon members' life as an audaxer after John Williams' reflections a few weeks back. Thanks to Naomi for writing this and hopefully you will also be inspired by her wonderful word...
by WorcsPhil
31 Jul 2023 15:39
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 5th and 6th of August
Replies: 1
Views: 3335

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 5th and 6th of August

WEEKLY UPDATE: Just so much to say this week, but like in all good publications (and some crap ones), if you make a factual error one week, you correct it the following week. In the last update, I referred to the legendary Ian Taylor as 'formerly of this parish', but although he has moved a few mile...
by WorcsPhil
26 Jul 2023 10:40
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 29th and 30th of July
Replies: 0
Views: 7226

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 29th and 30th of July

PART WEEKLY UPDATE: Oops, I had family over for a few days so late this week with the update, but as usual, plenty has been going on in the rain and cold. First off is the Kidderminster Killer Audax of course. Now it's a bleedin' hard ride at the best of times, but Saturday's ride was even harder in...
by WorcsPhil
17 Jul 2023 15:19
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 22nd and 23rd of July
Replies: 0
Views: 5688

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 22nd and 23rd of July

WEEKLY UPDATE So as you may have gathered, not only did the Beacon National Grasstracks have to contend with Travellers on the track last week, this week it had to be postponed again due to weather warnings...good Grief!! Ade is now looking to the end of August for a re-schedule so we can expect loc...
by WorcsPhil
10 Jul 2023 11:44
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 15th and 16th of July
Replies: 0
Views: 5740

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 15th and 16th of July

WEEKLY UPDATE: It was so maddening that we had to postpone the National Grasstrack Championships on Saturday as travellers had got onto the school grounds, especially as everyone was looking forward to it, the riders were ready and the track was all marked out, and especially for the amount of organ...
by WorcsPhil
03 Jul 2023 13:35
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 8th and 9th of July
Replies: 0
Views: 5793

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 8th and 9th of July

WEEKLY UPDATE: This coming Saturday sees the National Grasstrack Championships from Queensbridge school! Why am I telling you this? Well it's organised and hosted by Beacon RCC, so again, if you have a child between 5-13 or can blow a whistle, or hammer in a post, get down there to help out. Details...
by WorcsPhil
26 Jun 2023 15:08
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 1st and 2nd of July
Replies: 1
Views: 1485

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 1st and 2nd of July

WEEKLY UPDATE: Did you watch any of Glastonbury? I have to admit I'm more of a Elton John/Rick Astley sort of bloke than Lizzo or Aitch, but hopefully some of you think the opposite to make the world rotate normally... Best comment I saw was when someone was asked whether they were cool, they respon...
by WorcsPhil
21 Jun 2023 17:10
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Evesham Velo Track and social - WEDNESDAY 5TH JULY (5:30-7PM)
Replies: 0
Views: 6318

Evesham Velo Track and social - WEDNESDAY 5TH JULY (5:30-7PM)

Hi, Not an ideal date I know, but we have the Evesham Velo 1 km track booked on Wednesday 5th July between 17:30 and 19:00 before retiring for a beer. This is FREE for Beacon members so come along...we really need 15-20 people to justify this...It's for everyone not just speed freaks, and you can go...
by WorcsPhil
19 Jun 2023 11:15
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 24th and 25th of June
Replies: 4
Views: 3125

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 24th and 25th of June

WEEKLY UPDATE Who's getting excited about the new blue Beacon jersey, which hopefully will be arriving later this week? Watch out for Neil's updates! Future events first this week...First off, Beacon are hosting the National Grasstrack Championships on 8th July in Moseley, and we still need voluntee...
by WorcsPhil
12 Jun 2023 12:31
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 17th and 18th of June
Replies: 0
Views: 5026

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 17th and 18th of June

WEEKLY UPDATE: Welcome back, I hear you all cry :D , but who knows, we may have more guest presenters of this slot in future to shake it up a bit. Anyway, there is sooooo much going on as we hit the peak cycling season. First off, please raise your hats to John Williams, our vey own laughing policem...
by WorcsPhil
29 May 2023 11:35
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 3rd and 4th of June
Replies: 3
Views: 2058

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 3rd and 4th of June

WEEKLY UPDATE: Was there a more beautiful sight that Geraint Thomas leading out Mark Cavendish on the last stage of the Giro? Simply wonderful...and I hear it was much the same on the A-Ride with Andy Wrightson leading out the others for 50kms until the mad charge up to the golf ball on Titterstone ...
by WorcsPhil
22 May 2023 11:05
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 27th and 28th May
Replies: 1
Views: 1964

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 27th and 28th May

WEEKLY UPDATE: Don't you just love the Spring? Warm days, a whole summer ahead, loads of cycling things going on. Not only was there a splendid B-ride to the Apple Tree cafe in Clifton led by Matt Hale and a BC Guided ride led by Mick Stanford, but there were two rides and plenty of Beacon riders go...
by WorcsPhil
20 May 2023 15:56
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 21st May, B to Apple tree kitchen (Clifton. Upon Teme) - 65 miles
Replies: 10
Views: 4881

Re: Sunday 21st May, B to Apple tree kitchen (Clifton. Upon Teme) - 65 miles

Matt, as you virtually ride through my living room at the 12-mile mark, I’ll pick you up here in Cooksey Green… not been to the Apple Tree Kitchen before despite grinding past it numerous times
by WorcsPhil
16 May 2023 16:30
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 20 and 21st of May
Replies: 0
Views: 4390

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 20 and 21st of May

WEEKLY UPDATE: Bit late this week, but no matter. First things first, take a look at the timely reminder of club run etiquette from George Barker on the message board...it's full of common sense and again, if we all rode to these simple ideals and looked out for each other, we would have perfect clu...
by WorcsPhil
08 May 2023 11:54
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 13th and 14th of May
Replies: 0
Views: 4398

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 13th and 14th of May

WEEKLY UPDATE: It seems apt to write this on today of all days, so it's a Volunteering special! We have often said that the lifeblood of any voluntary organisation such as Beacon RCC is whether we have enough volunteers to organise and help out on the things we want to do. We scrape by, relying a lo...
by WorcsPhil
01 May 2023 10:54
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 6th and 7th of May
Replies: 0
Views: 3519

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 6th and 7th of May

WEEKLY UPDATE: It seems like the whole world was in Mallorca at the weekend for their annual 312 jamboree...congrats to all the Beacon riders there, namely, Nick Shenton, James Tate, Stuart White, Richard Greer, and Naomi Bell, who rode a little under the radar but no one's blabbing! A fab event tha...
by WorcsPhil
30 Apr 2023 23:31
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A-Ride: Sunday 30th April to British Camp, Malvern (133kms/83miles), leaving BH at 08:45
Replies: 5
Views: 2485

Re: A-Ride: Sunday 30th April to British Camp, Malvern (133kms/83miles), leaving BH at 08:45

All present on the ride, who were: Huan Dong Neil Orchard Phil Richards (Leading) Vince Tennant John Williams Andy Wrightson Neil turned for home before the cafe as felt rough and after a week in Spain, the cold and rain didn’t help. Cold at the outside cafe but hijinks on the way back as we seemed ...
by WorcsPhil
27 Apr 2023 13:53
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A-Ride: Sunday 30th April to British Camp, Malvern (133kms/83miles), leaving BH at 08:45
Replies: 5
Views: 2485

A-Ride: Sunday 30th April to British Camp, Malvern (133kms/83miles), leaving BH at 08:45

I'll take the A-Ride this week, and as 80 milers seems de rigeur this weekend, this ride is also 83miles from Black Horse to Black Horse via Malvern and a breakfast at the British Camp hut (there is cover). The proposed route is here, and Andy Wrightson will lead from the BH to my gaffe, before I'll...
by WorcsPhil
24 Apr 2023 12:04
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 29th and 30th of April
Replies: 0
Views: 3452

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 29th and 30th of April

WEEKLY UPDATE: Only one place to start this week and that's the Beacon's flagship event, the LMTT. Huge congratulations to the organisers (mainly John Hitchcock), the marshals under the leadership of Martin McGowan, the timekeepers and obviously all the riders. The results were superb, not only was ...
by WorcsPhil
17 Apr 2023 15:15
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 22nd and 23rd of April
Replies: 0
Views: 3126

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 22nd and 23rd of April

WEEKLY UPDATE: THERE NO CLUB RUNS THIS SUNDAY AS IT IS THE WEEKEND OF THE LMTT, BEACON'S FLAGSHIP TIME TRIAL EVENT. The only exception to this is the weekly BC Guided Ride, this week led by Richard Chaplin. The LMTT takes place on Sunday 23rd April starting and finishing in Great Witley. Now, as som...
by WorcsPhil
12 Apr 2023 14:21
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Run Scores at the end of March 2023 - Half way through the season
Replies: 1
Views: 4421

Club Run Scores at the end of March 2023 - Half way through the season

Here are the club run scores up to and including the end of March, halfway through the season. Out front is last year's trophy winner, Cedric Gioan, and quite rightly the four BC guided ride leaders are all in the top five, only split by the tenacious Mariana Sorrill! There have been 486 club riders...
by WorcsPhil
10 Apr 2023 16:48
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 15th and 16th of April
Replies: 4
Views: 1553

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 15th and 16th of April

WEEKLY UPDATE: After my missive on Beacon breakfasts last week, it was great to see a newsletter from 1967 published on Facebook (take a look), which showed just how many other sports we did, and how long club runs were back then. I always marvel that club runs had two stops, including a late meal a...
by WorcsPhil
05 Apr 2023 10:02
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 8th and 9th of April
Replies: 1
Views: 1634

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 8th and 9th of April

WEEKLY UPDATE: Are we weird? You may think that that is a rhetorical question, but speaking to a well known Beacon member at the weekend, he was saying that when he rides socially with another cycling club, they can't believe that he eats bacon, sausage and egg sandwiches at a cafe stop, as they all...
by WorcsPhil
30 Mar 2023 07:59
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 2nd April A Run to Cleehill - 08:30am Start
Replies: 4
Views: 2637

Re: Sunday 2nd April A Run to Cleehill - 08:30am Start

Hi Nick, I’ll join you at the cafe at approximately 11:03 if that’s okay
by WorcsPhil
27 Mar 2023 11:10
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 1st and 2nd of April
Replies: 0
Views: 1956

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 1st and 2nd of April

WEEKLY UPDATE: With the weather being rotten to the core on Sunday morning, we only had one club run going out, and that was Richard Chaplin's solo BC Guided Ride, although we did get 3 riders on Cedric's C-Ride on Saturday, so all was not lost...although the weather was the primary reason for that,...
by WorcsPhil
25 Mar 2023 10:52
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: MMH23 Sunday 26th
Replies: 13
Views: 3960

Re: MMH23 Sunday 26th

Sorry Andy, my good intentions didn’t last long, but I can’t ride this tomorrow any more… but it’s a great event, I have rode it many times so be good if someone can take advantage of this offer from Andy
by WorcsPhil
24 Mar 2023 21:52
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: MMH23 Sunday 26th
Replies: 13
Views: 3960

Re: MMH23 Sunday 26th

Hi Andy, I’d be interested in riding this.

What time are you scheduled to start and do you have your rider number that I could pick up?
by WorcsPhil
20 Mar 2023 14:48
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 25th and 26th of March
Replies: 0
Views: 2006

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 25th and 26th of March

WEEKLY UPDATE: The clocks go forward this Saturday meaning one less hour in bed, but much lighter evenings, so time to dust off your summer bikes, summer shorts and get ready for 6 months of fun...starting with club runs this coming weekend, of course. Get your name down to lead and laugh (virtually...
by WorcsPhil
13 Mar 2023 10:30
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 18th and 19th of March
Replies: 0
Views: 1943

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 18th and 19th of March

WEEKLY UPDATE: The cycling Gods were shining on us on Sunday which proved to be by far the best day of the week, weather-wise, so out we all came on four textbook club runs; namely a splendid A-run to Cobhouse under the tutelage of John Williams, a hilly, testy B-ride to Bewdley led by Stuart Jones,...
by WorcsPhil
10 Mar 2023 14:44
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A-ride Sunday 12th March, Cobhouse Fisheries- 0915 start.
Replies: 8
Views: 3704

Re: A-ride Sunday 12th March, Cobhouse Fisheries- 0915 start.

Hi John, I'm in also and not surprisingly given your route, I'll meet you on the Timberhonger Lane/Berry Lane junction at precisely 09:56 and 10 seconds
by WorcsPhil
06 Mar 2023 13:00
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 11th and 12th of March
Replies: 0
Views: 1821

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 11th and 12th of March

WEEKLY UPDATE: So what do you do when you post on the message board to lead a ride and no one signs up? Do you: a. Throw your toys out of the pram and flounce off b. Go 'oh well, I'll join another ride then this week and post again to lead soon' Well, Lord Shenton of Iverley demonstrated the right w...
by WorcsPhil
27 Feb 2023 11:42
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Sunrise and Snowdrop Audaxes 2023 - The Final Countdown
Replies: 0
Views: 4480

Sunrise and Snowdrop Audaxes 2023 - The Final Countdown

Well, that was enjoyable! That's the Beacon RCC Snowdrop/Sunrise Audax over for another year, and I hope that whether you're an old hand, or new to the event, all the riders enjoyed it. The weather was fine if a little cold, and the optional headwind for the final section was well worth the addition...
by WorcsPhil
27 Feb 2023 11:19
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 4th and 5th of March
Replies: 0
Views: 2240

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 4th and 5th of March

WEEKLY UPDATE: Well, at the risk of blowing claret and blue smoke up my own jacksy, Saturday's Snowdrop and Sunrise audax could not have gone better. We had 295 entrants, and 211 starters (we always get nearly a 100 DNS's on this event), and 208 finishers. The weather stayed dry, there was no ice an...
by WorcsPhil
20 Feb 2023 10:27
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 25th and 26th of February
Replies: 0
Views: 1741

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 25th and 26th of February

WEEKLY UPDATE: I know that many of you have a first language in Roman numerals, and will again be delighted that we had XLII riders out at the weekend on VI rides, yes VI rides... so thanks for all the leaders, whom I always namecheck as they are the ones who react to these posts and post something ...
by WorcsPhil
13 Feb 2023 15:51
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 18th and 19th of February
Replies: 0
Views: 1727

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 18th and 19th of February

WEEKLY UPDATE: 44 riders! Yes, 44 riders were out on club runs at the weekend, which is XLIV in roman numerals...XLIV :D Yep, that's a lot, which goes to show how much we've missed club runs throughout the winter... give a person a warm day, and on that bike they ride. Thanks to the leaders for gett...
by WorcsPhil
10 Feb 2023 15:53
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL - Sunday 12th February - A Run to Clives of Cropthorne 9:00am start
Replies: 11
Views: 4083

Re: Sunday 12th February - A Run to Clives of Cropthorne 9:00am start

Hi Nick, put me down n'all...I'll aim to meet you on Flying Horse Lane at 09:51

Phil
by WorcsPhil
06 Feb 2023 16:54
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 11th and 12th of February
Replies: 0
Views: 1583

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 11th and 12th of February

WEEKLY UPDATE: Lovely to see the photos of the Black Horse car park full of cub runners on Sunday...Huge thanks to the leaders as always for stepping forward, namely Richard Greer, Matt Hale, George Barker, Paul Balfe and Richard Chaplin, as well as Ian Gannon's Saturday ride. A couple of those ride...
by WorcsPhil
04 Feb 2023 14:49
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 5th February, B run to Astwood Bank
Replies: 18
Views: 13020

Re: Sunday 5th February, B run to Astwood Bank

Hi Matt, I’ll join you at Flying Horse Lane at approx 10:07
by WorcsPhil
30 Jan 2023 09:48
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 4th and 5th of February
Replies: 6
Views: 1550

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 4th and 5th of February

WEEKLY UPDATE: The week's hat tipping goes to Roger Green. It was great to meet him and George Barker at Bishampton cafe on Sunday, out on the tandem as Roger is blind and relies on people like George and Si Woodward to go out with him... Roger is 80 years old this coming weekend and he's still goin...
by WorcsPhil
23 Jan 2023 10:56
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 28th and 29th of January
Replies: 0
Views: 1443

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 28th and 29th of January

WEEKLY UPDATE: Ever wondered what 'cancel culture' is? You hear a lot about it, I often wonder who I should cancel, but the true meaning was found last weekend when ALL of our Beacon club runs were cancelled in a very cultural way. Yes, we had ooddles of ice again, and the only people riding were th...
by WorcsPhil
20 Jan 2023 17:00
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: **CANCELLED** A Run Sunday 22nd January
Replies: 7
Views: 4990

Re: A Run Sunday 22nd January: Bishampton: 62miles

Hi Rich, I’ll meet you at the cafe or possibly on the route down…
by WorcsPhil
17 Jan 2023 16:25
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Run Scores at the end of December 2022 - a third of the way through the season
Replies: 0
Views: 4361

Club Run Scores at the end of December 2022 - a third of the way through the season

Over the first three months of the club run season, (which is always the slowest quarter as it includes Christmas and this season had a 3-week ice sabbatical in December) there have been 212 riders in the 13 weeks of the first quarter of the season giving an average of 16.3 riders per week. However,...