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by George
31 Jan 2023 13:05
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton - MAIN RIDE FULL BUT SECOND GROUP MAY FORM
Replies: 30
Views: 11006

Re: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton

Patrick wrote:
30 Jan 2023 21:44
Hi George, Please count me in :D :D :D
I look forward to meeting you, Patrick.
by George
31 Jan 2023 13:03
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 4th and 5th of February
Replies: 6
Views: 1550

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

Roger's bike has MTB-style SPDs, Ced, like your second picture. Anyone who uses something else can bring their own pedals and swap them before riding; it only takes a couple of minutes. We'll talk on Sunday, shall we?
by George
30 Jan 2023 21:19
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 4th and 5th of February
Replies: 6
Views: 1550

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

Thanks for the interest, Ced. Dave has answered your questions, I think. I'll talk to Roger and ask him how he'd like to proceed, then get back to you. However, I know he won't be riding next weekend, because that's when he's celebrating his birthday with his family. So no worries on that score. One...
by George
30 Jan 2023 21:12
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton - MAIN RIDE FULL BUT SECOND GROUP MAY FORM
Replies: 30
Views: 11006

Re: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton

Thanks for the interest, Mariana and Andy. You're on the list.
by George
30 Jan 2023 13:13
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton - MAIN RIDE FULL BUT SECOND GROUP MAY FORM
Replies: 30
Views: 11006

Re: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton

Hi George I’ll ride please and am happy to lead a following group if there is a rush of interest. Pete Count yourself in, Pete. I look forward to catching up. Thanks for the offer to lead a second group. My main reason for limiting the group size is that there is limited indoor seating at the café....
by George
30 Jan 2023 10:41
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 4th and 5th of February
Replies: 6
Views: 1550

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

Thanks, Phil. Btw, everyone: Roger is looking to recruit at least one more tandem partner, because one or two of his regulars will be less available in the period ahead. So, if anyone fancies giving it a go, please say, and I'll put you in touch with him. Here are few bits of info to help you make u...
by George
29 Jan 2023 20:51
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton - MAIN RIDE FULL BUT SECOND GROUP MAY FORM
Replies: 30
Views: 11006

Sunday 5 Feb, C run to Bishampton - MAIN RIDE FULL BUT SECOND GROUP MAY FORM

I'll lead a C run to Bishampton on Sunday 5 February. Start: BH 09:15 (meet 10 minutes before) Distance: 78km/49mi Terrain: gently undulating Speed: roughly 22kph/14mph (steady-state effort, implying no surges or lulls, so we can keep the group orderly and together) Route: https://ridewithgps.com/ro...
by George
16 Jan 2023 17:49
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 21st and 22nd of January
Replies: 5
Views: 1401

Re: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 21st and 22nd of January

WorcsPhil wrote:
16 Jan 2023 13:42
… and anyway, of all the topics I raise, that’s the thing that has roused you the most *...) <@>
:-)
by George
16 Jan 2023 11:17
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 21st and 22nd of January
Replies: 5
Views: 1401

Re: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 21st and 22nd of January

Next week's discussion topic: are Tigger and Tony the Tiger one and the same, or is Phil's memory getting fuzzy?
by George
14 Jan 2023 21:02
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 15th January 9:15 - B Ride to Wyre Forest Visitor Centre
Replies: 3
Views: 1351

Re: Sunday 15th January 9:15 - B Ride to Wyre Forest Visitor Centre

Phil, I'll join you at the WFVC and probably tag along for the first little bit of your return leg. At the advertised speed, I reckon you won't be there until about 11:30. So I'll aim for about the same time. If by any chance we miss each other, don't wait for me. I hope you have a good ride and may...
by George
14 Jan 2023 20:56
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 15th January - A Run to The Den Cafe (Stanford Bridge) 9:00am start
Replies: 17
Views: 13832

Re: Sunday 15th January - A Run to The Den Cafe (Stanford Bridge) 9:00am start

Nick, I was planning to join you at the café tomorrow, but by the sound of things that is only going to add to the overcrowding, so I think I'll meet Phil and Patrick instead. Have a good ride.
by George
05 Jan 2023 10:46
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 8th January - A Run to Twisted Spoon (Upton Snodsbury) 9:00am start
Replies: 12
Views: 3657

Re: Sunday 8th January - A Run to Twisted Spoon (Upton Snodsbury) 9:00am start

I won't join the ride, Nick, but I may very well pitch up at the café. Judging by the route plan, I assume you'll be there about 10:45.
by George
05 Jan 2023 10:44
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Rays Farm
Replies: 3
Views: 3571

Re: Rays Farm

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by George
05 Jan 2023 10:41
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: YHA Weekend Rides
Replies: 13
Views: 8904

Re: YHA Weekend Rides

As indicated before, I'm interested in principle, Alan, but it'll all depend on specifics of timing and so on. I've got the period 18 to 21 May earmarked for a mini tour myself, but have yet to select a destination or make any proper plans. Depending on what you decide, there might be scope for link...
by George
02 Jan 2023 11:05
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Jean Gould
Replies: 5
Views: 4682

Re: Jean Gould

Thanks for sharing those, Mike. I didn't know your parents, but they were clearly very much part of a fabric of the club, and I'm sure they are greatly missed. Hopefully Laurence can add these pictures to the club's growing archive.
by George
17 Dec 2022 14:24
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Drop in and ride, Sunday 18th, 11am start, Direct Route to club meet up at The Swan, Chaddesley Corbett.
Replies: 6
Views: 2108

Re: Sunday 18th, 11am start, Direct Route to club meet up at The Swan, Chaddesley Corbett.

The annual gathering at the Swan has always been one of my favourite occasions. However, it looks as if my preferred route through the lanes will be treacherous, and the gritted route via Stourport and Mustow Green really isn't much fun, especially not in the rain. So I've reluctantly decided to ski...
by George
20 Nov 2022 14:32
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Dinner photos 2022
Replies: 0
Views: 3753

Dinner photos 2022

I took a small number of photos last night. Only three scenes, but multiple versions of the group and Celia with her trophy haul. Chaotic blurry ones of Simon's late arrival and Celia dropping things (or having them dropped for her, more like) deliberately included for story-telling value. These are...
by George
17 Nov 2022 18:41
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: ARE YOU GOING TO THE ANNUAL DINNER?
Replies: 0
Views: 3478

ARE YOU GOING TO THE ANNUAL DINNER?

If you are, you should have received an e-mail yesterday, to remind you about the start time, etc. Just in case it's gone to your spam folder, or you haven't checked your mail, I thought it might be handy to post the info here as well. If you're using Google/Apple Maps or similar, ask the app to gui...
by George
01 Nov 2022 09:19
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: MY D RUNS WINTER CALENDER
Replies: 6
Views: 2586

Re: MY D RUNS WINTER CALENDER

Sounds good, Paul. I think it's good to have a bit of clarity about upcoming rides beyond the next weekend.
by George
29 Oct 2022 12:00
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: YAY, PAYDAY!
Replies: 0
Views: 3399

YAY, PAYDAY!

Money's a bit tight for lots of us just now. So maybe when the e-mail about the Beacon's Annual Dinner landed in your in-box a few weeks back, you put it to one side. Back then, 19 November seemed a long way off, and other things took priority. But hopefully the end of the month has brought a little...
by George
27 Oct 2022 11:22
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Intro Rides 2022
Replies: 30
Views: 11329

Re: Intro Rides 2022

David Cole wrote:
26 Oct 2022 18:50
I can do the Intro ride on 6th November
Dave
Thanks, Dave.
by George
21 Oct 2022 13:45
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Beacon A-Ride to Cobhouse - Sunday 23rd 09:15 depart
Replies: 4
Views: 1576

Re: Beacon A-Ride to Cobhouse - Sunday 23rd 09:15 depart

I reckon you'll be there about 11. Does that sound right, Phil? If so, I might pop down and say hello. (But you'll appreciate that I have other commitments in the afternoon, so I'll have to see.)
by George
19 Oct 2022 13:36
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: CLUB TROPHIES - THE FUTURE
Replies: 1
Views: 3498

CLUB TROPHIES - THE FUTURE

Every year, members' racing and other achievements are recognised with trophies and awards in a wide variety of fields. However, cycle sport is forever developing and changing. New kinds of racing and competition emerge, and old ones sometimes lose popularity. And there are shifts in the age balance...
by George
19 Oct 2022 13:34
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR 2022
Replies: 0
Views: 3337

CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR 2022

The Beacon Club Person of the Year Trophy was established by Trevor Shipway and Tony Shardlow in 1996 to recognise the 'unsung heroes of the club'. In other words, members who work behind the scenes to organise and help with the many activities that contribute to the running of the club and its prog...
by George
19 Oct 2022 13:34
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: CLAIMS/NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Replies: 0
Views: 3278

CLAIMS/NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Every year, members' racing and other achievements are recognised with trophies and awards in a wide variety of fields. This year's awards will be presented at the Annual Dinner on 19 November. For details, see http://beaconrcc.org.uk/2022-dinner-and-prize-presentation/ Sometimes, riders do really i...
by George
19 Oct 2022 13:33
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: DONE ANY 'UNUSUAL' TTs/RRs THIS YEAR?
Replies: 0
Views: 3238

DONE ANY 'UNUSUAL' TTs/RRs THIS YEAR?

Every year, members' racing and other achievements are recognised with trophies and awards in a wide variety of fields. This year's awards will be presented at the Annual Dinner on 19 November. For details, see http://beaconrcc.org.uk/2022-dinner-and-prize-presentation/ With most trophies and awards...
by George
19 Oct 2022 13:32
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: CLAIMS/NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR MTB TROPHY
Replies: 0
Views: 3200

CLAIMS/NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR MTB TROPHY

Every year, members' racing and other achievements are recognised with trophies and awards in a wide variety of fields. This year's awards will be presented at the Annual Dinner on 19 November. For details, see http://beaconrcc.org.uk/2022-dinner-and-prize-presentation/ With most trophies and awards...
by George
19 Oct 2022 13:32
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: CLAIMS/NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR SPORTIVE TROPHY
Replies: 0
Views: 3211

CLAIMS/NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR SPORTIVE TROPHY

Every year, members' racing and other achievements are recognised with trophies and awards in a wide variety of fields. This year's awards will be presented at the Annual Dinner on 19 November. For details, see http://beaconrcc.org.uk/2022-dinner-and-prize-presentation/ With most trophies and awards...
by George
19 Oct 2022 13:31
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: CLAIMS/NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR TOURING TROPHY
Replies: 0
Views: 3255

CLAIMS/NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR TOURING TROPHY

Every year, members' racing and other achievements are recognised with trophies and awards in a wide variety of fields. This year's awards will be presented at the Annual Dinner on 19 November. For details, see http://beaconrcc.org.uk/2022-dinner-and-prize-presentation/ With most trophies and awards...
by George
09 Oct 2022 16:41
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL! (B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October)
Replies: 24
Views: 8224

Re: RIDE FULL! (B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October)

Thanks to everyone for your company today. A good turnout, a lovely day for the time of year, a nice friendly café, and a very sociable, well-matched group. (Well, well-matched apart from me.) The now septuagenarian former record-holder Wally Lowe joined us en route, and proceeded to make light of h...
by George
09 Oct 2022 16:28
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL! (B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October)
Replies: 24
Views: 8224

Re: RIDE FULL! (B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October)

Hi George Sorry to do this at the last minute but I have woken up with a stinking cold and will not be able to keep up with the group this morning. I will therefore have to miss the ride. Have a good one Ewan No problem, Ewan. It enabled James to join us after all. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
by George
08 Oct 2022 10:09
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL! (B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October)
Replies: 24
Views: 8224

Re: RIDE FULL! (B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October)

Knew I should have booked on earlier 🤦‍♂️ was waiting to see if I was definitely about this weekend. If anyone happens to drop off I’d love to come along 😊 If anyone drops out, I'll message you, James. Sorry about not being more flexible, but I want to keep the group to an 'overtakeable' size and I...
by George
07 Oct 2022 09:54
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL! (B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October)
Replies: 24
Views: 8224

Re: B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October

George, Can you add me to the list please? Phil, you're actually the ninth name. However, Barry won't be there for the first bit, and I won't be there for the last bit, and this is an experienced group that can be trusted to ride sensibly, so I'll fudge what I said at the start, and pull up the dra...
by George
07 Oct 2022 09:50
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL! (B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October)
Replies: 24
Views: 8224

Re: B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October

Simmo wrote:
06 Oct 2022 22:39
Hi George could you put me down for this please.
Yes, sure.
by George
06 Oct 2022 20:30
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL! (B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October)
Replies: 24
Views: 8224

Re: B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October

E1 wrote:
06 Oct 2022 19:47
Hi George

Can I join you on Sunday as well.

Cheers

Ewan
Yes, sure. See you Sunday!
by George
06 Oct 2022 19:34
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL! (B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October)
Replies: 24
Views: 8224

Re: B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October

What time are you leaving the BH please - sorry if I've missed this in your post! No, it's me that should apologise, Michelle -- I failed to give a start time. The plan is to meet shortly after 09:00 for an 09:15 departure. Hopefully that's okay for you. I'll update the first post to reflect that.
by George
06 Oct 2022 19:32
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL! (B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October)
Replies: 24
Views: 8224

Re: B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October

michelle wrote:
06 Oct 2022 17:08
Can I please join too. Thanks
Yes, sure, Michelle.
by George
06 Oct 2022 19:29
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL! (B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October)
Replies: 24
Views: 8224

Re: B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October

stuart jones wrote:
06 Oct 2022 17:33
put me down please George.
Count yourself in, Stuart.
by George
06 Oct 2022 19:28
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL! (B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October)
Replies: 24
Views: 8224

Re: B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October

slogfester wrote:
06 Oct 2022 19:26
Hi George, I'd like to join you please at Quantry/Farley/Madeley Junction at Bell Heath. Thx. Barry.
It'll be great to see you again, Barry.
by George
06 Oct 2022 11:28
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL! (B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October)
Replies: 24
Views: 8224

Re: B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October

Matt Hale wrote:
06 Oct 2022 09:58
Sign me up please George
Will do, Matt.
by George
04 Oct 2022 10:34
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL! (B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October)
Replies: 24
Views: 8224

RIDE FULL! (B run to Bishampton Sunday 9 October)

I'll lead a B run this coming Sunday, as follows: - Start: meet at the BH shortly after 09:00 for an 09:15 departure - Destination: Bishampton - Distance: 87km (55mi) - Terrain: undulating (max gradient 10%) - Speed: roughly 25kph (>15mph) - Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40142087 - (NB: if w...
by George
03 Oct 2022 10:16
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: THE SOUTH SALOPIAN AUDAX: 1st Oct. 208km
Replies: 3
Views: 3846

Re: THE SOUTH SALOPIAN AUDAX: 1st Oct. 208km

Congratulations to all the riders and organisers. Thanks again for putting this on, Phil. Sorry I couldn't be there... maybe next year.
by George
01 Oct 2022 10:00
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: October intro ride Sunday 2nd October 9:00 BH
Replies: 8
Views: 1867

Re: October intro ride Sunday 2nd October 9:00 BH

Mariana, is it safe to assume that the ride will go ahead regardless of the weather? If so, I'll probably drop by at the café and say hello. Don't change (or reluctantly stick to) your plans on my account, though. I have other options... it's just useful to know your intentions.
by George
30 Sep 2022 10:05
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: FINAL CLUB RUN SCORES 2021/2022
Replies: 4
Views: 1204

Re: FINAL CLUB RUN SCORES 2021/2022

Congratulations, Ced! And commiserations to Mariana -- I've not checked back at previous years' scores, but I suspect you would have won with that score most years.
by George
26 Sep 2022 12:52
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 25th, Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes, 28 miles at D pace
Replies: 6
Views: 2639

Re: Sunday 25th, Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes, 28 miles at D pace

Good to see you all on Sunday. And always rewarding to see an Intro Ride 'graduate' moving forward with their cycling. Well done for leading again, Mick.
by George
26 Sep 2022 12:49
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: WMCCL Round 4 - Redditch
Replies: 1
Views: 4475

Re: WMCCL Round 4 - Redditch

Well done, Matthew!
by George
22 Sep 2022 20:54
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: TRACK CHAMPS CANCELLED
Replies: 1
Views: 3304

Re: TRACK CHAMPS CANCELLED

What a great shame.
by George
20 Sep 2022 22:33
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation 2022
Replies: 0
Views: 3292

Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation 2022

Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation 6pm to midnight, Saturday 19 November 2022 http://brcc.haywoodhouse.net/images/dinnerpromo1.jpg In the closing weeks of each year, we get together to recognise the achievements of our members during the season just ended. The Annual Dinner is the centrepiece of ...