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- 19 Jun 2022 22:56
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: TUESDAY 21st CLUB RUNS
- Replies: 23
- Views: 10861
Re: TUESDAY 21st CLUB RUNS
Can I join the B ride please
- 16 Jun 2022 19:20
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
- Replies: 47
- Views: 32480
Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
I was chatting with Si W earlier as we can’t get into the YH till 5pm might it be worth the 2nd group leaving at 10am as opposed to 9 ? Any thoughts ? That sounds sensible, so to confirm 08:00 From Black Horse Helen Colson (Camping) Dave Cole (Camping) Simon Woodward (Camping) 10:00 From Black Hors...
- 15 Jun 2022 11:30
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: C Ride Sunday 19 June Stourport 48 miles
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2598
Re: C Ride Sunday 19 June Stourport
Yes please Pete
- 13 Jun 2022 13:29
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: TUESDAY 14TH CLUB RUNS
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5906
Re: TUESDAY 14TH CLUB RUNS
Can I join the C ride please
- 13 Jun 2022 08:23
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
- Replies: 47
- Views: 32480
Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
Helen,
Can I order
Pate
&
Fish & chips
Cheers
Can I order
Pate
&
Fish & chips
Cheers
- 07 Jun 2022 02:21
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: TUESDAY 7TH CLUB RUNS
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5869
Re: TUESDAY 7TH CLUB RUNS
Cân you put me down for the B ride please
- 03 Jun 2022 14:44
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 5th June Introductory Ride
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2217
Re: Sunday 5th June Introductory Ride
Hi Mick,
Hopefully I'll be joining you on the intro ride. I'll see on on Sunday Morning.
Hopefully I'll be joining you on the intro ride. I'll see on on Sunday Morning.
- 02 Jun 2022 08:00
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: The Elenydd 307kms Audax to hell
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5683
Re: The Elenydd 307kms Audax to hell
A fantastic write up phil. Being on my own out in the wilds of nowhere has always made me feel alive somehow and the mountain road to Tregaron is definately in the middle of nowhere! Interestingly, that flat bit between Tregaron and Pontrhydigiad has always been my last favourite bit. A boring bit o...
- 28 May 2022 19:57
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
- Replies: 47
- Views: 32480
Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
Alan, I'm sure you'll be fine. The pace will be slow and as your aware, I've also been suffering with sciatica and haven't ridden my bike at all this year.
Andy has decided to bivvy, so I've got a spare lightweight touring tent if anyone fancies giving it a go?
Andy has decided to bivvy, so I've got a spare lightweight touring tent if anyone fancies giving it a go?
- 24 May 2022 15:03
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
- Replies: 47
- Views: 32480
Re: Summer touring weekend 25th & 26th June
While Helen is away touring through Scandinavia and the 2 other Simons areriding across the Alps and Apennines, I thought I'd give everyone an update on our touring weekend away. There's no need to bring your fancy carbon summer bike. It's a touring weekend and the pace will be dictated by those tha...
- 30 Mar 2022 20:29
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: TT
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4910
Re: TT
Hi Trevor,
No the roads won't be closed but the route is a fairly quiet rural route.
I'm certainly no expert Time Trialling but I think they've always been on open roads.
No the roads won't be closed but the route is a fairly quiet rural route.
I'm certainly no expert Time Trialling but I think they've always been on open roads.
- 16 Mar 2022 15:34
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A-Ride to Gilks' Garage Café, Kineton - Sunday 20th March (9am start)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2681
Re: A-Ride to Gilks' Garage Café, Kineton - Sunday 20th March (9am start)
Phil,
I'll have a go at hanging onto everyone's coat tails out to Kinetin.
Woody
I'll have a go at hanging onto everyone's coat tails out to Kinetin.
Woody
- 15 Mar 2022 17:28
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: LEL Call for volunteers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6475
- 14 Mar 2022 17:52
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: LEL Call for volunteers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6475
- 14 Mar 2022 16:06
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: LEL Call for volunteers
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6475
LEL Call for volunteers
London Edinburgh London Audax have put out a request for volunteers As I volunteered for the last running of the event, I thought I'd tell you a little of my experiences. You can see details of what LEL is all about here - https://londonedinburghlondon.com/ I first heard about LEL in 2016 and initia...
- 13 Mar 2022 18:00
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Club time trials 2022
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5350
Re: Club time trials 2022
Before I start dreaming too hard, is there a lower age limit for these Time Trials? Jim, I entered my first TT last year at the age of 55 and really enjoyed it. Ido hope that you'll be allowed to enter. For those who've not yet seen it, the club TT calendar for 2022 is now available here: http://be...
- 13 Mar 2022 15:30
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 13th March B ride to Cobhouse Fisheries 08:30
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5329
Re: Sunday 13th March B ride to Cobhouse Fisheries 08:30
Wow - Is forgotten what it was like to ride in groups of more than 6. On today's ride were Fenella Brown Huan Dong Matt Hale John Hitchcock Dave Hughes Andy McGrath Pete Norman Mike Quinn Jon Sadler Mick Stanford Simon Turner Simon Walker Simon Woodward (Leading) Thanks to all for the excellent comp...
- 12 Mar 2022 18:19
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 13th March B ride to Cobhouse Fisheries 08:30
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5329
- 11 Mar 2022 08:58
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: New Street station bicycle parking
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4817
Re: New Street station bicycle parking
Gilles, I hope you enjoy your visit. Birmingham New Street has a secure cycle store which can only be accessed by those who are registered and carry their access card. I've had a look at the terms and conditions and can't see anything about having to live in the UK to apply for a card. You'll still ...
- 06 Mar 2022 23:40
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 13th March B ride to Cobhouse Fisheries 08:30
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5329
Re: Sunday 13th March B ride to Cobhouse Fisheries 08:30
Would have loved to join you, Si, but I've arranged to ride with Roger that day. I cancelled my last ride with him because of the gales, so I don't want to let him down again. No problem George - Hopefully if all goes well, I'll be able to start riding with Roger again soon. Send him my regards Che...
- 06 Mar 2022 20:18
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 13th March B ride to Cobhouse Fisheries 08:30
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5329
Sunday 13th March B ride to Cobhouse Fisheries 08:30
It's my birthday :lol: so I thought I'd celebrate by leading a 100km ride to Cobhouse Fisheries, leaving the Black Horse at 08:30 The pace will be around 14mph so perfect for any C rides wishing to try out a B ride. Route is - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38712636 Please reply to this post to sign...
- 02 Mar 2022 18:34
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: UPDATED - Beacon road racing - volunteers sought
- Replies: 31
- Views: 19243
Re: UPDATED - pls read. Beacon road racing - volunteers sought
Kyle,
I can do both sessions in whatever role you need. Remember that I know nothing about racing though!
I can do both sessions in whatever role you need. Remember that I know nothing about racing though!
- 31 Jan 2022 20:35
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: CALL FOR 2022 SNOWDROP/SUNRISE VOLUNTEERS
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7405
Re: CALL FOR 2022 SNOWDROP/SUNRISE VOLUNTEERS
I'm happy to help out in any capacity and am available all day.
I can run the control at Raphael's if you want or wherever you think best.
Cheers
Simon
I can run the control at Raphael's if you want or wherever you think best.
Cheers
Simon
- 11 Dec 2021 16:32
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: UPDATED - Beacon road racing - volunteers sought
- Replies: 31
- Views: 19243
Re: Beacon road racing - volunteers sought
Kyle,
Please put my name down as someone who'd be willing to help out.
Please put my name down as someone who'd be willing to help out.
- 10 Dec 2021 21:39
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 12th December, B ride to Holt Heath
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3228
Re: Saturday 12th December, B ride to Holt Heath
Matt,
I'll join you if I may.
Cheers
Woody
I'll join you if I may.
Cheers
Woody
- 07 Nov 2021 14:07
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Intro Ride to Rowberry's 7th November
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3666
Re: Intro Ride to Rowberry's 7th November
Thanks to Mariana for assisting today and giving the initial chat as I was a little late arriving at the Black Horse having had to fix a couple of **flat**s and a hole in my tyre on the way there 4 of us left the Black Horse and we were met on the way to the cafe by George & Phil. It was great to se...
- 02 Nov 2021 16:36
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Intro Ride to Rowberry's 7th November
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3666
- 01 Nov 2021 20:11
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Intro Ride to Rowberry's 7th November
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3666
Re: Intro Ride to Rowberry's 7th November
Thanks Marianna, a support rider is always useful.
Simon
- 01 Nov 2021 20:09
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Intro Ride to Rowberry's 7th November
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3666
Re: Intro Ride to Rowberry's 7th November
Mike,Michael Quinn wrote: ↑01 Nov 2021 19:54Hi Simon, please put my name down for the intro ride this Sunday. Looking forward to it.
Mike Quinn
Welcome. I'll put you down.
If you have any questions or want any other information, just ask.
Simon
- 01 Nov 2021 15:31
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Intro Ride to Rowberry's 7th November
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3666
Intro Ride to Rowberry's 7th November
Hi Everyone, I'll be leading an Intro ride to Rowberry's Garden Centre in Chaddesley Corbett on Sunday 7th November. We'll be meeting on the car park of the Black Horse in Northfield at 09:00 for a 09:15 depart The route is a circular route of 35 miles and can be downloaded using this Link Don't wor...
- 30 Oct 2021 09:16
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: B Run - Sunday 31st Oct - Ombersley
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7219
Re: B Run - Sunday 31st Oct - Ombersley
Stuart,
Can you put me down please
Cheers
Simon
Can you put me down please
Cheers
Simon
- 04 Oct 2021 22:14
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: 5th Oct Women's Tour - Barr Beacon
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3841
Re: 5th Oct Women's Tour - Barr Beacon
With fb down, you might not have seen my reply! I’ll try cycle it. What time you passing bearwood? Helen, as you've guessed, I can't see your FB post. We'll be leaving Bearwood at 10:30. We'll meet you at the junction of Rathbone Road & Stanhope Road I'll bring a pannier in case people want to brin...
- 04 Oct 2021 22:07
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: 5th Oct Women's Tour - Barr Beacon
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3841
Re: 5th Oct Women's Tour - Barr Beacon
Cedric, we'll be riding over as a group so TT bars wouldn't be suitable for a group ride
We'd be happy to see you there if you want to ride over and meet us.
- 04 Oct 2021 13:19
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: 5th Oct Women's Tour - Barr Beacon
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3841
5th Oct Women's Tour - Barr Beacon
I'm planning on going to watch the women's tour on 5th October. It starts and finishes in Walsall, with 9 laps of Barr Beacon. Please put your name down if your interested in riding out to watch. We aim to get to Barr Beacon at around 11:30 Riders so far Simon Woodward Matt Hale Helen Jamieson Route...
- 18 Sep 2021 19:35
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Saturday 18th September, 9:15 B ride to Heightington (Nothing Bound brewery taphouse)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2550
Re: Saturday 18th September, 9:15 B ride to Heightington (Nothing Bound brewery taphouse)
Thanks for organising and leading such a great ride Matt.
Nothing Bound, Fixed Wheel with the occasional hill in between.
Perfect
Nothing Bound, Fixed Wheel with the occasional hill in between.
Perfect
- 17 Sep 2021 14:36
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Important Notice for Regular Beacon Audaxers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8474
Re: Important Notice for Regular Beacon Audaxers
Looks like John Williams has a very big lead. http://www.aukweb.net/results/detail/2021/listride/?Rider=19004 Simon Woodward is in at second place. http://www.aukweb.net/results/detail/2021/listride/?Rider=19004 Phil Richards is in at third place. http://www.aukweb.net/results/detail/2021/listride/...
- 10 Sep 2021 18:04
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Club Audax Trophy
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8599
Re: Club Audax Trophy
While we're contemplating moving the dates that the Audax trophy is awarded I'd also like to highlight another potential issue. Currently the Audax trophy is awarded to "The member who completes the greatest mileage in audax events during the twelve-month period ending 30 September" There's no defin...
- 09 Sep 2021 12:35
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Overshoe recommendation
- Replies: 7
- Views: 10969
Re: Overshoe recommendation
Phil, Do you have any contact details for the Black Witch?Philip Whiteman wrote: ↑08 Sep 2021 11:36
Depends on your budget but I am a firm convert to Spatz, especially for warmth. They come with a high price tag. They are easy to repair with Black Witch.
- 09 Sep 2021 12:31
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Club Audax Trophy
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8599
Re: Club Audax Trophy
I'm aware that Audax UK decided to change the season to align it with to the international Audaxing year.
I was wondering whether other sections have differing seasons? What about time trialling, when does their season begin?
I was wondering whether other sections have differing seasons? What about time trialling, when does their season begin?
- 07 Sep 2021 13:40
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Important Notice for Regular Beacon Audaxers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8474
Re: Important Notice for Regular Beacon Audaxers
Thanks Simon The KK is 23rd July and the Autumn Audax (South Salopian) will be 1st October. It looks as though Phil has filled his Sunrise Express with volunteers though I am sure he will correct me if I am wrong, and I am guessing it will be the last Saturday in February. I spoke with Phil this mo...
- 06 Sep 2021 21:45
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Important Notice for Regular Beacon Audaxers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 8474
Re: Important Notice for Regular Beacon Audaxers
Hello All Don't forget, if you have not yet volunteered, please remember that all regular audaxers need to commit to supporting on of our events to be eligible to enter a Beacon audax in 2022. Phil, Do you have dates for 2022 yet, so we can work out Which ones we're available to volunteer for. Cheers
- 11 Aug 2021 20:31
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A RUN SUNDAY 15TH AUGUST
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7318
Re: A RUN SUNDAY 15TH AUGUST
- 11 Aug 2021 18:37
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A RUN SUNDAY 15TH AUGUST
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7318
- 09 Aug 2021 17:10
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A RUN SUNDAY 15TH AUGUST
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7318
Re: A RUN 15TH AUGUST
I'm sure I'll end up regretting this.
Can you sign me up for my first A ride
Can you sign me up for my first A ride
- 26 Jul 2021 09:07
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Saturday 31st July - 6am - One-Day A-ride to Weston-Super-Mare and back
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5924
Re: Saturday 31st July - 6am - One-Day A-ride to Weston-Super-Mare and back
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.
- 08 Jul 2021 17:41
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: YHA Weekend Rides
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10856
Re: YHA Weekend Rides
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.
I'd certainly be happy with a hostel and Brecon Beacons is easy to get to and not as lumpy as it sounds.
- 28 Jun 2021 18:40
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: TUESDAY 29TH CLUB RUNS
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4582
Re: TUESDAY 29TH CLUB RUNS
Can you put me down for the C please. This is tentative as it depends on work. Thanks
- 23 Jun 2021 12:30
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: Beacon RCC Track Championships 2021 Sat, 26 Jun 2021 12:00 Halesowen.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9373
Re: Beacon RCC Track Championships 2021 Sat, 26 Jun 2021 12:00 Halesowen.
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...
- 21 Jun 2021 11:29
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs for the weekend of 27th June
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1558
Re: Club runs for the weekend of 27th June
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.
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.
- 14 Jun 2021 18:18
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: 400kms Pushing the Boundaries Club Run - Saturday 19th June 5am
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1836
Re: 400kms Pushing the Boundaries Club Run - Saturday 19th June 5am
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...