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- 05 Jul 2017 10:27
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 9th July
- Replies: 22
- Views: 16557
A-Ride (Clows Top Stingers) - 08:15 Start
A-Ride (Clow's Top Stingers) - 08:15 Start I will lead Phils "Clows Top Stingers" ride with an 08:15 start. It is a short but hilly route. Hopefully the "mountain goats" among you will wait for me at the top of the climbs! Probably an ideal opportunity for anyone else also looking to give the legs a...
- 20 Jun 2017 16:15
- Forum: Pro Racing
- Topic: TdF Early Predictions?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 12549
TdF Early Predictions?
Any early predictions on the TdF contenders? Yellow Jersey - Another year for Chris Froome? Chance for Quintana to show us what he is made of? Riche Porte's year to shine? Green Jersey - Sagan again, or time for Kittell or Kristoff? Climbers Jersey - Errr... someone small and skinny? Does anyone use...
- 18 Jun 2017 14:33
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 18th June
- Replies: 21
- Views: 17214
Re: Club runs - 18th June
Key indicators that its a hot Beacon run: 1) Distinct lack of arm warmers 2) No winter bikes or mud guards 3) Temperatures at mid teens at 08:15 4) Cafe stop water bottle refill takes longer than ordering food 5) Cafe stop orders are more pastéis de nata (Matt Clegg) and Salmon and Cucumber Bagels (...
- 16 Jun 2017 09:54
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 18th June
- Replies: 21
- Views: 17214
Re: Club runs - 18th June
A Run (08:15 Start) - Wellesbourne Hi Phil, I can take the A run to Wellesbourne on Sunday morning. It will be a 08:15 start as I need to be back a bit earlier but won't be a longer route. 107k, pretty flat. Its going to be a warm one on Sunday so lets make the most of the weather and get those summ...
- 22 May 2017 12:08
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Gorilla Coffee Cafe, Kings Heath
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3273
Re: Gorilla Coffee Cafe, Kings Heath
Its run by James Connolly and Stacey Jarvis (BRAT's). Its definitely worth a visit. They are slightly more "premium" than some of the cafe stops we take (I don't know if Paul Johnson would approve of a £5 sandwich) ;-) They are doing quite a lot of cycle related activities, and regularly get visits ...
- 14 Jan 2017 11:19
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 15th January
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6529
A Run to Evesham
Following the publication of the Beacon Cycling Club article in Cycling Weekly, this weeks A run will be to Evesham for Bread Pudding! https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17345026 Weather isn't looking great for tomorrow, so I will see how wet / cold it is in the morning before heading out. Ice = No Ride...
- 11 Jan 2017 15:26
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: 500kms Club Run
- Replies: 51
- Views: 32947
- 03 Jan 2017 20:38
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C Club runs January, February and March 2017
- Replies: 23
- Views: 15219
15-01 A Ride - Evesham - 09:15 Start
I will take the A-ride to Evesham on the 15/01.
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Evesham
I haven't done the route before but it looks fairly main roads so should be ok even if a bit cold. However it is p***ing down I won't be there (I don't do getting my hair wet)...
Cheers
Chris
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Evesham
I haven't done the route before but it looks fairly main roads so should be ok even if a bit cold. However it is p***ing down I won't be there (I don't do getting my hair wet)...
Cheers
Chris
- 23 Nov 2016 13:12
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club run ideas for 2017
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4737
Great ideas Phil. I will be up for some longer rides post spring marathons (shocking that running comes first, I know). I remembered that Johnsons coaches to "out and back" bus trips, so it could be that we do a longer ride to a specific destination and then get the bus back - similar to the Weston ...
- 17 Nov 2016 14:03
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Mad March Hare Sportive
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7400
Beacon Rider List - Mad March Hare?
Can we get a role call together for how many have entered? It can't be far off selling out now?
I'm already in, so would be good to know who else will be there.
I'm already in, so would be good to know who else will be there.
- 17 Nov 2016 13:49
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: To Weston and Back: "The Weston Run"
- Replies: 196
- Views: 377971
2017 ride?
It looks like this was pretty popular when it happened a few years ago? Was it popular with the Beacon CC and would it be something to target for next year, similar challenge to the Beacon 300k of this year. Maybe something to do on the Summer Solistice or around that date? I might be keen to organi...
- 12 Oct 2016 10:00
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Gran Canaria or Tenerife? Early November cycling?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8595
Gran Canaria or Tenerife? Early November cycling?
I'm just looking to book a last minute weeks holiday in either Gran Canaria or Tenerife in early November. Does anyone have any experience of either locations and potential resorts to stay? I will just be travelling solo, so just looking for cheap and cheerful, with somewhere that does organised rid...
- 09 Oct 2016 17:31
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 9th October
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9782
A ride - 09/10 - To Clows Top (08:15)
A-ride out to Clows Top Cafe with plenty of Stingers (both the hills and unfortunately one from a wasp too)! The group rode well together and hopefully everyone enjoyed the route. Chris Ashford (L) Oliver Timms Mark Roberts Matthew Hale Steve Philpott Neil Ashton Cafe stop was well needed after the ...
- 03 Oct 2016 15:58
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 9th October
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9782
A ride - 09/10 - To Clows Top (08:15)
A ride on 09/10 to Clows Top - route "borrowed" from Phil Richards, with an 08:15 start. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16924778 https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g1751511-d1751512-Reviews-The_Colliers_Farm_Shop_and_Tea_Room-Clows_Top_Worcestershire_England.html Note reasonably hilly, ...
- 27 Sep 2016 06:57
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C club runs - October, November and December - 2016
- Replies: 32
- Views: 18753
A Ride 09/10 - Destination Clow's Top (08:15 start)
I will take the A ride on 09/10 - destination is Clows Top - route "borrowed" from Phil Richards, with an 08:15 start. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16924778 https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g1751511-d1751512-Reviews-The_Colliers_Farm_Shop_and_Tea_Room-Clows_Top_Worcestershire_Englan...
- 07 Aug 2016 17:42
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 7th August
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10073
A Ride to Toddington 08:15
A small but perfectly formed group made its way down to Broadway and onto Toddington: Chris Ashford (L) Martin McGowan Keith Adcock Headwind on the way out and tailwind on the way back. Flat route with one big climb up Dovers Hill to Broadway Tower. Flag and Whistle Cafe was quick and efficient, and...
- 05 Aug 2016 11:37
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 7th August
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10073
Club A Run - Toddington 08:15
Phil W / Phil R / Andy - Thanks for the heads up re: Redditch route, and the cafe stop. Route Navigation - I have had a bit of a play with the route around the town and now adjusted it to run around the the bypass. Hopefully this will be easier to follow (same link just updated route). https://ridew...
- 01 Aug 2016 17:19
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 7th August
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10073
A Ride to Toddington 08:15 (130k ~1100m climbing)
Hi Phil, I haven't lead a ride in a while, so thought I should take a turn. A Ride to Toddington (The Flag and Whistle) 130k - 08:15 start http://www.gwsr.com/planning-your-visit/the-flag-and-whistle.aspx https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g2437324-d6636632-Reviews-The_Flag_and_Whistle-...
- 24 Jan 2016 18:26
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Return Of the Beacon Balti 30/01/2016
- Replies: 28
- Views: 17217
- 11 Jan 2016 12:31
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 10th January
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13005
- 14 Dec 2015 17:38
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - general
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4668
Congrats on the new role Phil! I would be up for leading some new routes next year (post London Marathon). There are plenty that can be "borrowed" from some of the other local clubs who tend to upload on various websites, so that could be an option? With shorter rides completed by these clubs more t...
- 01 Nov 2015 18:59
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 1st November
- Replies: 17
- Views: 12847
Impromptu A ride to Bewdley: Chris Ashford (L) Paul Knox Jessica Rhodes-Jones Xavier Disley Matthew Hale Phil Richards Andy Curley A steady ride out to Bewdley that might have been more muddy than the MTB ride in Cannock. It was initially sunny, but quickly turning fog bound as we headed into the va...
- 09 Feb 2015 21:43
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: RideLondon100 2015 Team Entry
- Replies: 56
- Views: 33573
Yep, I would be up for this. I did the first event and it was a great to ride through London at full beans with the sun shining down on us... Thankfully I didn't have to contend with the rain of last year! I just added a little "copy and paste" list to make Phil's life a bit easier if we do get some...