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Si_Walker

Matt Hale wrote: ↑
13 Aug 2022 22:17
Hello Si, me and Toby will aim to meet you at Hillers around 10am (and then ride back with you). Hope that's ok

Matt, yes all fine with me.

Si_Walker

PhilG wrote: ↑
12 Aug 2022 18:38
Si,

I would like to join you, but in view of the predicted temperatures I will turn back after the first hour or so.
If you get 8 riders wanting to do the full rider then I will drop out.

Phil, ok, it will be fine to join if you are only going part way.

Si_Walker

As the 100 miler is cancelled, this is the substitute ride. As captioned, 60 miles from the Black Horse, starting at 08:00. In view of the temperatures, speed will be a steady B pace of about 14 -15 mph average. I am limiting this ride to 8 Riders. In view of the predicted temperatures, please ensur...

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Philip; happy to help out at Belbroughton on the morning as appropriate.

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In view of the high temperatures the 100 miler is cancelled, however there will be shorter ride of 60 miles to Hillier's - see separate thread. ----------------------------------------------- I plan to run a 100 miler club ride, weather permitting with stops at Tewkesbury (Wetherspoons) and Harvingt...

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Noel, i’d like to join this ride please.

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Not some much a read but a view. A couple of videos about the EF Womens tour team which you might find interesting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIQ80iY7AQo; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8a5lhfiKww; Also for those of you interested in the Transcontinental Race, which commenced tonight, you ca...

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I need to obtain a used and working right side (rear derailleur) Shimano Sora 3(triple) x 9 speed shifter or a set of two (left and right side).
Thanks

Si_Walker

Here are some photos of the Wye Valley Touring weekend (most courtesy of Dave Cole). If anyone who took photos wishes to add then either PM or email me.

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AtuCGY3SozJwnFnRBLM ... i?e=UOHxqD

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Helen, thanks again for organising the tour; all very enjoyable. Ive paid via Paypal.

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For information: The distance to the pub for the evening meal is 2.2 miles each way (unless you fancy a swim!) which will take about 45 minutes to walk. If you are thinking of cycling there, it may be prudent to take a cable lock and if it's dusk / dark, I guess lights or torch will be required. htt...

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Dave, i've replaced the battery on my 800 twice, if you need your doing just ask.

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Sorry, forgot to add the Pate, starter, thanks.

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Fission chips for me too please

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Group 2 riders were as follows;

Neil Evanson
Pete Norman
Vince Tennant
Simon Turner
Si Walker (leading)

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Paul, thanks, now corrected.

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An interesting article in The Guardian on bike lanes and traffic management. (there are also several links below the video to follow through) https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/video/2022/may/17/why-new-bike-lanes-dont-cause-traffic-jams-video And an obituary on Richard Moore https://www.thegu...

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Trevor, Ive just got back from Mallorca, had a Monday to Friday stay at the Pollensa Park and Spa Hotel in Porto de Pollensa. I can recommend this place as the food and accommodation was excellent, I used a Jet2 package which was very reasonable. They have a bike garage and there are plenty of place...

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Yes please Matt, will confirm Sat.

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That’s a shame! But better than going down an actual ‘pot hole’

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Due to storm damage road is closed to cars giving cyclists a great opportunity to ride the road.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk ... e-23269144

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Yes please Si, add me to the ride.

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See link
https://www.theguardian.com/environment ... SApp_Other

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Just wondered if anyone is going out to Majorca this year for some early spring cycling?

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Ive just finished reading The Midlife Cyclist by Phil Cavell (2021, Bloomsbury Sport Press). This is a well researched and interesting book which covers many aspects of cycling life including the usual stuff on injuries, training, nutrition, bike fitting and advice on how to train and adjust as a cy...

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Thanks, I’m in for a dorm space please.

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Hello, Unfortunately but not unexpectedly, the Christmas ride to The Swan has been cancelled by the Club due to the 'escalating seriousness' of the COVID situation (https://www.facebook.com/beaconrcc/). Therefore there seems little point in the ride going ahead, however you are welcome to use the ro...

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I'll lead a ride to the Swan at Chaddersley for the riders Christmas gathering, with a stop at the Ginney Ring for coffee, on the way. Those wishing not to enter the pub are welcome to come along and find their own way home from that point using the route. Speed will be approx 14 mph, weather is for...

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Matt, could you add me on please?

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Hello Si, It looks like you can read the old issues here: https://issuu.com/boneshakermag Also, although the magazine is defunct it looks like their web shop is still online and you can buy downloads of the magazine https://boneshakermag.bigcartel.com/ cheers Graham Graham, thanks for that, I have ...

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Does anyone have any Boneshaker magazines they would like to get rid of. I’ve recently obtained a couple of copies and enjoy the articles and would like to read more of them. Unfortunately publication has now stopped.

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I recently did the Horseshoe Pass ride from Shrewsbury, at the top of the pass arriving at the cafe were a couple on heavily laden touring bikes which we took a look at and commented on the large packs and Thorn bikes. I've come across them in a cycle touring blog, their tour started in June 2021 an...

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Beacon Vintage Bike Ride photos.

See the link below, feel free to copy, an acknowledgement would be appreciated.

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AtuCGY3SozJwmyVVTRe ... j?e=Wkew6t

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Just to note: Card or contactless payments only at the Cafe i.e. NO Cash

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Hi Phil, may I join you please? (the route out via Snitterfield is good it has a variety of hills and good descents)

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Hi Pete, I'd like to join you please.

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I’ve had a bike with a seized seat post, which would not budge at all despite dripping oil in around the seat post and light tapping to try to get it out. Rather than having a hack at it, I sourced a chap that removes these on a regular basis ‘The Seat Post Man’ based on Chorley, Lancs. I took the b...

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Si, can you add me too please?

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Matt, I might join you please but don’t wait if I’m not there. Also the road past the Rezzer is closed off completely so you may need to divert through Tanners Green, Foreshaw Heath and Wood End.

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All riders attended, a bit of an incident with a startled horse 🐎 in a country lane resulted in a minor delay. Superb horse rider control prevented an ejection from the saddle. Cafe was very pleasant with a rider getting f**t before setting off. Stopped for ice lollies and cold drinks at Bishampton ...

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+AndyMcGrath wrote: ↑
16 Jul 2021 12:24
Hello Si
I’ll meet you at the bottom of DH Bank at about 8:45
Cheers
Andy McG

OK Andy, will do.

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Hmmm ok then don't matter iv put my name on the A instead Andy W, really sorry, not an intentional omission. (You could have PM'd me for my oversight!). Ive had busy days at work and with glances at the MB didn't see yours after Alan's request, AlanW and AndyW look the same with a brief glance!. If...

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I'll take a ride to Upton, ~72 miles return, ave 14-15 mph social speed, mostly flat i.e. slow B. The route is out via Droitwich, Crowle, Drakes Broughton, return via Defford, Inkberrow, Tardebigge. Cafe stop at the Marina (WheelHouse) or in the town. Forecast is good; sunny and hot, light wind, so ...

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Pete, may I also ride with you please?

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Just thought I’d write few lines about the two Weston rides having woken at 04:00 hrs with stiff legs. It has been an epic weekend. Day 1 We started off on time at 06:30 hrs meeting Si, Ben, Lewis and Euge at the Black Horse only to have a couple of minor issues by the time we reached Longbridge. My...

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I was really looking forward to this ride and to that adventure with the group... ... yet fate has decided otherwise. Please take me off Cedric, I’m sorry that you are not riding with us. Will you be liaising with Ben for the hotel? also Lewis may take up your booking- please see his earlier posting.

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Arrangements: Routes These are the latest route updates (updated today Mon 28th for minor tweaks), please ensure you check again on Friday in case there are any last minute changes, and download a copy for your device. Outward. (115 miles): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36583690 Return: (114 miles...

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I was very late to look at room bookings, and now they’ve gone up to £140! Unless there are any last minute joiners who I can split with, I’ll book an Airbnb down the road instead. Let me know please :) Lewis: I am not aware of anyone else who is intending to ride. I am going to post a message abou...

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Btw, I had an e-mail from Premier Inns the other day asking whether we wanted to book an evening meal there. I haven't yet done so. I'm assuming that most of us would rather eat at a pub or similar. Let me know if I've got that wrong. George, re evening meal, yes preferably eat at a pub or somewher...

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Here is a starter proposal for discussion and subject to modification depending upon George's routing plan. Many thanks for doing this, Si. As you suggested, I've taken a look at it. Broadly speaking, it looks great. The only suggestion I would make is for a minor tweak in the Thornbury area. If we...

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