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- 07 Jan 2023 13:18
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 8th January. Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes, 30 miles at D ride pace.
- Replies: 17
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Re: Sunday 8th January. Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes, 30 miles at D ride pace.
Hi Mick I'd like to join you but will probably do a longer loop on the way back.
- 07 Jan 2023 13:15
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: The 'fords' time trial - fact or fiction?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 24769
Re: The 'fords' time trial - fact or fiction?
I remember it well Tour of the Fords TT was a regular event in early '80s. I never rode but did marshal it once I think. Oscar is right the secret was to slow down ride straight through the fords but I recall that even a marshal came off. I do think that the fords have got more slippery over the yea...
- 01 Jan 2023 16:58
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Jean Gould
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5924
Re: Jean Gould
Thanks Mike for posting these classic photos. 20 years before my time with the Beacon but good to see youthful shots of Oscar Hopkins and Tony Webb and some great photos of your parents. Also good to be reminded of those times and those bikes !!
- 01 Jan 2023 07:21
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 1st Jan D Run to rendezvous at the Swan
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1547
Re: Sunday 1st Jan D Run to rendezvous at the Swan
Remember this Run is a 10.00 start
- 31 Dec 2022 20:18
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 1st Jan D Run to rendezvous at the Swan
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1547
Re: Sunday 1st Jan D Run to rendezvous at the Swan
Hi Ruth and Ellie it's about 38 miles and not too hilly. I did it in the reverse direction on Tuesday. Be good if you came along.
- 30 Dec 2022 20:06
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 1st Jan D Run to rendezvous at the Swan
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1547
Sunday 1st Jan D Run to rendezvous at the Swan
Leaving Black Horse at 10.00 first 2023 D Run to Chaddersley Corbett to meet Simon's B run. Great sociable cycling start to 2023 and meet up with B Run. Thanks for the company and to the Swan for good service being open !!! Paul Balfe Dave Cox (Leading) Kay Davies Ruth Evans Ellie Grey Ann Hughes Mi...
- 23 Dec 2022 14:18
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Monday 26th December 30 mile D run RIDE CANCELLED ICE
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7511
Re: Monday 26th December 30 mile D run
Hi Dave I'd like to join this ride please
- 15 Dec 2022 12:23
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Earlswood Tea Room Closure
- Replies: 2
- Views: 800
Re: Earlswood Tea Room Closure
That's really sad and a great disappointment for a number of ageing CTC riders who virtually live there. But I'm not surprised given financial pressures and all the cyclists' specials they delivered so cheaply over the years.
- 07 Nov 2022 15:30
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 13TH NOV - 3RD TIME LUCKY ????
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2813
Re: D RUN SUNDAY 13TH NOV - 3RD TIME LUCKY ????
Thanks Paul I'm up for this run
- 02 Nov 2022 16:31
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 5th/6th of November
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1205
Re: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 5th/6th of November
Well said Phils squared. These "problems" are of course intrinsic to club run "management". Similar appeals used to go our regularly even in the days when we didn't have GPS and relied on memory and OS maps in back pockets and cyclostyled club run sheets which Oscar ran off on a local political part...
- 02 Nov 2022 16:25
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: MY D RUNS WINTER CALENDER
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2745
Re: MY D RUNS WINTER CALENDER
Many thanks as always Paul. Great idea. The point for me of D Runs is that many older riders (and no doubt some younger ones) still have the stamina for longer runs but at these "touring" average speeds. I'll try to lead a few on your off weeks or when rain is forecast !!!
- 12 Oct 2022 21:30
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 16TH OCTOBER
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1338
Re: D RUN SUNDAY 16TH OCTOBER
Please sign me up Paul
- 10 Oct 2022 21:36
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 15th/16th October
- Replies: 1
- Views: 785
Re: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 15th/16th October
Thanks Phil - hoping that you both quickly recover from the COVID
- 02 Oct 2022 14:46
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 2nd October D ride to Lavender Hall unCANCELLED
- Replies: 9
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Re: Sunday 2nd October D ride to Lavender Hall unCANCELLED
Thanks Dave just two Daves today !! Hope you are feeling better. Weather was fine and autumn colours coming through. Slower than the Intro ride but good fun.
Dave Cox Leading
Dave Little
Good to see Si's group at the Cafe
Dave Cox Leading
Dave Little
Good to see Si's group at the Cafe
- 01 Oct 2022 17:33
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 2nd October D ride to Lavender Hall unCANCELLED
- Replies: 9
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Re: Sunday 2nd October D ride to Lavender Hall CANCELLED
Thanks Dave see you tomorrow
- 01 Oct 2022 13:21
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 2nd October D ride to Lavender Hall unCANCELLED
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6042
Re: Sunday 2nd October D ride to Lavender Hall CANCELLED
Sorry to hear that Dave - get well soon. I'll still do the ride if anyone wants to join me Blackhorse 9.00 for 9.15
- 29 Sep 2022 17:36
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 2nd October D ride to Lavender Hall unCANCELLED
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6042
Re: Sunday 2nd October D ride to Lavender Hall
That's great Dave please sign me up
- 16 Sep 2022 15:29
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D RUN TO HILL CLIMB THEN BROADACRES
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3204
Re: D RUN TO HILL CLIMB THEN BROADACRES
Please count me in Paul
- 06 Sep 2022 21:31
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D RUN - SUNDAY 11th Sept - Orchard Cafe - Worcester
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1979
Re: D RUN - SUNDAY 11th Sept - Orchard Cafe - Worcester
Thanks Paul please sign me up
- 02 Sep 2022 18:52
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Volunteers for the South Salopian Audax please: 1st October
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7991
Re: Volunteers for the South Salopian Audax please: 1st October
Ok just found the right posting. I'll help with the clear up
- 02 Sep 2022 18:51
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: THE SOUTH SALOPIAN AUDAX: 1st Oct. 208km
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4789
Re: THE SOUTH SALOPIAN AUDAX: 1st Oct. 208km
Hi Phil, I'll help with the clear up I know the routine !!
- 28 Aug 2022 15:32
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D run Rowberrys Garden Centre Sun 28 Aug
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3781
Re: D run Rowberrys Garden Centre Sun 28 Aug
Nice ride Dave thanks for leading again. Rowberrys did really well with our refreshments
- 24 Aug 2022 17:27
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D run Rowberrys Garden Centre Sun 28 Aug
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3781
Re: D run Willow and Boar Cafe Sun 28 Aug
Please sign me up Dave. Don't mind which cafe
- 24 Aug 2022 17:26
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: London Edinburgh London 2022
- Replies: 32
- Views: 20977
Re: London Edinburgh London 2022
Great account of this adventure thanks Phil and well done
- 11 Aug 2022 11:12
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: 100 mile C/D run Sunday August 21st
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3122
Re: 100 mile C/D run Sunday August 21st
Sign me up Dave - just what I need thanks
- 07 Aug 2022 17:25
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D Run to watch the CG Road Race
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1599
Re: D Run to watch the CG Road Race
And Ced was true to his word.
Good day out in fine weather
Dave Cox
Ced Gi
Good day out in fine weather
Dave Cox
Ced Gi
- 06 Aug 2022 21:21
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D Run to watch the CG Road Race
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1599
Re: D Run to watch the CG Road Race
You'd be very welcome Ced. I'm going via Man on the Moon, Peacock, past KN Golf Club, over M42 past Diamond Racing Stable, left to Tanworth, up Pig Trot Lane, Lowsonford, Pinley, Norton Curlieu Lane, towards Norton Lindsey, left Warwick Rd, then left Hampton on the Hill.
- 05 Aug 2022 18:49
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D Run to watch the CG Road Race
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1599
D Run to watch the CG Road Race
I'll be riding out to Hampton on the Hill to watch the CG Road Race (7th August !) if anyone wants to join me. I've been in Hong Kong and off the bike for 5 weeks and jet lagged so it will probably be at D minus pace. Leave Black Horse at 9.30 BST and be bringing some iron rations. If there's time t...
- 26 Jun 2022 15:11
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 26TH WHITLENGE
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3653
Re: D RUN SUNDAY 26TH WHITLENGE
Thanks for leading Paul an enjoyable ride
- 23 Jun 2022 17:57
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 26TH WHITLENGE
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3653
Re: D RUN SUNDAY 26TH WHITLENGE
Please sign me up too Paul
- 02 Jun 2022 08:34
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D RUN - SUNDAY 5th June to Hillers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2261
Re: D RUN - SUNDAY 5th June to Hillers
Sorry Paul cant do Saturday have a good one.
- 31 May 2022 15:25
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D RUN - SUNDAY 5th June to Hillers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2261
Re: D RUN - SUNDAY 5th June to Hillers
Please sign me up Paul I can pick up some Yarg and Asparagus as well
- 30 May 2022 08:56
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: MIDWEEK D RUN- Thurs 2ND JUNE
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1671
Re: MIDWEEK D RUN- Thurs 2ND JUNE
Oh great looking forward to that fruit cake !!! Please sign me up
- 29 May 2022 16:04
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 29TH MAY
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4027
Re: D RUN SUNDAY 29TH MAY
Thanks Paul and everyone all in all a classic Beacon club run overcoming adversity and a good morning out. I hope Ade got home safely to warm up though. Worth remembering to always carry a waterproof in this country.
- 25 May 2022 18:28
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 29TH MAY
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4027
Re: D RUN SUNDAY 29TH MAY
Yet another Dave Paul please
- 17 May 2022 20:29
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 22nd May, B/B+ to Apple tree kitchen (Clifton. Upon Teme) - 65 miles
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10393
Re: Sunday 22nd May, B/B+ to Den Cafe (Stanford Bridge) - 65 miles
When I first saw this subject for a minute I thought a Bed and Breakfast was involved. Enjoy !!
- 14 May 2022 21:19
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D run to CTC memorial service Meriden Sunday 15th May
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10448
Re: D run to CTC memorial service Meriden Sunday 15th May
Mick and Romina it will be good to see you tomorrow
- 14 May 2022 17:57
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Helpers Required for the Kidderminster Killer 2022
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11288
Re: Helpers Required for the Kidderminster Killer 2022
Sorry Phil, Hong Kong is act last opening up to visitors and we have a trip booked for July so unless they shut down again I won't be able to help clear up this year.
- 12 May 2022 22:16
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D run to CTC memorial service Meriden Sunday 15th May
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10448
Re: D run to CTC memorial service Meriden Sunday 15th May
Dave I'll meet you at Berryfields thanks
- 12 May 2022 17:43
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D run to CTC memorial service Meriden Sunday 15th May
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10448
Re: D run to CTC memorial service Meriden Sunday 15th May
I like the tandem idea be great to see you both on it
- 09 May 2022 12:15
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D run to CTC memorial service Meriden Sunday 15th May
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10448
Re: D run to CTC memorial service Meriden Sunday 15th May
Isn't it Berryfields Farm Shop at Meriden Dave ?
- 08 May 2022 18:45
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: SUNDAY D RUNS ARE BACK (8 May)
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8707
Re: SUNDAY D RUNS ARE BACK (8 May)
Thanks Paul and everyone I had a great time. I'll find it hard to stay away from Island Meadow after that cake and two large cappuccinos. Also explains the extra stop outside Earlswood. The Federation of Daves and Allied Trades all got back safely thanks via Tanners Green. I caught sight of you but ...
- 07 May 2022 10:45
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: SUNDAY D RUNS ARE BACK (8 May)
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8707
Re: SUNDAY D RUNS ARE BACK (8 May)
That's great Dave I was getting lonely see you tomorrow
- 05 May 2022 18:52
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Thursday 5th May D Run to Evesham
- Replies: 1
- Views: 769
Re: Thursday 5th May D Run to Evesham
Weather was super, no one signed up so I extended my ride with a loop to Pershore and an extra cake stop. Revived by an Beacon tyre talk sub-committee on Dusthouse Lane thanks !!
- 04 May 2022 15:58
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Routes for Intro and SC (Short Cafe) Rides - 30-40 miles approx
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17556
Re: Routes for Intro and SC (Short Cafe) Rides - 30-40 miles approx
I had an enquiry via Cycling UK website from Forge Mill Needle Museum in Redditch who have a café and are keen to attract cycling groups. There are light refreshments at the Mill Cafe with courtyard seating (sort of outside but with a polysomething roof and heaters). Ideal for cycling with the ongoi...
- 03 May 2022 22:16
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Thursday 5th May D Run to Evesham
- Replies: 1
- Views: 769
Thursday 5th May D Run to Evesham
Weather looks fine on Thursday for a mid-week D Run to Evesham. Leaving Black Horse at 9.30. Approx 60 miles sign up here if you want to join me. Might be picking up some asparagus on the way !
- 03 May 2022 07:37
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: SUNDAY D RUNS ARE BACK (8 May)
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8707
Re: SUNDAY D RUNS ARE BACK
Sign me up please Paul
- 29 Apr 2022 21:54
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: LMTT 2022 photographs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7080
Re: LMTT 2022 photographs
Many thanks Pete been looking forward to seeing these
- 28 Apr 2022 18:27
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Garmin batteries
- Replies: 8
- Views: 24936
Re: Garmin batteries
Thanks George, I'm looking for the receipt at the moment but I'll check settings etc. I went back to my old Edge 800 today and it was fine until Tardebigge so it can cope with most of my rides!!
- 28 Apr 2022 18:25
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: LMTT Spectators' D Run to Ankerdine
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1290
Re: LMTT Spectators' D Run to Ankerdine
And you George. Mike the photographer asked if he could park his VW on your patch ! I said yes by Presidential appointment