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petemarshall

C run They original plan to go to the Rendovelo café in Leamington for the Tour de Lombardy was kiboshed by the cancellation of the café :( So to enjoy what may be the last day of decent weather we shall go on a mystery tour of Clent, Kinver and Lickey. Expect the odd hill. Brunch at the Kinver Edge...

petemarshall

Due to the cancellation of the Rendovelo café event this Sunday the C run won't be going to Leamington. I will be planning a nice route with some decent hills on Saturday to celebrate the high pressure which the Met office say will still be with us. Brunch at the Kinver Edge café.

petemarshall

I'm afraid that I don't understand what the proposal is. To replace our club run guidelines? To incorporate some of the SmartCyclist advice into our club run guidelines? (If so, which bits?) To add illustrations to our guidelines? It's worth saying that the original post relates to a discussion at ...

petemarshall

I can't see anything wrong with the present guidelines as far as social rides are concerned. Training rides are a different matter. I can't see how the club can issue one set of guidance that covers all possibilities of what may been done during a training ride. The guidance pdf is far too prescript...

petemarshall

Special mention to Matt Clegg, who after 2 stages is 1st overall! Rather stuffed the rest of us I strongly suspect the youngster may have been doping with sherbet dabs,or whatever the kids are into these days, with a unbelievable result like that. We need to add my points to yours Richard and decla...

petemarshall

Hi Pete, I still have the email in my trash folder. I suspected it was probably connected to an Audax as the recipients addresses on the list included various other Beacon members. It's amazing the lengths these people go to in order to send out pointless sales emails that nobody in their right min...

petemarshall

I received an email from Pete Marshall earlier in the week entitled 'Important'. It was in fact just some kind of spam/ sales link. Evidently someone has accessed my email via his address book which is slightly concerning. As I don't have an email for you in my contacts this would seem unlikely. :)...

petemarshall

Three riders in last night's Cat 4 race at Stourport. Robin Kirkham rode his first race, a valiant first effort in a race that had a fast start. Sadly a DNF, but he will be back Tim Egan and Matt Clegg worked well as a team throughout the race, only Matt's magnificent last lap attack prevented Tim f...

petemarshall

Entered. I am attempting a new record having more than 7 riders by the end of the first week.... And having Niballi and Aru on the same team, what a ridiculous idea :D Well, after 2 stages I have just 7 riders, thanks to Anacona's no-show (oopss not paying attention) and Nibali's 'indiscretion'! So...

petemarshall

C run today Pete Marshall ( lead ) Si Walker ( lead a big chunk of the return leg in the storm ) Charlie Pearson ( tail gunner ) Huan Dong Giovanni Del Vecchio Colin Hall Mark McConkey Rob Parker Mark Gardner The storm started as we left the café, so Si being wise enough to have both mudguards and s...

petemarshall

This Sunday C run to Bewdley, via Clent and Arley return via Trimpley and Lickey beacon, as ever, to finish. Riverside café or the station if that's to busy ( and we want to see some trains ) Don't think I have taken a ride up Horseshoe Lane yet , other climbs you should all be used to by now and fl...

petemarshall

Which is my point John. The Highway authority (in this case the local authorities) are aware of the race. Anyone doing emergency work on the highways has to inform the highway authority. The local authority doesn't bother telling either the race organiser or the people in charge of the road works be...

petemarshall

Entered. I am attempting a new record having more than 7 riders by the end of the first week....
And having Niballi and Aru on the same team, what a ridiculous idea

Going to ride in Bianchi colours instead of Beacons too see if this brings some luck.

petemarshall

I would but I can't find the Vuelta anywhere on the site.

petemarshall

I registered for accreditation the other day and am thinking of going over for a session when winter comes along. Are you already accredited Tim?

petemarshall

I bet no one was working on the "emergency" today and the world would not have ended if they had delayed until Monday . Unfortunately the lack of concern for our sport is displayed once again.

petemarshall

C Route probably Earlswood, Lowsonford, Hatton, Norton Curlieu Lane, Warwick Possibly meet you there and come a bit of the way back, unless we meet along the way. We have a rather more circuitous route from Solihull Illshaw Heath, Tanworth, Ullenhall, Danzy, Hole House Lane and Yew Tree Lane (great...

petemarshall

Either see you there or maybe pick you up on route. Which way are you going?
And pre 1995 mtb's now classic, makes my one and only mtb a classic.

Pity my Klien got stolen as that really was a classic, as seen on Seinfeld.

petemarshall

Just to let everyone know, I have booked Tudor Grange track for use by Beacon Roads CC from Monday 26 October 18:30 - 21:00 every fortnight. This is when GMT comes in and Solihull CC don't use It. I will post more as I have it. The sessions will be open to all, but you must let me have a completed c...

petemarshall

I am attempting to get a regular, fortnightly, slot for the Beacon at the Tudor Grange circuit This would be from 18:30 - 21:00. The circuit has lights. Hopefully using the circuit could be part of a training run for those racing or preparing to race next season. I can't guarantee coaching availabil...

petemarshall

An excellent into route George. More challenging than many and more like a slightly slower and shorter C route so I think gave those taking part a good idea of what a club run is like. Good exercise for me as well going up, down and up again on St Klenelms trying to pace others up i :D No **flat**s ...

petemarshall

23 August ride to Bewdley, via Clent and Arley return via Trimpley and Lickey Beacon as ever to finish. Riverside café or the station if that's to busy ( and we want to see some trains :D Don't think I have took a ride up Horseshoe Lane yet , other climbs you should all be used to by now and fly up ...

petemarshall

Thanks to all those who took part. They next session is on Monday 10tg August. 19:00 if you can get there. The session will start at 19:30 and will finish by 21:00. Tim Egan is back from standing around on French hills so we can do some more adventurous techniques 8) Still have a couple of places le...

petemarshall

We could continue this over breakfast on the intro run this Sunday George, which should ensure all the potential new members take up golf instead

petemarshall

The critism I have read in L'equipe this year and regularly virtually since Sky came on the scene has been around their financial power , their secrecy, their use of TUE's and a rather generalised feeling of their "arrogance" ( French calling English arrogant and visa versa has a long history, Henry...

petemarshall

My own recollection is that l'Equipe initially dared only to print one or two faintly ambiguous headlines, that they did ultimately do some valuable investigative journalism, and that one or two determined individuals in the English-speaking press pursued the story doggedly. Meanwhile, 99% of the p...

petemarshall

I will give you a hand George

petemarshall

Not sure its irresponsible journalism, every time the French press have said someone cheating in the end turns out they have. The serious cycling journalists all called LA from 1998 lead by the French This is not the case with Froome L'Equipe journalists have expressed concern about Sky's powerful ...

petemarshall

Eurosport have been providing coverage of all the grand tours for many years now. In the past few years they have added coverage of most of the other world tour events, the classics and a selection of other major races from all over the world. Some may not access Eurosport but we have come along way...

petemarshall

Let's be grateful that the BBC don't have the rights to pro cycling. Clare Balding and Gary Liniker present Tour4U
Just too horrific to contemplate.

petemarshall

Myself and Simon Turner are also having a crack this year, so if anyone fancies joining a "gentleman's pace " group you will be moiré than welcome to share the wind and hail that I always seem to attract on this road.

petemarshall

The 4th October C ride will go to Leamington for the cycle café. See this post for more details http://www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_board/viewtopic.php?t=7288&highlight= Those who wish too can stay on to watch the last classic of the season, make their own way back or if required I will lead riders ...

petemarshall

A beacon member wore the black kit in a race on Sunday, and no they can't wear it either in CAT4 if they are a member of a club ( I thought they could so asked) The relevant rule would seem to contradict this In Road and Track events, Youth, Fourth and Provisional category licence holders and BC no...

petemarshall

I'll do
C Runs
28/8
4/10
Where we will go I know not yet, but somewhere with a few hills on route.

petemarshall

He should get his wish today then.

Something's wrong with Berti even Nibali beat him up the Mur yesterday. It's rather early yet to make judgements and he often starts slowly but I am pretty sure that Froome and Nibali will have noted that and Nibali will make a push today.

petemarshall

Signed up so far
Alex Croft
Martin Davis
John Hunt
Laurence Cooley
James Graemer
Alistair Hey
Simon Turner
Robin Kirkham
Jessica Rhodes-Jones
Gareth Powley
Martyn Reisnor
Tom Bradbury
Matt Clegg

Two places left.

petemarshall

Home made cream teas , got to be the place Steve

petemarshall

Signed up so far Alex Croft Martin Davis John Hunt Laurence Cooley James Graemer Alistair Hey Simon Turner Robin Kirkham Jessica Rhodes-Jones Gareth Powley Could do with a few more. 15 maximum We will be covering basic group riding techniques and skills. Make sure you all bring two bidons please

petemarshall

So come along and attempt it or miss it out, your call...strava tells us Beacon's fastest rider up Bushcombe is the climbing legend that is John Hunt at 6:27 (13th out of nearly 800 riders to attempt it)...some of you might want to try and beat this...for me...no chance! Phil I proudly prop up that...

petemarshall

Spot on Tim. Her spirit and determination were an example to us old folks. And her jersey looked great amongst the bland colours of the others.

petemarshall

Code for BRCC league 26153249

petemarshall

Great idea Tim but rather falls foul of BC rules on road racing under age

TT'S obviously not under BC rules though. ...

petemarshall

The little café by the river we passed after is even better (but too small for large groups ) excellent breakfast sandwiches and cakes served by the river.

petemarshall

Despite me sticking the chain into my wheel and smashing a spoke on St Klenhelm the ride was otherwise pretty decent, although for the reason given I missed out on the last bit and after half a hour of cag handed wheel truing (making it worse ) had to arrange a rescue 😢 These were today's vi...

petemarshall

By popular request I will lead a lumpy day out for the C run on 21st June. Brunch at Arley. http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=hnivmadzdnmcmfom Includes Sheepwalks a lovely little climb. The most enjoyable of descents all the way back to Kniver past Robert Plant's house and a trip to Clent and Fran...

petemarshall

I will thank all the helpers etc and give a full report on yesterday's Beacon Roads Cotswold Audax events soon. But in the meantime a special mention must be made of Beacons own Laurence Cooley's special contribution. Laurence helped out at HQ before the start, then rode the last ride to start, the ...

petemarshall

Not sure it was that seamless :D The last rider returned at 9.50, I have just got home and feel like I rode all of the routes in one go. I will post more after a good sleep and at least a day away from all things Audax before beginning the battle with the weird world of getting the Brevets accredite...

petemarshall

Can all riders on the Cotswold Outing please ensure they park bikes in designated places only when visiting the control at Charlecote . Do not lean bikes on cars or any of the items in the garden centre.

petemarshall

Three consent forms received so far. I am hoping for a minimum of 10 to make the sessions worthwhile so if you are interested please download and send in your form ASAP.

petemarshall

For that sort of budget you are not going to get that decent a Carbon frame, but you could get a brand new Caad 10 with a decent groupset. Alu may not be all the fashion these days, but the Caad frame is a absolute classic and for the money better than any carbon frame in the same price bracket. Wis...

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