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WorcsPhil

Well, it's the Bank Holiday weekend coming up, and boy, do we have a treat in store. It's the first ever vintage club run on Bank Holiday Monday 30th August...running from Tardebigge to Churchfields in Salwarpe, this is the perfect opportunity to dig out your old bike, pump up the tyres, and ride. A...

WorcsPhil

Back after a week up in Scotland...wow, the northern section is simply fabulous to ride a bike on, so if you're looking for an adventure now that travelling abroad is difficult, get yourself up there and pray to the weather gods to smile on you :D Great to see a varied set of club runs at the weeken...

WorcsPhil

a rainy old weekend did not deter our weekend rides too much. A great day out to Weston and back saw 12 riders riding over 350kms to this most favourite of holiday destinations for us brummies. By God, Weston was packed with holidaymakers and donkeys... and for once I'm going to avoid the obvious jo...

WorcsPhil

Huge thanks to Dr Philip Whiteman for organising and arranging the Beacon RCC Kidderminster Killer Audax on Saturday! In perfect conditions, some 10c lower than midweek, thank God, the addition of three extra hills didn't take away the joy of climbing and descending all day. A decent Beacon continge...

WorcsPhil

Just to confirm that this re-arranged one-day ride to Weston goes ahead this coming Saturday. We go whatever the weather, rain, hail, snow, swarms of locusts, hell and damnation, we go this week. The route is confirmed as: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35937892 ...Rose Hill now removed! and the rid...

WorcsPhil

Beacon club runs were suspended from January to the end of March this year, but have proved very popular on their return. To the end of June we have had 538 club riders in the 19 available weeks, an average of 28.3 every week. This has been helped by the Tuesday rides of course, and big thanks to Ne...

WorcsPhil

Only one place to start on this Monday round-up and that's Martin Osman from CC Giro/Warwickshire Road Club. You will have heard by now that Martin took part in last Wednesday's Beacon Time Trial, but was tragically killed in a collision with a car. This is not the place to pontificate theories on w...

WorcsPhil

Well...where do we start this week after last's night whimpering performance from our beloved football team...best move on, I guess. Three big areas of congratulations first. How about that Ian Taylor then? Our esteemed Beacon member, Ian rode the whole route of the Tour de France one week before th...

WorcsPhil

Hi all, huge congratulations to the 7 guys who rode down to Weston Super Mare and back over the weekend. It seemed the weather was not as bad as forecast, and those that rode were rewarded with a great weekend. There is an excellent write-up from Si Walker on the separate thread below...well done al...

WorcsPhil

Hi all, with some sadness, we have decided to postpone tomorrow's one-day ride to Weston. There are a number of riders who have understandably pulled out given that the footie is on, but more importantly, the weather forecast is pretty dreadful which does not really enhance the appeal of an 18-hour ...

WorcsPhil

Just to confirm that this one-day ride to Weston goes ahead this coming Saturday. It looks mainly dry although there will be a band of rain passing through around lunchtime, so bring a rain coat. The route is confirmed as: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35937892 and the ride will leave the Black Hor...

WorcsPhil

Hi all, first of all, well done to all those who entered and raced at the Beacon Track Championships on Saturday at Halesowen. It was a good day out and those that raced all said it was great fun and something different...be great to get some of the regular B and C riders there next year for a taste...

WorcsPhil

Fabulous weekend for the Beacon randonneurs, with a never-to-be-forgotten 400kms ride out to Stwlan Dam in North Wales. Eight riders were out on that, but as we didn't get home and into bed until after 2am, we unfortunately missed the Summer Solstice ride to the Swan at Chaddesley Corbett. I heard t...

WorcsPhil

yes, best of luck with this, Ian...great that you've finally got yourself on Strava, and we'll be following your progress with great interest.

...oh and huge congratulations to Geoff Thomas for his MBE in the Queen's Honours list last week, very well deserved!

WorcsPhil

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 aroun...

WorcsPhil

Phew, what a scorcher! Lovely to see the sunny and hot weather on Sunday and soooo many Beacon riders out in the countryside, and for many to get back to see England win was a great bonus...for those of us that gave a monkeys that is. :) Unfortunately our prestigious Janet Kelly Open 10 Time Trial, ...

WorcsPhil

haha, there's no interview process, Chris, just join on the website, and enjoy your riding1 Apparently, there used to be an interview process to join Beacon, in that potential riders had to fill out an application form that was considered by the committee before entry was allowed, but we don't do th...

WorcsPhil

As highlighted above, here's the proposed route for the one-day trip. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35937892 This leaves the Black Horse at 6am sharp! Proposed stops on this 'there and back' in a day 372kms ride are: - St George's bakery, Corse (68kms) - Chepstow Tesco Express (128kms) - Weston pro...

WorcsPhil

Well, the cycling weather gods were against us on Sunday with the only rain of the week happening on Sunday morning, grrrrr, but as George Formby once said, it turned out nice again. It's June, perfect time for cycling so get your name down to lead and participate on Tuesday's evening bash or on thi...

WorcsPhil

Hi Chris, Chris Cotter has emailed to say he would like to join the Intro ride this Sunday - please can you add him to your list... thanks

WorcsPhil

What a great weekend that was! Starting off with the NEC 10mile TT charity event for Cure Leukaemia on Friday night. As we move into June...this is the month that Ian Taylor will ride every stage of the Tour de France for this charity, one week before the Pro's, so thanks if you have already contrib...

WorcsPhil

All present and correct on the A run. An excellent quickish ride on a lovely day...Thanks to all for coming along

WorcsPhil

Hi Matt, Scott Green would like to join your B ride tomorrow if that’s ok... a guest rider down from Sheffield

WorcsPhil

I'd be keen George, but can only make the August dates.

I have a 1995 lilac, 7-speed Claude Butler that deserves to see the light of day again!

WorcsPhil

I'll lead an A-ride on Sunday using this route... 100kms fairly fast, not stupid https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36159029 ...with a cafe stop at Broad Acres Fisheries at the 80kms mark for a mega-sandwich :D ...so 100kms Black Horse to Black Horse. Leaving at 09:16 Phil Richards (Leading) Andy Wright...

WorcsPhil

That's great that we're getting people committing now. I appreciate that there is a separate thread, but I'll put names for the one -day A-ride and the 2-day reliability ride at the top of this thread...so keep 'em coming folks...we may limit numbers so please post your interest in advance!

WorcsPhil

I've spoken to Thomas Shafferk...Schaforna...Shaeffernaqu...er, Ben Rich, and he's promised me that the rainy weekends are over, all that stretches ahead of us now are endless Sundays of warm sunshine, tailwinds - ideal club run weather. As such, this coming Bank Holiday weekend screams out as being...

WorcsPhil

Hi everyone, a lot to say this week as the Covid rules have changed as of Monday 17th of course and BC have offered new advice, which basically says that the numbers riding organised rides are unlimited from this date...BUT As indoor cafes are limited to six and outdoor cafes to 30, we feel that som...

WorcsPhil

25 riders out on Sunday, on what turned out to be a nice warm day...I loved Cedric's on-off thoughts about his ride on Saturday and really pleased you went ahead and enjoyed an excellent ride...great communications, Cedric! :D So Tuesday rides begin this week...They all start from 18:30 at Northfiel...

WorcsPhil

Here's the proposed route. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35937892 Down via the Forest of Dean and the Severn Bridge, then over Avonmouth bridge and routing the Strawberry line (converted rail track) to Weston Coming back is re-route to Avonmouth bridge, then via the small, but pretty lanes on the E...

WorcsPhil

Here’s a thought for some...turn round at Clevedon, takes 40kph off the distance and a nicer town..

WorcsPhil

Hold the date! To celebrate Beacon's 75th anniversary this year, we are re-kindling one of Beacon's most famous yearly runs, the trip to Weston-Super-Mare and back, a 300kms yomp to the jewel of the Bristol channel and back. Romantically, back in the day, this used to start at the gents urinals in R...

WorcsPhil

Nearly 40 riders out on club runs at the weekend, with rides on Saturday and Sunday, and would have been Monday except for a terrible weather forecast... That's great, and as they are proving very popular as Summer appears over the horizon, don't forget if a ride is full, then why not suggest leadin...

WorcsPhil

We have 2 A-rides, 2 C-rides and an Intro ride this week for your delectation

Any riders wishing to lead a B-ride would be welcome to complete the set...why not step forward and receive the roars of gratitude from the crowd?

WorcsPhil

The star of last weekend was the Little Mountain Time Trial, Beacon's national event which attracted 135 riders from all over the country. Huge congratulations to the organisers, John Hitchcock, Ian Taylor, Keith Adcock and Simon Dighton, who was incidentally Beacon's fastest rider on the day. Also,...

WorcsPhil

What an excellent weekend to ride a bike that was, eh? Eight Beacon riders were out on Dr Philip Whiteman's mountainous 200kms audax, riding from dawn to dusk out to the Welsh border, but not over it!...big thanks to Philip for organising and well done to everyone who rode. A day that will live long...

WorcsPhil

Hi Matt, can I register Michelle and Chris Thompson onto your ride, please.

They are new members but having registrations issues with the message board at the mo...

Thanks

WorcsPhil

Hi all, good to see snow and hail around at the weekend, eh? :D Let's hope that these cold conditions retreat and that the spring warmth takes over from now on, so what better time to come out on an organised and sanctioned club ride! We have agreed that the maximum number of riders for club runs th...

WorcsPhil

Hi all, slight change to the rules in that we have agreed that the maximum number of riders for club runs that do not stop is raised to 8 to accommodate new members wanting to come along. Please keep to six if a cafe/takeaway is planned, as this is the limit when stopped. If for any reason you end u...

WorcsPhil

Hi all, fantastic to see nearly 30 riders out on the 5 club runs over the weekend...the weather was great and the messages on Strava about how good it was to be back riding in a group were heart warming. Also at the weekend, there were nearly 50 riders for the first of the Beacon RCC Time Trials, so...

WorcsPhil

Great work, Phil - looking forward to all of these.

...errr, but just noticed how hilly the Begwyns is for the first one of the year...gulp!

WorcsPhil

Yes, after a 3-month hiatus, club runs are back next weekend....break open your prosecco gels... Many of you will have seen British Cycling's guidance rules on club runs, which in summary are: - Organised group rides are able to take place up to a max of 15 (this is not a target, but a maximum). - T...

WorcsPhil

Hi George, sorry, I missed this...I've got to get back into the habit of checking the message board more regularly now that we're riding again...but yes, I agree that Intro rides are better to start in May when hopefully cafes outside will be open

WorcsPhil

Hi all, Beacon club runs will be back on Sunday 4th April (or even potentially Saturday 3rd), hoorah! ...but we will maintain the rule of six approach with riders signing up in advance for the time being. I will post on the message board next Monday (29th March) inviting people to lead, albeit pleas...

WorcsPhil

Good spot, Ben...yes, seems a decent thing to have as it will pay for a Garmin damage also.

Hope to see you out on a club run post-April...

WorcsPhil

Slight error in the club run scores...now corrected which puts Neil Orchard at the top making the running. He is safekeeping all of the Beacon trophies at present, and has obviously set out his stall to win ALL of them this year, (as he's noticed they all look nice on his mantelpiece) from club run ...

WorcsPhil

A quarter of the way through this very strange, intermittent club run season, and it's all to play for.... We have only had permitted rides on 7 of the 12 weeks so far, and on those seven weeks, we have had 163 riders and an average of 23.3 riders each week, which is great. This has been achieved de...

WorcsPhil

Isn't it ridiculous. There are still 360 days till Christmas, and some people have already put their Christmas decorations up. :shock: Sorry to bring bad tidings again, but after today's Tier 4 announcement for everywhere in the Midlands except Worcestershire and Shropshire, we are again suspending ...

WorcsPhil

Hi all, a very merry Christmas to you all, although I suspect our conversations will be something like: "Hiya, have a good Christmas?" "Quiet, how about you?" "Yes, quiet as well" Let your highlight be Call the Midwife. :D So play by the rules and hopefully, all may be a little bit brighter next yea...

WorcsPhil

Well, the heavy rain and strict rules on meeting up put paid to that Sunday, eh. So what did you all get up to? My wife said to me on Sunday that... "When you're not cycling, you're just a useless, lazy slob, and I deserve better" So, I said, "You woke me up at 3pm just to tell me that?" I love it w...

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