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IanT

I'd also like to add my thanks to everyone that helped put this event on and make it a great success. There are so many people who give up their time across the year to help put on our wide range of events and for those of us riding them, we are massively grateful - it always feels like a privilege ...

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Enjoying the perfect weather on today's entirely controversy free A run to Malvern were: Ian Taylor Matt Reagan Keith Adcock Craig Walmsley Ben Walmsey Steve Philpott Ian Simpson Martin McGowan Excellent conditions out to Malvern via Stouport and Ankerdine, home via Worcester and Droitwich. 87 miles...

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Phil I sympathise with this state of affairs, though to be fair it's even more of an issue for the unfortunate souls who happen to be riding behind you once the mysterious lycra eating chamois cream has done it's worst. As for helpful advice, I can only offer the following: Are you sure you're not a...

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Surely you were nearby with a camera Alan?

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Thanks to Paul for leading today, there's nothing like a flat, short route in the sunshine - and that was nothing like a flat, short route in the sunshine!

Huge respect to Andy for riding the entire route on severely reduced gears!

IanT

Thanks to Chris, Keri, Martin and Amarjit for another very well organised tt, I'm especially grateful for the perfectly timed break in the rain that meant we didn't get wet during the ride itself!

IanT

Did you forget the clocks went forward this morning Paul?

There were only 2 of us on the A run so we exercised our creativity and did a mash up route. And we did stop at a cafe, just not the one in Warwick!

Ian Taylor (L)
Matt Reagan

IanT

I can lead the A run on Sunday - word of warning though, it'll be slightly shorter than usual - the destination will be Warwick. It will also be a slightly slower pace than usual - so perfect for anyone recovering from the previous day's time trial or needing to get back a little early for Easter co...

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Adding my thanks to Andy and Chris, also good to see a strong turn out despite the conditions.

IanT

A run to Broadway Tower:

Ian Taylor (L)
Matt Reagan
Keith Adcock
Steve Philpott

IanT

I'll lead the A run to Broadway Tower.

IanT

Splashing around on today's mechanically eventful A run were:

Ian Taylor (L)
Matt Clegg
Jessica Rhodes-Jones
Alastair Hay
Steve Philpott

Thanks to all for excellent company and an enjoyable ride.

IanT

Usual route out via Stratford, Loxley etc, return usual shorter route via Hampton Lucy. Around 60 miles in total I think.

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If no-one else steps forward, I'll take the A run to Charlecote GC.

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Today's A run: Ian Taylor (L) Matt Regan Phil Richards Chris Ashford Nick Wooley Ranulph Fiennes Keith Adcock A nagging head wind and a longer than usual route out meant we were a fairly bedraggled bunch at the cafe, but happily the slow service allowed us to dry out for a tailwind assisted route ho...

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Ok, Secret Mess it is then, bring your cafe locks folks. And your wet weather gear if the forecast is to be believed...

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I'm happy to stand in and lead the A run, same destination. Phil, which cafe were you intending to use?

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Well done to Phil for creating a new event in the Beacon calendar - the Little Mountain Muddy Club Run!

Great route Phil, thanks for leading.

IanT

Alan I was just discussing this the other day with a couple of people, I'm convinced it is far more common than it used to be. Not managed a coherent theory as to why that is the case but I plan to talk one or two people in the auto trade and see if it is a 'thing' or if we're just noticing it more...

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Stuart

You're right, that is a ridiculous ride!

More than happy to loan you the lights. Also have some routes to Newcastle if helpful. PM me to arrange pick up etc.

Ian

IanT

oh go on then...

count me in.

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Xavier

Thanks for this, assume it's a simple turn up and ride rather than register in advance? I'll more than likely ride, sure a decent handful of others will also give it a go.

Ian

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Great route today Phil, good brisk pace, no climbing to speak of and thanks to Lisa and Tomble we even got a table at what was a very busy cafe.

IanT

Just adding my thanks to Phil for leading something of an epic club run today, combination of ambitious route and testing conditions made it a memorable one. Hope the knee loosened up with a bit of WD40 on it Phil!

IanT

One more Taylor and we'd be Duran Duran...

Thanks for leading Phil, a dreadful route and terrible company made for an awful day out on the bike.

IanT

On today's A run:

Ian Taylor (L)
Keith Adcock
Matt Regan
Paul Watkins
Craig Walmsley
Ben Walmsley
James Tait
Matt Hale
Martin McGowan
Nick Shenton
Andrew Curley (apols if spelling incorrect)

IanT

Most likely out via Ullenhall and on to Stratford, Loxley and then the cafe stop, direct route home via Lowsonford so I think a fairly standard route. Won't be using GPS though since the Garmin unit that fell off a couple of weeks ago hasn't been replaced yet!

IanT

I can lead the A run this Sunday, likely destination of Charlecote GC as not been for a while and cake usually top notch.

Ian

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Philip

I can lead if needs be but obviously we hope you are feeling better and able to turn out.

Ian

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just adding my thanks to Phil for leading today, despite my grumbling about the hills (tradition, really...) it was a splendid run in excellent company to a very good new cafe with the added bonus of some very welcome good weather.

IanT

Well done to all riders, organisers and helpers today - another great Beacon event. Here's a link to some photos from the Long Mynd on the route of the KK. https://goo.gl/photos/uKSHLtCix8Bm6k1x6 If anybody wants a jpg of a particular image, drop me a pm. Phil, let me know if you want any for the au...

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Well done to all this evening, some good times and heroic bikes! Here's a link to some random photos from the finish line, apols for quality, taken on phone.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/itimages/

IanT

Thanks for leading Andy, great route and cafe choice.

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Just adding my thanks to organisers and timekeepers, excellent work.

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Now Phil, don't go spoiling the fun by telling us what we can expect, you know I prefer blissful ignorance. In fact, it's a necessity, if I ever stopped to think about the details of this nonsense I'd probably immediately take up jogging instead.

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And stay off the moors whilst we're on the subject...not easy to do on this ride!

IanT

yes, you are. That aside George, I wouldn't cycle anywhere without glasses these days. I also used to suffer from airborne debris and the like getting into my eyes over the top of my glasses, one occasion on the LEJOG resulted in an insect (it may have been a bird, the size of it) having to be remov...

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Thanks to all for timing, pushing and marshalling, much appreciated.

I'm sure there was a headwind all the way round...

IanT

Great story, truly epic adventure, wonderful photographs too.

IanT

Great to see such a strong turn out. Thanks to the timekeepers, marshals and helpers - much appreciated.

Thanks also to Laurence for a brave attempt to explain the handicap system. I nodded sagely but in truth didn't understand a word of it...

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/itimages/ ... 642904715/

link to some photos I took from the stages in Ireland over the weekend. Amazingly, bumped into Stephen Roche and Sean Kelly whilst wandering about Belfast, topped only by then bumping into our very own Tim Egan in the Titanic Quarter!

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Great effort guys, well done!

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Good luck chaps, for what is without a doubt an exceptionally challenging ride. It's not often you might have use of a rope and crampons on a bike ride but this looks like a candidate!

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Pedlo Mudguardo wrote:Everything hurts.

What he said.

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I concur with Philip, this was a very good route with well organised controls, an enjoyable day out.

IanT

A rare, possibly unprecedented outbreak of common sense this evening as the brave/foolish trio who ventured out to the Red Lion elected not to ride in the cold, wet and pretty unpleasant conditions. Apologies to any late arrivals who may have wondered if the ride had left - not sure if I passed one ...

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I agree, lunatics.

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If only you'd indulged in a regular cleaning and maintenance programme for the drivetrain or indeed the bike in general ...

Seriously though Alan, pleased it didn't fail mid ride and cause any problems.

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Interesting film project, local guy behind it, some of you may have met him at the Bike Lounge events in Kings Heath:

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/bicycle-film

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Barry This is my usual route to Northleach, usually stopping at Broadway Tower for a cafe stop: http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/black-horse-to-northleach The LEJOG route we did is here but having looked at it again it studiously avoids Chippenham so probably isn't much use to you! http://www.bi...

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