We started off with 4, but Noel turned off after not feeling 100%. Probably a wise decision as quite a bit of climbing and Sheepwalks was evil!
Ended up at the tearooms. I'd booked ahead, outdoor seating or takeaway only (cash only).
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- 26 Jul 2020 19:06
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sun 26th July 9:30 BH; Upper Arley, 50 miles; B (15 mph)
- Replies: 5
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- 23 Jul 2020 09:42
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sun 26th July 9:30 BH; Upper Arley, 50 miles; B (15 mph)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2667
Sun 26th July 9:30 BH; Upper Arley, 50 miles; B (15 mph)
I'm planning on going to either Arley Arboretum or the tea rooms next to the river. The route will be approx 50-55 miles from BH to BH, but reasonably hilly. Route will be similar/same as below. Speed will be about 15 mph. To avoid overcrowding, meet at the BH 09:15 for 09:30 start or meet en-route....
- 20 Jul 2020 13:21
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 23rd July
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1486
Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 23rd July
Virtual quiz night no. 14...Thanks to Phil Richards for the quiz last week, Si Turner with another win...well done! Following my announcement about dropping the frequency of the quiz, the break will actually be after this week. Neil Orchard will be posing the questions this week, so looking forward ...
- 19 Jul 2020 15:01
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 19th July 9.00; Den Cafe (Stanford Bridge) 60 miles; B (15 mph) ** RIDE FULL **
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3698
Re: Sunday 19th July 9.00; Den Cafe (Stanford Bridge) 60 miles; B (15 mph) ** RIDE FULL **
Excellent ride today... everyone turned up that should have. We also saw a few of the 'C' in Drayton. Great to see everyone.
- 16 Jul 2020 22:39
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 19th July 9.00; Den Cafe (Stanford Bridge) 60 miles; B (15 mph) ** RIDE FULL **
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3698
Re: Sunday 19th July 9.00; Den Cafe (Stanford Bridge) 60 miles; B (15 mph)
Just spoke to Neil Orchard - he will be joining us too (top of Farley Lane), so that's 6 of us and capacity for the group. Neil - if you get a chance, could you confirm on here
- 16 Jul 2020 15:41
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 19th July 9.00; Den Cafe (Stanford Bridge) 60 miles; B (15 mph) ** RIDE FULL **
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3698
Re: Sunday 19th July 9.00; Den Cafe (Stanford Bridge) 60 miles; B (15 mph)
Sounds good Pete - see you there
- 14 Jul 2020 13:56
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 16th July
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1557
Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 16th July
We'll be dropping the frequency of the quiz after this week, so dial in this week before a small summer break Virtual quiz night no. 13...Phil Richards will be the quiz master this week. Expecting the music round to be stand out having finally overcome a few technical issues Here are the details: Ti...
- 14 Jul 2020 13:52
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 19th July 9.00; Den Cafe (Stanford Bridge) 60 miles; B (15 mph) ** RIDE FULL **
- Replies: 9
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Sunday 19th July 9.00; Den Cafe (Stanford Bridge) 60 miles; B (15 mph) ** RIDE FULL **
Much as I'm tempted by the Bakers Dozen, I'm happy to stay a bit closer to home Destination - Den Cafe Distance - 60 miles (depending where you start) Pace - 15 mph Meet - Happy to meet at the Black Horse, but have plotted the route from home, so if anyone want to meet along the route, that's fine b...
- 07 Jul 2020 12:01
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 9th July
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1193
Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 9th July
Really good quiz last week...anyone could have won going into the final round. What could be more exciting on a Thursday evening!! :) Virtual quiz night no. 12...Toby will be the quiz master again tomorrow. Here are the details: Time: Jul 9, 2020 08:30 PM Greenwich Mean Time Join Zoom Meeting https:...
- 01 Jul 2020 16:02
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 2nd July
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1197
Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 2nd July
Late call for the quiz this week. An interesting quiz last week thanks to Si Woodward Virtual quiz night no. 11...Toby will be the quiz master tomorrow. Here are the details: Time: Jul 2, 2020 08:30 PM Greenwich Mean Time Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78837174608?pwd=TWRNWEc4cGxjTjRQMz...
- 01 Jul 2020 14:40
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon socially-distanced day out - Sunday July 19th
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4248
Re: Beacon socially-distanced day out - Sunday July 19th
Any suggestions on pubs in Winchcombe Phil?
- 29 Jun 2020 00:29
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Thicknal Lane
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6284
Thicknal Lane
Returning from Kinver direction towards Clent today on a much used route via Caunsall and Churchfield...upon reaching the end of Stakenbridge Lane at the Junction with A456 (Kidderminster Rd S), the entrance to Thicknall Lane has been made a 'No Entry'. There were concrete barriers at the junction, ...
- 20 Jun 2020 22:17
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 25th June
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1869
Re: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 25th June
I'm not sure if zoom has a BST option, but will check. It's 8:30pm regardless
- 19 Jun 2020 19:47
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 25th June
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1869
Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 25th June
A good quiz last night...just goes to show, it pays to know your onions (or petit pois)! :) Virtual quiz night no. 10...Si Woodward will be the host next week. Here are the details: Time: Jun 25, 2020 08:30 PM Greenwich Mean Time Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/78837174608?pwd=TWRNWEc4cG...
- 17 Jun 2020 16:51
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 18th June
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1279
Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 18th June
A close competition last week, all contestants within a handful of points. Thanks to Phil R for the questions last week. Virtual quiz night no. 9...The Hale household will again be posing the questions this week Here are the details: Time: Jun 18, 2020 08:30 PM Greenwich Mean Time Join Zoom Meeting ...
- 15 Jun 2020 10:57
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Take Away Cafes During Covid
- Replies: 26
- Views: 19777
Re: Take Away Cafes During Covid
Nothing's changed there then Phil
- 05 Jun 2020 12:35
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 11th June
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1178
Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 11th June
New host, familiar winner! Thanks to Si Turner for posing the questions, Phil Richards scored highest and will be hosting the quiz next week Virtual quiz night no. 8...Slightly later start time (8:30/8:40 start) Here are the details Time: Jun 11, 2020 08:30 PM Greenwich Mean Time Join Zoom Meeting h...
- 01 Jun 2020 10:09
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 4th June
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1305
Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 4th June
A close competition last week, with Si Turner claiming the victory. His prize, hosting the quiz this week :D Virtual quiz night no. 7...Si Turner will be posing the questions, will the Hale's team up or compete against each other?? Here are the details Time: Jun 4, 2020 08:20 PM Greenwich Mean Time ...
- 27 May 2020 15:38
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 28th May
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1222
Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 28th May
Phil Richards knows his climbs...it proved the difference last week, but what will be the decisive round this week? Virtual quiz night no. 6...Toby will dreaming up another 5 rounds Here are the details: Time: May 28, 2020 08:20 PM Greenwich Mean Time Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7883...
- 19 May 2020 18:56
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 21st May
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1242
Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 21st May
Si Turner has proved that we have similar taste in music and films...and strong Belgian beers! :lol: Sign of a mis-spent youth...or a dedication to culture and the arts? Virtual quiz night no. 5...Toby will dreaming up another 5 rounds. Maybe some new rounds this week, maybe some from previous weeks...
- 11 May 2020 23:57
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 14th May
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1356
Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 14th May
Si Turner has been de-throned! Phil Richards took the win last time out, taking an early lead and easing to victory :) Virtual quiz night no. 4...Toby will hopefully have time to put the quiz together this week (in between walking the dog, catching up with David Millar and learning a bit of painting...
- 04 May 2020 21:04
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 7th May
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1446
Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 7th May
Roll up, roll up! Virtual quiz night no. 3... Simon Turner is proving difficult to beat! He scored joint highest with Phil Richards last time out, coming from behind to equalise in the final round :lol: Toby is busy locked in his room dreaming up the questions again Here are the details: Time: May 7...
- 29 Apr 2020 23:24
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 30th April
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2115
Re: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 30th April
OK - the questions are ready and have been vetted. Another bumper quiz ready for tomorrow - similar format to last week...5 rounds x 10 questions.
Hope to see you tomorrow evening 8:20 for 8:30 start
Hope to see you tomorrow evening 8:20 for 8:30 start
- 27 Apr 2020 00:49
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 30th April
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2115
Re: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 30th April
Slight update to the start time. We'll be joining at 8:20 and starting around 8:30. Hope that's ok...see you there
- 26 Apr 2020 10:59
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 30th April
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2115
Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 30th April
For anyone that missed last weeks quiz... there'll be another one this week. Simon Turner scored highest demonstrating an excellent music knowledge and how pretty he thinks Fabian Cancellara is :shock: :lol: Toby will once again be the quizmaster - he'll be dreaming up a new set of questions this we...
- 26 Apr 2020 10:55
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 23rd April
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3680
Re: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 23rd April
We'll be having another quiz this week - same day, same time. New set of questions for this week - I'll create a new post with the details
- 23 Apr 2020 12:21
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 23rd April
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3680
Re: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 23rd April
Tonight's the night! We'll be joining at just after 8 and will be starting the quiz around 8:10-8:15 to allow people a chance to join Toby has finalised the quiz and it's looking really good. There's 5 round x 10 questions. We'll have a few breaks between rounds for drinks/comfort breaks etc See you...
- 21 Apr 2020 18:52
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 23rd April
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3680
Re: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 23rd April
If anyone's not used 'zoom' before, you don't need to register. You can just click the link / enter the credentials if requested. Hope to see you on Thursday night
- 20 Apr 2020 23:53
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 23rd April
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3680
Beacon (virtual) social Quiz night - Thursday 23rd April
Hi, Hope everyone is doing OK. Proposing to host a quiz on Thursday for anyone that would like to join (details below). Toby has been busy passing the time setting a quiz for us. There'll be some cycling themed rounds and some that are more general. I'll be assisting with the questions :D Topic: Bea...
- 09 Mar 2020 16:31
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Danny Mason Highland Challenge - 14th June
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10936
Re: Danny Mason Highland Challenge - 14th June
Me too - enough Beaconites for a free beer!
- 03 Feb 2020 13:44
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 2nd February
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11920
Re: Club Runs - 2nd February
The other rider was Mark McArdle
Re: Cafe lock
Hiplok also make the Z-lock that I use.
- 06 Jan 2020 17:52
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 5th January
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11471
Re: Club Runs - 5th January
Andy,
This is the race/climb I mentioned with a super long climb:
http://www.taiwankom.org/en/index.asp
Looks a very long climb - how does it compare to the one you did in Colombia?
This is the race/climb I mentioned with a super long climb:
http://www.taiwankom.org/en/index.asp
Looks a very long climb - how does it compare to the one you did in Colombia?
- 06 Jan 2020 10:35
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Geraint Thomas-The Road will Decide- BBC iPlayer
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3727
Re: Geraint Thomas-The Road will Decide- BBC iPlayer
It was on BBC2 last night - very good
- 04 Jan 2020 19:55
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 5th January
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11471
Re: Club Runs - 5th January
Sounds good Si...was going to suggest the same
- 27 Oct 2019 14:31
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Pre Christmas Winter Kit
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2122
Re: Pre Christmas Winter Kit
Hi Stu,
I might be interested in some tights...do you know what spec these are - FRC or based on the standard bib shorts?
I might be interested in some tights...do you know what spec these are - FRC or based on the standard bib shorts?
- 17 Sep 2019 12:20
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 22nd September
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8878
Re: Club Runs - 22nd September
FYI - the cafe at Waseley Hills is currently closed. I believe they are looking for a new tenant
- 16 Sep 2019 10:17
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 22nd September
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8878
Re: Club Runs - 22nd September
Phil...club hill climb on Sunday
- 09 Sep 2019 12:15
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 8th September
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13762
- 07 Sep 2019 23:51
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 8th September
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13762
Re: Club runs - 8th September
Hi Matt,
Yes 9/9:15 normally unless stated otherwise
Yes 9/9:15 normally unless stated otherwise
- 25 Aug 2019 17:11
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: CLUB RUNS - 25th August
- Replies: 14
- Views: 15934
Re: CLUB RUNS - 25th August
Finbarr, There's a café at Wootton Wawen that's not too far...the Cow Shed
- 25 Aug 2019 15:51
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: New cafe suggestions
- Replies: 124
- Views: 423501
Re: New cafe suggestions
The Larch Barn, Been Savage https://www.thelarchbarn.co.uk/ Been open about a year, was going to go to the Cleobury cafe, but this was a good alternative. Seemed to be plenty of room, including lots of outdoor picnic benches. Great views of Clee Hill and a decent menu (if slightly on the pricey side...
- 25 Aug 2019 15:47
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: CLUB RUNS - 25th August
- Replies: 14
- Views: 15934
Re: CLUB RUNS - 25th August
On the B run (2) to the Larch Barn: Nathan Burton Cedric Gioan Matt Hale (L) Toby Hale Ewan Ross Some new roads for me between Cleobury Mortimer and Clows Top (via Bayton)...nice views for much of the route. One incident on the descent from Abberley towards Dunley...Nathan skidded off on a tight ben...
- 24 Aug 2019 10:27
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: CLUB RUNS - 25th August
- Replies: 14
- Views: 15934
Re: CLUB RUNS - 25th August
At the risk of clogging up the club run options, I'm proposing a B ride to the 'Larch Barn' in Neen Savage, B run pace at the normal departure time...9/9:15 https://www.thelarchbarn.co.uk/ Sorry Nick - off to a BBQ tonight and could be a late one! :) Route: 61 miles BH to BH, out via Belbroughton, W...
- 18 Aug 2019 15:19
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: New cafe suggestions
- Replies: 124
- Views: 423501
Re: New cafe suggestions
Espresso Barn, Long Marston
Decent venue, caters well for cyclists-a little pricey, but good quality
Decent venue, caters well for cyclists-a little pricey, but good quality
- 18 Aug 2019 15:18
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 18th August
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10331
Re: Club runs - 18th August
On the B ride:
Neil Evanson
Matt Ford (New rider... well done and welcome to the Beacon)
Matt Hale (L)
Toby Hale
Alistair Hey
Noel O'Dwyer
Si Turner
Si Walker
Decent venue, caters well for cyclists-a little pricey, but good quality
Bonne chance to the PBP'ers!
Neil Evanson
Matt Ford (New rider... well done and welcome to the Beacon)
Matt Hale (L)
Toby Hale
Alistair Hey
Noel O'Dwyer
Si Turner
Si Walker
Decent venue, caters well for cyclists-a little pricey, but good quality
Bonne chance to the PBP'ers!
- 17 Aug 2019 12:25
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 18th August
- Replies: 13
- Views: 10331
Re: Club runs - 18th August
I can lead the B ride...will post more details later today.
Apologies for the late post...destination will be Espresso Barn, Long Marston. 59 miles BH to BH
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30874368
Apologies for the late post...destination will be Espresso Barn, Long Marston. 59 miles BH to BH
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30874368
- 11 Jul 2019 23:33
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: New 150km Audax Route - What should we call it?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14440
Re: New 150km Audax Route - What should we call it?
Abdon 'Barf'
or Abdon 'Barf' up a lung!
or Abdon 'Barf' up a lung!
- 07 Jul 2019 20:51
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 7th July
- Replies: 17
- Views: 12700
Re: Club Runs - 7th July
On the B ride today: Claire Fudge Matt Hale (L) Toby Hale Andy McGrath Noel O'Dwyer Ewan Ross Alex Rybinski Si Walker Ewan had a **flat** on the way to the cafe, unfortunately at the bottom of a steep climb just before Abberley after most had already started to ascend. Kudos to Alex who volunteered ...
- 03 Jul 2019 17:49
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 7th July
- Replies: 17
- Views: 12700
Re: Club Runs - 7th July
I'll lead the B run - Clows Top... about 60 miles BH to BH. Out via Stourport, back via Bewdley. Will be avoiding the Clee to Heaven route as much as possible so that anyone riding that won't be riding the same roads in quick succession. See you tomorrow