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by Andy Terry
22 Feb 2017 10:30
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Bike insurance
Replies: 8
Views: 5018

I've got the bicycle cover option on my Aviva home insurance (for the princely sum of £8.80) and it includes worldwide cover up to £3,000.
by Andy Terry
18 Feb 2017 17:24
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Great Dun Fell
Replies: 7
Views: 9540

Lapin wrote:Ever ridden it Andy?
The year before last, on a very hot day:

https://www.strava.com/activities/336288264
by Andy Terry
12 Feb 2017 23:08
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs -12th Feb
Replies: 13
Views: 9030

On the unofficial second C ride today: Andy Terry With reports of 'arctic conditions' back home, we started out with temperatures in mid-20s by riding through Medellin city (they close some of the roads to cars on Sundays) to the base of the main climb. Ascending 1,076m over 25km I managed to uphold...
by Andy Terry
08 Feb 2017 22:52
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Great Dun Fell
Replies: 7
Views: 9540

It's 7.4km at 8.4% with 625m of ascent. Similar in difficulty to Col de Marie Blanque (from Escot) 9.5km at 7.5%, 715m ascent.
by Andy Terry
14 Jan 2017 22:34
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 15th January
Replies: 9
Views: 6460

Andy Terry wrote:
George wrote:There will be a minor change to the published C route on account of a road closure in Barnt Green.
Looking at your Strava route it's Rose Hill and Twatling Road then?
My mistake, you're going the other way round - returning via Lickey.
by Andy Terry
14 Jan 2017 22:28
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 15th January
Replies: 9
Views: 6460

George wrote:There will be a minor change to the published C route on account of a road closure in Barnt Green.
Looking at your Strava route it's Rose Hill and Twatling Road then?
by Andy Terry
14 Jan 2017 22:22
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Barnt Green road closure
Replies: 6
Views: 4402

I read in the local paper that, after complaints from schools, pedestrian access had been restored. I wouldn't bank on it though.

Are you still passing through Tardebigge, George?
by Andy Terry
12 Jan 2017 17:41
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Beacon already featured in cycling weekly on website
Replies: 13
Views: 6967

Yes but did any bread pudding make it into print.
by Andy Terry
07 Jan 2017 16:27
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Majorca rip off
Replies: 5
Views: 5329

Well that's 'dynamic pricing' for you I'm afraid, and it's only going to get more common.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b086kf1b
by Andy Terry
01 Jan 2017 14:20
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - Sunday 1st January
Replies: 10
Views: 6721

Andy Terry wrote:If anyone fancies a non-burst club run, I'll be joining the B burst at Tardebigge and peeling off at some point to Worcester Woods for a cafe stop, then back via Droitwich, Shenton's Hedge and Fairfield.
Or I might just have a go on the turbo ...
by Andy Terry
31 Dec 2016 18:32
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - Sunday 1st January
Replies: 10
Views: 6721

If anyone fancies a non-burst club run, I'll be joining the B burst at Tardebigge and peeling off at some point to Worcester Woods for a cafe stop, then back via Droitwich, Shenton's Hedge and Fairfield.
by Andy Terry
04 Dec 2016 15:19
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 4th December
Replies: 21
Views: 13775

Dave Cox wrote:As two keen new riders turned up at Black Horse we did a cautious Intro ride which turned out all right - out on the gritted A38 return on lanes.
Thanks for stepping in, Dave.
by Andy Terry
04 Dec 2016 08:00
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 4th December
Replies: 21
Views: 13775

Intro Ride cancelled due to road conditions. The lanes round here (Bromsgrove) are icy and I don't want to do an intro ride on the treated main roads.
by Andy Terry
29 Nov 2016 20:34
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Sports massage recommendations?
Replies: 7
Views: 6158

+1 for Sam
by Andy Terry
28 Nov 2016 10:26
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 4th December
Replies: 21
Views: 13775

We also have an intro ride to Akamba so if you know anyone who would like to try cycling with the Beacon, let them know it's on. It's a 30 mile round trip to a very different cafe, offering a great cake selection on top of all its other attractions.
by Andy Terry
22 Nov 2016 19:24
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club run ideas for 2017
Replies: 5
Views: 4683

I'll definitely repeat the midweek 'railway special' to Hereford/Abergavenny/Hay and maybe another one possibly to Shrewsbury.
by Andy Terry
22 Nov 2016 18:56
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Opportunity for our fit over-sixties
Replies: 6
Views: 3995

CakeStop wrote:I'm normally to old, now I'm too young. At least I don't need to ponder whether I should consider myself to be a "master endurance athlete" because I'd probably fail on that score too.
"Master endurance athlete" does have a certain ring to it I must admit
by Andy Terry
22 Nov 2016 11:36
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Opportunity for our fit over-sixties
Replies: 6
Views: 3995

AlanW wrote:To young.... :wink:
Every time these come round I've been too old - now is my big chance.
by Andy Terry
22 Nov 2016 10:53
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Opportunity for our fit over-sixties
Replies: 6
Views: 3995

I've put my name up - should be interesting.
by Andy Terry
15 Nov 2016 22:57
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 20th November
Replies: 21
Views: 13835

Sundays B run will be a joyous and enlightening affair and maybe the most exciting you've ever experienced, the sun will be shining and you won't even get 1 speck of mud on your beautiful winter steed.....in fact you may go mudgardless. Cafe discussions will be centred around Friday night football ...
by Andy Terry
11 Nov 2016 11:35
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Invitation to Q&A with Matt Stephens
Replies: 5
Views: 4009

I am possibly being very ignorant but who is Matt Stephens? Probably best know to most of us through his work on the GCN YouTube channel. Phil - YouTube is a video sharing website. Originally created in 2005, YouTube is now one of the most popular sites on the Web, with visitors watching around 6 b...
by Andy Terry
08 Nov 2016 20:20
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: 'Cycling Weekly' Club run
Replies: 61
Views: 156001

toby wrote:
Hels147 wrote:Anyone got some heated insoles?! Not been on the road bike since the weather changed.... Fear I'm gonna be cold! :shock:
You, Andy and me on a ride together again? The weather is guarenteed to be utterly disgusting now!!
Nailed on, I'd say.
by Andy Terry
08 Nov 2016 17:12
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: 'Cycling Weekly' Club run
Replies: 61
Views: 156001

WorcsPhil wrote:Yes, Andy...apart from the blip around Cofton Park...
Thank Phil. See you at Dusthouse Lane all being well.
by Andy Terry
08 Nov 2016 16:03
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: 'Cycling Weekly' Club run
Replies: 61
Views: 156001

Is this definitely the route, Phil?

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17345026
by Andy Terry
27 Oct 2016 14:46
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Boiler rant
Replies: 4
Views: 5016

Ed Moss wrote:£5,000 on a new boiler????

I converted my house from hot water tank system to combi earlier this year, decent Worcester Bosch boiler, 5 year warranty, think it was around £2800 with a few other jobs thrown in.
That does sound a bit steep. Got ours done for £3500.
by Andy Terry
24 Oct 2016 12:20
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: 'Cycling Weekly' Club run
Replies: 61
Views: 156001

Ed Moss wrote:Don't worry

It'll be like this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84SD8Wc ... l=gsian187
spot on :)

and featuring obligatory photo of Raphael's bread pudding
by Andy Terry
16 Oct 2016 17:58
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 16th October
Replies: 4
Views: 4070

Thanks, Colin. Excellent ride in the autumn sunshine. And welcome to Dan (first time) and Gemma (second).
by Andy Terry
25 Sep 2016 20:12
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 25th September
Replies: 27
Views: 16486

An excellent turnout on the 'Dr Whiteman Tribute A-ride' this morning. What did you think of the climb up Ilmington Hill? I have never actually ridden it before but it looked great on the map. It's known as Lark Stoke hill. I rode with Rich Greer and other BRATs today, also partly following your ro...
by Andy Terry
24 Sep 2016 14:21
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 25th September
Replies: 27
Views: 16486

neilo wrote:Out via tutnall and down dusthouse lane andy.
Even better. See you tomorrow.
by Andy Terry
23 Sep 2016 19:51
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 25th September
Replies: 27
Views: 16486

neilo wrote:The B run to Tewkesbury is approximately 75 miles and as flat as flattish can be, cafe is coffee #1 so bring locks if you have them.
Going out through Tardebigge, by any chance, Neil?
by Andy Terry
20 Sep 2016 09:40
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: RIDE OF THE FALLING LEAVES: 2nd October
Replies: 6
Views: 5027

For anyone hankering after another 'away day' - this is the one. Classic Cotswold lanes and scenery, 102km with 1500m of climbing.
by Andy Terry
13 Sep 2016 13:02
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Fan for turbo/rollers
Replies: 8
Views: 9528

AlanW wrote:As a point of interest, and don't ask me why, but I had the Brompton on the rollers last night. If nothing else, it was different!
OK, I won't ask why. It's an option that Zwift should consider though.
by Andy Terry
12 Sep 2016 12:52
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Fan for turbo/rollers
Replies: 8
Views: 9528

Amazing how much difference a decent fan makes to comfort and performance on a turbo. I got an 18" high velocity floor fan from Screwfix. Only ever used the lowest setting. Placed directly in front and angled slightly upwards. The model I got (FE45) is no longer listed. This looks the same but is £1...
by Andy Terry
02 Sep 2016 21:05
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 4th September
Replies: 14
Views: 9871

This is the route we will be doing on Sunday https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16282648 its a nice route with the opportunity to turn off if you do not want to do the big climb at the end. we will be going as fast as the slowest person. Finishing with Spirehouse Lane/Twatling Road up the Lickeys. And ...
by Andy Terry
18 Aug 2016 09:17
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 21st August
Replies: 17
Views: 13322

Let's face it, you could spend a whole winter of cafe stops discussing the Leibniz–Newton calculus controversy.
by Andy Terry
17 Aug 2016 13:04
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 14th August
Replies: 22
Views: 13025

Andy Terry wrote:On the B run today

Andy Terry (L)
Alan Weaver
Ash Turner
Laurie Derbyshire
Ben Round
Andy Wrightson
Phil Elwell
John Deeley
Jordan Stevens

At the cafe: Pete Marshall and Richard Greer
Also Ryan Evanson
by Andy Terry
16 Aug 2016 20:57
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: St Malo to Nice tour
Replies: 2
Views: 2203

Skedaddle do it - you could download their trip notes and get a few clues

https://www.skedaddle.co.uk/classicroad ... view.rails
by Andy Terry
16 Aug 2016 12:57
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: SPOILER Omnium
Replies: 3
Views: 7548

Tim wrote:Angliru is top of my wish list to ride/watch at moment.
Great climb - I'd recommend it.

By a sheer coincidence (honest) we'll be in San Sebastian on 2nd September when the Vuelta passes through.
by Andy Terry
14 Aug 2016 14:44
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 14th August
Replies: 22
Views: 13025

On the B run today

Andy Terry (L)
Alan Weaver
Ash Turner
Laurie Derbyshire
Ben Round
Andy Wrightson
Phil Elwell
John Deeley
Jordan Stevens

At the cafe: Pete Marshall and Richard Greer

When I said it would be an old school B run that's not quite what I had in mind.
by Andy Terry
13 Aug 2016 21:13
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 14th August
Replies: 22
Views: 13025

WorcsPhil wrote:...a club run just like your mom used to make.
and that goes for the B run too
by Andy Terry
10 Aug 2016 17:59
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 14th August
Replies: 22
Views: 13025

For the B run to Warwick on Sunday I'll be aiming for around 24 km/h (15 mph) average or thereabouts, depending on the group. The route is 91 km (57 miles) and about as flat as you can get for a Beacon club run. would this be a ride for C runners to step up to...? Yes, Ash - if you're happy with th...
by Andy Terry
09 Aug 2016 13:07
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 14th August
Replies: 22
Views: 13025

For the B run to Warwick on Sunday I'll be aiming for around 24 km/h (15 mph) average or thereabouts, depending on the group. The route is 91 km (57 miles) and about as flat as you can get for a Beacon club run.
by Andy Terry
09 Aug 2016 12:58
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 14th August
Replies: 22
Views: 13025

petemarshall wrote:Which way you going to Warwick Andy?
We'll be passing through Earlswood, Hockley Heath and Hatton on the way out. Norton Lindsey, Little Alne and Ullenhall on the way back.
by Andy Terry
08 Aug 2016 08:27
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Introductory Rides 2016
Replies: 21
Views: 13427

I'll lead the 4th December intro ride - destination Akamba
by Andy Terry
06 Aug 2016 22:07
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: 2016 Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100
Replies: 29
Views: 25469

WorcsPhil wrote:Hi Andy, as noted before the 'Hare' team were 11th out of 236 BC teams with an aggregate time of 17hrs:14:16, so well within the top 5%, whilst the 'Tortoise' team were 48th, so around the 21% mark with 19hrs 26:58
Cheers Phil, missed your OP
by Andy Terry
06 Aug 2016 16:08
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: 2016 Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100
Replies: 29
Views: 25469

Any news on the BC Club Challenge, Phil?
by Andy Terry
02 Aug 2016 12:51
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 7th August
Replies: 16
Views: 9930

Re: A Ride to Toddington 08:15 (130k ~1100m climbing)

petemarshall wrote:
Andy Terry wrote:
caashford wrote: I haven't ridden this route before but hopefully it should be ok if used previously.
Just keep a close eye on the Garmin navigating through Redditch :)
Following a Garmin through Redditch, best of luck with that :roll:
Easy, just follow the track. Don't use turn-by-turn navigation.
by Andy Terry
02 Aug 2016 11:23
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 7th August
Replies: 16
Views: 9930

Re: A Ride to Toddington 08:15 (130k ~1100m climbing)

caashford wrote: I haven't ridden this route before but hopefully it should be ok if used previously.
Just keep a close eye on the Garmin navigating through Redditch :)
by Andy Terry
02 Aug 2016 11:20
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Help please on GPX and Garmin
Replies: 3
Views: 6694

Like Pete says. Detach the files from the e-mail. Plug in the Garmin and copy the GPX files into the Garmin/NewFiles folder. When you unplug the Garmin, your Courses will be created automatically.

GPS Track Editor (free) is good for viewing GPX files.
by Andy Terry
02 Aug 2016 11:02
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: 2016 Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100
Replies: 29
Views: 25469

I think the organisation of the event was fantastic from start to finish.

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