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by laurence_cooley
19 Aug 2019 15:20
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Club Kit Order 2019
Replies: 123
Views: 477992

Re: Club Kit Order 2019

Welcome to the club, Simon. Stuart does have some limited kit in stock, I think, so it might be worth dropping him a line via one of the channels listed in his signature above (I'd give it a few days though, as he's currently riding PBP).
by laurence_cooley
17 Jul 2019 21:22
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: New cafe suggestions
Replies: 124
Views: 343293

Re: New cafe suggestions

The club has been sent this message by the owner of a new café:
Hi there, we’re a new coffee shop in the heart of the Cotswolds ideal for your routes @dashwoodscoffee in Milton under Wychwood OX7 6JH we’d love to see you! Thank you.
by laurence_cooley
10 Jul 2019 15:40
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: New 150km Audax Route - What should we call it?
Replies: 10
Views: 12557

Re: New 150km Audax Route - What should we call it?

Philip Whiteman wrote:
10 Jul 2019 13:26
I have already mooted From Clee to Heaven (Beastly version); Mini-Kidderminster Killer or just Clee Killer.
My worry with these would be that there's scope for confusion between the new route and the existing ones. I don't really have a suggestion, but I'd go for something more distinct.
by laurence_cooley
09 Jun 2019 22:05
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 9th June
Replies: 15
Views: 16843

Re: Club Runs - 9th June

Thanks Ian - I enjoyed that. I'll bring better legs next time.
IanT wrote:
09 Jun 2019 13:33
Another fairly brisk ride, thanks to everyone for rotating the turns on the front.
And thanks to Matt, too. :wink:
by laurence_cooley
15 May 2019 09:16
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: STORAGE AT LAST!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 5713

Re: STORAGE AT LAST!!!

Good news. Well done, Tim. There's a record of who has/had what in this thread: http://www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_board/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=7300 . It might not be up to date, but hopefully people listed there might remember who they passed things on to, even if they no longer have them themselves.
by laurence_cooley
13 May 2019 17:33
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: SSECCRRL Race 16th May 2019
Replies: 12
Views: 16835

Re: SSECCRRL Race 16th May 2019

laurence_cooley wrote:
24 Apr 2019 10:24
I'd like to help with this, but need a lift from Harborne. Anyone driving from that part of town?
I now have use of a car on Thursday, so no longer need a lift. See you all there.
by laurence_cooley
09 May 2019 08:24
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Beacon Club TT event dates 2019
Replies: 11
Views: 11903

Re: Beacon Club TT event dates 2019

Does anyone know how to make this post a sticky as it's relevant for the rest of the season? Since you're a moderator for this section, you should have a gavel icon at the bottom of the screen. If you click for the drop-down menu, the option is there. It already seems to be marked as an announcemen...
by laurence_cooley
07 May 2019 22:11
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Kids races 060519 250719 270819
Replies: 12
Views: 10008

Re: Kids races 060519 250719 270819

Ade if you give me a heads up with dates then providing I'm in Birmingham and free I'll try to help with these events setting up or signing on. Don't want to do coaching or anything. I'm boycotting Facebook for political reasons. I've added dates for the upcoming events to http://beaconrcc.org.uk/a...
by laurence_cooley
24 Apr 2019 10:24
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: SSECCRRL Race 16th May 2019
Replies: 12
Views: 16835

Re: SSECCRRL Race 16th May 2019

I'd like to help with this, but need a lift from Harborne. Anyone driving from that part of town?
by laurence_cooley
18 Apr 2019 15:27
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: WRCC Dave Madeley Sportive
Replies: 0
Views: 5110

WRCC Dave Madeley Sportive

Wolverhampton Racing Club, who we co-organise a round of the local road race league with, have been in touch with details of their upcoming sportive, which is priced more like an audax. See https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/201143/WRCC-Dave-Madeley-Sportive if you're interested in ent...
by laurence_cooley
18 Apr 2019 08:11
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Club Kit Order 2019
Replies: 123
Views: 477992

Re: Club Kit Order 2019

Thanks Stu. £33 paid by bank transfer.
by laurence_cooley
14 Apr 2019 16:00
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: WWCC Two Counties Road Race 2019
Replies: 5
Views: 10298

Re: WWCC Two Counties Road Race 2019

I did this today (well, until I got dropped on Bromley Bank - it's a shame they didn't change it to the Bobbington course like they originally planned!). What happened to you, Jamie?
by laurence_cooley
30 Mar 2019 12:16
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: sat 30th march K37/6G 2laps WITH RESULTS
Replies: 7
Views: 6370

Re: sat 30th march K37/6G 2laps

I forgot to pass the message on in time for last week's TT, but Martin Davis asked if there was a way of noting whether riders are on road or TT bikes in the results?
by laurence_cooley
03 Mar 2019 21:45
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: New Beacon RCC Kit Order
Replies: 84
Views: 474113

Re: New Beacon RCC Kit Order

Adrian431 wrote:
03 Mar 2019 19:20
Hi Stuart we are looking to purchase some kit summer top and bib shorts for man and women, how do we do this?
Thank Adrian
There's an open order here, Adrian: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8859.
by laurence_cooley
03 Feb 2019 15:53
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Club Kit Order 2019
Replies: 123
Views: 477992

Re: Club Kit Order 2019

1 x Men's L/S TENAX PRO Jersey, Thermal, in medium, please.
by laurence_cooley
23 Jan 2019 21:13
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: SSECCRRL Race 16th May 2019
Replies: 12
Views: 16835

Re: SSECCRRL Race 16th May 2019

You don't need to tell the league organisers that you'll help out, because if you enter the league then they'll already expect you to as it's a condition of entry that you help at your own club's round. It's then up to the organising clubs to arrange things on the night.
by laurence_cooley
23 Jan 2019 15:06
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: SSECCRRL Race 16th May 2019
Replies: 12
Views: 16835

Re: SSECCRRL Race 16th May 2019

Do you know if they are accepting entries as of yet? I can't see anything on the British cycling website (i know its early). I think entries to the league opened around late February last year. There are some details at http://www.sssccrrl.co.uk/enter/ and it mentions a link to the BC website, but ...
by laurence_cooley
17 Dec 2018 23:20
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: New cafe suggestions
Replies: 124
Views: 343293

Re: New cafe suggestions

I'm not sure if the club has ever used the Orangemabel café in Stratford (as opposed to the Alcester one), but in case anyone was thinking of using it, it's now a cat café: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats- ... n-15555740.
by laurence_cooley
07 Dec 2018 13:24
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: 2018 AGM short report
Replies: 3
Views: 3298

Re: 2018 AGM short report

Just to say a quick thanks from me too to everyone who turned up last night. It was certainly a much better attendance than last year, and I'm pleased that my fears that we were going to be left with a half-empty committee for the coming year turned out to be unfounded!
by laurence_cooley
01 Dec 2018 09:40
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Dangerous changes at Longbridge roundabout
Replies: 11
Views: 12821

Re: Dangerous changes at Longbridge roundabout

I rode through here heading towards the city for the first time since the changes this morning, and it was fine, but then it was early and there wasn't much traffic. I've never liked that roundabout much, but I can imagine it's worse now at busy times. They've done a similar thing at the pagoda roun...
by laurence_cooley
27 Nov 2018 12:08
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: SUNRISE AND SNOWDROP AUDAXES, 2019
Replies: 2
Views: 2767

Re: SUNRISE AND SNOWDROP AUDAXES, 2019

Phil, I've done a quick update of the content at http://beaconrcc.org.uk/audaxes/sunrise ... p-express/. Could you check that everything is correct there (I presume that the route hasn't changed) and let me know if anything needs changing?
by laurence_cooley
13 Oct 2018 11:15
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Strava question
Replies: 20
Views: 18062

Re: Strava question

Andy Terry wrote:
12 Oct 2018 18:37
Would anyone notice or really care if we stopped giving kudos to each other?
Kudos to that idea!
by laurence_cooley
11 Oct 2018 12:47
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Resignation of the President
Replies: 13
Views: 10659

Re: Resignation of the President

As well as echoing what people have said above, I feel that I should also point out for those who might not be aware that for almost a year now, Dave has also been covering the post of club chairperson, because no one came forward to take that role at the last AGM. It would be great to fill the chai...
by laurence_cooley
08 Oct 2018 11:32
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: 2018 master's world championships, L.A.
Replies: 7
Views: 10137

Re: 2018 master's world championships, L.A.

Here's the coverage of the final (should start at the correct point, but if not then it's at 4:44:00 into the video): https://youtu.be/cfsBTM8JBpw?t=17045.
by laurence_cooley
06 Oct 2018 13:49
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 7th October
Replies: 23
Views: 15870

Re: Club runs - 7th October

Thanks, Pete. I've updated the Facebook page post accordingly. Carolyn Clegg has also offered to lead a C run - destination TBA.
by laurence_cooley
04 Oct 2018 11:40
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: 2018 Beacon Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony
Replies: 8
Views: 7119

Re: 2018 Beacon Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony

Alberto Recchioni wrote:
01 Oct 2018 21:17
Hi,
Is there any veggy menu available ?
In the past, there's always been a vegetarian option for each course.
by laurence_cooley
01 Oct 2018 13:26
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Claims for Beacon Trophies 2018
Replies: 2
Views: 3269

Re: Claims for Beacon Trophies 2018

GavPass wrote:
01 Oct 2018 12:04
Do we still have the criteria available for the awards? I remember seeing some information last year
Yes we do: http://beaconrcc.org.uk/wp-content/uplo ... ophies.pdf.
by laurence_cooley
08 Sep 2018 17:37
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: New Beacon RCC Kit Order
Replies: 84
Views: 474113

Re: New Beacon RCC Kit Order

I've ordered my jersey and bibs in medium.
by laurence_cooley
07 Sep 2018 18:16
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: 2018 Time Trial Calendar - Open TTs, Club TTs, Team TTs and Hill Climbs
Replies: 54
Views: 125180

Re: 2018 Time Trial Calendar - Open TTs, Club TTs, Team TTs and Hill Climbs

Is the HC on Sunday only open to club members? If it isn’t then how much for none beacon riders. Got a friend asking It's open to non-Beacon members too, for the same price (£3). Technically, I think you have to be a member of a CTT-affiliated club for insurance purposes, but there's some rule abou...
by laurence_cooley
06 Sep 2018 08:31
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: New Beacon RCC Kit Order
Replies: 84
Views: 474113

Re: New Beacon RCC Kit Order

George wrote:
05 Sep 2018 12:07
Has the ordering window now closed?
It should be open until Sunday, George.
by laurence_cooley
31 Aug 2018 18:33
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: New Beacon RCC Kit Order
Replies: 84
Views: 474113

Re: New Beacon RCC Kit Order

When I tried the Bodhi kit on before the last order, I found it to be similar in sizing to the old Giordana kit - and other brands' non-club kit that I own. I'm usually a medium and I'm going for medium with Bodhi.
by laurence_cooley
26 Aug 2018 20:23
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: 85 at 85.
Replies: 11
Views: 11594

Re: 85 at 85.

Happy birthday, Oscar! I hope you're now beginning the training for 90 at 90.
by laurence_cooley
23 Aug 2018 09:17
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: New Beacon RCC Kit Order
Replies: 84
Views: 474113

Re: New Beacon RCC Kit Order

How do I access the page to look at the kit! Can’t remeber what fit I want. :) Details of the three fits are available here , although I assumed that Stuart was planning to keep the order to one of those to keep it simple (not sure which one though, because the prices above are cheaper than the pre...
by laurence_cooley
21 Aug 2018 16:13
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Cinema - A Race to the End, Time Trial
Replies: 9
Views: 8421

Re: Cinema - A Race to the End, Time Trial

I'll join you for dinner please, Chris.
by laurence_cooley
11 Aug 2018 11:49
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: 2018 Time Trial Calendar - Open TTs, Club TTs, Team TTs and Hill Climbs
Replies: 54
Views: 125180

Re: 2018 Time Trial Calendar - Open TTs, Club TTs, Team TTs and Hill Climbs

JessRJ wrote:
11 Aug 2018 10:42
Is that the same day as Beacon CX round?
It seems so. I think Redditch set the date for the CX, so it's hard to avoid clashes, but it might make it a bit difficult when it comes to having enough volunteers for both events.
by laurence_cooley
08 Aug 2018 21:38
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Cinema - A Race to the End, Time Trial
Replies: 9
Views: 8421

Re: Cinema - A Race to the End, Time Trial

I got a ticket for the 5th too. I accidentally paid for a senior ticket (thinking it was a bike race, obviously, before realising that meant 60/65+), so if anyone needs a senior ticket and wants to buy me a regular adult one, let me know!
by laurence_cooley
06 Aug 2018 11:03
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Cinema - A Race to the End, Time Trial
Replies: 9
Views: 8421

Re: Cinema - A Race to the End, Time Trial

I need to check my diary, but hope to join you.
by laurence_cooley
31 Jul 2018 11:36
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: New Beacon RCC Kit Order
Replies: 84
Views: 474113

Re: New Beacon RCC Kit Order

Hi, I’m a new club member wondering if I missed this kit order? If not does anyone know the prices I can’t see a price list and as the comments in this thread mentioned, the link doesn’t seem to work. Thanks, Neil. I don't think it's too late, but Stu is currently doing the Transcontinental Race, s...
by laurence_cooley
29 Jul 2018 22:06
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Cycling in Croatia (Split)?
Replies: 5
Views: 6394

Re: Cycling in Croatia (Split)?

Apart from a bit of friendly bartering over accommodation prices (which is only if you try to find somewhere on arrival, in any case), I can't say I recognise Les's experience myself, and have found people to be very generous hosts all over former Yugoslavia. I certainly didn't meet anyone on the Cr...
by laurence_cooley
28 Jul 2018 21:03
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Cycling in Croatia (Split)?
Replies: 5
Views: 6394

Re: Cycling in Croatia (Split)?

I've not cycled in Croatia, but I spent three or four months there a decade ago, and the roads didn't strike me as particularly dangerous. I can't remember seeing many cyclists about then, but it seems to be an increasingly popular touring destination now. My concern in Dalmatia would be that the co...
by laurence_cooley
24 Jul 2018 10:30
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: New Club 25 record (VET)
Replies: 4
Views: 3907

Re: New Club 25 record (VET)

Well done, Simon. I've updated the records page: http://beaconrcc.org.uk/about/time-trial-club-records/.
by laurence_cooley
19 Jul 2018 12:48
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: Beacon round of Thursday evening road race Enville 19th July
Replies: 23
Views: 26058

Re: Beacon round of Thursday evening road race Enville 19th July

Hi Can I just confirm that this stil going on tonight and we are still required? ive just checked on the british cycling website and it doesn metion us at all in the club listings. thanks I've not heard otherwise, so I presume it's on. We're the supporting club rather than the organising one, so th...
by laurence_cooley
15 Jul 2018 10:26
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: Road/circuit race reports 2018
Replies: 12
Views: 14817

Re: Road/circuit race reports 2018

Sorry did I read you've made 3rd cat? Congrats!! Good effort after crashing early in the season. You join an elite bunch of Beacon 3rd Cats 8) Most of the existing 3rd cats seem to have either got promoted to 2nd cat or retired, though! The best thing about finally getting the points is that I can ...
by laurence_cooley
14 Jul 2018 21:02
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: Road/circuit race reports 2018
Replies: 12
Views: 14817

Re: Road/circuit race reports 2018

I'm away for the remaining rounds of the league, unfortunately. There are a couple of 3/4 road races in the East Midlands, which I might travel for, and Royal Leamington Spa are organising one in early September, although I think I might be away with work for that as well. :-( There's another race a...
by laurence_cooley
14 Jul 2018 20:29
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: Road/circuit race reports 2018
Replies: 12
Views: 14817

Re: Road/circuit race reports 2018

You'll get that 3rd cat in no time! A couple of OK results at Curborough and 8th at MK Bowl two weeks ago left my needing just two points, which I narrowly missed out on last week, but I made sure with 5th place there this week. About time, too. I'm having a bit of a break now before hopefully doin...
by laurence_cooley
13 Jul 2018 08:31
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: New Beacon RCC Kit Order
Replies: 84
Views: 474113

Re: New Beacon RCC Kit Order

jdtate101 wrote:
13 Jul 2018 08:12
Can I have a XL Jersey in (Red Eye) the Black CX colours.
As far as I know, the black design hasn't been set up with Bodhi.
by laurence_cooley
12 Jul 2018 20:21
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: New Beacon RCC Kit Order
Replies: 84
Views: 474113

Re: New Beacon RCC Kit Order

Medium shorts please, Stu, and I'll take a medium jersey while we're at it, too.
by laurence_cooley
04 Jul 2018 15:22
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: New Beacon RCC Kit Order
Replies: 84
Views: 474113

Re: New Beacon RCC Kit Order

I'd like some shorts if this happens.
by laurence_cooley
25 Jun 2018 13:33
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: Road/circuit race reports 2018
Replies: 12
Views: 14817

Re: Road/circuit race reports 2018

We seem to have got out of the habit of reporting race results, but in the meantime John and Gavin have both made it to 2nd cat, which, having seen them race a few times this year, is very well deserved in both cases. After a few near misses and another crash at MK Bowl, I got 9th there a couple of ...