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AlanW

Just out of interest, but has anyone used a product called 'invisiframe'?

They do, amongst other things, a bespoke clear vinyl kit to protect your frame.

http://www.invisiframe.co.uk

AlanW

Yes, a quick look on Strava Flyby confirmed that it took you boys (and girls) longer than I expected it would to get to Branson Cross

So while I assumed that I was chasing you down, you were in fact behind me....doh!

AlanW

Alan, Why not in February. The A38 will be much quieter than in mid-summer and it's what we did 50/60 years ago. Yes I know, and respectfully I tip my hat and bow gracefully to those that did it back then with 100% of my admiration. And yes, part of me would really like to do it, if only so that I ...

AlanW

How about combining a night ride and Weston and back in one hit? And no, not in February either! The longest day of the year, relaxed ride to Weston at midnight via the A38 and stopping at either of the two 24 hour McDonalds and or Gordano Services, arriving at Weston for around 9am. Breakfast on th...

AlanW

Todays steady and relaxed B ride to Bewdley were:-

Alan Weaver (leading)
Nick Shenton (la Tea)
James Tate
Ryan Evanson
Esta Rantzen
Philip Whiteman
Joe Woodward
Indi Singh

AlanW

Philip Whiteman wrote: ↑
17 Nov 2017 15:04
Alan, I know that you were short of a few numbers but here is the rosta for Sunday at Bewdley:

GWR Pannier 0-6-0PT 1501
SR Light Pacific 4-6-2 34027 'Taw Valley'
GWR Pannier 0-6-0PT 7714
Class 107 DMU
Beans-on-Toast

AlanW

l'll do a steady and relaxed B run to the railway carriage @ Bewdley

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17307779

AlanW

I honestly don't know why you would opt not to ride without mudguards this time of year

Show some respect for the group members around you and also the café owners as Pete said.

Not withstanding the fact, but why cover your bike in crap just for the sake of it?

AlanW

And only eggs served to the chosen few....

AlanW

Its unfortunate that the group got split up in the latter stages, and despite repeated requests to knock the pace back a touch to let others get back on, my requests seemed to go pretty much ignored.

AlanW

Todays combined A & B run to Pershore consisted of:-

Alan Weaver (leading)
Dom Walker
John Hitchcock
Neil Lynch
Neil Orchard
Zalman Shazar
Xavier Disley
Jessica Roades-Jones
Andy Wrightson
Paul Johnson
Chris Ankcorn
Nick Shenton
Rob Wade
Ryan Evanson

AlanW

Subject to the weather, l'll lead the B run to Pershore

AlanW

This morning perfectly formed B run quartet consisted of the following:-

Alan Weaver (leading)
John Roberts
Wayne Gibbs
Simon Woodward

AlanW

Tim wrote: ↑
10 Oct 2017 23:25
.... kids and wives/husbands are way more important than miles on a bike.

Okay, lets not be to hasty ah......

AlanW

Rest assured your kids will always need you, even when they have left home they still have a habit of returning! I guess its all about finding the balance and one that needs careful consideration to all parties concerned. Now I tend to think better when I'm out on my bike, so therefore I spend a lot...

AlanW

Put me down to do a B run to the Wayside Farm Shop in Wickhampton, 72 miles BH to BH so a little longer than normal? But the pace will be slightly lower to allow for that and also to attract others to join. The café is at bang on the mid point of the ride to :D Rough route will be something like thi...

AlanW

The rear mounted light/camera is certainly worth considering. Its identical to the Fly6 in every way, and nearly £90 cheaper!!

TIP - If you do buy one, then fit the largest size Micro SD card you can in it ASAP

AlanW

I've been advised to steer away from shimano coz you can't maintain them? Was looking at mavics? Really....? Quite the opposite in my opinion, Shimano have loose ball bearing that you can grease and service plus spares are available near enough anywhere. You can also replace the cones if they get p...

AlanW

I understand that a few Beacon riders have entered, who exactly?

AlanW

Andy W wrote: ↑
06 Aug 2017 18:34
Cheers for todays 100 paul and the most enjoyable bacon sandwhich to top it off

Awesome bacon sarnie, but not sure about that purple and green crap though?

AlanW

From my own experience but a laptop in a pannier isn't good unless you can equal the weight on the other side. Then you are talking some serious weight lugging around every single day. Of course it depends on the size and weight of the laptop and my company one was a heavy old brute and built to wit...

AlanW

Great event and thanks to everyone for making it happen.

I enjoyed my bottle of Shropshire Gold beer thanks. But in hindsight I should have drunk it when I got home really and not at the HQ then ride home!

AlanW

Other than the fact I had double booked myself, I now have to go to work on Sunday down at Paignton, so thats me also out. Have a great day everyone

AlanW

Due to some rather pi55 poor planning on my part, but I have also entered a Mark Rigby 215km audax the day before as I thought this ride was next weekend....

So the burning question is, do you think that MrsW would tolerate me doing both?

AlanW

Well done Steve

AlanW

Beautiful day for it today with a headwind on the way out and no rain! Cafe was the 'jelly roll cafe' who coped well with the 13 riders, only 1 flat. thanks to everyone who took a turn on the front, riders were- Neil Orchard (leading) Paul Johnson Liam Roberts Andy Wrightson Neil Lynch Phil Richard...

AlanW

Is anyone using these oversize bars, if so what are your thoughts? Plus, how do you overcome mounting lights and Garmin out front brackets with the increase in diameter?

AlanW

AlanW

Sunday's B run route* will be something like this https://ridewithgps.com/routes/19342784 *Any similarity between the posted route and actual route is purely coincidental :lol: NOTE Woodgate Road just South of Lower Bentley is closed while they rebuild the subsided embankment adjacent to the brook....

AlanW

Nicks_77 wrote:This weeks B Run will be to the Railway carriage at Stratford.

Approx distance 100km

Crikey, haven't been there in ages, I'm in.....

AlanW

HERE

I predict a sell out....

AlanW

Sorry Tim, finally I have my op date of the 14th March, so thats me out for a while

AlanW

Doing it on full moon would be better maybe, but the next most suitable one would Friday 9th June? I was also thinking of doing a similar night run but a different destination, namely Gaydon Services on the M40. Along these lines, but starting from Becketts Island - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10...

AlanW

Add my name please

AlanW

Now Antonio Raposo from Portugal - how ridiculous to join so many clubs?

Can the Beacon Strava page not be a application request? I know the Beacon Zwifters Strava page is coz I started it, and if your names not on the list then your not coming in!

AlanW

And another new non Beacon Strava member - "Alexander M".

Have you seen how many clubs he has recently joined???

AlanW

Nicks_77 wrote:
You know me Alan, pan flat route as per usual!

I was thinking more about how many we were gonna go past my house rather than the amount of climbing Nick

AlanW

Sunday's sobering B Run to Alcester will be approx 60 miles in length heading out via Tardebigge and returning via Stoke Prior and Chaddesley Corbett. I'm expecting a few sore heads on Sunday morning but hoping the prospect of a greasy fry up at the cafe will draw a few out to play. Dare I ask the ...

AlanW

Philip Whiteman wrote: I was stating a fact and not an opinion.

Yes I understand that, and I was only stating my opinion and not a fact.

AlanW

Philip Whiteman wrote:
AdeR wrote:What's the consensus regarding mudguards at the moment?
It is not a requirement of the club that riders use mudguards on club runs.

But why wouldnt you want to have mudguards so that it keeps you and your kit clean? Let alone your club mates behind you?

AlanW

Quite timely this, as I'm just about to move away from "we are cycling uk" (formally CTC) in favour of British Cycling.

AlanW

To young....

AlanW

Cleggy wrote:Been trying for weeks and weeks to get some sessions at Derby for the Leicester Uni bunch, to no avail.

Really.....surely not.....

AlanW

Tim wrote:I'm only ever going to do this if it's done in January or February. Starting at midnight. Let's bring back the 50s

It was only a matter of time wasn't it, before someone suggested doing this!!

AlanW

This is route that I did back in the summer, albeit it one way HERE A little bit further and certainly a lot quieter than the A38, but certainly a lot more climbing as well. And in truth I don't think that I would relish the thought of turning round at Weston and then heading back on the same route!...

AlanW

Nicks_77 wrote:Put me down for the B Run 4th December to Alcester

Plan your route very carefully Mr Shenton.....

AlanW

Nicks_77 wrote: I could always lead another Beacon Burst around Redditch Al, which would give you even more of a lie in

How considerate of you.....

AlanW

Andy Terry wrote:Same route as April, Neil? Out through Tardebigge?

I'll probably meet you at Tardebigge as well, as I'm working in SOUTHPORT again on Saturday evening till 10pm.

At least if I meet you guys there I can have a bit more of a lie in.

AlanW

Totally agree with you Dave, I thought Sundays Burst pace was spot on, and I'm all in favour of doing more rides like this. In fact, I've just mapped a route out of 60 odd mile route (Black Horse to Black Horse) to be done at a steady similar pace to last Sundays run (with maybe a flying petrol stat...

AlanW

Super day out, thanks everyone. Even Hipton Hill wasn't as bad as I thought it was gonna be once loaded with bread pudding.

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