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by Dave Cox
20 Aug 2023 16:08
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D Run, Sunday 20th August Guided/ Intro Ride at D Pace to Packwood House and Earlswood Lakes, 30 miles 9.15am start
Replies: 12
Views: 7943

Re: D Run, Sunday 20th August Guided/ Intro Ride at D Pace to Packwood House and Earlswood Lakes, 30 miles 9.15am start

Good ride thanks Paul and interesting variation on the standard routes. I don't think I've ridden up Baccabox Lane before. So good to be out again and meeting people. Nice to catch up with Mick Cullingham at Wedges. Also thanks to Bike Man Dan for tweaking Ruth's bike at Packwood.
by Dave Cox
19 Aug 2023 21:47
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A-ride to Apple Tree Kitchen, Clifton on Teme on Sunday 20th August, leaving at 09:15
Replies: 10
Views: 8922

Re: A-ride to Apple Tree Kitchen, Clifton on Teme on Sunday 20th August, leaving at 09:15

Yes turn up Ahmad get there at bit early say 9,00 and you can see which ride will suit you
by Dave Cox
17 Aug 2023 17:08
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: New date for grass track 19th August
Replies: 14
Views: 10668

Re: New date for grass track 19th August

Hi Ade I've just been signed off by QE certainly for "light work" so I can come and help in the morning
by Dave Cox
02 Aug 2023 13:21
Forum: For Sale
Topic: FREE Britax Romer Child Car Seat
Replies: 1
Views: 4774

Re: FREE Britax Romer Child Car Seat

Now at Cotteridge Cancer Research Charity Shop
by Dave Cox
27 Jul 2023 17:53
Forum: For Sale
Topic: FREE Britax Romer Child Car Seat
Replies: 1
Views: 4774

FREE Britax Romer Child Car Seat

Would anyone have a use for this? I don't want any money for it. It's in perfect condition and only used once. Fits IOSfix mounting and full instructions. Suitable from as soon as they can sit up with full harness and then can be used with a seat belt as child gets older. We bought it 4 years ago pr...
by Dave Cox
10 Jul 2023 17:57
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Grass track is back on
Replies: 10
Views: 9440

Re: Grass track is back on

I cannot help i'm afraid but many congratulations on pulling this off with the new venue so quickly
by Dave Cox
13 Jun 2023 13:11
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 18th June D ride to Worcester 8.45 start
Replies: 13
Views: 12574

Re: Sunday 18th May D run to Worcester 8.45 start

Not able to ride this week Mick but thanks for keeping the traditional D run going. Hope to be back soon. Worcester park a great destination
by Dave Cox
03 Jun 2023 21:56
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D run to Island Meadow 4 June 2023 09:15
Replies: 18
Views: 8034

Re: POSTPONED LICHFIELD RIDE TILL NEXT WEDNESDAY

Great told Paul see you tomorrow
by Dave Cox
02 Jun 2023 16:10
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D run to Island Meadow 4 June 2023 09:15
Replies: 18
Views: 8034

Re: POSTPONED LICHFIELD RIDE TILL NEXT WEDNESDAY

Thanks again Paul, Island Meadow yes please sign me up
by Dave Cox
01 Jun 2023 16:48
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D run to Island Meadow 4 June 2023 09:15
Replies: 18
Views: 8034

Re: D-Ride Sunday 4th June - Lichfield Day Out, Lost Lane Route

I'll have to duck out of this I don't think any of my bikes will be suitable. I gave my MTB away a while back and my tourer utility bike is too heavy.
by Dave Cox
28 May 2023 15:38
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 28th MAY
Replies: 13
Views: 7202

Re: D RUN SUNDAY 28th MAY

Thanks Paul good ride
by Dave Cox
25 May 2023 18:43
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 28th MAY
Replies: 13
Views: 7202

Re: D RUN SUNDAY 28th MAY

Thanks Paul look forward to it
by Dave Cox
21 May 2023 16:48
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 21st May Meriden Memorial Service D run
Replies: 9
Views: 4376

Re: Sunday 21st May Meriden Memorial Service D run

Many thanks to Paul D Run and Ced C Run for making sure there was a good Beacon turnout at the Meriden gathering of the cycling clans. We had some fun walking for a mile or so through the Knowle half marathon. My fault for suggesting what is usually the fastest route back. The WI Village Hall tea an...
by Dave Cox
14 May 2023 21:24
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 21st May Meriden Memorial Service D run
Replies: 4
Views: 3474

Re: Sunday 21st May Meriden Memorial Service D run

Thanks Ced a C Run would be great
by Dave Cox
14 May 2023 20:18
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 21st May Meriden Memorial Service D run
Replies: 9
Views: 4376

Re: Sunday 21st May Meriden Memorial Service D run

Many thanks Paul that’s great. I’ll vote for an 8.00 start but let’s see what others say.
by Dave Cox
11 May 2023 09:32
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 21st May Meriden Memorial Service D run
Replies: 4
Views: 3474

Re: Sunday 21st May Meriden Memorial Service D run

Don’t forget the Meriden Memorial and ride on Sunday 21st May Black Horse at 8.00 for D Run
by Dave Cox
05 May 2023 22:05
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Call for help: The Kidderminster Killer Audax 22 July 2023
Replies: 9
Views: 14221

Re: Call for help: The Kidderminster Killer Audax 2023

I'll try to help with the final clear up as usual. Will confirm when I know about some family visitors in UK that month
by Dave Cox
05 May 2023 16:35
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 21st May Meriden Memorial Service D run
Replies: 4
Views: 3474

Sunday 21st May Meriden Memorial Service D run

This takes place in May each year (since 1921!) at the Cyclists' War Memorial on Meriden Green at 11.00. We have a Beacon RCC wreath and usually a group of us ride out. It is in remembrance of cyclists killed in the two World Wars and subsequent conflicts. There's a brass band and tea in the Village...
by Dave Cox
05 May 2023 16:24
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 7TH MAY TO HARTLEBURY
Replies: 8
Views: 1717

Re: D RUN SUNDAY 7TH MAY TO HARTLEBURY

Hi Paul thanks please sign me up. A new venue for me
by Dave Cox
09 Apr 2023 15:56
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 9th APRIL
Replies: 9
Views: 2194

Re: D RUN SUNDAY 9th APRIL

Many thanks Paul great ride and Island Meadow as wonderful and eccentric as ever. Good to see George too
by Dave Cox
06 Apr 2023 11:53
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 9th APRIL
Replies: 9
Views: 2194

Re: D RUN SUNDAY 9th APRIL

Thanks Paul great venue
by Dave Cox
29 Mar 2023 09:54
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Ride the Reservoir, 23 April 2023
Replies: 5
Views: 8781

Re: Ride the Reservoir, 23 April 2023

Yep I'm doing this one
by Dave Cox
01 Mar 2023 17:19
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D RUN - HATTON WORLD - SUNDAY 5TH MARCH
Replies: 4
Views: 1166

Re: D RUN - HATTON WORLD - SUNDAY 5TH MARCH

Thanks Paul not been there for many many years so sign me up !!
by Dave Cox
19 Feb 2023 16:01
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 19TH FEB
Replies: 4
Views: 1284

Re: D RUN SUNDAY 19TH FEB

Great ride Paul - took a lot of planning and leading to get that many new lanes, paths and hills into 50 miles to Rowberry's and back. Many thanks
by Dave Cox
17 Feb 2023 09:48
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 19TH FEB
Replies: 4
Views: 1284

Re: D RUN SUNDAY 19TH FEB

Hi Paul I'll join you
by Dave Cox
10 Feb 2023 10:37
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 12th, D Pace, 30 miles Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes.
Replies: 7
Views: 1882

Re: Sunday 12th, D Pace, 30 miles Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes.

Hi Paul I'll be pedal ready at the Black Horse to ride out to Umberslade
by Dave Cox
05 Feb 2023 16:59
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D RUN SUNDAY FEB 5th WHITLENGE
Replies: 14
Views: 2429

Re: D RUN SUNDAY FEB 5th WHITLENGE

Thank you Paul an ideal D Run with al fresco dining in the sunshine at the cafe !!
by Dave Cox
30 Jan 2023 18:16
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 4th and 5th of February
Replies: 6
Views: 1552

Re: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 4th and 5th of February

Ced I am sure you will enjoy it. Roger's tandem has spd pedals as standard.
by Dave Cox
30 Jan 2023 18:14
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D RUN SUNDAY FEB 5th WHITLENGE
Replies: 14
Views: 2429

Re: D RUN SUNDAY FEB 5th WHITLENGE

OK Paul thanks I'm in
by Dave Cox
27 Jan 2023 18:03
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 29th January. D ride led by Paul (no longer BC guided)
Replies: 9
Views: 3005

Re: Sunday 29th January. BC Guided ride to Earlswood lakes, 30 miles at D pace

All being well I'm going to do a longer ride to get ready for the Snowdrop
by Dave Cox
11 Jan 2023 15:44
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 15th JAN
Replies: 5
Views: 1226

Re: D RUN SUNDAY 15th JAN

Thanks Paul please sign me up !!
by Dave Cox
09 Jan 2023 16:01
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: HELP REQUIRED FOR THE 2023 SUNRISE/SNOWDROP AUDAXES
Replies: 5
Views: 8101

Re: HELP REQUIRED FOR THE 2023 SUNRISE/SNOWDROP AUDAXES

Hi I'll help with the car parking before riding the Snowdrop
by Dave Cox
08 Jan 2023 15:47
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 8th January. Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes, 30 miles at D ride pace.
Replies: 17
Views: 4975

Re: Sunday 8th January. Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes, 30 miles at D ride pace.

Many thanks for leading Mick very enjoyable ride and good to meet up with old friends. Weather was better than predicted hope we get some new riders as well next time.
by Dave Cox
07 Jan 2023 13:18
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 8th January. Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes, 30 miles at D ride pace.
Replies: 17
Views: 4975

Re: Sunday 8th January. Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes, 30 miles at D ride pace.

Hi Mick I'd like to join you but will probably do a longer loop on the way back.
by Dave Cox
07 Jan 2023 13:15
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: The 'fords' time trial - fact or fiction?
Replies: 17
Views: 19877

Re: The 'fords' time trial - fact or fiction?

I remember it well Tour of the Fords TT was a regular event in early '80s. I never rode but did marshal it once I think. Oscar is right the secret was to slow down ride straight through the fords but I recall that even a marshal came off. I do think that the fords have got more slippery over the yea...
by Dave Cox
01 Jan 2023 16:58
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Jean Gould
Replies: 5
Views: 4683

Re: Jean Gould

Thanks Mike for posting these classic photos. 20 years before my time with the Beacon but good to see youthful shots of Oscar Hopkins and Tony Webb and some great photos of your parents. Also good to be reminded of those times and those bikes !!
by Dave Cox
01 Jan 2023 07:21
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 1st Jan D Run to rendezvous at the Swan
Replies: 6
Views: 1369

Re: Sunday 1st Jan D Run to rendezvous at the Swan

Remember this Run is a 10.00 start
by Dave Cox
31 Dec 2022 20:18
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 1st Jan D Run to rendezvous at the Swan
Replies: 6
Views: 1369

Re: Sunday 1st Jan D Run to rendezvous at the Swan

Hi Ruth and Ellie it's about 38 miles and not too hilly. I did it in the reverse direction on Tuesday. Be good if you came along.
by Dave Cox
30 Dec 2022 20:06
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 1st Jan D Run to rendezvous at the Swan
Replies: 6
Views: 1369

Sunday 1st Jan D Run to rendezvous at the Swan

Leaving Black Horse at 10.00 first 2023 D Run to Chaddersley Corbett to meet Simon's B run. Great sociable cycling start to 2023 and meet up with B Run. Thanks for the company and to the Swan for good service being open !!! Paul Balfe Dave Cox (Leading) Kay Davies Ruth Evans Ellie Grey Ann Hughes Mi...
by Dave Cox
23 Dec 2022 14:18
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Monday 26th December 30 mile D run RIDE CANCELLED ICE
Replies: 11
Views: 5596

Re: Monday 26th December 30 mile D run

Hi Dave I'd like to join this ride please
by Dave Cox
15 Dec 2022 12:23
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Earlswood Tea Room Closure
Replies: 2
Views: 707

Re: Earlswood Tea Room Closure

That's really sad and a great disappointment for a number of ageing CTC riders who virtually live there. But I'm not surprised given financial pressures and all the cyclists' specials they delivered so cheaply over the years.
by Dave Cox
07 Nov 2022 15:30
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 13TH NOV - 3RD TIME LUCKY ????
Replies: 13
Views: 2436

Re: D RUN SUNDAY 13TH NOV - 3RD TIME LUCKY ????

Thanks Paul I'm up for this run
by Dave Cox
02 Nov 2022 16:31
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 5th/6th of November
Replies: 2
Views: 1089

Re: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 5th/6th of November

Well said Phils squared. These "problems" are of course intrinsic to club run "management". Similar appeals used to go our regularly even in the days when we didn't have GPS and relied on memory and OS maps in back pockets and cyclostyled club run sheets which Oscar ran off on a local political part...
by Dave Cox
02 Nov 2022 16:25
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: MY D RUNS WINTER CALENDER
Replies: 6
Views: 2586

Re: MY D RUNS WINTER CALENDER

Many thanks as always Paul. Great idea. The point for me of D Runs is that many older riders (and no doubt some younger ones) still have the stamina for longer runs but at these "touring" average speeds. I'll try to lead a few on your off weeks or when rain is forecast !!!
by Dave Cox
12 Oct 2022 21:30
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 16TH OCTOBER
Replies: 5
Views: 1224

Re: D RUN SUNDAY 16TH OCTOBER

Please sign me up Paul