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- 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
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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.
- 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
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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
- 17 Aug 2023 20:52
- 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
I'll be there QE quite happy with the Pacemaker so should be OK
- 17 Aug 2023 17:08
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: New date for grass track 19th August
- Replies: 14
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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
- 15 Aug 2023 13:30
- 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
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Re: D Run, Sunday 20th August Guided/ Intro Ride at D Pace to Packwood House and Earlswood Lakes, 30 miles 9.15am start
Thanks Paul I'd like join you assuming the QE signs me off on Thursday
- 02 Aug 2023 13:21
- Forum: For Sale
- Topic: FREE Britax Romer Child Car Seat
- Replies: 1
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Re: FREE Britax Romer Child Car Seat
Now at Cotteridge Cancer Research Charity Shop
- 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...
- 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
- 20 Jun 2023 22:17
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: ,D run, Sunday 25th, Guided / Introductory ride to Earlswood Lakes 9.15 start
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5113
Re: D run, Sunday 25th, Guided / Introductory ride to Earlswood Lakes 9.15 start
Hi Mick Hope to join you on Sunday
- 20 Jun 2023 22:17
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: ,D run, Sunday 25th, Guided / Introductory ride to Earlswood Lakes 9.15 start
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5113
Re: D run, Sunday 25th, Guided / Introductory ride to Earlswood Lakes 9.15 start
Hi Mick hope to join you on Sunday
- 13 Jun 2023 13:11
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 18th June D ride to Worcester 8.45 start
- Replies: 13
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 21 May 2023 16:48
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 21st May Meriden Memorial Service D run
- Replies: 9
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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...
- 14 May 2023 21:24
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 21st May Meriden Memorial Service D run
- Replies: 4
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Re: Sunday 21st May Meriden Memorial Service D run
Thanks Ced a C Run would be great
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 05 May 2023 16:35
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 21st May Meriden Memorial Service D run
- Replies: 4
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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...
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 30 Mar 2023 08:14
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 2nd April. British Cycling Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes, 30 miles at D ride pace. 9:00am depart.
- Replies: 2
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Re: Sunday 2nd April. British Cycling Guided Ride to Earlswood Lakes, 30 miles at D ride pace. 9:00am depart.
Hi Ced I'll join you on Sunday
- 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
- 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 !!
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 !!
- 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
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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.
- 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
- 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
- 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 !!
- 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
- 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.
- 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
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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.
- 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...
- 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 !!
- 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
- 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.
- 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...
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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...
- 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 !!!
- 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