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by WorcsPhil
04 Jul 2022 16:52
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 10th July
Replies: 0
Views: 743

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 10th July

WEEKLY UPDATE: Does this week offer a new Beacon record in that club runs have been posted for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday...we really are the Craig David of Cycling clubs, perhaps with a 'chilled on Sunday' sort of vibe. So there's no excuse for not going out t...
by WorcsPhil
30 Jun 2022 16:15
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: 2022 CLUB RUN POINTS AT THE 9 MONTHS MARKER!
Replies: 2
Views: 1136

2022 CLUB RUN POINTS AT THE 9 MONTHS MARKER!

Well, this could not be more exciting. Below are all the scores for club runs undertaken from the beginning of October 2021 up to Sunday 26th June, so 9 months into the 12 month season. Three quarters, 75%, 180/240ths...use whatever fraction you're comfortable with. ...but it's very tight at the top...
by WorcsPhil
27 Jun 2022 16:56
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 3rd July
Replies: 1
Views: 664

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 3rd July

WEEKLY UPDATE: Triathlon!! So only one place to start this week...huge congratulations to Anne Hughes who has again become the National Champion in her age group in Sprint Triathlon. The Hughes' do us proud, and it's great to see Anne on the top strep of the podium once again!! ...and onto bikes wit...
by WorcsPhil
23 Jun 2022 21:55
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 26th June - A Run to Evesham 8:30am Start
Replies: 6
Views: 2748

Re: Sunday 26th June - A Run to Evesham 8:30am Start

Hi Nick, I'll either see you en route in Hanbury or at Raphael's
by WorcsPhil
20 Jun 2022 11:05
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 26th June
Replies: 0
Views: 811

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 26th June

WEEKLY UPDATE: So where to start this week! I think Cedric, Naomi, Keith and Ian need top billing for their magical journey to their first 300kms ride (Keith is well versed at this distance but great to see him back riding these distances)...Cedric needs a special mention, as he had the idea he want...
by WorcsPhil
13 Jun 2022 15:27
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 19th June
Replies: 0
Views: 779

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 19th June

WEEKLY UPDATE: First up...huge congratulations to Celia Brown on her second place in her category in the time trial at this weekend's Tour of Cambridgeshire Gran Fondo. Pictures on the Facebook page, and also to Jess Rhodes-Jones (formerly of this parish) for winning her category at the same event! ...
by WorcsPhil
12 Jun 2022 21:47
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: ROOM FOR ONE MORE ONLY - A-Ride to British Camp, Malvern - Sunday 12th June leaving BH at 08:45
Replies: 16
Views: 4555

Re: ROOM FOR ONE MORE ONLY - A-Ride to British Camp, Malvern - Sunday 12th June leaving BH at 08:45

Good turnout of 11 (as listed above) for a run up to British Camp on the top of the Malvern hills. A few good testers on the way there, but a flat and fast tailwindy ride back. Thanks to all the riders for a splendid and entertaining ride with the usual high quality banter including the description ...
by WorcsPhil
11 Jun 2022 14:33
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: ROOM FOR ONE MORE ONLY - A-Ride to British Camp, Malvern - Sunday 12th June leaving BH at 08:45
Replies: 16
Views: 4555

Re: ROOM FOR ONE MORE ONLY - A-Ride to British Camp, Malvern - Sunday 12th June leaving BH at 08:45

Good turnout tomorrow. Note that the cafe is rumoured to take cash only, so bring a fiver (or tenner) along. I will join you at the 10mile mark on Timberhonger Lane at about 09:20 and Andy W will lead you out to there from the Black Horse at 08:45. Expecting high etiquette as normal :D , and with th...
by WorcsPhil
07 Jun 2022 17:49
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: D RUN SUNDAY 12TH JUNE HILLERS
Replies: 11
Views: 2207

Re: D RUN SUNDAY 11TH JUNE HILLERS

Paul - Sunday is the 12th!
by WorcsPhil
07 Jun 2022 17:04
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: ROOM FOR ONE MORE ONLY - A-Ride to British Camp, Malvern - Sunday 12th June leaving BH at 08:45
Replies: 16
Views: 4555

ROOM FOR ONE MORE ONLY - A-Ride to British Camp, Malvern - Sunday 12th June leaving BH at 08:45

I'll take a traditional A-ride this Sunday to the excellent cafe hut at British Camp in Malvern, although we could decamp to the H20 cafe if needed. This leaves the Black Horse at 08:45 prompt and will probably be at the top (British Camp) in Malvern about 11:15...this is a 137kms (85miles) club run...
by WorcsPhil
06 Jun 2022 17:36
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 12th June
Replies: 0
Views: 766

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 12th June

WEEKLY UPDATE: So the jubilee weekend came and went, and whether you're a royalist or not, at least it made you feel a little bit better about the country for a while (ignore this opening line if you're a grouch). but the summer still refuses to arrive meaning we are all still riding in rain and col...
by WorcsPhil
01 Jun 2022 10:04
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: The Elenydd 307kms Audax to hell
Replies: 5
Views: 4842

The Elenydd 307kms Audax to hell

Dr Philip Whiteman, as you know is a pleasant soul and creates a range of audaxes for Midlanders to ride, including the infamous Kidderminster Killer and 'Skiver's Day out' hillfests, but he also has a number of permanent audaxes available that can be ridden at any time, and the longest, hardest, fi...
by WorcsPhil
30 May 2022 16:57
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 5th June
Replies: 1
Views: 618

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 5th June

WEEKLY UPDATE: 'Participation apathy' is a phrase that has been uttered recently across a range of cycling clubs, and other sporting organisations. Since lockdown has finished, people have perhaps got out of the habit of doing more organised things and prefer to fly solo, but we're determined to ens...
by WorcsPhil
23 May 2022 16:45
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 29th May
Replies: 1
Views: 737

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 29th May

WEEKLY UPDATE: What an amazing weekend of cycling activity. Starting off with Philip Whiteman's 'Skiver's Day off' Audax on Friday which saw at least 5 Beacon riders riding into Wales and over the Gospel Pass, one of which, Mick Stanford rode another 200 on Saturday and also led a BC Guided Ride on ...
by WorcsPhil
09 May 2022 11:10
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 15th May
Replies: 2
Views: 3579

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 15th May

WEEKLY UPDATE: So good to see 30 plus riders out on Sunday on the five club runs...huge thanks to Stuart, Mariana, Paul B, Noel and Cedric for leading again. It's clear that many of us are training for longer rides this summer, and using club runs for this training, hence, we had 16 out on Stuart's ...
by WorcsPhil
07 May 2022 16:04
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: B+ & A Ride - Sunday 8th May 8:45am start
Replies: 35
Views: 10991

Re: B+ & A Ride - Sunday 8th May 8:45am start

sorry - won’t be the party of the year tomorrow - have fun at the golf ball!
by WorcsPhil
03 May 2022 17:03
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: B+ & A Ride - Sunday 8th May 8:45am start
Replies: 35
Views: 10991

Re: B+ Ride - Sunday 8th May @ 8:45am

Excellent, Stu...and as a fellow pedant, I'm loving that you list people in alphabetical order...I wish everyone did that as it makes it easier for me, and pleases us pedantic types. If my legs have recovered from an adventure on Thursday, I'll see you out on the route somewhere...will confirm later...
by WorcsPhil
02 May 2022 10:46
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 8th May
Replies: 3
Views: 1038

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 8th May

WEEKLY UPDATE: Have you ever done a Time Trial? They seem far-fetched, don't they?...something that only other people do, but wait, the 2022 series is focused mainly on the course around Earlswood, and have a 2-up road bike competition going this year...so a few TT newbies had a go last week, and re...
by WorcsPhil
29 Apr 2022 11:02
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL Introductory Ride - May 1st meeting 9.00am
Replies: 26
Views: 8451

Re: RIDE FULL Introductory Ride - May 1st meeting 9.00am

Hi Rich, we have had another request from a new rider wishing to join your ride (Romina Lopez Gaston)… what’s your thoughts?
by WorcsPhil
26 Apr 2022 16:30
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Cats at TT wednesday 27th April?
Replies: 2
Views: 5660

Re: Cats at TT wednesday 27th April?

Hi Stu, there's no 'cats' in TT'ing...you're just competing against the clock and yourself on a TT after all ( :lol: )... but you're right the only distinction made is between road bikes and TT bikes. I've only ever done a TT using a road bike and most of the 2-uppers I suspect will be on road bikes...
by WorcsPhil
25 Apr 2022 10:42
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 1st May
Replies: 0
Views: 831

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 1st May

WEEKLY UPDATE: So the LMTT came to pass on a sunny but windy day. Huge kudos to the organisers, marshals and timekeepers, especially John Hitchcock of course. Great to see Richard Bussell, formerly of this parish winning again. He's pretty useful, eh? ...but could he hack a Sunday club run to Ledbur...
by WorcsPhil
21 Apr 2022 15:02
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL Introductory Ride - May 1st meeting 9.00am
Replies: 26
Views: 8451

Re: Introductory Ride - May 1st meeting 9.00am

Hi Rich,

Please can you add Roly Flynn to your Intro ride. He has emailed me and is keen to come along for his first club ride.

Thanks

Phil
by WorcsPhil
18 Apr 2022 12:57
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 24th April
Replies: 0
Views: 785

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 24th April

WEEKLY UPDATE: The cycling gods were in a funny mood at the weekend, in that it was perfect weather for cycling, but news of a couple of crashes for Kyle Gatier in his race at RAF Cosford, and for Simon White on a roundabout marred it a little...luckily both have escaped with cuts, bruises and rashe...
by WorcsPhil
16 Apr 2022 22:39
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Easter Monday - steady B ride to Kinver over some hills approx 43 miles
Replies: 4
Views: 1751

Re: Easter Monday - steady B ride to Kinver over some hills approx 43 miles

Here's the route for Monday's B-ride on Monday...Unfortunately I can't make it, but why not join Michelle for a nice looking route out to Kinver...it'll round off Easter quite beautifully!
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39097818
by WorcsPhil
11 Apr 2022 11:32
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 17th April
Replies: 0
Views: 907

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 17th April

WEEKLY UPDATE: It's the Easter weekend this weekend, but cycling rolls on like the Paris Roubaix mud... so be good to see riders out on whatever gets organised (thanks to Karl Walton, James Bendle, Nick Shenton and Cedric for leading rides over the weekend)... but please be aware of the golden rule ...
by WorcsPhil
04 Apr 2022 10:19
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 10th April
Replies: 1
Views: 844

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 10th April

WEEKLY UPDATE: Aren't club runs great? Long or short, flat or hilly, they are challenging yet fun, and despite some Northfield ruffians attempting to be clever and funny but just being intimidating on the C+ ride yesterday as it came back into town, normally full of joy. The A-ride yesterday was a c...
by WorcsPhil
04 Apr 2022 09:56
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: RIDE FULL C+ ride to Tewkesbury. 127 km / 79 mi. Sunday 3rd April
Replies: 24
Views: 6427

Re: RIDE FULL C+ ride to Tewkesbury. 127 km / 79 mi. Sunday 3rd April

sorry to hear this, Huan. Thanks for reporting it and excellent advice, best to move swiftly and safely away rather than answer with a volley of abuse.
by WorcsPhil
03 Apr 2022 21:59
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A-Ride to Clows Top (Sunday April 3rd, leaving at 09:15)...the Stourport Stingers ride!
Replies: 10
Views: 2734

Re: A-Ride to Clows Top (Sunday April 3rd, leaving at 09:15)...the Stourport Stingers ride!

A hideous day amongst the stingers of the Wyre Forest. A shortish ride but featuring a dozen or so short, sharp climbs both before and after the cafe. Thanks to the fellow riders, who all climbed excellently, and were: Full-Stingers: Luke Hutcheson, who hopefully had a betting double with West Ham a...
by WorcsPhil
30 Mar 2022 09:23
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: April Introductory Ride (Sunday 3rd)
Replies: 8
Views: 2691

Re: April Introductory Ride (Sunday 3rd)

Hi David,

Lucy Shaw has emailed wanting to join this Intro ride, but she's not registered on the message board yet. Be great if you can add her on your ride for Sunday.

Thanks
by WorcsPhil
29 Mar 2022 21:30
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A-Ride to Clows Top (Sunday April 3rd, leaving at 09:15)...the Stourport Stingers ride!
Replies: 10
Views: 2734

Re: A-Ride to Clows Top (Sunday April 3rd, leaving at 09:15)...the Stourport Stingers ride!

It will, Phil - but on the bright side that’s the 15th and final snorter of the day ~~~
by WorcsPhil
28 Mar 2022 12:44
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A-Ride to Clows Top (Sunday April 3rd, leaving at 09:15)...the Stourport Stingers ride!
Replies: 10
Views: 2734

A-Ride to Clows Top (Sunday April 3rd, leaving at 09:15)...the Stourport Stingers ride!

I'll take the A-ride this Sunday to Colliers cafe at Clows Top, meet at 09:10 for a depart at 09:15 It's the Tour of Flanders this Sunday, so in tribute to this Classic, I will take the A-ride this week on another classic, the famous Stourport Stingers route. The route is here: https://ridewithgps.c...
by WorcsPhil
28 Mar 2022 12:21
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 3rd April
Replies: 0
Views: 879

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 3rd April

WEEKLY UPDATE So was that a record? We had SEVEN club runs heading out at the weekend (and 32 riders), all offering something different...Not only was there an A ride, there was a Saturday B ride, a Sunday afternoon B-ride, and loads of C ride variations, short one, long one, short D ride, and a lon...
by WorcsPhil
28 Mar 2022 12:00
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Run Scores up to the end of March (2021/2022 Season)
Replies: 2
Views: 1644

Club Run Scores up to the end of March (2021/2022 Season)

So here are the up-to-date Club Run scores as of the last weekend in March, so half way through the club run season. Great to see Mariana top of the tree and with 9 leads, a very deserving top spot. As usual, and complaints or queries, drop them on a £50 note and post to my address. :D Mariana Sorri...
by WorcsPhil
22 Mar 2022 21:06
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: BEACON FIRST AID COURSE - FREE TO REGULAR BEACON VOLUNTEERS
Replies: 19
Views: 8536

Re: BEACON FIRST AID COURSE - FREE TO REGULAR BEACON VOLUNTEERS

I just don't know, Paul. You could give them a ring, but chances are you can bring your bike into the hall...but don't take this as advice
by WorcsPhil
21 Mar 2022 10:52
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: BEACON FIRST AID COURSE - FREE TO REGULAR BEACON VOLUNTEERS
Replies: 19
Views: 8536

Re: BEACON FIRST AID COURSE - FREE TO REGULAR BEACON VOLUNTEERS

There is still one place left on this first aid course. We ideally need to fill it, so if you’re wavering, stop wavering and sign up… details are at the top of this thread, but you do need to be available for both sessions to become accredited. If any of the names people above are now not available,...
by WorcsPhil
21 Mar 2022 09:28
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 27th March
Replies: 0
Views: 874

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 27th March

WEEKLY UPDATE: Getting bored of these yet? :D Anyway, a lovely sunny day greeted us on Sunday, and four rides headed out from the BH at 9am. Thanks to Dave Cole, James Bendle and his gravel ride club run, Cedric Gioan and myself for leading these and for all who turned out nice again. It was also th...
by WorcsPhil
20 Mar 2022 21:39
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A-Ride to Gilks' Garage Café, Kineton - Sunday 20th March (9am start)
Replies: 9
Views: 2566

Re: A-Ride to Gilks' Garage Café, Kineton - Sunday 20th March (9am start)

An excellent ride out to Kineton and the famous Gilks' Garage cafe. When we got there, it was heaving, and full of vintage and new Porsches, loads of motorbikes and other cycling clubs, it is obviously a hub of activity when it is open. Despite a queue of around 10 people when we got there, we got a...
by WorcsPhil
20 Mar 2022 21:32
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: LEL Call for volunteers
Replies: 8
Views: 5706

Re: LEL Call for volunteers

Excellent post, Si...and simply great that Fenella and Paul are volunteering...

There should be half a dozen or so Beacon riders, but we'll let you know exactly who in the roll call later in the Spring. It'll be great to see friendly faces at St Ives and Pocklington on this event!
by WorcsPhil
19 Mar 2022 09:59
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A-Ride to Gilks' Garage Café, Kineton - Sunday 20th March (9am start)
Replies: 9
Views: 2566

Re: A-Ride to Gilks' Garage Café, Kineton - Sunday 20th March (9am start)

Looks a nice day tomorrow … any more waverers out there?
by WorcsPhil
14 Mar 2022 15:30
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A-Ride to Gilks' Garage Café, Kineton - Sunday 20th March (9am start)
Replies: 9
Views: 2566

Re: A-Ride to Gilks' Garage Café, Kineton - Sunday 20th March (9am start)

Aaahh, life is worthless without flexibility and change, eh? Ride with the flow and all that :D

...Anyway, good to see you back out, Matt. Hope to see you soon.
by WorcsPhil
14 Mar 2022 15:18
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A-Ride to Gilks' Garage Café, Kineton - Sunday 20th March (9am start)
Replies: 9
Views: 2566

A-Ride to Gilks' Garage Café, Kineton - Sunday 20th March (9am start)

Hi, I'll take the A-ride this week to a new cafe (I think), which is Gilks' Garage Café in Kineton, which is about 5 miles the other side of Wellesbourne. Meet at 08:50 for a 9am start at the Black Horse. The route is 118kms BH to BH, out via Henley and back via Stratford and Bidford. Speed will be ...
by WorcsPhil
14 Mar 2022 15:08
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 20th March
Replies: 0
Views: 895

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 20th March

WEEKLY UPDATE Weather is improving and like the Yellowstone bear emerging from it's wintry home, then Beacon riders are coming back out into the sunshine, wearily blinking away their outdoor hibernation... Good to see a healthy turn out of nearly 30 riders on the four rides over the weekend, and tha...
by WorcsPhil
07 Mar 2022 16:19
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 13th March
Replies: 0
Views: 900

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 13th March

WEEKLY UPDATE: Next Sunday is the 13th, but thinking a week ahead, it's a well-known fact that nothing ever happens on Sunday March 20th, so that is now a ' Club Run Reunion day' :D . We are hoping for at least 3 traditional club runs, all leaving the Black Horse at 09:15, so we can all have a cheer...
by WorcsPhil
28 Feb 2022 16:31
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 6th March
Replies: 0
Views: 1013

Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 6th March

WEEKLY UPDATE So a lot going on in the world of Beacon this week...first of all, thanks to all who rode and volunteered at the Sunrise/Snowdrop Audax on Saturday. It was a great day when it's sunny, there is a huge field of 225 riders, Beacon volunteers are out in force and all 225 riders return hom...
by WorcsPhil
28 Feb 2022 16:05
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A run Sunday 27th Feb 09:15 BH
Replies: 4
Views: 1676

Re: A run Sunday 27th Feb 09:15 BH

Hi Celia,

who rode this in the end? Can you let me know when you get a minute...thanks
by WorcsPhil
24 Feb 2022 16:34
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: BEACON FIRST AID COURSE - FREE TO REGULAR BEACON VOLUNTEERS
Replies: 19
Views: 8536

BEACON FIRST AID COURSE - FREE TO REGULAR BEACON VOLUNTEERS

Hi, Beacon have organised a First Aid Course, at which all people who attend will be a qualified first aider on successful completion. This course is called 'Emergency First Aid at Work' and will be tailored towards cycling groups so will include things like CPR, choking incidents and cuts etc. We h...