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- 27 May 2021 11:02
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: KIDDERMINSTER KILLER 2021 - 24th July
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3900
Re: KIDDERMINSTER KILLER 2021 - 24th July
THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO.... ................................Or rather the WI. BRAND NEW FOR 2021. A village hall control at Chapel Lawn where cakes, sandwiches and refreshments will be served to the Kidderminster Killers. It comes at 130km, at a point when most riders will be flagging. El Director of t...
- 23 May 2021 11:11
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: KIDDERMINSTER KILLER 2021 - 24th July
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3900
Re: KIDDERMINSTER KILLER 2021 - 24th July
JUST 10 SPARE PLACES LEFT.
Enter now or forever hold your peace. You have been told!
Enter now or forever hold your peace. You have been told!
- 17 May 2021 16:36
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9353
Re: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
Hello Mariana
Thankyou for your offer of help. I could do with somebody working alongside Laurence between 7 and 8am, producing industrial quantities of toast and drinks. I hope you like toast.
The venue is Belbroughton Recreation Centre. https://www.belbroughtonrec.org/?page_id=183
Thankyou for your offer of help. I could do with somebody working alongside Laurence between 7 and 8am, producing industrial quantities of toast and drinks. I hope you like toast.
The venue is Belbroughton Recreation Centre. https://www.belbroughtonrec.org/?page_id=183
- 15 May 2021 10:47
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9353
Re: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
Hi Phil, all being well I'll do my usual stint with clearing up HQ at the end. Should be easy to be socially distanced if that's still required. Hello Dave Many thanks. :) I have put you down again. I will have a bottle of beer at the ready. Hopefully all will be well in July but yesterday's news a...
- 12 May 2021 16:06
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9353
Re: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
Many thanks to those that have offered support on 24th July. I have drawn up a roster that I hope represents your available times. For anyone wanting to help at future audaxes then please do get in contact. We have another hall based event on 2nd October and I need bodies for that too. Belbroughton ...
- 12 May 2021 15:56
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9353
- 12 May 2021 11:06
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9353
Re: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
Thanks Laurence. Would 7-8am'ish be okay?laurence_cooley wrote: ↑12 May 2021 10:55I should be able to help that day. I'm easy about the time so put me down for whenever you most need help (although I'd prefer to be able to ride home before it gets dark).
- 12 May 2021 09:51
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9353
Re: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
I can help out Phil, put me down for the 4.30 onwards slot. Text me on 07786 033 243 if you need to . Brilliant Neil. Much appreciated. To date, you are the only Beacon member helping out. I will put you down for late afternoon/early evening slot. A full volunteer rota will be circulated in the nex...
- 11 May 2021 11:25
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9353
Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
The Kidderminster Killer is nearly sold out with only nine slots remaining available. From Clee to Heaven is suspended this year due to various uncertainties, so overall there will be fewer numbers overall on the day. There are a number of changes to this year's event including a possible new contr...
- 04 May 2021 08:40
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 9th May - A-Run to Illmington - 9am depart **RIDE FULL**
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3439
Re: Sunday 9th May - A-Run to Illmington 9am Start
Unfortunately, I need to opt out now
- 03 May 2021 12:34
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 9th May - A-Run to Illmington - 9am depart **RIDE FULL**
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3439
Re: Sunday 9th May - A-Run to Illmington 9am Start
Put me down please. I have to say that the route looks strangely familiar as though somebody who likes hills, has it made it un-necessarily challenging. There again it is led by somebody called 'Phil'.
- 27 Apr 2021 14:18
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Beacon 75th anniversary
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8684
Re: Beacon 75th anniversary
It is on Wednesday November 10th this year. Is anything being done to celebrate this milestone? A nostalgic club run for geriatric (ex)members? I don't suppose Mrs Beddalls at Clent is still serving teas :roll: Beddalls is long closed but the building is still adorned by an attractive CTC enamel si...
- 06 Apr 2021 10:27
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: KIDDERMINSTER KILLER 2021 - 24th July
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3900
Re: KIDDERMINSTER KILLER 2021
Ta, much appreciatedlaurence_cooley wrote: ↑06 Apr 2021 10:26I made a news item about this year's audaxes for the front page of the website last week, so have updated that with this information. I also updated the audax pages at the same time, so those should all be up-to-date now.
- 06 Apr 2021 10:14
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: KIDDERMINSTER KILLER 2021 - 24th July
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3900
KIDDERMINSTER KILLER 2021 - 24th July
ARE YOU NOT RIDING BUT ABLE TO SUPPORT THE EVENT? [/color] Volunteers are really appreciated at this event and it also gives Beacon members or frequent audaxers a chance to put something back into the sport. I am looking for helpers in the following: Morning. 7am - 8'ish - Covid Marshals to direct ...
- 01 Apr 2021 17:04
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Begwyns Books & Stones are Dead; Long live Wenlock, Begwyns & Stones
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5073
Begwyns Books & Stones are Dead; Long live Wenlock, Begwyns & Stones
If you missed entering this event, that is your tough luck. For the elite that have succeeded with entries, I have emailed route sheets, GPX files and start times. The new English route "Wenlock, Begwyns and Stones" will provide a painful start to the summer audax season with painful legs guaranteed...
- 01 Apr 2021 17:02
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Begwyns Books & Stones are Dead; Long live Wenlock, Begwyns & Stones
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4929
Begwyns Books & Stones are Dead; Long live Wenlock, Begwyns & Stones
If you missed entering this event, then that is your tough luck. So nerrr. For the elite that have succeeded entering the first audax of the season, route sheets, GPX files and start times have been e-mailed out. The new English route "Wenlock, Begwyns and Stones" will provide a painful start to the...
- 26 Mar 2021 14:32
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Updates and Covid Related Changes to the 2021 Audaxes
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1710
Updates and Covid Related Changes to the 2021 Audaxes
Update on the Begwyns (just), Books (not likely) and Stones Audax - 17th April - X Rated Audax* Having postponed this event once, I was damned if I was going to do it again. Asynchronous Covid regulations between England and Wales means that whilst the event can go ahead in England and it will be p...
- 25 Feb 2021 16:08
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Not the Sunrise and Snowdrop Express
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4998
Not the Sunrise and Snowdrop Express
NOT THE SUNRISE AND SNOWDROP EXPRESS
Saturday looks like a glorious day for cycling. It would have been the day of Phil Richards's Sunrise and Snowdrop Express.
Will you be riding the route independently this weekend as I know others will?
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11550673
Saturday looks like a glorious day for cycling. It would have been the day of Phil Richards's Sunrise and Snowdrop Express.
Will you be riding the route independently this weekend as I know others will?
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11550673
- 16 Feb 2021 17:55
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: 2021 AND AUDAX EVENTS
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7730
Re: 2021 AND AUDAX EVENTS
Thanks. Good to see some shorter events being organised. Phil R was theorizing the potential for a midweek 100km event during the summer but that may be the sum total of events less than 200km this year. The Sunrise and Snowdrop Express will not be happening for very obvious reasons and From Clee t...
- 14 Jan 2021 10:47
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Take Away Cafes During Covid
- Replies: 26
- Views: 19777
- 04 Jan 2021 11:07
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: 2021 AND AUDAX EVENTS
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7730
Re: 2021 AND AUDAX EVENTS
Thanks Phil I've tried to express and interest in Beyond the Dyke hoping all will be well or at least better by October and that I'll still be riding. Having some difficulty getting into Audax account at the moment but will get that resolved next week. Thanks Dave. I am not riding on the road at th...
- 01 Jan 2021 10:28
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: 2021 AND AUDAX EVENTS
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7730
2021 AND AUDAX EVENTS
AUDAXES FOR 2021: HAPPY NEW YEAR AND SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO. Happy New Year all. If stories are to be believed, 2021 will eventually improve compared to 2020. Last year, Phil Richards managed to get his Sunrise and Snowdrop Express audax done just in time before the pandemic hit. Whilst some ...
- 30 Dec 2020 17:36
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: December 30th - CLUB RUNS SUSPENDED AGAIN!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1823
Re: December 30th - CLUB RUNS SUSPENDED AGAIN!!
A sensible move
- 08 Dec 2020 14:26
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Begwyns, Books and Stones (again) - NOW OPEN TO ENTRIES. - 17th April 21
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1936
Re: Begwyns, Books and Stones (again) - NOW OPEN TO ENTRIES. - 17th April 21
DON'T LEAVE IT TOO LATE AND MISS THE BOAT
ENTRIES FOR THIS BEACON RCC EVENT ARE FLOODING IN AND IT IS ALREADY 60% FULL IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS
ENTRIES FOR THIS BEACON RCC EVENT ARE FLOODING IN AND IT IS ALREADY 60% FULL IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS
- 07 Dec 2020 19:53
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Begwyns, Books and Stones (again) - NOW OPEN TO ENTRIES. - 17th April 21
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1936
Begwyns, Books and Stones (again) - NOW OPEN TO ENTRIES. - 17th April 21
This Beacon RCC event opened to entries this evening and is already a quarter full! West is best from Stourport. This event is a postponed from the November lockdown. An x rated event with great countryside. Places are limited to 30 with riders set off at allocated start times. This audax goes to t...
- 07 Dec 2020 18:03
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2020 AT 7PM - VIRTUAL AGM AND AWARDS NIGHT
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6335
Re: THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2020 AT 7PM - VIRTUAL AGM AND AWARDS NIGHT
It was provided in an email last week. I guess it was not shared here as the AGM is for fully paid members only whilst the membership of the message board is wider than that.
- 06 Dec 2020 16:13
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Staying warm on winter club runs
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1267
Re: Staying warm on winter club runs
We as cyclists witter on about road safety and irresponsible drivers but quite often we completely ignore common sense when it comes to personal safety in winter conditions. On an A run some years ago, a guy turned up in shorts and t shirt. The temperature was 4C and it was raining. We should have r...
- 06 Dec 2020 10:04
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Post-lockdown Salt and Cotswold Beacon Audax (hopefully)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2067
Re: Post-lockdown Salt and Cotswold Beacon Audax (hopefully)
POST EVENT ROUND-UP It is was cold, it was wet and some people rode to the start through snow on St Kenelm’s Pass. Nonetheless, I was surprised by such a good turnout. The day turned out fine for weather and I hope the sun took away some of the chilliness for you though I rather suspect that stage ...
- 05 Dec 2020 10:35
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: COLD, RAIN AND SNOW JUST TO START A BEACON AUDAX
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1417
COLD, RAIN AND SNOW JUST TO START A BEACON AUDAX
This morning I set off a large proportion of the 30 entrants on the Salt and Cotswolds audax. Some had to ride through snow on the Clent Hill followed by heavy rain just in order to get to the start but the day has now turned out fine and sunny. In true X rated audax tradition, the event started fro...
- 28 Nov 2020 14:10
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: New cafe suggestions
- Replies: 124
- Views: 423502
- 05 Nov 2020 07:48
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Take Away Cafes During Covid
- Replies: 26
- Views: 19777
Re: Take Away Cafes During Covid
Here we go again.
Check the venue URL before setting off.
Here is a starter for ten: Wyre Forest Cafe takeaway counter remains open during Lockdown II
Check the venue URL before setting off.
Here is a starter for ten: Wyre Forest Cafe takeaway counter remains open during Lockdown II
- 04 Nov 2020 15:32
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Post-lockdown Salt and Cotswold Beacon Audax (hopefully)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2067
Post-lockdown Salt and Cotswold Beacon Audax (hopefully)
This audax ought to be called 'Shifting Sands' in honour of fluctuating government policy. Salt and Cotswold is the final audax of 2020 and all being well, will take place on 5th December. Hopefully the first audax outing after the end of the second lockdown (fingers crossed). This x rated event st...
- 02 Nov 2020 10:45
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: CLUB RUNS SUSPENDED AGAIN!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1512
Re: CLUB RUNS SUSPENDED AGAIN!
The audax should still go ahead on 2nd December too unless the lockdown is extended.
- 01 Nov 2020 21:51
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: CLAIMS AND NOMINATIONS FOR CLUB TROPHIES
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3035
Re: CLAIMS AND NOMINATIONS FOR CLUB TROPHIES
Thanks, George. That is a good explanation.
- 01 Nov 2020 19:33
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: CLAIMS AND NOMINATIONS FOR CLUB TROPHIES
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3035
Re: CLAIMS AND NOMINATIONS FOR CLUB TROPHIES
Whilst I appreciate that it is ideal to maintain normality during current times, I am struggling to see the logic of awards this year. In many instances, there is no level playing field and a lack of events within which candidates can attract sufficient credit to be awarded a trophy. For what it is ...
- 28 Oct 2020 15:23
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Begwyns Audax - Do you live in a tier 1 or 2 area?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1376
Begwyns Audax - Do you live in a tier 1 or 2 area?
This is a reminder that if you live in either tier 2 or 3 local authority area, you will not be able to complete this audax due to travel restrictions imposed by the Welsh Assembly Government. If you live in either of these areas, please let me know and I will be able to offer your place to people o...
- 15 Oct 2020 14:55
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3765
Re: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON
CHANGE TO COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS Montgomery Madness Residents in tier 2 areas (principally Smethwick, Solihull and Birmingham) are not permitted to enter Wales after Friday. This is a complete pain for those entrants looking forward to the audax. Instead, I will transfer tier 2 entries to the Englan...
- 14 Oct 2020 15:03
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: CLUB RUN ADVICE FROM 14TH OCTOBER...PLEASE READ
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4068
Re: CLUB RUN ADVICE FROM 14TH OCTOBER...PLEASE READ
Still plenty of outdoor venues to use. For example, Clive's, British Camp, Wyre Forest along with take outs from retail
- 14 Oct 2020 14:45
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Beacon Tour of The Hebrides and Highlands 2015?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 20378
Re: Beacon Tour of The Hebrides and Highlands 2015?
Hi Simon/Phil, Just back from my trip up north, thanks again for the route advice. I rode a 'lollipop' route from South Uist (killer headwind on the return), before moving onto Harris which was spectacular. The road from Rodel to Tarbert (including the Golden Road) was breathtaking, as was the road...
- 06 Oct 2020 14:42
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3765
Re: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON
We are now down to four vacancies on the Books, Begwyns and Stones Audax on 14th November. 200km of varying countryside with interspersed climbs.
If you want to enter, please do so now.
https://audax.uk/event-details?eventId=8787
If you want to enter, please do so now.
https://audax.uk/event-details?eventId=8787
- 03 Oct 2020 17:24
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3765
Re: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON
This is the list of starters for the Montgomery Madness Audax on 17th October.
There is a place free if you want to enter https://audax.uk/event-details?eventId=8783
There is a place free if you want to enter https://audax.uk/event-details?eventId=8783
- 30 Sep 2020 16:23
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 4th October A Run Evesham 16/18 mph - 8.30am Depart (RIDE FULL)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3861
Re: Sunday 4th October A Run Evesham 16/18 mph - 8.30am Depart
Please remember to route the ride through Rushock.
- 24 Sep 2020 11:50
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3765
Re: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON
The second of three Beacon audaxes is now open for entries. BEGWYNS, BOOKS AND STONES A 200km audax through varied countryside; forest, pastoral, orchards, hop country, Cambrians and a megalithic monument. Start/Finish: Stourport-on-Sev Controls: Kington, Hay, Leominster Info controls: Erwood, Arthu...
- 18 Sep 2020 10:06
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3765
Re: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON
Only six places left on the Montgomery Madness event now. I have tried to group Beacon RCC riders in the same bubble at 0745 but may have to disperse others across the other start times.
- 15 Sep 2020 18:47
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: 'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3765
'THE BEACON THREE' X RATED AUDAXES OPEN SOON
On Thursday at 9am, the first Beacon audax will open to entries since the start of the pandemic. It may even be your first audax since the Snowdrop or last year’s Kidderminster Killer and Autumn Audax rides. October’s Montgomery Madness is an X rated audax and opens for entries at 9am on 17th Septem...
- 09 Sep 2020 11:52
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: RIDE FULL Sunday 13 September 09.00 C ride Lavender Hall Fisheries 13/14 mph 50 miles
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6829
- 07 Sep 2020 14:02
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Changes in CUK Guidance on Group Rides
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2844
Re: Changes in CUK Guidance on Group Rides
Many thanks all. That is useful to know. Probably tangential to club runs but the situation is somewhat difficult for the forthcoming Beacon RCC X rated audaxes. The AUK Gen Sec produced the following statement on the current opaque situation: We have made a distinction between Permanent rides and C...
- 07 Sep 2020 09:25
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Changes in CUK Guidance on Group Rides
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2844
Changes in CUK Guidance on Group Rides
https://www.cyclinguk.org/news/coronavirus-advice-and-guidance-group-cycling Cycling UK is advising that group riding of up to 15 people can now go ahead in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in accordance with latest Government guidance, but it is urging everyone to follow best practice ...
- 01 Sep 2020 13:53
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: 'New Normal Club Runs - Sunday 6th September
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1277
Re: 'New Normal Club Runs - Sunday 6th September
Thanks Phil for your message on Teme Tickler. That was proposed before club runs recommencing so unless there is any demand for the Teme Tickler, I will assume that people will head off for normal club runs instead.
- 27 Aug 2020 10:02
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: XXX Rated Audaxes from the Beacon
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1505
XXX Rated Audaxes from the Beacon
X-RATED BEACON AUDAXES FOR THE AUTUMN If you have never heard of an x rated audax before, you have now. It is not some dodgy form of pornographic cycle event. No thrills and no fuss, just turn up at a car park and head off once registered with your brevet card. At the end of the day, just return yo...