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- 09 Feb 2018 21:11
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Dave Hughes British Cycling Champion
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5143
Re: Dave Hughes British Cycling Champion
Amazing well done Dave - we will want to see pictures !
- 04 Feb 2018 17:44
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 4th February
- Replies: 25
- Views: 22747
Re: Club runs - 4th February
No takers for the Intro ride this morning so I joined Si's Lavender Adventure - thanks Si great route out
- 04 Feb 2018 17:40
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Canal closures at edge baston tunnel
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4976
Re: Canal closures at edge baston tunnel
Basically I come off at the Vale Halls of Residence and make my way up to Westbourne Rd and Highfield Rd and then to Fiveways underpasses
- 03 Feb 2018 23:01
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 4th February
- Replies: 25
- Views: 22747
Re: Club runs - 4th February
Yes I'll be leading the Intro Ride. Be good if someone could ride support. I'll choose a suitably modest route tomorrow depending on turnout and weather. Probably Avoncroft or Earlswood area I quite fancy a return to Akamba - I've already been to Chaddersley this week! So Hutch don't worry about hil...
- 31 Jan 2018 09:12
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Cycling What's On Guide for Worcestershire
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6905
Cycling What's On Guide for Worcestershire
Hi, Lyndon Bracewell of Pushbikes Worcestershire has produced his excellent What's On guide to cycling in Worcestershire.Push Bike! If you’re aware of any local events we’ve missed please send details to: lyndon.bracewell@btinternet.com Sats 20 January -10 February Woolly Mamil Closed Circuit Races ...
- 30 Jan 2018 16:27
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 4th February
- Replies: 25
- Views: 22747
Re: Club runs - 4th February
I'm happy to support George's Intro Ride on Sunday as long as it is not icy. I think a friend of mine might join us now I've given him an inner tube!
- 29 Jan 2018 00:01
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Velodrome
- Replies: 57
- Views: 54368
Re: Velodrome
Something like Tudor Grange or Stourport within Birmingham would enable young people and people without access to cars to get involved in the sport and shouldn't cost too much. I must declare an interest as a member of the Board but a mutual benefit society The Active Wellbeing Society is being set ...
- 28 Jan 2018 14:37
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Velodrome
- Replies: 57
- Views: 54368
Re: Velodrome
I agree with Pete !! There are other far more pressing priorities for cycling in Birmingham and even for cycle sport this is not a good use of money. Be good to just have a decent basic road circuit in Birmingham
- 15 Jan 2018 18:20
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 14th Jan
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9293
Re: Club runs - 14th Jan
Great run Carolyn thanks - you must come out with the C group again
- 14 Jan 2018 17:19
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Velodrome
- Replies: 57
- Views: 54368
Re: Velodrome
There already is a petition organised I think by someone connected to Halesowen
- 24 Dec 2017 15:11
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 24th December
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4767
Re: Club runs - 24th December
Well seven off us made it to Breakfast with Santa at Worcester Country Park Dave Cox (Leading) Tony Fowler (Welcome guest rider from Ravensthorpe CC) Colin Hall Dave Little Adrian McHugh Simon Turner Simon Walker Dave Cole started from the Black Horse and provided a Presidential escort as far as Coo...
- 24 Dec 2017 07:28
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 24th December
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4767
Re: Club runs - 24th December
My plan is a leisurely ride from Black Horse to Worcester Country Park which I think will be open though full of excited kids ! About 55 miles if anyone wants to join me.
- 19 Dec 2017 18:25
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 17th December
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8967
Re: Club runs - 17th December
Well I got to Meriden and got wet and cold and then faced some fog coming past the Peacock on the return but enjoyed myself. Do I get a club run point for getting to the Black Horse to cancel a run that no one turned up for??? Points mean prizes as you know !
- 17 Dec 2017 08:41
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 17th December
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8967
Re: Club runs - 17th December
Thanks for the advice Phil. I'm afraid the C Run to Meriden will have to be cancelled also. It's not safe to lead a run if there is ice about. I'll make my own way there slowly on studded tyres. Apologies if anyone was hoping to come.
- 14 Dec 2017 21:38
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 17th December
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8967
Re: Club runs - 17th December
Hi Matt, I'm committed to go to Meriden for the Cyclists' Carol Service so will miss out on Chaddersley. The format is cakes at Meriden Village Hall from 11.00 and growling out some carols at the Church at 1.00. We'll be passing Lavender Hall Fishery en route so there's is an option for people to st...
- 04 Dec 2017 08:54
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon Awards Dinner Photographs
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2074
Re: Beacon Awards Dinner Photographs
Many thanks Si you should start doing weddings - good photos
- 04 Dec 2017 08:48
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Annual Beacon Awards Dinner
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7367
Re: Annual Beacon Awards Dinner
Agree it was a great night celebrating amazing successes. Great to see people who started on C Runs winning cups.
- 30 Nov 2017 22:10
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Club Web Site Redesign
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3781
Re: Club Web Site Redesign
Many thanks Steve and Robin a great improvement and very neat design
- 28 Nov 2017 23:11
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Help on '90s 'TT' build
- Replies: 12
- Views: 14109
Re: Help on '90s 'TT' build
Great read George and all the time I thought you were working on an old MBK aka Motobecane. My daughter had one for a while OK but not remarkable !!
- 26 Nov 2017 16:37
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Memorial ride and vigil on Monday from UoB
- Replies: 16
- Views: 16455
Re: Memorial ride and vigil on Monday from UoB
There is another slow roll and ride on Dec 3rd to present a petition to Andy Street West Midlands Mayor. Details can be found on their Facebook page but I've posted them below for people who don't use Facebook. Should be possible to do it after the Beacon Club Runs. The time has come to hand over th...
- 26 Nov 2017 16:18
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 26th November
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10736
Re: Club runs - 26th November
Evesham in winter sunshine C Run Dave Cox Leading Will Woodhouse Simon Woodward Dave Hutchins Dave Cole Mark McConkey Si Walker Si Turner Neil Evanson Started with us but broke away to warm up and went to Upton Warren (?) Raphaels was fine but the refurb after the fire means that they are probably c...
- 22 Nov 2017 10:12
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 26th November
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10736
Re: Club runs - 26th November
I'll do a moderately paced run C to Evesham - feeling the need for miles and bread pudding
- 16 Nov 2017 18:51
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Guys and Dolls
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6748
Re: Guys and Dolls
Can't get there sorry too many meetings but great feedback from U3A group
- 15 Nov 2017 21:57
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: John Landreth
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4159
Re: John Landreth
Yes great photo
- 13 Nov 2017 21:25
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Annual Beacon Awards Dinner
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7367
Re: Annual Beacon Awards Dinner
All done looking forward to it. Dave if you've got little paper tickets would you pop them in some time? #oldschool
- 13 Nov 2017 21:22
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Annual Beacon Awards Dinner
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7367
Re: Annual Beacon Awards Dinner
Hi me and Derek Reynolds are coming will try to PayPal the tickets
- 12 Nov 2017 19:57
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 12th November
- Replies: 27
- Views: 23901
Re: Club runs - 12th November
Thanks for leading Matt an epic ride with lots of new turns and lanes for me !
- 10 Nov 2017 20:28
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C Club runs October, November and December 2017
- Replies: 13
- Views: 14477
Re: A, B and C Club runs October, November and December 2017
All being well with weather etc I'll lead a C Run to Meriden for the traditional Cycling UK/ CTC Carol Service on 17th Dec. There's cakes in the Village Hall first so an option to miss the sing song and ride back early.
- 08 Nov 2017 18:06
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: West Midland CX leauge
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6878
Re: West Midland CX leauge
Well done Helen
- 08 Nov 2017 06:33
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Time trials - July, August and September 2017
- Replies: 33
- Views: 21201
Re: Time trials - July, August and September 2017
Thanks Laurence a really good and succinct report on a remarkable campaign. Congratulations to all those courageous Beacon climbers.
- 05 Nov 2017 13:40
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 5th November
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9468
Re: Club runs - 5th November
Intro Ride to Earlswood
Dave Cox Leading
Gemma Johnson Sweeping
Eli Chadwick
Dave Hutchings
Both very welcome and on their first Beacon Run.
Dave Cox Leading
Gemma Johnson Sweeping
Eli Chadwick
Dave Hutchings
Both very welcome and on their first Beacon Run.
- 01 Nov 2017 22:08
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 5th November
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9468
Re: Club runs - 5th November
Thanks Gemma that will be great
- 01 Nov 2017 11:53
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: Dave Hughes LVRC National Track Champion
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5812
Re: Dave Hughes LVRC National Track Champion
Well done Dave and best wishes for a quick recovery to Ann
- 01 Nov 2017 11:50
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 5th November
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9468
Re: Club runs - 5th November
Hi Gemma. It depends on who turns up of course it is a variable feast! No more that 30 miles probably a bit less I'll vary loops to suit the group.
- 31 Oct 2017 15:00
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 5th November
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9468
Re: Club runs - 5th November
OK I'll do an Intro Ride to Earlswood be good to have a supporter please
- 22 Oct 2017 16:05
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 22nd October
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7011
Re: Club runs - 22nd October
Thanks for the ride Simon - got back OK with Dave and Ade. Just had to strip the mudguard off but wheel will need a rebuild one spoke just ripped straight out. Might check the forks too or see if I can get some with a bit more clearance or use Crud guard in future. 25 cms tyres are a close fit. Coul...
- 19 Oct 2017 13:08
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Chris Ashford wins the Birmingham Marathon
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3224
Re: Chris Ashford wins the Birmingham Marathon
Well done to Chris what an achievement for Beacon and for Birmingham
- 01 Oct 2017 15:04
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 1st October
- Replies: 23
- Views: 25499
Re: Club runs - 1st October
Intro Ride to Avoncroft Museum
Dave Cox (Leading)
Simon Woodward (Sweeping)
Steve O'Neill
Derek Reynolds
Jo Bozdoganli
Ash Turner
Charley Johnston
Good to meet Jo and Charley on their first Beacon ride and Steve back with the Beacon after a while.
Dave Cox (Leading)
Simon Woodward (Sweeping)
Steve O'Neill
Derek Reynolds
Jo Bozdoganli
Ash Turner
Charley Johnston
Good to meet Jo and Charley on their first Beacon ride and Steve back with the Beacon after a while.
- 28 Sep 2017 14:34
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Velo Birmingham Closed Road Sportive
- Replies: 52
- Views: 123532
Re: Velo Birmingham Closed Road Sportive
Well said Jess
- 27 Sep 2017 15:15
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 1st October
- Replies: 23
- Views: 25499
Re: Club runs - 1st October
Thanks Simon, we will go out via Barnt Green, Tutnal, Dusthouse Lane, Woodgate, Stoke Pound back over the Lickeys.
- 25 Sep 2017 21:42
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Velo Birmingham Closed Road Sportive
- Replies: 52
- Views: 123532
Re: Velo Birmingham Closed Road Sportive
I thought it was a superb ride and experience - nothing much to add. I've enjoyed two Ride London-Surreys but great to have the closed roads experience on our doorstep without the hassle of a long drive and overnight stay. The topology of the early bits made them really interesting twisting through ...
- 25 Sep 2017 21:03
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 1st October
- Replies: 23
- Views: 25499
Re: Club runs - 1st October
Hi Phil, I'll lead the Intro Ride to Avonscroft Museum - please would someone help
- 11 Sep 2017 07:49
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 10th September
- Replies: 15
- Views: 12106
Re: Club runs - 10th September
Interesting re "Just in Time" road clearance. It was the same at Bourton on the Hill on Saturday. Rolling road closure was about 15 mins or so ahead of the lead group. In France or Spain it is at least an hour - longer on Cols. Observing, me and another spectator did a spontaneous risk assessement a...
- 07 Sep 2017 17:45
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Velo Birmingham Closed Road Sportive
- Replies: 52
- Views: 123532
Re: Velo Birmingham Closed Road Sportive
I'm in Wave A2 leaving at 7.25
- 30 Aug 2017 16:56
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Volunteers for Cyclo-cross September 3rd
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13156
Re: Volunteers for Cyclo-cross September 3rd
Only just realised that it is the Abbey Stadium this year not the usual Pitcher Oak Woods !!!!
- 27 Aug 2017 18:05
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Volunteers for Cyclo-cross September 3rd
- Replies: 17
- Views: 13156
Re: Volunteers for Cyclo-cross September 3rd
I'll be there at 11.00 and ride out from the Black Horse starting usual time if anyone wants to join me. Always a good day out. Bring some insect repellent in case you are posted into the woods!!
- 26 Aug 2017 20:06
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Eroica run (+C run?) 27/8/17
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7097
Re: Eroica run (+C run?) 27/8/17
Great George I'll see you at the Black Horse tomorrow !
- 17 Aug 2017 14:05
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Speeds Cycles
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4125
Re: Speeds Cycles
That is a real pity they've invested a lot recently and do a great job looking after Roger's tandem. It is not just the internet but also large retailers like Evans and now Halfords. I know other shops are under pressure because the bike boom isn't all it is cracked up to be. I think the future for ...
- 16 Aug 2017 18:32
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Eroica run (+C run?) 27/8/17
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7097
Re: Eroica run (+C run?) 27/8/17
Yes their advertising boards weren't there last time I passed through
- 16 Aug 2017 14:59
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Eroica run (+C run?) 27/8/17
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7097
Re: Eroica run (+C run?) 27/8/17
Great idea George, all being well I'll come along on either a 2000 Mercian or my Eroica Britannia 1980s Carlton