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Dave Cox

Many thanks Steve

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That's great Gemma, I hope to join you if my back ache clears up. Gardening or anything involving ladders is definitely not good for you. My bike can find its own way to Flyford so we won't get lost.

Dave Cox

C Run to Raphael's for the Grand Reopening with deck, new kitchens and the same quality bread pudding. Dave Cox (Leading) Colin Hall Richard Jones Toby Hale Matt Hale Mark Gardner Pete Norman Mark McConkey Adrian McHugh (sweeping) Dave Little (sweeping) Simon Turner Jemal Omar (second Beacon run pre...

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I'll take the C run to Raphaels next week 16th if there are any problems there is another cafe at a Farm Shop that works well.

Dave Cox

This is a charity ride in aid of Bloodwise (Blood Cancer Charity) I think it its 3rd year. Good 100 mile route modelled on Beacon Cotswold Adventure apart from some tedious suburbs getting back to Cannon Hill park. Mark Gardner, Mark McConkey, Neil Evanson and myself represented the Beacon C Runners...

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Don't forget to use the Fill That Hole app or weblink if you are outside Birmingham. It automatically locates the relevant authority. When Pete and Colin came off in Lowsenford on a deceptive poorly filled trench. I'd reported complete with picture and depth guess before the nice lady opposite had f...

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Just caught up with this very sad news. Most of you will know this but Cycling UK has been campaigning for many years with good legal and policy advice on Road Justice and inter alia influencing Prosecution and Sentencing guidelines, infrastructure, lorry safety standards etc. The related Cycling De...

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Great idea George. I'm doing the Eroica Britannia next Sunday. I could probably do a ride on either 20th or 27th but former is more likely to be free from holiday negotiations because I know I am going to Edgbaston on the day before.

Dave Cox

Well done Helen all that training is paying off !!

Dave Cox

Intro Ride to Earlswood Dave Cox Leader Mel Kavanagh Will Woodhouse Derek Reynolds Mike Balenski Rob Parker 30 miles and we sat out the rain shower in the cafe! Good to meet Will and Mel on their first Beacon Club Run - hope they will both be back for a C run soon. Thanks to Derek, Mike and Rob for ...

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We really do need a June Intro Ride this Sunday - this is what brings new members and generates the B and A riders of the future. If no one else steps up I'll lead one and be there at 9.00 to meet any new riders who want to find out about the Beacon - probably go to Earlswood.

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C Run to Pershore (including a short tour of cafes and pubs) Dave Cox (leading and autobus) Dave Cole (leading the breakaway) Ifor Jones Wayne Gibbs Natalia Barroso Dave Little (sweeper 1) Adrian McHugh (sweeper 2) Neil Evanson Mark Gardner Mark McConkey Alice Hipwell Catherine Corr (on first Beacon...

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Have a great ride Neil - look forward to hearing about it when you get back

Dave Cox

I'll do a C Run to Pershore

Dave Cox

Congratulations to Steve in getting the Message Board working again. Does that mean that new members can now Register OK if so I'll pass the message on to everyone who has joined since FlashGordon http://www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boa ... e=post&f=3# Why did the smiley go all funny???

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The two C riders who went their own way Neil were Natalia Barrosa and Ifor Jones out on his first or possibly second Beacon Run

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C Run to Lavender Hall and the 96th Meriden Cyclists' Memorial Service Dave Cox (Leader) Laurie and Paul Derbyshire Mark McConkey Dave Little Neil Evans Gemma Johnson Many thanks to Dave L and Neil for coming on to Meriden and to Neil for representing our youth section and for laying the Beacon wrea...

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96th Cyclistsâ€™ Memorial Service 21st of May 2017 11.00 am Meriden Green Centre of England Tea/Coffee & Cakes In the Methodist Church Hall from 12.00 All cyclists welcome This traditional service, and gathering of the cycling clans, is the destination for the C Run this Sunday - note we are leaving...

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Beacon member Roger Green is seeking some new sighted pilots to join him on his bespoke Longstaff for occasional social rides from Cofton Hackett. Some of us having been doing this for years but we are getting worn out and it would great to find some new partners. Roger despite being blind has a det...

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Simon would be a great leader he has toured extensively and is a very competent rider.

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Many thanks to Si Walker, Lynne Yeates and Pete and Jan Norman for coming along. It was a great success and there are pictures posted on Birmingham Cyclist. We now know that Andy Street was elected Mayor and we look forward to him fulfilling the commitments to enabling cycling that he made in his sp...

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Well attended Intro Ride to Avoncroft - 8 new riders and thx to Matt for supporting

Dave Cox (Leading)
Jake Williams
Alice Hipwell
Tim Jones
Richard Choplon
Patrick McKeon
Beverley Nielsen
Rob Emmerson
Toby Hale
Matthew Hale (Sweeping)

Dave Cox

Hi Matt that's great thanks. Basic route is out on Rea Valley path to Longbridge thru Barnt Green, Tutnall, Dusthouse Lane, a left and a right etc. We can add loops if it's going well. They don't open until 10.30. Bring cafe locks cos you park at the entrance.

Dave Cox

I'll take an Intro ride to Avoncroft Museum this Sunday - need a supporter please

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Ok i'm available too thinking of riding out to leave Sunday free for family visit

Dave Cox

Latest news is free cake and soft drinks for the first 100 people to turn up!

Dave Cox

Adrian McHugh is here with me and keen to come out and help

07772 078078

Is anyone riding out from Black Horse?

Ade isn't on email but I can pass on message or text him

Thanks

Dave

Dave Cox

C Run to Lavender Hall - small but perfectly formed peloton just dodged the rain

Dave Cox Leading
Colin Hall
Pete Norman
Mark McConkey
Neil Evanson

Dave Cox

Just been reading the Aero edition of Cycling Weekly right tyres and wheels to get aero benefits apparently 23mm front and 25mm rear but I think you need to be tanking along before this works!

Dave Cox

As most of you know in addition to leading C Runs I'm pretty busy with cycle campaigning currently with Push Bikes and the Bike West Midlands Network. We've been lobbying the candidates standing for the post of Mayoral the West Midlands Combined Authority. All of them have committed to our campaign ...

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23 is so last century now! I switched to 25mm a while ago and they are great but now people are using wider rims and going up to 28 even on fast bikes. I've got a 21mm front tyre somewhere if anyone wants it, Only problem with old frames is clearance particularly if you use mudguards.

Dave Cox

I'll take C run to Lavender Hall other places likely to be very busy on Easter Sunday will go out on the River Rea Route for a change

Dave Cox

Michael Preece cannot now lead the C club run on the 14th of May because of changing shift patterns. Please would someone else lead it and Mike will do one later in the year. Mike is having difficulty registering on the Message Board so I am passing this message on.

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Sunny C Run to Bewdley SVR Cafe Dave Cox Leader Mark McConkey Jon Griggs Mike Preece Neil Evanson Huan Dong Gemma Johnson Natalia Barroso Neil Compton Emma Bridger Georgia McDowell Mark Russell Pete Norman Dave Little Sweeper 1 Adrian Mc Hugh Sweeper 2 Good to see Jon Emma and Georgia out with us an...

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Hi I'll take the C Run to Bewdley Railway Station not too far one big hill

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Hiya David if you know of folks who might be interested in this initiative then pass on to them..? Please feel free to contact charlotte direct Chris Email address: charlotte.cross@itv.com Enquiry: I work for ITV Central, and we are planning a series of features ahead of the first-ever West Midlands...

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Many thanks to Mike for great club run and for finding Ardens Cafe. Found Ade with another **flat** just outside Hockley Heath. He was going to phone a mate to pick him up with his van

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Ardens Kenilworth 17 Talisman Square CV8 1JB www.ardenskenilworth.co.uk 01926512345 cakes, panini, beans on toast and bacon sandwiches good coffee Best bit is a spacious upstairs room with views of bikes parked on car park railings so can accommodate large groups. Thanks to Mike Preece for researchi...

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All the activities at Wellesbourne are now technically trespassing according to the staff on Tuesday. It's been sold for housing but they've not yet been evicted! Enjoy while you can but there might be a more existential crisis to stimulate discussion!

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May 21st is the Meriden Cyclists' Memorial Service. I'll take a C Run leaving at 8.30 stop for coffee at Lavender Hall then get to Meriden Green for 11.00 Service to remember cyclists killed in wars since WW1 - cakes in Methodist Hall afterwards. Always option to return from Lavender Hall if you nee...

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Flyford Grafton Cyclists and Walkers Community Cafe. Sat and Sun only 10-1.00. Very welcoming and good capacity. Would open in week if booked or for special occasions. Cake, tea cakes, sausage or bacon baps. Keen to build up relationships with local clubs. www.threeparisheshall.co.uk Contact is Tony...

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Hi it is Glynn Hughes. We went to the new Cyclists and Walkers Cafe in Grafton Flyford. Community Cafe by the Church. Quite roomy and friendly people usual breakfast baps, good tea cakes and cake. Worked out well for us and a sunny ride sure that Glynn a triathlete will be out again.

Dave Cox

Andy I'll ride support on the Introductory ride

Dave Cox

Thanks Alan looks good i've entered while still on a high from Saturday!

Dave Cox

We stopped at Hampton Farm Shop on the B4084 just coming into Evesham from the west. Brand new shop on edge of the new estate. Very welcoming, free bananas, keen to attract cyclists. No too many tables so best for small groups. Breakfasts and cakes etc. Not a substitute for Raphaels but useful meanw...

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Forgot to thank Phil for the Morris Men Welcome in Upton and the heady mix of free bananas for cyclists and expensive but very early local asparagus at the Hampton Farm Shop!

Dave Cox

Many thanks for an excellent Snowdrop to Phil and all the helpers. Really enjoyed my ride.

Dave Cox

Never had much luck posting photos on here but I'll send it to you !

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Yes thanks Helen - well paced run, good company and it was great to be welcomed by a massive reserved table! Even if we did overwelm the staff with some many orders! Also very useful to learn that neat route into and out of Leamington.

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Highly recommended well organised Audax and an opportunity to get down to the Cotswolds and the less ridden eastern side especially given that our Cotswold Audax isn't running this June.

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