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by Nicks_77
01 Jan 2018 15:49
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C club runs for January, February and March 2018
Replies: 8
Views: 6961

Re: A, B and C club runs for January, February and March 2018

I’ll take the A Run on the 21st Jan - Destination TBC
by Nicks_77
17 Dec 2017 07:35
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 17th December
Replies: 11
Views: 8276

Re: Club runs - 17th December

Morning all. There is some ice again this morning where I live so regretfully I'm going to have to say I won't be leading a B Run this morning. Also, I don't feel it would be appropriate or fair to other members leading them on lanes I've chosen to go down. I shall be going to The Swan for around 11...
by Nicks_77
16 Dec 2017 19:25
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 17th December
Replies: 11
Views: 8276

Re: Club runs - 17th December

I’m currently in two minds about taking the B Run to Halfpenny Green tomorrow. Although the roads and lanes are relatively clear of ice now the weather forecast for the morning doesn’t look great, so.... The plan will either be to do a non stop ride ending up at The Swan in Chaddesley Corbett or a c...
by Nicks_77
19 Nov 2017 16:09
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 19th November
Replies: 17
Views: 16795

Re: Club runs - 19th November

Todays steady and relaxed B ride to Bewdley were:- Alan Weaver (leading) Nick Shenton (la Tea) James Tate Ryan Evanson Esta Rantzen Philip Whiteman Joe Woodward Indi Singh I thought it was just myself and the Dark Lord Whiteman that threw in evil hills on a club ride! Who knew Alan also had a dark ...
by Nicks_77
13 Nov 2017 09:14
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs October, November and December 2017
Replies: 13
Views: 11452

Re: A, B and C Club runs October, November and December 2017

I'll take the B Run to Halfpenny Green on the 17th, Then its just a short ride to The Swan @ Chaddesley Corbett.

Hopefully this year I won't be full of man flu.
by Nicks_77
05 Nov 2017 13:59
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 5th November
Replies: 11
Views: 8600

Re: Club runs - 5th November

On what promised by the weatherman to be a nice, fine & dry day it actually turned out to be a Wet, filthy & cold one. Still at least everyone's bikes had mudguards :roll: On today's quite filthy B ride to Spiders Web were: Nick Shenton (Leading) Dom Walker Paul (Why are we going up that F**king hil...
by Nicks_77
31 Oct 2017 09:19
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 5th November
Replies: 11
Views: 8600

Re: Club runs - 5th November

This weeks B Run will be to Spiders Web at Albrighton for the infamous doorstep sized slices of toast.

Distance will be approx 100km BH to BH, usual route out via Belbroughton, Kinver.
by Nicks_77
22 Oct 2017 15:13
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 22nd October
Replies: 8
Views: 6612

Re: Club runs - 22nd October

Thanks for leading Al. It seemed daft for just 3 of us to do the A Run when the majority wanted to go to Pershore.
by Nicks_77
19 Oct 2017 14:06
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs October, November and December 2017
Replies: 13
Views: 11452

Re: A, B and C Club runs October, November and December 2017

I'll take a B Run on the 5th November - Destination TBC
by Nicks_77
19 Oct 2017 12:53
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 22nd October
Replies: 8
Views: 6612

Re: Club runs - 22nd October

This weeks A Run is to a new club run destination - Codsall & Wergs Garden Centre

Approx 100km in length. It's a bit lumpy out towards Wombourne but nothing too harsh.

Winter bikes at the ready!!
by Nicks_77
25 Sep 2017 07:48
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 24th September
Replies: 8
Views: 8100

Re: Club runs - 24th September

On today's A Run to Warwick were: Nick Shenton (Leading) Joe Warwood Dave Hughes Neil Orchard Barry Evans Andy Wrightson Tessa Oelfse Alberto Recchioni Alan Weaver Thanks to everyone for hanging back for me on the return journey. I left my legs in bed this morning. I think you may have forgotten so...
by Nicks_77
24 Sep 2017 19:15
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 24th September
Replies: 8
Views: 8100

Re: Club runs - 24th September

On today's A Run to Warwick were:

Nick Shenton (Leading)
Joe Warwood
Paul Johnson
Dave Hughes
Neil Orchard
Barry Evans
Andy Wrightson
Tessa Oelfse
Alberto Recchioni
Alan Weaver

Thanks to everyone for hanging back for me on the return journey. I left my legs in bed this morning.
by Nicks_77
22 Sep 2017 16:43
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 24th September
Replies: 8
Views: 8100

Re: Club runs - 24th September

I'll take an A Run out East to Warwick to avoid the Velo chaos this Sunday.
by Nicks_77
21 Sep 2017 15:29
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs October, November and December 2017
Replies: 13
Views: 11452

Re: A, B and C Club runs October, November and December 2017

I'll take an A Run to Codsall & Wergs Garden Centre on the 29th October.
by Nicks_77
13 Aug 2017 15:53
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 13th August
Replies: 11
Views: 8097

Re: Club runs - 13th August

A small but perfectly formed group headed out on today's joint club ride with Black Horse Velo on a rather pleasant jaunt around the lanes of Staffordshire before briefly dipping our cleats into Shropshire for a cafe stop. Having never ridden the route before or stopped at the cafe the ride went wel...
by Nicks_77
07 Aug 2017 22:09
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 13th August
Replies: 11
Views: 8097

Re: Club runs - 13th August

I know it's been a while since I organised one of these, but here are the full details of this Sunday's Alternative Club ride. Starting from Stone in Staffordshire we shall head South East through Milford skirting along the edge of Cannock Chase before heading South West to Penkridge before heading ...
by Nicks_77
23 Jul 2017 21:10
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C & Intro Club runs July, August and September 2017
Replies: 18
Views: 13348

Re: A, B and C & Intro Club runs July, August and September 2017

I'm proposing running the previously postponed Eddy Merckx ride from April on the 13th August. Full details below as before: Starting from Stone in Staffordshire we shall head South East through Milford skirting along the edge of Cannock Chase before heading South West to Penkridge before heading No...
by Nicks_77
04 Jun 2017 15:44
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 4th June
Replies: 16
Views: 10555

Re: Club Runs - 4th June

Today's A Run to the Railway Carriage cafe in Stratford saw a large turn out. We only got caught in a few small sharp showers during the ride. Nick Shenton (Leading) Neil Orchard Neil Lynch Andy Wrightson Joe Warwood Leonie Balter Paul Johnson Phil Elwell Ryan Evanson Kev Young John Hitchcock Martin...
by Nicks_77
02 Jun 2017 09:31
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 4th June
Replies: 16
Views: 10555

Re: Club Runs - 4th June

This Sunday's A Run destination is to be changed to the Railway Carriage cafe in Stratford. 100km route that can be extended on the way back.

Normal 9:15 start time
by Nicks_77
07 May 2017 15:15
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 7th May
Replies: 20
Views: 12819

On today's somewhat lumpy A Run to Ludlow were:

Nick Shenton (Leading)
Paul Johnson
Neil Orchard
Neil Lynch
Neil Diamond
Stuart White
Leonie Balter
Ryan Evanson
Joe Warwood
Barry Evans
Josh Stephenson
Dom Walker
Vince Tenant

Nice to see Barry back from Oz
by Nicks_77
06 May 2017 12:03
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 7th May
Replies: 20
Views: 12819

Tomorrow's A Run to Ludlow will be approx 135km BH to BH. 8:15 Start so we should be back for around 2'ish depending on where you're heading to. I'm not setting a particular pace but it will be somewhere between A/B club guidelines. Looking at last years ride to Ludlow it was around 25-26km/h so aim...
by Nicks_77
24 Apr 2017 18:37
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C & Intro Club runs April, May and June 2017
Replies: 27
Views: 16699

I'll do my rescheduled Merckx ride on the 2nd July
by Nicks_77
15 Apr 2017 21:09
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Alternative Club Run - 16th April
Replies: 1
Views: 1998

Ride postponed tomorrow due to poor weather forecast.
by Nicks_77
15 Apr 2017 21:08
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 16th April
Replies: 8
Views: 5955

Due to the poor weather forecast tomorrow I shall be postponing the Alternative club ride until a future date.

Full details soon.
by Nicks_77
06 Apr 2017 20:12
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 9th April
Replies: 12
Views: 7518

Bugger!

Mr Johnson has beaten me to it. I was also going to say if no one pulled their fingers out I'd take the B Run this Sunday.

Looks like it's all down to the regular club run leaders again!!
by Nicks_77
04 Apr 2017 20:17
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Alternative Club Run - 16th April
Replies: 1
Views: 1998

Alternative Club Run - 16th April

As the classics are in full swing I thought we could do an alternative club run to celebrate the classics expert Eddy Merckx. Starting from Stone in Staffordshire we shall head South East through Milford skirting along the edge of Cannock Chase before heading South West to Penkridge before heading N...
by Nicks_77
20 Mar 2017 17:23
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 19th March
Replies: 12
Views: 9047

Another lady who's name I didn't get also started off with us but didn't continue after around 5 miles into the ride. Someone did go back to look but she must have turned off somewhere. That's a shame! That would be Natalia Barroso who was attempting to move up from the C ride. Not quite sure what ...
by Nicks_77
19 Mar 2017 17:18
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 19th March
Replies: 12
Views: 9047

On today's blustery B Run to new club run destination to Brewood were: Nick Shenton (Leading) Paul Johnson James Tate Neil Orchard Neil Lynch Vince Tenant Liam Roberts Ben Crone Mark Roberts Mel Potter Adrian Ravenscroft started off with us but I am informed he had a mechanical issue and so didn't c...
by Nicks_77
16 Mar 2017 13:10
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 19th March
Replies: 12
Views: 9047

This weeks B Run to Brewood (Which I'm reliably informed is pronounced Brood) heads out via Kinver, Wombourne & Codsall.

Heading back via Pattingham, Half Penny Green and Kinver.

Approx distance is 72 Miles BH to BH.

Distance to the cafe is roughly 35 Miles.
by Nicks_77
08 Mar 2017 17:56
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: New cafe suggestions
Replies: 124
Views: 341765

Having ridden my route to Brewood in Staffordshire this afternoon I can confirm the Cafe in Brewood called Lazy Days is excellent. Prices are moderate and they do a good selection of hot and cold food aswell as nice cakes. Opening hours are Mon-Sat 9am till 4pm, Sunday 10am till 3pm Advanced booking...
by Nicks_77
08 Mar 2017 17:44
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C & Intro Club runs April, May and June 2017
Replies: 27
Views: 16699

I'll take the B Run on the 7th May to Ludlow
by Nicks_77
06 Mar 2017 13:35
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C & Intro Club runs April, May and June 2017
Replies: 27
Views: 16699

16th April Alternative Club Ride - The Merckx Staffordshire/Shropshire Loop In the first of a series of alternative club rides for 2017, I'm proposing to lead a ride of approximately 100-120km starting from Stone in Staffordshire, heading South West via Penkridge then onto Newport for a cafe stop be...
by Nicks_77
05 Mar 2017 14:46
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 5th March
Replies: 16
Views: 9761

Another utterly foul day out on the bike. On arriving at the Black Horse this morning in a warm, dry car, part of me was hoping no one would be stupid enough to turn up so I could make a hasty retreat home again. How wrong could I be.... It was decided initially that the original B Run route to Stra...
by Nicks_77
04 Mar 2017 09:56
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 5th March
Replies: 16
Views: 9761

Philip Whiteman wrote:
Nicks_77 wrote:This weeks B Run will be to the Railway carriage at Stratford.

Approx distance 100km
Goodie. By utter coincidence I think about taking Thomas for a cycle ride along the cycle track the carriage this weekend.
Great minds Phil, Great minds!
by Nicks_77
03 Mar 2017 07:20
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs - 5th March
Replies: 16
Views: 9761

This weeks B Run will be to the Railway carriage at Stratford.

Approx distance 100km
by Nicks_77
26 Feb 2017 21:56
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs January, February and March 2017
Replies: 23
Views: 14663

I'll take the B Run on the 5th March, destination - TBA
by Nicks_77
19 Feb 2017 14:00
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 19th Feb
Replies: 16
Views: 9853

Milder weather prompted a large turnout at The Black Horse this morning. On today's B Run to Cob House Fisheries were: Nick Shenton (Leading) Paul "Columbus" Johnson (Chief Navigator) Phil Elwell Alan Weaver Chis Ashford Nathan Cardon Ryan Evanson Andy Wrightson Gareth Toddington Andy "Quintana" Ter...
by Nicks_77
18 Feb 2017 18:10
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 19th Feb
Replies: 16
Views: 9853

Let's keep to Cobhouse Fisheries as tomorrows B Run destination.

I did think about going to Charlecote but Id' never hear the last of it from Paul!
by Nicks_77
12 Feb 2017 12:21
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs -12th Feb
Replies: 13
Views: 8899

A short and sweet B Run to Halfpenny Green today. Given the arctic conditions there were only 6 hardy souls out this morning. Nick Shenton (Leading) Paul Johnson Neil Orchard Andy Wrightson Ian Simpson Vince Tenant James Tate (Was at the Black Horse first thing but peeled off for an early finish bef...
by Nicks_77
12 Feb 2017 07:48
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs -12th Feb
Replies: 13
Views: 8899

In Andy's absence I'll take the B Run to Halfpenny Green
by Nicks_77
31 Jan 2017 10:31
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Beacon's Brecons 300 - CLUB RUN 28th May
Replies: 44
Views: 37837

I'm in again to put myself through a long torturous day with Paul.
by Nicks_77
29 Jan 2017 15:00
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 29th January
Replies: 15
Views: 9260

The usual suspects on today's cold, wet and miserable B ride to Spiders web at Albrighton. Nick (Tiny Tim) Shenton Paul (Cheery) Johnson Phil Elwell Neil (Black Pudding on the side) Orchard Chris Ashford Andy Wrightson Joe (Pass me the Halloumi) Warwood Ryan Evanson Neil Lynch Dorrian Roe Simon (Is ...
by Nicks_77
26 Jan 2017 10:20
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 29th January
Replies: 15
Views: 9260

A Club ride on a cold and miserable Sunday in January wouldn't be complete without a visit to the home of door step bread & a greasy fry up.

Yes you've guessed it, were off to The Spiders Web in Albrighton!
by Nicks_77
24 Jan 2017 10:02
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 29th January
Replies: 15
Views: 9260

I'll take the B this Sunday - Destination to be decided
by Nicks_77
08 Jan 2017 18:01
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 8th January
Replies: 8
Views: 6366

On today's foggy B Run to Warwick were:

Nick Shenton (Leading)
Vince tenant
James Tate
Neil Orchard
Neil Lynch
Andy Wrightson
Paul Johnson
Phil Elwell
Joe Warwood
Adam Green
Mark Connell
Alan Weaver

Thanks to all for an enjoyable ride and waiting for me when I was flagging towards the end.
by Nicks_77
07 Jan 2017 09:48
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 8th January
Replies: 8
Views: 6366

This Sunday's B Ride will be to the Tuckery in Warwick
by Nicks_77
01 Jan 2017 21:52
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs January, February and March 2017
Replies: 23
Views: 14663

I'll take the B Run on the 8th Jan - Destination TBA
by Nicks_77
22 Dec 2016 16:15
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A, B and C Club runs January, February and March 2017
Replies: 23
Views: 14663

put me down for the B Run 19th March to Brewood
by Nicks_77
18 Dec 2016 14:59
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 18th December
Replies: 13
Views: 8393

Massive thanks to James T for leading the B Run on my behalf. I've come down with a bout of man flu in the last 24 hours so wasn't feeling up to riding. I did however enter into a Director Sportive role in the car and jeer at, I mean encourage B Runners near today's cafe stop at Halfpenny Green. On ...
by Nicks_77
04 Dec 2016 16:20
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club runs - 4th December
Replies: 21
Views: 13511

On today's frozen B Run to Alcester were: Nick Shenton (Leading) Neil (Pass me the Pepper) Orchard Paul (Woah woah Ice) Johnson James (Scar Face) Tate Andy Wrightson Neil Lynch Graham Gamblin Indy Singh Matt Hale Phil Gameson Chris Ashford Joe Carl Pearson Adrian Ravenscroft Amazingly given the amou...