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Andy Terry

And ... if you look at 12 best times for a club the Beacon comes in at 24th out of 118. No surprise, I suppose, that the big London clubs dominate - Dulwich, Kingston, Twickenham, Islington etc. By this broad measure, Beacon is top Midlands club in this event by a long way. Worcester 45th, Leamingto...

Andy Terry

Just to give an idea how Beacon compared to other clubs, I put the results into my LMTT spreadsheet. This shows Beacon 34th team out of 368, based on the 4 fastest times for the club. However, this assumes that the fastest four from a club did actually constitute a team in the BC Club Challenge. Tha...

Andy Terry

Perfect, Phil. Thanks. 55/730 in my age group

Andy Terry

Here's the stats, with times for the 161kms distance, finishing position compared to 21308 finishers, and finally the percentage finishing position for each rider: Mr Clegg, Matt 04:03:55 115 0.5% Mr Graemer, James 04:19:53 601 2.8% Mr White, Stuart 04:23:24 796 3.7% Mr Tate, James 04:23:26 801 3.8...

Andy Terry

caashford wrote: Route below (borrowed with pride from Andy Terry):
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15532441

Vintage 2011. Quite a nice route, even if I say so myself.

Andy Terry

I've seen similar to this before, but not this one by National Library of Scotland.

http://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/sidebyside.cfm

Andy Terry

Another great ride. Well done!

Andy Terry

The Brompton race is at 7.15pm - a bit of an awkward time if you want to eat and get an early night. Anyway, it should be quite a spectacle.

http://www.brompton.com/Events/Posts/20 ... Final-2016

Andy Terry

Congratulations, Simon. Great ride!

Andy Terry

So ... who's doing it?

We have the 2 teams:

Phil Richards
Andy Terry
Gareth Powley
John Deeley

Stuart White
James Tate
Andy Clayton
Matt Clegg

and I know Helen J is riding.

Anyone else?

Andy Terry

Is it just me? I signed up,picked a team and now can't log in to the site. No joy with Firefox or Chrome.

Andy Terry

Yosser wrote:Iwast tongue in cheek Andy, honestly.

That's good because so was I. And good luck tomorrow, Dave

Andy Terry

Yosser wrote:Just checking, that wasn't another displaced Sunday club run was it?

No, Dave. An extra one. (advertised in advance on here and Facebook)

I'd ask for points to be awarded, but the club run spreadsheet only does Sundays, unless Phil has changed it.

Andy Terry

Awesome set of results, Dave. Well done!

Andy Terry

Just for the record, on the ride today:

Andy Terry
Carolyn Clegg
Ryan Evanson
Huan Dong
Neil Lynch
Andy Wrightson
Nick Shenton
Alan Weaver

Andy Terry

Bastille Day midweek ride - Thursday 14th July If anyone fancies it ... Taking the 8.21 train from Bromsgrove* to Hereford (New Street 7.59, University 8.05) for a circular ride Hereford-Abergavenny-Hay-Hereford. 117km (73mi) featuring Gospel Pass - the highest road pass in Wales. Return train from ...

Andy Terry

Congrats to those 5 on the 100 in 8 run. As the regular B runners went on the above, I took the B run to Worcs Country Park. On the B run today; Dave Hughes. We (that's me, singular, obviously), amalgamated with the A run, both of them. (That's both riders, not A runs, Obviously). We (that is me ob...

Andy Terry

Unlucky, Simon! It's yours next time.

Andy Terry

martin mc wrote:There is a site online for flagging potholes but can't remember the name of it, it's certainly worth bringing it to the attention of the authorities (if someone hasn't already done so) before it claims more victims.

www.fillthathole.org.uk

Andy Terry

On today's B run to Worcester: Andy Terry (L) Andy Wrightson Paul Johnson Phil Gameson Alan Weaver Nick Shenton Vince Tennant Huan Dong Simon Prince David McBride Dale Finnegan Dave Hughes John Hitchcock also at the cafe: Tony Webb Jane Herrin Wally Lowe Sue Pemberton George Barker Apologies to thos...

Andy Terry

Andy, is this B run suitable for those stepping up from the C run? Or will it be a hilly/fast one? I'll be aiming for a 'mid-range' B run - 60 miles at 15 mph. This one will have about the same amount of climbing as the Arley C run a few weeks ago. So not specifically stepping-up ride, but having s...

Andy Terry

Anyone been near the Spetchley Park Gardens cafe recently? It seems to have changed hands and is now owned by Deli@Pershore. They did a nice bacon sarnie but that's off the (even posher) menu now. Nice garden, but with Worcester Country Park just down the road why would you bother?

Andy Terry

Andy, is this B run suitable for those stepping up from the C run? Or will it be a hilly/fast one? I'll be aiming for a 'mid-range' B run - 60 miles at 15 mph. This one will have about the same amount of climbing as the Arley C run a few weeks ago. So not specifically stepping-up ride, but having s...

Andy Terry

WorcsPhil wrote:B: Worcester - Andy Terry

Eleven years to the day since my first ever Beacon club run. Destination is the Orchard Cafe, Worcester Woods Country Park.

http://www.theorchardcafe.co.uk/

Andy Terry

I'll do a B run on 14th August to Warwick.

Andy Terry

John D wrote:Helen, thanks for an excellent c run today.

+1

Andy Terry

I've sorted out a route to Ruth's at Leek Wootton. 8.45 start from the BH will give us plenty of time at C+ pace.

All welcome of course, or we'll see you there.

Andy Terry

Well, seen as the A run has decided to copy the C run in going to Tewkesbury ..... :lol: The C run route will be similar, but don't rely on it in your garmin as I may divert...! Distance approx 125km. It is only intended for there to be one stop, so you may want to bring food with you. Cafe will de...

Andy Terry

I was thinking Burton Dassett then back to Stratford for the finish. If that's too tight for time then maybe Kineton area or Warwick.

Andy Terry

Congratulations Simon and well done everyone. The Hugheses really are on fire at the moment.

Andy Terry

Thanks Simon, great B run today.

Andy Terry

Sorry Ian, you weren't listed in my little black book

Andy Terry

13 out on the 'C' run today:

Andy Terry (L)
David Little
Dave Cox
Richard Kent
Huan Dong
John Deeley
Dennis Snape
Jason Green
Mark Russell
Henry Witkowski
Cedric Gioan
Carolyn Clegg
David Stephenson

Pete Marshall met us at the cafe

Andy Terry

Andy Terry wrote:Weather forecast looks good and this week's C run will be a nice steady Bank Holiday weekend style 75km to Arley Arboretum. Quite hilly though - going out via Romsley, Clent, Kinver, and the other Romsley, returning through Shatterford and Wolverley.

Andy Terry

dicvic wrote:HI Andy
Will you be going out via Dayhouse Bank ?
Thanks
Richard

Sort of ... turning right on Dayhouse Bank into Putney Lane towards Romsley

Andy Terry

Weather forecast looks good and this week's C run will be a nice steady Bank Holiday weekend style 75km to Arley Arboretum. Quite hilly though - going out via Romsley, Clent, Kinver, and the other Romsley, returning through Shatterford and Wolverley.

Andy Terry

Downward wrote:What time does the C run start and how long generally are they time wise ?

The C run this week will start at 9.15 from the Black Horse and we should be back by 2pm.

Andy Terry

I'll lead a B run on July 3rd - destination TBA.

Andy Terry

And just to add, my old faithful eTrex 30 records elevation accurately - rain or shine.

Andy Terry

If the Garmin is one with a barometric altimeter, Strava takes the data from that (unless you press the correction button): https://support.strava.com/hc/en-us/articles/216919447-Elevation-for-Your-Activity . Only if you upload direct from the device (which I don't) so it can detect the presence or...

Andy Terry

Sorry my question wasn't clear ... but I think I found the answer anyway - fit a Garmin Edge 800/810 Silicone Case. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/garmin-edge-800810-silicone-case/ Regarding Strava - I think it works out elevation from route anyway and ignores what is in the FIT file. Which also explains w...

Andy Terry

I am now the proud owner of a Garmin Edge 810 and last week got caught in a downpour and I think experienced the 'water in the hole' problem. The Garmin did not register any altitude change on the long and wet 500m descent.

Anyway ... is there any way of preventing this?

Andy Terry

Who are:

[ J. V.® ]
Pasquale Caggianiello
Paul Gething™
Pawel Scierka

and how come they are members of the Beacon club on Strava?

Andy Terry

Thanks for that, Phil. When was it last used I wonder? And do we have anyone on MB who has ridden it?

Andy Terry

Recently, a local cyclist (who shall remain nameless), while competing on the K32/10 course, took a wrong turn and ended up submerged in one of the Shell Brook fords. I'm sure someone once told me that in the dim, distant past there used to be a time trial which actually crossed 2 or 3 of these ford...

Andy Terry

On the Intro ride today: Andy Terry (L) Gary Macintosh (S) Ben Round Carolyn Clegg Neil Evanson Paul Watkins (guesting from the A run) Laurence Cooley met us at the cafe A nice ride to the jungle lodge that is Akamba - and home before the forecast rain. Looking forward to seeing Carolyn and Ben on a...

Andy Terry

I'll lead a C run to Arley on 29th May

Andy Terry

Andy Terry wrote:I'll lead the C run to Arley Arboretum

Or maybe not ... forgot I was leading the intro ride on Sunday.

Andy Terry

I'll lead the C run to Arley Arboretum

Andy Terry

You will probably need the new wheels anyway if you're going from a 10-speed to 11-speed cassette.

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