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Philip Whiteman

Rough Diamond 300km from Tewkesbury. 10th August 2013. Ride time: 10.50; Actual time: 12.23. Apperley nr Tewkesbury Elmley Castle (info control) Burford, Tenbury Tal-y-bont, near Brecon. Berkeley via the Severn Bridge Apperley Organised by Mark Rigby The route This is possibly the easiest 300 I hav...

Philip Whiteman

SKS,= have a better clearance the Crudcatchers which can clog up in muddy conditions. Plus they SKS have a greater width. The only problem with SKS are the rubber bindings which can move and occasionally spring off the hooks. If purchasing SKS, get the sligthtly more expensive version which also rub...

Philip Whiteman

Well done Andy. I am sure that you must still be more competent at swimming than most of us.

Philip Whiteman

Sorry to hear the news. Station Road, Wythall seems to be attracting collisions at the moment.

This may or may not be helpful:
http://www.cyclistsdefencefund.org.uk/w ... en-a-crash

Philip Whiteman

laurence_cooley wrote: Sadly Andrew Clayton, who had a lucky escape with his collarbone on the club run on Sunday, came down on the final lap of the 3/4 race and had to go to hospital for the second time in three days. It looks like he's broken it this time. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Andrew.

Ouch!

Philip Whiteman

Well it's going to be, er, "fun" mixing traditional and disc brakes on group rides :shock: To extent you are right but within groups of people exclusively using rims, disparities may exist. The combination of various types of blocks with adhesion of rims produces varying brake co-efficients. As exa...

Philip Whiteman

Thanks Andy.

Philip Whiteman

Has anyone experienced any difficulties loading GPX to their units? http://bikeroutetoaster.com/Course.aspx?course=540657 This question relates to the following message: Sorry to be a pain, I am having problems trying to download your 120k course from bikeroutetoaster. My Garmin Connect appears to u...

Philip Whiteman

I am inclined to question the cost and benefit of replacing rims if the wheels have covered considerable miles. Nipples, hubs and spokes all suffer wear and tear. Whilst replacing the rims may resolve an immediate problem, at some stage the other items will start failing with age. Plus you also have...

Philip Whiteman

Si_Walker wrote:Can we have a picture of that character in the wet suit on his bike?

I don't have a picture but here is a description:

A bearded man aged in his fifties riding an MTB. He wears an ill fitting black and yellow wetsuit that appears to have been bought from Aldi or such likes.

Philip Whiteman

Is anyone riding any of these events on Sunday 4th August? If you are then please let me know as I have a miniscule job for you.

Philip Whiteman

Having just read this thread, readers may interested in the following thread about communications on official club runs.

http://www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boa ... php?t=4317

Philip Whiteman

A word of warning in hot weather: Try to avoid pumping your tyres up to a maximum of 120PSI. Heat will increase the pressure in your tyre with the resultant risk of a tyre blow out. Couple the air temperature with braking and hot tarmac, that risk is increased yet further. If you are storing your bi...

Philip Whiteman

I'm reading on another forum that it was a brutal day at the Marmotte this year, with temperatures touching 40c and riders scattered at the side of the Alpe d'Huez seeking shade, water and the will to live, so hearty congratulations, Gary on completing it in a good time, in fact completing it at al...

Philip Whiteman

Pedlo Mudguardo wrote:..... I hear Mr Regan has been wearing compression tights and taking ice baths.

Cold baths and compression tights! I gave up on that years ago. My advice is self flagellation with birch branches to bleed out the lactic acid.

Philip Whiteman

Mid-Summer Meander. 200km. Ride Time: 8-30. 22nd June 2013 Tewkesbury Forest of Dean Visitor Centre Malmesbury (open control) Boughton On The Water (open control) Tewkesbury + 3 Information Controls The Route The ride heads out of Tewkesbury and south down the west edge of the Severn Vale, for a be...

Philip Whiteman

Nic is probably the most qualified to answer but I suspect that it will need to be physically examined. It could be just a nick in the coating from the picture

Philip Whiteman

Looks like a good one... Clee and Herefordshire Hills, starting from Droitwich. Gavin's events are fairly basic but enjoyable affairs http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/13-517/ 207km cycling event starting from Droitwich. Controls at Cleobury, Bromyard and Ledbury, plus 5 information controls. Tour...

Philip Whiteman

Thanks Ian for the informative and funny account. Also for the great pictures. I am sure that Charles will appreciate a copy for his annual CD.

Philip Whiteman

Andy, I assume that you are on a pilgrimage to see the last location of your old friend.

Philip Whiteman

On the basis of Digger's recommendation, I went to Worcester University today for a bike fit. The cost £130 for a 2 hour assessment. What they did: - 3D imagery testing cycling geometry and cycling flow. - Measured cleats - Measured bike dimensions - Assessed my height - Assessed my stretch - Assess...

Philip Whiteman

Thanks all. I have opted for a GORE jacket although not the model used by Barry - although I may return swap to that model if my ordered garment is not suitable. I have generally been satisfied with my wet weather gear for mountain walking where plenty of options are available. Yet cycling does not ...

Philip Whiteman

Dear Mr Cameron and Mr Clegg.

I am glad to hear about your completion of LEJOG. 9 days is good going and I hoped you celebrated with a wee swally in the JoG Hotel.

Philip Whiteman

I wish to purchase a new waterproof jacket that is actually waterproof, packable into a rear jersey pocket and breathable.

Does anyone have positive experiences of such a jacket, please?

Philip Whiteman

Dear Reggie and Ronnie

Here is some A90 NCN1 diversion info:

http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/f ... -diversion

Philip Whiteman

Dear Hinge and Bracket I am not clear on which route you are taking but here is some news for the Edinburgh area based upon a three week old observation: - The Forth Bridge cycle path on the north bound (upstream) side is closed. However, the south bound side (downstream) is open and can be accessed...

Philip Whiteman

Dear Laural and Hardy. Here is the latest weather synopsis to help you along your way. Tuesday: Cloud and rain will spread to all parts, reaching northeast Scotland by the evening, after some afternoon sunshine. Drier later in the south with some brightness possible in the southwest. Outlook for Wed...

Philip Whiteman

Sounds like great training for the Kidderminster Killer or Clee to Heaven on 17th August

Philip Whiteman

Dear Jekyll and Hyde The wind tomorrow will be a pestering ENE wind but from Monday you will have advantageous SE to SW winds. Outlook for Monday to Wednesday: Largely dry with warm sunshine at first, but a few showers in northwestern parts. A change in the weather into Tuesday, becoming cloudier, w...

Philip Whiteman

Dear All,

This event has a great reputation if you fancy something in the South Midlands, starting from Didcot.

http://www.didcotphoenix.co.uk/wp-conte ... _small.jpg

Philip

Philip Whiteman

dweben wrote:Don't do it anyone!! It's not as much fun as he makes it out to be!!!

Who said anything about fun?

Philip Whiteman

Hearty congrats to you all, and well phil for conjuring a Beacon tradition which looks to continue; Quite happy for the run to continue but I would like to hand the arrangements over to a new volunteer. This leads me to think that Beacon riders should pick one 300km audax each year, This is a tradi...

Philip Whiteman

If anyone is interested in joining me, I will checking the route sheet for The Kidderminster Killer on Thursday. It will be an 8am start from Belbroughton and should be an 11 hour day depending upon your speed.

Philip Whiteman

Would you like some expert advice as I know someone that can offer it? :wink: Best of luck and keep us updated with your progress. Hopefully, yesterday's adventure won't have caused any fatigue. Your easterly route Harrogate and Newbiggin will be an interest variant on the normal route and possibly ...

Philip Whiteman

Many thanks for all the compliments from everyone but I must compliment you. I rather suspect that one individual was coughing and spluttering that none of you would succeed in completing this epic journey. Far from it! In some cases, not only was it a double century a first single century. Most peo...

Philip Whiteman

Sorry, I should have clarified the matter with regard to Bob's caravan. Bob had kindly offered at the beginning but as the numbers grew we both realised that his caravan's limited facilities would not cope with 20+ riders, so I suggested that we use shop and cafe stops instead. When the idea of West...

Philip Whiteman

What's the story with the support van? Can we load a small bag into it and where it's starting from? Was thinking of spare tubes/food/gilet/etc... Support van? It is a case of picking up food and drink en-route. I didn't realise that you are coming but it is nice to have you along. I have sent out ...

Philip Whiteman

Here is a little description of the route in terms of topography. We start along the gently undulating A38 until Droitwich, after which we hit the more minor roads which have one or two sharp pulls before reaching Tewkesbury. The A38 dual carriageway to Gloucester possesses some gentle gradients. Th...

Philip Whiteman

Total waste of money.

Purchase a route card holder and a £1.99 AA Road Atlas which can be cut up into bits.

PS. And yes, I do own a GPS.

Philip Whiteman

Is this just the ticket? Yatton Station, a few miles short of Weston has an excellent looking community run tea room . It may be a better option than some orrible werking class establishment in Weston full of Swivel Eyed Loons. We could use it either on the outbound or return journeys. A further adv...

Philip Whiteman

What do you all eat in the lead up to something this big. I've done a bit of reading and feel chicken pasta dishes are a good way to go. Am I missing anything? You have got it about right. Also avoid alcohol. Breakfast is equally important before you start. This is how I started the day last Saturd...

Philip Whiteman

Before I forget. If riders own 'cafe locks' then please bring it with you. They may useful. Bowl of soup and toast consumed mid morning, first food in 24 hours! :shock: Glad to hear it. Plain foods such as cream crackers will often help to settle the stomach too. If concerned about whether you are f...

Philip Whiteman

Don't panic Alan. It is all in hand. I wasn't panicking about that, however I am now panicking about the fact that I had major sickness and diarrhoea in the early hours of this morning. :cry: Not quite to sure what has bought it on, but at 10 last night I knew that all wasn't quite right. I went up...

Philip Whiteman

THE SNOW ROADS AUDAX. 301KM. 4.75AAA; 4.800m of ascent. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1937180 Ride time: 12h06 Controls: Kirriemuir GHQ Banchory Oyne Rhynie (info control) Dufftown Braemar Kirriemuir GHQ PROBABLY THE MOST ENJOYABLE AUDAX TO DATE & CANNOT SPEAK HIGHLY ENOUGH OF THIS MAJESTIC ...

Philip Whiteman

I have e-mailed participants with further details this morning.

Darren, please PM me with your e-mail address and I can forward the materials.

Philip Whiteman

Don't panic Alan. It is all in hand. However, if you know of any suitable stops between Gordano and Gloucester Sainsbury's then that would be helpful.

Philip Whiteman

If a space becomes available on this I think I would like to have a go. I know I'm likely to die on the way back (tell my family I love them, or the train driver, whichever fits the situation) but I would like to give it a pop if there's a chance. Thanks, Moss. You're in luck. Clive is a DNS due to...

Philip Whiteman

All good training for people in readiness for the Clee audax.

Philip Whiteman

What time is this expected to return? still undecided. Im doing the 100 in 8 on sunday and think the mileage should be ok. Between 8 and 11pm, I guess. All depends upon time for stops and average speed. Ideally, I would like a single group out and back at a moderate pace equivalent to a B run. As a...

Philip Whiteman

AlanW wrote:Phil,

Not that it really makes any difference unless people are following the .gpx file instead of using some common sense, but just have a quick look at the route around The Patchway area in Bristol.

Thanks Alan, I shall take a look.

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