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by George
20 Oct 2014 11:02
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Wern Watkin Bunkhouse, Llangattock, 13 -15 February 2015
Replies: 40
Views: 23685

Count me in, Jane.
by George
15 Oct 2014 16:50
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Bec and Catford HC Classics results
Replies: 5
Views: 4010

Excellent!
by George
11 Oct 2014 15:29
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Worcester St John Hill climb 5th Oct
Replies: 3
Views: 2612

Excellent ride by Richard. Would have liked to be there (it's on my doorstep), but we had visitors.
by George
11 Oct 2014 15:18
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Andy Schleck retires
Replies: 15
Views: 15286

Like Tim and others, I have always felt that his associations with known dopers and the downturn in his form just when many of his associates were getting their collars felt by WADA looked a little too coincidental. And like Pete, I always found his moaning and generally sour public demeanour unende...
by George
04 Oct 2014 13:40
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: mid week rides
Replies: 231
Views: 465603

Are these rides continuing into the season of dark evenings?
by George
22 Sep 2014 13:35
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rear Mudguard Bridge
Replies: 11
Views: 7164

Alan, didn't you ask this same question a while back? I personally never use those stainless steel crimp-it-yourself brackets, for precisely the reasons you describe. I almost always drill and cable tie. I've never understood why manufacturers persist with crimp-it-yourself brackets, when they are s...
by George
16 Sep 2014 20:13
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: CX Round 2
Replies: 7
Views: 4610

Well done, especially Olly.
by George
14 Sep 2014 15:37
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULTS Beacon RCC Hill Climb Championships 14th September
Replies: 13
Views: 10389

Fantastic performance by Richard, and lots of other very impressive times. What about Roger Thorpe, for example? Great to see such a big turnout.
by George
09 Sep 2014 08:54
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Beyond Shropshire - 25th October
Replies: 1
Views: 1824

Beacon participation may be influenced by clash with Knighton.
by George
22 Aug 2014 11:32
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Left-hand crank
Replies: 7
Views: 8168

slogfester wrote:Surely this bike should be called 'Frankenstein' :wink:
It will be from now on, Barry!
by George
21 Aug 2014 11:41
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Left-hand crank
Replies: 7
Views: 8168

Finally put all the old tat on my shelves, plus Chris's left-hand crank, together:

Image
by George
19 Aug 2014 13:02
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: RideLondon 2014
Replies: 19
Views: 10994

Congratulations to all the intrepid souls who braved the elements and beat the course.
by George
01 Aug 2014 10:27
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Result: K20/5 30 July
Replies: 3
Views: 2513

Well done to the winners and improvers. It hasn't taken that Chris Jennings long to get back into the swing of things!
by George
18 Jul 2014 21:58
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Club 25 Champs July 16th
Replies: 5
Views: 3306

Well done everyone, but what an emphatic win by Richard! Congratulations that man!
by George
16 Jul 2014 17:23
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: Track Champs July 12th 2014 RESULTS
Replies: 2
Views: 1979

Congratulations, Steve.
by George
14 Jul 2014 12:55
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Result SCCA 100
Replies: 11
Views: 5930

Excellent, Simon!
by George
10 Jul 2014 09:55
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Result K34/10D 9th July
Replies: 6
Views: 3831

Wow! Tremendous ride by Richard, considering the course and conditions. And one or two other very respectable times.
by George
09 Jul 2014 17:31
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Water bottles/bidons
Replies: 4
Views: 2909

Philip Whiteman wrote:Do you still have the artwork for the last production?
Yes. And I think Wildoo has it too.
by George
08 Jul 2014 13:37
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Water bottles/bidons
Replies: 4
Views: 2909

Over the years, we have used various suppliers. Most recently (and successfully):
http://www.wildoo.co.uk/
by George
04 Jul 2014 07:39
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Missing link fitting / removal
Replies: 10
Views: 4889

Nick, thanks for the tip, but I only positioned the link there for the photo. Most of my efforts were concentrated on trying to close it by hand, with no stress on the chain at all. I felt that if I needed to force it closed by pedalling, something had to be wrong, since in the past I've had no trou...
by George
03 Jul 2014 21:46
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Missing link fitting / removal
Replies: 10
Views: 4889

A different tool is required for fitting. I've never had a problem fitting, just removal recently. To fit, squeeze the plates together a bit while pulling the links apart. Once they're partially engaged, stand on a pedal with the brakes on and "click". Yes, I know about the two tools, Steve ... I w...
by George
02 Jul 2014 23:38
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Alps and Low Countries tour
Replies: 22
Views: 18653

Welcome back, Neil!
by George
02 Jul 2014 23:36
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Missing link fitting / removal
Replies: 10
Views: 4889

This is ironic! Just before James posted, I was struggling to fit one of those little KMC missing link buggers to a new chain before eventually giving up and deciding that I'd have to buy a tool. If only I'd given up a bit sooner, I might have beaten Laurence to it! I can confirm what Steve says. I'...
by George
01 Jul 2014 22:05
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Am I a freak?
Replies: 13
Views: 8168

Cheers, all. The few pairs I've bought over the years haven't all been cheapo shades. Also, I have tried on other people's big-brand glasses, and haven't been encouraged to believe that they would suit me better. Unfortunately, proper experimentation is hard, even with modest-priced glasses: I'm not...
by George
01 Jul 2014 14:29
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Am I a freak?
Replies: 13
Views: 8168

Am I a freak?

At this time of year, I get a lot of flies and dust in my eyes. So, every few years, I think to myself, "you really ought to be like everyone else and get yourself some shades." I do so, and quickly find that the glasses are more trouble than the flies and the dust. The bottoms of the lenses invaria...
by George
27 Jun 2014 16:34
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Result KC32/20 25th June
Replies: 10
Views: 5337

Yep, great result, Martin ... although, actually, I suppose the principal earner of congratulations was someone off a longer handicap ... Keri? ... Amarjit?
by George
22 Jun 2014 19:17
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: 24hr TTs
Replies: 7
Views: 4419

The late Bill Oakley certainly rode one back in the seventies.

If Gary rides in 2015, I hereby volunteer myself to be a member of the support crew.
by George
15 Jun 2014 19:41
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Improving strength on one side
Replies: 10
Views: 6710

Don't think I can offer any useful advice, but I would like to say bloody well done for coming as far as you have after such a scary event.
by George
15 Jun 2014 19:38
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Mercia CC 25 K16 TT result
Replies: 4
Views: 3727

Wow! Really well done, both!
by George
12 Jun 2014 10:13
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Concorde Cat 3/4 June
Replies: 16
Views: 7597

Good result, Stuart!
by George
11 Jun 2014 22:30
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Result K36/4.5C 11th June
Replies: 8
Views: 4400

Congratulations, Ed. Phil Gameson's steady advancement though the order also catches my eye.
by George
08 Jun 2014 19:50
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Club 50 championship.
Replies: 6
Views: 3916

Very good time on such a windy day.
by George
07 Jun 2014 19:57
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Bike Insurance
Replies: 4
Views: 2836

It's years since I looked into it, Alan, but last time I did I came to the conclusion you have: insurance away from the house doesn't make financial sense. In your case, you've got to have a £1200 bike stolen once every three years to break even. Unless you're doing some very high-risk stuff, it's m...
by George
06 Jun 2014 22:21
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Alps and Low Countries tour
Replies: 22
Views: 18653

Have a great time, Neil. What route are you taking from Maastricht to Hook of Holland, and how many stops are you planning? Is it camping all the way?
by George
01 Jun 2014 19:22
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: British 10mile TT record
Replies: 6
Views: 8418

Re: British 10mile TT record

Tim wrote:Alex Dowsett rode a new British 10 TT record today. 17.20
So he did it just before tea. But what was his time?
by George
01 Jun 2014 19:21
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: British 10mile TT record
Replies: 6
Views: 8418

dweben wrote:Meh I'd have to sprint just to get to 35mph... nutz
Well there's a good few of us couldn't do it even then, Paul. I'd have to roll down a very big hill to reach 35mph!
by George
29 May 2014 09:09
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Result K36/4.5C 28th May
Replies: 11
Views: 5526

Congratulations, Carl.
by George
26 May 2014 12:51
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Three wheels to Abu Simbel
Replies: 5
Views: 5502

Three wheels to Abu Simbel

The story of a 5,500 mile tricycle ride from south London to the far south of Egypt and back (posted by George on behalf of former Beacon member Howard Boyd). [/b] Springtime 1963 is just over 50 years ago. I was about to leave the Upper Sixth form at grammar school, ready to study Archaeology at u...
by George
21 May 2014 22:26
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: tewkesbury sprint tri result
Replies: 3
Views: 2826

Blame John Hitchcock.
by George
21 May 2014 22:21
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Result K36/4.5C 21st May
Replies: 21
Views: 8582

Excellent!
by George
20 May 2014 10:16
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: New cafe suggestions
Replies: 124
Views: 342910

A couple of years ago, I signed up for Zoho Creator, which is free for up to a certain number of apps. I used it to set up a contact info database, which any family member can consult and update using a predefined form. I have it embedded in a page in the private area of our webspace, where the curr...
by George
19 May 2014 12:50
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: New cafe suggestions
Replies: 124
Views: 342910

The café map & info on the club website is gradually getting out of date. Several of the cafés that we now use aren't on, and some of the contact info is missing/out of date. It's unreasonable and impractical to expect Steve to keep abreast of every addition to our collective knowledge of local café...
by George
17 May 2014 19:45
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 9-speed Campag cassette with Shimano mech and shifters
Replies: 2
Views: 2108

I don't think the mech is as critical as the shifters.

Also, I think you can get a set of adapter spacers.
by George
17 May 2014 10:18
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Left-hand crank
Replies: 7
Views: 8168

Chris, in an ideal world I'd like one like the one pictured below, but anything broadly similar will do. I have an ancient Stronglight, but it is from the era when spindles were longer and cranks didn't bend out. Consequently, it almost brushes the frame. http://www.haywoodhouse.net/Resources/Images...
by George
16 May 2014 16:24
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Left-hand crank
Replies: 7
Views: 8168

Patch wrote:I can probably find you one George can you send me a picture.
That'll be great, Chris, thanks. I'll be in touch.
by George
16 May 2014 16:18
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Kidderminster Killer route testing
Replies: 5
Views: 3471

Interesting report, Barry. I'm really starting to get quite enthusiastic. (About the prospect of helping at the HQ.) - never been down Stanford bank before. Everything that makes it a bitch of a climb (long, straight and steep) makes it a ripper descent :) ... but be warned, there's a concealed driv...
by George
15 May 2014 16:45
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: The Fred Whitton Sportive 2014 - 11th May
Replies: 19
Views: 10517

laurence_cooley wrote:
George wrote:Oh, sorry -- I thought I'd read elsewhere that someone died. I must be muddling up two separate incidents.
Possibly this, George, that Nick Shenton posted on Facebook about.
Quite possibly, Laurence.
by George
15 May 2014 13:28
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: The Fred Whitton Sportive 2014 - 11th May
Replies: 19
Views: 10517

Oh, sorry -- I thought I'd read elsewhere that someone died. I must be muddling up two separate incidents.