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- 27 Jan 2020 14:05
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 2nd February
- Replies: 21
- Views: 12047
Re: Club Runs - 2nd February
I'll support George.
- 23 Jan 2020 18:42
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 26th January
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8749
Re: Club Runs - 26th January
This Sunday's A Run re-visits the scene of the original "tomatogate", Blackminster. Should our glorious club run leader join us please be aware the sheer sight of a tomato presented to him may result in some incredible hulk style rage. You have been warned!!! Have you been on a course? Now I don't ...
- 19 Jan 2020 08:26
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 19th January
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12164
Re: Club Runs - 19th January
Fog and ice out here at Drayton. I will be opting for other activities today.StuartWhite wrote: ↑18 Jan 2020 20:34I've gotta be honest, today was icy and it's looking colder tomorrow. I'm only 50% currently, update to follow.
- 16 Jan 2020 19:11
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 19th January
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12164
Re: Club Runs - 19th January
Hi Phil, I'm a newbie and looking forward to joining you all for route B ride on Sunday at 9am. Hello Stuart. Simon 'Woody' Woodward will be leading the B Run and he'll certainly be welcoming. Just ask for Simon when you turn up, so that you leave with the correct group when they depart. The cafe s...
- 16 Jan 2020 18:23
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: LondonEdinburghLondon 8th - 13th August 2021
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12096
- 15 Jan 2020 08:56
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C Club runs for January, February and March 2020
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7194
Re: A, B and C Club runs for January, February and March 2020
So it appears that the call for riders to get their names down early has lead to foul play in the B ride. I've been gazumped by Lord Whiteman. :twisted: I'll be harrumphing at the back, encouraging everyone to ride at least 3 abreast whilst overtaking the leader and meandering aimlessly across the ...
- 14 Jan 2020 15:56
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C Club runs for January, February and March 2020
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7194
Re: A, B and C Club runs for January, February and March 2020
I'll lead a B ride on the 19th Jan. Destination to be decided depending on the forecast. So it appears that the call for riders to get their names down early has lead to foul play in the B ride. I've been gazumped by Lord Whiteman. :twisted: I'll be harrumphing at the back, encouraging everyone to ...
- 12 Jan 2020 09:29
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C Club runs for January, February and March 2020
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7194
Re: A, B and C Club runs for January, February and March 2020
I'll do the B Run on the 19th. Venue: Cropthorne
- 10 Jan 2020 21:03
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: LondonEdinburghLondon 8th - 13th August 2021
- Replies: 8
- Views: 12096
Re: LondonEdinburghLondon 8th - 13th August 2021
I have not made my mind up yet but I may go and support one of the Scottish controls.
- 10 Jan 2020 20:04
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 12th January
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6500
Re: Club Runs - 12th January
Thanks Phil. Don't forget that you are due to deliver your talk on post-modernist interpretations of postcultural theory in the works of Barkerism
- 10 Jan 2020 09:00
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 12th January
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6500
Re: Club Runs - 12th January
Lumbago sounds like a Cuban dance move but it also means withdrawing from Sunday's club run. Whilst I am not incapacitated, I would prefer to ride at my own speed/distance subject to back recovery.
- 09 Jan 2020 10:00
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Velo birmingham 2020
- Replies: 5
- Views: 13734
Re: Velo birmingham 2020
Velo Birmingham looks as though it may continue following divestment by CSM Sport and Entertainment to a new principal shareholder. This follows a succession of heavy financial losses that exceeded a staggering one million pounds in 2017. Whilst the losses have since reduced to £885k for 2018 (we wi...
- 01 Jan 2020 17:28
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: DON'T BE A SQUARE FOR 2020
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1763
DON'T BE A SQUARE FOR 2020
MAKE YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION FOR BEACON AUDAX Happy New Year for 2020. The Beacon RCC will be repeating their popular audaxes starting from North Worcestershire, just to the south of Birmingham. They will also be launching some new rides in addition the old favourites. Sunrise and Snowdrop Expre...
- 30 Dec 2019 14:42
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C Club runs for January, February and March 2020
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7194
Re: A, B and C Club runs for January, February and March 2020
Subject to roads being ice-free. I'll take an A run to Clive's Fruit Farm at Cropthorne. If icy, I will opt out.
- 29 Dec 2019 19:06
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 29th December
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6841
Re: Club Runs - 29th December
You forget Phil Mitchell and Phil Spector.ballintrane wrote: ↑29 Dec 2019 14:46On today's A run to the Cobhouse Fisheries
Paul Johnson(L)
Andrew Wrightson
Vincent Tennant
Ka Li
John Williams
Kim Jong Un
Philip Whiteman(Cafe)
Phil Richards(Cafe)
Philip Scholfield
Phil Mickelson
Phil Daniels
George Barker(Cafe)
- 20 Dec 2019 18:24
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 22nd December
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7733
Re: Club runs - 22nd December
And for Vince
- 17 Nov 2019 19:47
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 17th November
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6868
Re: Club Runs - 17th November
It's worth pointing out for Paul Johnson's benefit that I was the first in the queue at Croome Park and the last person to receive a bacon sandwich that morning. The venue continues to live upto its useless self for breakfast items. Many thanks to Woody for leading the club run which included some ...
- 17 Nov 2019 16:33
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 17th November
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6868
Re: Club Runs - 17th November
It's worth pointing out for Paul Johnson's benefit that I was the first in the queue at Croome Park and the last person to receive a bacon sandwich that morning. The venue continues to live upto its useless self for breakfast items. Many thanks to Woody for leading the club run which included some l...
RIP DP
RIP DP I have received sad news that Dave Pountney, known as DP to many cyclists, passed away on Tuesday following a lengthy period of bladder cancer. Dan Howard, Chair of Cycling UK, circulated the following statement: "Hi everyone, It’s with sadness that I’m emailing you to let you know that Dave...
- 26 Oct 2019 16:08
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 27th October
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5958
Re: Club Runs - 27th October
Ride in your wetsuits tomorrow. The roads out here in the sticks are treacherous with flooding and the EA are suggesting that conditions will not improve until after the weekend. I'll be taking my snorkel just in case. https://onthewaytoironman.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/576938_452509374760316_1078...
- 07 Oct 2019 12:25
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: SOUTH SALOPIAN 200KM AUDAX EVENT - 5th OCTOBER.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4801
Re: SOUTH SALOPIAN 200KM AUDAX EVENT - 5th OCTOBER.
Dear South Salopian Audaxer SOUTH SALOPIAN ROUND-UP Thanks to everyone for the positive feedback on the route. It will certainly be back sometime in the future. Perhaps I could say that the highlight was Oakeley Mynd with extra-added attractions provided by a local farmer but I think that I would s...
- 01 Oct 2019 11:58
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: SOUTH SALOPIAN 200KM AUDAX EVENT - 5th OCTOBER.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4801
Re: SOUTH SALOPIAN 200KM AUDAX EVENT - 5th OCTOBER.
POTENTIAL FLOOD DIVERSION AT CRESSAGE Given flood warnings, the low lying passage across the Severn Valley at Cressage may not be possible. An easy alternative is available and will be e-mailed to entrants on Thursday just in case. Flood Version: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31225854 Official Rou...
- 27 Sep 2019 08:29
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Run - 29th September
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6106
Re: Club Run - 29th September
Due to acute viral rhinopharyngitis, I doubt that I will be in a sufficiently fit state to lead Sunday's A run. Plus the weather looks like pants.
- 24 Sep 2019 15:06
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Run - 29th September
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6106
Re: Club Run - 29th September
Given the forecast of potentially very wet conditions for this weekend I have amended the A Run destination and will lengthen or shorten the route based upon conditions.
- 24 Sep 2019 10:07
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Volunteers Required - 5th October
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4369
Re: Volunteers Required - 5th October
Many thanks for the following offering to volunteer on the 5th October. Car Park Marshals x 2: 07.00 - 08.00 (i) Toby Draper (ii) Andy McGrath Drinks and Food*: 07.00-08.00 x 1 volunteer: Si Walker 15.30-17.15 x 1 volunteer; Andy Terry 17.15-19.00 x 1 volunteer; Trevor Richards & Jolanta Kandefer 19...
- 23 Sep 2019 10:22
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Run - 29th September
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6106
Club Run - 29th September
Many thanks to Nick for stepping running a Beacon Burst yesterday which was small but perfectly formed.
Next week:
A Run - Cobhouse Fisheries - Phil Richards (09:15 start as normal)...whatever the weather!!!
B Run - Clows Top - Alex Rybinski
C Run - Worcester Country Park - Finbarr Costigan
Next week:
A Run - Cobhouse Fisheries - Phil Richards (09:15 start as normal)...whatever the weather!!!
B Run - Clows Top - Alex Rybinski
C Run - Worcester Country Park - Finbarr Costigan
- 19 Sep 2019 09:45
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: SOUTH SALOPIAN 200KM AUDAX EVENT - 5th OCTOBER.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4801
Re: SOUTH SALOPIAN 200KM AUDAX EVENT - 5th OCTOBER.
Entry details were e-mailed to entrants earlier this week. If it has not appeared in your in-box then please check your spam folder. Otherwise details can be downloaded from the entry page .
- 17 Sep 2019 12:46
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 22nd September
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8908
Re: Club Runs - 22nd September
With regard to the hill climb, it is unusual for club runs to take place on the same day. The above listing was based upon club run schedule posted by Phil some weeks ago. If there is an official position on club runs vis-a-vis the hill climb then it is a for a senior committee type person to make a...
- 16 Sep 2019 13:33
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Enter the Dragon Permanent
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17055
Re: Enter the Dragon Permanent
John Hamilton is not nicknamed Undulates for nothing. This looks like another one of his horrors - always a great choice of roads through fantastic scenery but rarely flat.
- 16 Sep 2019 09:36
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Run Route Database
- Replies: 47
- Views: 78542
Re: Club Run Route Database
Some A run routes used Bromyard https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31075105 Ilmington https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29529876 Albrighton https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29281896 Cropthorne https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29312757 Wyre Forest https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29180330 https://ridewithgps.com/...
- 16 Sep 2019 09:28
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 22nd September
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8908
Club Runs - 22nd September
Phil Richards is away cutting down trees, eating my lunch, going to to the lavatory, on Wednesdays he goes shopping and has buttered scones for tea. So it is my duty to post the club run details. Sunday gone saw some incompetent navigation by myself including several missed junctions and various cir...
- 15 Sep 2019 13:28
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 15th September
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9584
Re: Club runs - 15th September
Magical mystery tour of Ilmington trying to find the cafe, arriving at 10am Philip Whiteman L Barry 'I eat crusts' Evans Vince Tennent Neil 'clickety click' Orchard Simon White Paul Johnson Ben Crone Matt Hale Robert Mugabe Generally speaking, a brisk club lead by somebody who was navigationally ine...
- 14 Sep 2019 10:19
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C Club runs July, August and September 2019
- Replies: 19
- Views: 14388
Re: A, B and C Club runs July, August and September 2019
22nd September.
The Belbroughton Scarecrow Festival will be taking place and roads will be closed after 10am, after which the village will be worth avoiding via the farm at Broome or Fairfield.
The Belbroughton Scarecrow Festival will be taking place and roads will be closed after 10am, after which the village will be worth avoiding via the farm at Broome or Fairfield.
- 11 Sep 2019 13:52
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: SOUTH SALOPIAN 200KM AUDAX EVENT - 5th OCTOBER.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4801
- 10 Sep 2019 20:11
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 15th September
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9584
- 10 Sep 2019 14:26
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: SOUTH SALOPIAN 200KM AUDAX EVENT - 5th OCTOBER.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4801
Re: SOUTH SALOPIAN 200KM AUDAX EVENT - 5th OCTOBER.
As ever, real ale rewards will be handed out to the lucky cyclist to return in 6th place or at eleventh interval thereafter. Given the location of the route in Shropshire, the selected ales will come from Hobsons of Cleobury Mortimer. Happy quaffing https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/6993...
- 09 Sep 2019 21:24
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 15th September
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9584
Re: Club runs - 15th September
A RUN - 15TH SEPTEMBER - ILMINGTON It is my honour and my privilege to announce a great club A run for Sunday 15th September departing at 08.15am. This honour comes a close second to what can only be described as one the greatest acts that any Beacon RCC cyclist can bestow on our sport, and that is ...
- 09 Sep 2019 13:30
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon Audax on 5th October likely to close to entries early.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2237
Beacon Audax on 5th October likely to close to entries early.
Don't be the person likely to miss the boat.
The torrent of entries will result in the entry system for the Beacon South Salopian Audax on 5th October being closed early.
To enter: https://audax.uk/event-details?eventId=7322
The torrent of entries will result in the entry system for the Beacon South Salopian Audax on 5th October being closed early.
To enter: https://audax.uk/event-details?eventId=7322
- 06 Sep 2019 19:52
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: SOUTH SALOPIAN 200KM AUDAX EVENT - 5th OCTOBER.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4801
Re: SOUTH SALOPIAN 200KM AUDAX EVENT - 5th OCTOBER.
Attached are the joining details and route sheets in Word for next month's audax.
There are still places if your seeking to ride the forthcoming Beacon Event.
There are still places if your seeking to ride the forthcoming Beacon Event.
- 19 Aug 2019 17:25
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: CLUB RUNS - 25th August
- Replies: 14
- Views: 16382
CLUB RUNS - 25th August
All in all there were 34 participants out on last weekend's club runs. So hopefully there will be plenty of individuals willing to lead on the 25th August. Club runs meet at 9 for 9.15 unless otherwise stated. Even if no names are listed below, there will always be a club run but it would be helpful...
- 19 Aug 2019 17:19
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C Club runs July, August and September 2019
- Replies: 19
- Views: 14388
Re: A, B and C Club runs July, August and September 2019
Hello Si.
Phil Richards requested that I do the postings for this clubs runs whilst he is away. There are no volunteers for the 25th, so just pick a venue and consider yourself as volunteered.
Phil Richards requested that I do the postings for this clubs runs whilst he is away. There are no volunteers for the 25th, so just pick a venue and consider yourself as volunteered.
- 16 Aug 2019 15:29
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Volunteers Required - 5th October
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4369
Re: Volunteers Required - 5th October
All places now covered. Many thanks to those that have volunteered.
If you are free to be 'on-call' in case of sickness, etc, can you please let me know?
If you are free to be 'on-call' in case of sickness, etc, can you please let me know?
- 12 Aug 2019 18:31
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Paris Brest Paris
- Replies: 11
- Views: 22235
Paris Brest Paris
Paris–Brest–Paris (PBP) is a long-distance cycling event. It was originally a 1,200 km (750 mi) bicycle race from Paris to Brest and back to Paris in 1891. Whilst no longer a race, it is now held as an audax attracting thousands from all over the world. This year, three members will be attempting th...
- 07 Aug 2019 14:49
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 11th August
- Replies: 13
- Views: 12181
Re: Club Runs - 11th August
Can't make this Sunday but I would be interested to know what H2O is like? I've been curious about that place for some time.ballintrane wrote: ↑07 Aug 2019 14:30Cafe stop at Cafe H2O https://www.wyche-innovation.com/cafe-h2o with the alternative of the British Camp.
- 05 Aug 2019 18:14
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Volunteers Required - 5th October
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4369
Re: Volunteers Required - 5th October
Thankyou.
- 05 Aug 2019 11:14
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Volunteers Required - 5th October
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4369
Volunteers Required - 5th October
Help put something back into the club and volunteer at our South Salopian Audax event on 5th October. The start and finish point is a Belbroughton Recreation Centre. We are currently seeking: Car Park Marshals x 2: 07.00 - 08.00 (i) Toby Draper (ii) Andy McGrath Drinks and Food*: 07.00-08.00 x 1 vol...
- 05 Aug 2019 10:54
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: SOUTH SALOPIAN 200KM AUDAX EVENT - 5th OCTOBER.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4801
SOUTH SALOPIAN 200KM AUDAX EVENT - 5th OCTOBER.
AN INVITE TO ALL TO ENTER THE BEACON'S NEXT AUDAX ON 5TH OCTOBER. Start/Finish: Belbroughton Route: Belbroughton - Tenbury - Bishops Castle - Ironbridge and back to Belbroughton. No expensive fees, no headline sponsors, no goodie bags, no numbers, no gold standard times, no broom wagons and no pret...
- 04 Aug 2019 16:24
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 4th August
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12110
Re: Club Runs - 4th August
A very well disciplined group of riders today. I had no worries on the safety side and was certainly a much improved experience. Well done to Huan Dong who had considered the intro ride but rode valiantly with the B run which included quite a few challenging climbs. The route was Belbroughton, Wolve...
- 03 Aug 2019 18:15
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 4th August
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12110
Re: Club Runs - 4th August
Cracking the whip like an Army Major tomorrow eh Mr Whiteman? B Run. Destination: Wyre Forest. Dep: 0915 On Sunday I will expect observance of club run rules on etiquette. In particular EVERY RIDER repeating shouts so that every receives a warning. NO sudden stopping without warning. 'Holding your ...