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WorcsPhil

Hi all, the final votes have been counted and verified and the winner of the club run points trophy is confirmed to be...PAUL JOHNSON Congratulations and most of all, big thanks to Paul and others for contributing to a successful club run season. The numbers participating this year are the highest s...

WorcsPhil

Hi Andy, no need for mudguards yet, they're not compulsory on any ride, but they are a help to you and others when the weather gets wetter and the roads muddier. All details of club runs are in the 'club runs' thread a few items down from this message board category...there are generally 3 runs, the...

WorcsPhil

Let's all bow down to Paul Johnson, who is now officially crowned Club run champion for the 16/17 season for the third year running...he doesn't get to keep the trophy. I'll post the final scores in a day or two. ...and what a weekend, we had 18 people on the two club runs at the weekend, thanks to ...

WorcsPhil

so, the Velo Birmingham went ahead, and sure there were some teething problems with a late start (sabotage or parked buses, I think - which ironically kept the roads for longer than they would have been - er, which was counter-productive) a bit of sabotage on the roads (oil spills, some tacks and a ...

WorcsPhil

I'm in A1 at 07:10 with Tim. I've stuffed a long handled broom in my saddle bag, so if I get to the tin tacks first, I'll sweep them out of the way whilst I'm repairing my pnucture

WorcsPhil

First of all, hearty congratulations to David McCann for becoming the men's Beacon Hill climb champion and Jess Rhodes-Jones for becoming the women's champion on Sunday up muddy Winwood Heath Road, with a firm nod of respect to Barry Evans who went out on Saturday and swept sections of the road with...

WorcsPhil

A healthy 31 riders out on Sunday dodging the showers and professional cyclists hogging the road near Malvern. Thanks to Neil, Phil and Matt for leading this week. I've had a word with the refreshment hut at British Camp and they have confirmed that they will stock macchiatos and aubergine wraps fro...

WorcsPhil

The Beacon club run season runs from October to the end of September each year, and with just two weeks in September opening up for official club runs, here is the up-to-date top 10...It looks as if Paul Johnson will be a three times winner as he's leading by 4 points from Andy Wrightson, who has to...

WorcsPhil

The Autumn club run schedule is now below, and this is also the start of the 2017/2018 club run season, so if it is your intention to hold the trophy aloft next year, and knock Paul Johnson off his perch, this is the time to open up an early lead. So don your winter leggings, get your mudguards fitt...

WorcsPhil

Well, that was a weekend of two halves. Those of us who went out Saturday enjoyed a most perfect English day, dry, warm and sunny with light winds, and those of you who went out on Sunday didn't. Oh well, you can't win 'em all. I hope the cyclocross was a success, and surely rain adds to the fun whe...

WorcsPhil

Hi all, let's hope the weather gods will give us a few more Sundays like that one. Perfect conditions saw three contrasting rides so thanks to Chris Ashford for leading a quite splendid 220kms club ride to Towcester (the long way), Paul Johnson for a run down to Cobhouse and the 6-items breakfast, a...

WorcsPhil

Good ideas, Chris and others. We normally list these out in the depths of winter, but as it's being raised now, I can suggest two thoughts at this stage 1. A 'circumcision of Birmingham' club run, which I'll lead sometime next year https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24451799 2. A 400kms audax, as this i...

WorcsPhil

Well, that was a real mish-mash on Sunday... we had leaders retiring with mechanicals, additional leaders on the B, split groups, leaders stepping up on the day, broken chains, and probably lots of bacon. A good effort, and hopefully the 34 people out on club runs all enjoyed it (in their own way) T...

WorcsPhil

The height of Summer and the weather was kind for club runners on Sunday. This meant we had 25 riders out on the 3 runs, with an excellent away-day in Staffordshire, led by the Pied Piper of Iverley, Nick Shenton. It's great to ride different roads, with different people and I can't recommend these ...

WorcsPhil

Well, there was something like 35-40 riders out on Sunday's rides. The A-ride was excellent, not just my thoughts but by consensus...14 riders, a great café, and at a competitive summer speed of 28-29kph which was testing but manageable by all who were there. Thanks to Paul for leading and finding a...

WorcsPhil

...and there's a new kid on the block of course, namely Ryan Evanson

Get him along to these if you haven't already, he could be a contender for some trophies!

WorcsPhil

With only two months to go in the club run season, the latest league table is below: The two-time champion is still out in front but it's all to play for with Andy Wrightson only two points behind, and if Andy leads a few times between now and the end of the club run season in September he could tak...

WorcsPhil

Can someone post the names of all the C-riders please! A traditional set of club runs this Sunday just gone, albeit a very speedy 30kph+ A-ride was perhaps a little boisterous...I blame the leader. Thanks to Gemma and Phil G for leading the C and B respectively. We also have an Intro ride this Sunda...

WorcsPhil

Surprised to read that the B-ride had rain as we couldn't have been many miles from you but we had a perfectly dry day! :) On a speedy (>30kph) A-ride to Honeybourne today were: Phil Richards (leading) Barry Evans Ryan Evanson The Rgt Hon John Prescott MP Ian Simpson Vince Tennant Nic Vipond Andy Wr...

WorcsPhil

Thanks for volunteering, Gemma...appreciated. The A-run this week will be to Honeybourne and will be something like this: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17912354 This is exactly 100kms, flat, and a good antidote to the excessive climbing that has been going on recently. Come out and enjoy. ...and ca...

WorcsPhil

An excellent Audaxy-type of weekend...well done to all the Kidderminster Killer and Clee to Heaven organisers, helpers and riders. All of that excitement meant that we only mustered 10 people out on club runs, but thanks to Andy Wrightson and Neil Evanson for leading the one run to take place...Andy...

WorcsPhil

By coincidence we had 35 riders out at the weekend, the same as last week...and thanks to Jess and Neil who both volunteered to step in and lead the A-ride at short notice. Thanks also to Phil G and Dave Cox for leading the B and C respectively. It's good to see Raphael's in Evesham back in business...

WorcsPhil

Good to see 32 riders out on Sunday on a perfect summer's day...thanks to the leaders who stepped up....with Mr Broken ribs himself Andy Wrightson dosing up on Ibroprufen to lead the B-ride. Excellent to see Peter Sagan on the A-run, back in training after his tour shenanigans...hope the A-riders we...

WorcsPhil

Thanks, Helen...a fine example to all.

One slot down, 37 to go...keep 'em coming, especially if you're just about to volunteer for the first time.

...and Vince - get your name down!!!

Phil

WorcsPhil

28 riders out at the weekend, on what was a perfect day for cycling...Thanks to me, Paul Johnson and Dave Cole for leading, and yes, we are all experienced leaders, but it's now time for others to volunteer to compliment the regulars. Apart from Paul, we have no further club run leader for weeks lin...

WorcsPhil

Here were the A-riders on the trifle hilly A-ride to Ray's Farm: Phil Richards (Leading) Leonie Balter Jamie Dennis Phil Elwell Ryan Evanson Phil Gameson Neil Lynch Martin Vowles Great to see nearly 40% of the riders called Phil, and for the first time in as long as I can remember, we had no interme...

WorcsPhil

The A-ride this week will be to Ray's Farm for the first time in over a year, leaving at 09:15 as usual...route here
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22590368

The route is around 68miles, 40 there, 28 back, one or two pimples.

WorcsPhil

Please note that the proposed Midnight club run has been postponed, so save your energy for the normal Sunday club runs...Let's have a B-ride leader please!

WorcsPhil

oops, good spot, Gemma - I've altered the date now.

CLUB RUNS ARE ON SUNDAY AS NORMAL!!

WorcsPhil

Well, what a spiffing weekend. Not only was it the 500kms club run weekend, with 17 people involved, but there were other notable Beacon performances around the country. I know Anne and Dave Hughes were competing at the European Masters Triathlon and National road races respectively, but I don't hav...

WorcsPhil

Fabulous effort from all on the 500kms club ride this weekend. It seems miserly to only award one club run point for such a ride, but thanks to all who said "yes, that sounds like fun" when it was suggested a two-day bike adventure over some of the hardest roads in Wales might be interesting. It was...

WorcsPhil

Thanks to Martin and all the helpers and marshalls last night...it's greatly appreciated Yes, great ride, Gemma...you're improving massively and have a real talent here! ...and yes, the battle between me and Neil is great fun...he beat me by 3 seconds in the first one, I beat him by 2 seconds in the...

WorcsPhil

Unfortunately, I can't make the midnight run on the 1st July, so I'll lead a normal A-ride on the 2nd. Destination TBC. I'd encourage others to support James' midnight ride, so if there is a preference for a B-ride on Sunday instead, I'll happily lead that instead, however B-ride leaders also encour...

WorcsPhil

Agreed, Dave...but Gary Mac could unicycle around and still win with his handicap.

WorcsPhil

Great to see nearly 40 riders out on the weekend on the 3 club runs. Apparently it was quite warm, but as I was slaving over a hot stove all morning, I missed it all - so very envious. It was almost a perfect set of club runs in that the B-run contained the right mix of people stepping up from the C...

WorcsPhil

Final routes posted here... Saturday Wales-bound: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18431831 Stops at - Ludlow - 65kms (41 miles) - Bwlch-y-Sarnau (Glyndwr Café) - 130kms (82 miles) - Machynlleth - 177kms (111 miles) - Trawsfynyedd shop - 224kms (140 miles) - Finish at 252kms (158 miles) Sunday England...

WorcsPhil

Thanks, Dave - appreciated.

It's Father's Day this Sunday so it might be a good week for a Beacon Burst 50 miler A-ride...off at 09:15, back before 12...could someone possibly lead as unfortunately I'm not around on Sunday?

WorcsPhil

24 riders out at the weekend, evenly split between Paul Johnson's A/B ride to Much Wenlock and Phil Gameson's C-ride to Charlecote. Is this the same Paul Johnson who's name appears as an entrant to the Kidderminster Killer? The same Paul who said..."if you ever see me riding the Kidderminster Killer...

WorcsPhil

Hi Simon, let's give it a go and label your ride as this week's B-ride. If no one turns up, you can ride at your own pace as you say above, but Beaconites, if you're considering a longer ride, then join Simon for a more leisurely 100miler than Paul's relentless pace. Simon is an experienced rider wh...

WorcsPhil

We had 36 riders out on Sunday over the four club runs, and a warm welcome to those out on their first club run...hope you enjoyed it and managed to avoid the rain. Thanks as always to the four leaders, particularly Nick Shenton for stepping into leading the A-ride at short notice, and to Dave Cox f...

WorcsPhil

High summer, and it's about time you dusted off your occasional legs and put on your club runs legs...a feast of entertainment awaits on the Summer Club runs...why not come along, or better still put yourself forward to lead... If you are able to lead a club run or two, please post the date and café...

WorcsPhil

oops - well reminded Steve...yes INTRO RIDE THIS SUNDAY !

...guess what we need a volunteer and support to lead.

WorcsPhil

FINAL CALL: Boarding now at Gate 37... I need to finally finalise numbers for this as I have to pay the balance for the accommodation on Saturday. We have space for one or two females and two or three males. There are 14 riders and two drivers committed and paid so far, namely: Riders: Phil Richards...

WorcsPhil

Two thirds the way through the Club run season and the updated league table is below. This is complete from October-May inclusive. Paul Johnson still leads the way and is the bookies favourite to lift the trophy for the third consecutive year, but his lead is not unassailable. Five people have lead ...

WorcsPhil

[*]Well, what a Beacon club run that was...the annual 300kms club run came and went with 18 riders all completing the rides, and of course a good proportion of them doing endless laps of the chip shop (Toby Draper quote) to turn it into. 200mile ride, and on a fine day, it was 'enjoyed' by all. Here...

WorcsPhil

Hi Phil - definitely repeat next year, and my vote would be for a completely different route. Nothing wrong with this one, but a change onto new roads, new towns would keep it fresh...but happy to go with the majority view. ...also good to keep it relatively sensible in terms of climbing...the dista...

WorcsPhil

On today's 300kms Beacon club run to Brecon (almost) were: Phil Richards Alex Hill Simon Woodward Martin McGowan Alberto Recchioni Ryan Evanson Adam Green Vince Tennant The Rt Hon David Davies MP Paul Johnson Leonie balter Chris Ashford Neil Lynch James Tate Nick Shenton Andy Wrightson Rob Wade Neil...

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Great stuff, Simon - glad you made it back ok...you didn't miss anything at Monmouth, except an 80min cafe stop and a 60min wait for a ham sandwich, only to be told that they'd run out of ham. Alberto, you're a star...it was a joy to hear the intelligent use of your bell, but can I please implore yo...

WorcsPhil

Yes, come along Martin, you'll be very welcome. We're aware of a few people on the list not being able to make it, so Any last-minute 'yes's' are free to come along

Weather doesn't look so hot now compared to the forecast earlier in the week, but should be ok for most of the day.

WorcsPhil

A couple of points about this Sunday's 300kms ride, where the weather looks as if it will behave and be nice for us. First, it's highly likely we will split into two groups, so not all of you will be able to ride with Paul Johnson, aka Mr Popular, brace yourselves for that disappointment if you don'...

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