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If people are dissatisfied by current club runs then I have a suggestion. Stop complaining and start volunteering to lead runs instead of leaving it to the minority of usual individuals. Philip - My thoughts entirely! The B Run will be around 79 Miles BH to BH which is not that excessive a distance...

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I Shall be taking the B Run at the earlier start time of 8:15 this coming Sunday to Madeley.

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Where is a link to enter online please?

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Nicks_77 wrote:I'll take the B Run on the 15th May to Madeley nr Telford

I think this request to lead may have been forgotten!

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Another fantastic turnout for an early ride over to the lovely Ludlow this morning. On today's hilly route were: Nick Shenton (L) Neil Orchard Neil Lynch Alistair Hey Nathan Cardo Vince Tenant Claire Fudge Andy Cole James Tate Ryan Staite Jeff Field Thanks all for the company and great banter & good...

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Ludlow Route - Update Tomorrow's weather currently looks ok, however if this dramatically changes or it's looking bad in the morning I'll make a decision on whether to go to Ludlow or somewhere closer like Wyre Forest. Please be aware that we will be riding for around 47 miles before the cafe stop i...

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Thanks for the big up Phil. Yes indeed this Sunday's B Run is to Ludlow. Please be warned this will be a very hilly route on the outward leg and a little more rolling back home. Heading out via Chaddesley Corbett, Stourport & Clows Top, returning via Cleehill, Cleobury Mortimer & Bewdley. The route ...

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dweben wrote:How could you miss me off the list Nick?

Ooop, so sorry Paul. Didn't miss you off deliberately.... Honest!

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On today's B Run to the Spiders Web at Albrighton were: Great to see so many of you out at an earlier start time. Hoping you all liked the early start, getting most of us back around 2pm from a lumpy 70 odd miler. Nick Shenton (L) Paul Johnson Andy Wrightson Andy Deere Alistair Hey Neil Orchard Vinc...

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Graham - it will be approx 72 miles Black Horse to Black Horse. The route is a bit lumpy on the way out through Kinver but not too bad after that.

I'm aiming to get everyone back earlier this week.

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My ride to Albrighton this coming Sunday 20/3 will start from the Black Horse at 8:30.

Now the mornings are lighter and weather is hopefully better I'd like to take advantage of this, plus getting home earlier means more time with the family and less earache.[/code]

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I'll take the B Run on the 15th May to Madeley nr Telford

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I'm going to have to apologise and reluctantly rescind my Club Run this weekend, owing fully to my lack of diarising prior engagements arranged by the wife.

I will no doubt re-schedule this new club ride destination in the next few weeks.

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As I'm not doing the Mad March Hare, stick me down for the B Run on the 6th March - New destination - Madeley nr Telford

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Yep count me in

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Apologies for the late posting, It seems the hilly route I'd chosen took it's toll. On today's "Flat" B Run to Bridgnorth were: Nick Shenton (L) Alistair Hey Matt Hale Paul Johnson Neil Orchard John Hunt Phil Gameson Rob Wade Michael Lenihan Chris Thompson Thanks all for persevering over the lumpy t...

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Thanks Phillip, I've just called Bridgnorth and the Refreshment room is open tomorrow despite no trains running.

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This Sunday's B Run will be to Bridgnorth SVR - Heading out via Stourport & Kinlet, Returning via Kinver & Belbroughton.

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I'll take the B Run on Sunday - Destination TBC

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Change of destination for my 03/04 ride - Now going to Ludlow

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In anticipation of this momentous Club ride, I shall be leading some longer B Runs weather permitting, during March & April.

This should serve as good training for the actual day, so keep an eye out on the Club runs listings.

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I'm in too!

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Thanks Phil W for leading a rather moist A Run.

I think without such good company I would have called it a day earlier on.

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It was quite a good turn out for such a wet, cold and generally miserable day. Spirits remained high and Paul was his usual cheerful self. Service at the SVR cafe was dire to say the least with staff having 2 speeds, slow & stop! On today's "Miserable" B Run to Bewdley were:- Nick "Shifter" Shenton ...

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This Sunday's B Run will be to SVR in Bewdley

Heading out via Wychbold & Stourport

Returning via Cookley & Belbroughton

Approximately 90km

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Put me down for the B Run - Destination to be decided

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Put me down for the following:

20/03/16 - B - Spiders Web (Albrighton)

03/04/16 - B - SVR (Bewdley)

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Congratulations on your new role Phil. I'm keen on arranging some more alternative club rides throughout 2016. The ones I've done previously have proved successful and a welcome change for those who have come along. I would like to see some more faces out on these rides and was hoping that this coul...

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Where's the link??

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If you can get down to Shepton Mallet, I'd recommend a visit to the Rapha Archive store.

They have the GT Shoes which normally retail for £300 and are now £150.

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This mornings early mist gave way to a gloriously sunny and warm September day, and stunning views across the Moorlands and beyond. On today's rather lumpy Alternative Club ride in the Staffordshire Moorlands were:- Nick Shenton (L) Andrew Clayton Matt Clegg Alistair Hey Gareth Cadd (Good to see you...

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Right then folks, only a few days until the Alternative Club Ride in North Staffs. The route remains largely unchanged, however the return leg after the cafe stop in Cheadle will be ad hoc and weather dependent. I've checked out the cafe in the week and they are really accommodating. A cafe lock wil...

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Alternative Club Ride Spetember - Staffordshire Moorlands I was asked at last Friday's club curry night about organising another alternative club ride so I've been busy plotting a route. The same rules apply as before therefore, no emphasis will be placed upon min/max avg speeds as it's meant to be ...

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Great ride as always Phil, I was only this afternoon complementing you on your route mapping prowess to Mr Richards.

It was pleasantly surprising not to be going up some brutal hills for a change.

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I'm another advocate of Canyon, I own 2 now the Roadlite & Aeroad and have to say they are the best bikes I've ever ridden. I sold my Pinarello last year for the Aeroad & I loved the Pina but Canyon are just such good value for money. The only downside is you have to wait and UK Customer service can...

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Massive thanks to all who turned up for today's alternative club run from Leek in Staffordshire for the Flanders inspired route I'd devised. I hope you all enjoyed the route, scenery and company along the way, I know I had a blast. Thanks to those who gave people lifts up to Staffs, everything worke...

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I'll be doing in my road bike again this year with 25mm Conti GP 4 season tyres.

If it's a wet day it will be interesting up the Waltonberg.

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Sundays' weather forecast for Leek is currently mostly dry with some sunshine.

It will be a chilly start especially at the summit of the Cat & Fiddle climb so take a gilet/jacket for the descent.

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I've reviewed the route for next Sunday's alternative club ride up in Staffs and will leave it as is for now. If the weather is good on the day and people attending want to add some extra miles onto the route I can do this on the day. The plan is to meet up in Leek at around 8:30 on the Council owne...

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Alternative club run 5th April - If anyone is still interested in doing this then please express your interest below. I have plotted a route for the day however this may well be tweaked over the next few days. The route will head out from Leek in Staffordshire and take in the climb from Bosley near ...

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60mm are fine Al but I currently have 45mm in mine & I just carry valve extenders should I get a flat.

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I'm doing the LMTT this year. Bring on the pain!

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I was going to do it last year Andy but missed out on getting a vintage bike so didn't bother in the end. I may do it this year subject to getting a suitable steed. The route itself is great and I did the 55 mile loop last year. It is pricey just if you only intend on doing the ride but good value i...

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Anyone going to tomorrows dinner fancy sharing a cab with myself and my wife? We live in Selly Oak.

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Since I have switched back to my Look Keo's the lower back pain I was experiencing has gone.

I've now done around 70 miles on different pedals and have not had any problems.

Obviously SPD's don't suit me.....

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Thanks to all who have offered advice. I'm sure its nothing serious, more annoying than anything. I shall start with the obvious and work my way through the other suggestions.

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Thanks for the advice chaps. It is weirdly since the pedal change though Alan so I may swap back to the Look Keo's for a bit. One thing I did notice whilst out riding earlier was the additional effort I was having to put through my right leg compared to the left. On looking at the cleats at home the...

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Advice/help required.... Over the last few weeks of riding the bike I've been suffering with a sore lower back either side of my spine. It generally flares up around 15-20 miles into a ride. I have changed pedals in the last month or so from Look Keo's to Shimano Mtb style ones. I've altered my sadd...

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Booked. Myself and the wife attending.

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UPDATE.... We are to meet on the caged car park on Tranter Road, in Abbey Hulton, Stoke-On-Trent. There is a big house on the corner of Tranter Road with a green caged car park just down from the house on the right hand side. We need to set off from here at 8:45 sharp in order to meet the Black Hors...

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