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- 05 Sep 2021 06:31
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6319
Re: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
OK thanks for letting us know
- 04 Sep 2021 20:18
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6319
Re: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
Yes Robert Peacock would be fine
- 04 Sep 2021 14:36
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6319
Re: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
Thanks Robert see you tomorrow
- 03 Sep 2021 23:05
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: D RUN WEDNESDAY 8TH SEPT
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2640
Re: D RUN WEDNESDAY 8TH SEPT
Thanks Paul, I'll join you
- 03 Sep 2021 23:04
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6319
Re: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
Richard thanks for letting me know
Marie-Lucie that's great
Marie-Lucie that's great
- 03 Sep 2021 17:16
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6319
Re: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
Hi Marie-Lucie - round trip is just under 50 miles and fairly flat. I'm probably bringing the wreath on a touring bike so it won't be a fast ride.
You would be very welcome to come along, hope to see you Sunday
You would be very welcome to come along, hope to see you Sunday
- 31 Aug 2021 10:45
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6319
Re: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
Thanks Rich and Pete be good to see you. Yes Rich we can pick you up outside the Red Lion Earlswood at about 8.35? Pete I think I'm going to fit the touring carrier on my Bike Friday and see if I can get it on there with some protection. There's no cakes this year at Meriden because of COVID so I'm ...
- 30 Aug 2021 16:42
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Vintage club run 30/8/21 - DETAILS ADDED
- Replies: 49
- Views: 168540
Re: Vintage club run 30/8/21 - DETAILS ADDED
Very enjoyable ride. Many thanks to George for organising and Dave and Si for leading. Sorry to hear about your cold George. We must do it again next year. The old bike is surprisingly enjoyable to ride I might be using it all week !!
- 20 Aug 2021 14:45
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
- Replies: 21
- Views: 6319
Meriden Memorial Service D Run 5th September
We've had confirmation that the 100th Meriden Cyclists' Memorial Service postponed from May will go ahead on Sunday 5th September. As in previous years I'll be riding there at D run pace starting at 8.00. We should have time for a quick coffee/breakfast at Lavender Hall before riding down to Meriden...
- 17 Aug 2021 22:19
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Unofficial Club Run
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2445
Re: Unofficial Club Run
Paul for many years there was a "steady pace" ride (old style C probably closer to D now) starting at the same time and place under the Saracen's auspices. Prior to COVID it was often down to me and Derek Reynolds so av 12-13 and 50 miles or so. There was also a "social ride" which was gentle but no...
- 09 Jul 2021 16:38
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: 10th July West Mids Grass Track
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3773
Re: 10th July West Mids Grass Track
Hi Ade, I'll be there for take down. Might pop over earlier to catch a bit of the action. Good luck
- 30 Jun 2021 12:06
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: POSTPONED TILL SATURDAY 31ST JULY - Saturday 3rd July 2021 - Beacon RCC Diamond Anniversary Weston Run
- Replies: 42
- Views: 43279
Re: Saturday 3rd July 2021 - Beacon RCC Diamond Anniversary Weston Run
Good luck folks. When these long rides were invented bikes were heavier etc but traffic was lighter and club runs could cruise down the A roads !!
- 28 Jun 2021 12:41
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: 100 mile C run Sunday June 27th RIDE FULL
- Replies: 32
- Views: 18862
Re: 100 mile C run Sunday June 27th RIDE FULL
Thanks Dave I also got a bit of protected rider status from Ben on a couple of long drags. I didn't answer Lewis' question at Revills. The Five Asks from the cycling community put together by Adam Tranter for the West Midlands Mayoral election were :- 1. Pledge to meet the Govt targets to double lev...
- 21 Jun 2021 15:19
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: What are you up to Tues 29th?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2132
Re: What are you up to Tues 29th?
Yep I could do that !
- 19 Jun 2021 22:12
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: What are you up to Tues 29th?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2132
Re: What are you up to Tues 29th?
Hi Ade, I could help with some of the no-technical basics as long as I can socially distance !! Is it Holders field again??
- 18 Jun 2021 20:30
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: VTTA F2/50 National 50 Championships
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8940
Re: VTTA F2/50 National 50 Championships
Excellent rides
- 10 Jun 2021 18:16
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: HUGHIE MAGUIRE ride 07 07 21
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3605
Re: HUGHIE MAGUIRE ride 07 07 21
Great idea Ade but I will be away in Ludlow have a good one
- 03 Jun 2021 12:52
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: 100 mile C run Sunday June 27th RIDE FULL
- Replies: 32
- Views: 18862
Re: 100 mile C run Sunday June 27th
Hi Dave,
I'm up for this if there's still room. 100 in 8 was my first Beacon event in 1980 something
Dave
I'm up for this if there's still room. 100 in 8 was my first Beacon event in 1980 something
Dave
- 29 May 2021 11:13
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Vintage club run 30/8/21 - DETAILS ADDED
- Replies: 49
- Views: 168540
Re: Possible vintage club run
OK George I'll be up for that on my 1980s Carlton Eroica bike steel is real (not so sure about the steel wheels !)
- 29 May 2021 11:10
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Kit Shop CLOSED - Including 75th Anniversary Jersey
- Replies: 39
- Views: 61851
Re: *Kit Shop OPEN - Including 75th Anniversary Jersey*
Great thanks I've ordered one Anniversary Jersey in Medium
- 26 May 2021 21:47
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: A great read
- Replies: 153
- Views: 4100919
Re: A great read
Rhubarb and liquorice allsort I think?
- 21 May 2021 10:05
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sun 30th May - 'Let's go to chuch' C+ ride - 71 miles. Depart 9:10
- Replies: 38
- Views: 22529
Re: Sun 30th May - 'Let's go to chuch' C+ ride - 68 miles. Depart 9:10
Revills is very good and has a new toilet block. Also you can pick up a bunch of asparagus in the shop
- 14 May 2021 18:07
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: 10th July West Mids Grass Track
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3773
Re: 10th July West Mids Grass Track
Put me down as a taker downer please Ade
- 14 May 2021 18:04
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9350
Re: Supporters required for the Kidderminster Killer please - 24th July
Hi Phil, all being well I'll do my usual stint with clearing up HQ at the end. Should be easy to be socially distanced if that's still required.
- 06 Apr 2021 17:37
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Intro Rides 2021
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11279
Re: Intro Rides 2021
Hi George I'll definitely do one as long as COVID infections keep going down. Plans a bit fluid at the moment but won't be before June. I'll get back to you once I've had a second jab !!
- 14 Mar 2021 16:35
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Riding the Tour de France?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9682
Re: Riding the Tour de France?
Look forward to the vicarious pleasure of tracking your progress around France in the summer - getting in some training watching highlights of the Paris-Nice (almost) !!
- 11 Mar 2021 17:05
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Riding the Tour de France?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9682
Re: Riding the Tour de France?
I'm assuming that last year's pledges still stand - is that right?
- 11 Mar 2021 17:05
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Riding the Tour de France?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9682
Re: Riding the Tour de France?
Double checked the date. Great to see that this can be set up for current year. Good luck Ian
- 03 Jan 2021 17:18
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: December 30th - CLUB RUNS SUSPENDED AGAIN!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1823
Re: December 30th - CLUB RUNS SUSPENDED AGAIN!!
So looks like I can only ride in Birmingham traffic great
- 03 Jan 2021 17:17
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: 2021 AND AUDAX EVENTS
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7730
Re: 2021 AND AUDAX EVENTS
Thanks Phil I've tried to express and interest in Beyond the Dyke hoping all will be well or at least better by October and that I'll still be riding. Having some difficulty getting into Audax account at the moment but will get that resolved next week.
- 09 Dec 2020 22:46
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2020 AT 7PM - VIRTUAL AGM AND AWARDS NIGHT
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6332
Re: THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2020 AT 7PM - VIRTUAL AGM AND AWARDS NIGHT
Ok just found it at the top of the Agenda - small print in preview see you all tomorrow
- 09 Dec 2020 22:43
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2020 AT 7PM - VIRTUAL AGM AND AWARDS NIGHT
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6332
Re: THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2020 AT 7PM - VIRTUAL AGM AND AWARDS NIGHT
Well I'm a fully paid up member please would someone send me the Zoom link? Don't think I missed it
- 23 Jun 2020 12:32
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Take Away Cafes During Covid
- Replies: 26
- Views: 19774
Re: Take Away Cafes During Covid
Thanks Phil very helpful
- 13 Jun 2020 13:32
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: DENNIS BAKER
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4692
Re: DENNIS BAKER
Very sad he was a club stalwart when I joined and always up for a chat out at the Liveridge Cafe gatherings on Tuesdays until recently. Astonishingly kind. One tale was when he was out in his Skoda after retirement (but before satnavs) and met a lorry driver stuck in Icknield St nr the Peacock. He a...
- 08 Jun 2020 11:23
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Northfield and #WalkCyclePlay
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5660
Re: Northfield and #WalkCyclePlay
https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/news/article/634/16_million_of_cycling_and_walking_measures_to_be_delivered_in_birmingham In case you missed the excitement this morning on Twitter. Great news for Birmingham. If we want Northfield or any other area to be included in the next Phase later in the summer ...
- 28 May 2020 18:29
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Northfield and #WalkCyclePlay
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5660
Re: Northfield and #WalkCyclePlay
Thanks Paul
- 27 May 2020 11:58
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Northfield and #WalkCyclePlay
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5660
Northfield and #WalkCyclePlay
Hi, Is anyone interested in making Northfield a better place to cycle walk and play? As you will know the CO19 lockdown had led to a lot more people cycling and walking for daily exercise and "essential" travel. The Govt have instructed Local Authorities to improve infrastructure to help social dist...
- 05 Apr 2020 22:10
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Les Ladbury
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3889
Re: Les Ladbury
I have two memories of Les. One was of an outstanding and professional slide show of one of his tours in Corsica. This was at the St Laurence Pastoral Centre and involved two synchronised slide projectors. The second was meeting him and Ann at the top of Weatheroak hill on touring bikes with pannier...
- 24 Mar 2020 18:27
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE AND CYCLING - MONDAY 16TH MARCH
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13950
Re: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE AND CYCLING - MONDAY 16TH MARCH
Just looked at Strava - lots of people doing solo rides in the country looks like you were unlucky to meet that tractor driver.
- 24 Mar 2020 18:24
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE AND CYCLING - MONDAY 16TH MARCH
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13950
Re: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE AND CYCLING - MONDAY 16TH MARCH
Sorry to hear this Oscar - people were very friendly on my last ride on Friday but I think the weekend changed things.
- 24 Mar 2020 18:17
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Turbo trainer
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7074
Re: Turbo trainer
Thanks both for your help. The Tacx would be great for my friend. I'll try to arrange for someone to pick it up in a car. I'm not even allowed out at the moment - directive from NHS because of my asthma. I know that Kelvin's partner has a car. Please would you dm me your mobile number and I'll put K...
- 24 Mar 2020 10:25
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Run Database - Time for an update?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6987
Re: Club Run Database - Time for an update?
Good for you Chris. This is what I'm calling Beveridge work. He planned the Welfare State in 1942 while the bombs were still falling. It's a good way of filling down time and one bit of the Blitz spirit that might pay off !
- 23 Mar 2020 18:45
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Turbo trainer
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7074
Turbo trainer
A local man with visual impairment who is training for the Ironman having previously done a half Ironman on a tandem is looking for a turbo trainer. If anyone has an old one having upgraded to a smart trainer for example that he could buy please let me know and I'll put you in touch. Thanks
- 23 Mar 2020 18:42
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE AND CYCLING - MONDAY 16TH MARCH
- Replies: 8
- Views: 13950
Re: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE AND CYCLING - MONDAY 16TH MARCH
I got my personalised NHS message to stay inside for 12 weeks today following a more detailed message from AsthmaUK last evening - I guess they must be sharing data because I have had no other engagement with Asthma UK although I support their work. So no more solo rides in the countryside for me al...
- 16 Mar 2020 10:23
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 22nd March and coronavirus update
- Replies: 5
- Views: 27939
Re: Club Runs - 22nd March and coronavirus update
Good advice Phil. However, as I'm over 70, was in hospital for 3 days after an asthma attack last year and am in danger of being locked down by the Government within days I'm going to have to stick to solo rides in future so no more D runs until we come out the other side. If you see someone on a ro...
- 10 Mar 2020 14:08
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Tuesday D Run 10th March
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2101
Re: Tuesday D Run 10th March
Worked out well but blustery wind
Dave Cox leading
Paul Balfe
David Jamieson
Derek Reynolds
In future we will leave at 9.30 to let the week day traffic in Northfield subside a bit !
Dave Cox leading
Paul Balfe
David Jamieson
Derek Reynolds
In future we will leave at 9.30 to let the week day traffic in Northfield subside a bit !
- 09 Mar 2020 12:34
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Tuesday D Run 10th March
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2101
Tuesday D Run 10th March
Black Horse 9.15 heading toward Wootton Wawen
- 08 Mar 2020 22:26
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Volunteering opportunities Beacon Academy Racing 2020
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8140
Re: Volunteering opportunities Beacon Academy Racing 2020
Our plans for the summer aren't settled yet but I've put 4th July and 1st August in diary in the hope that we are in Birmingham.
- 08 Mar 2020 15:03
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 8th March
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13163
Re: Club runs - 8th March
Thanks for leading Mariana. Nice route and very welcoming Cafe
- 02 Mar 2020 22:30
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 8th March
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13163
Re: Club runs - 8th March
That's great Mariana, I'll come along to make sure you have your quota of Daves. Also it will be a new cafe for me. Club run leaders are not obliged to fix other people's mechanicals although we will all help where we can !!!