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Simon Woodward

Can I join the B ride please

Simon Woodward

I was chatting with Si W earlier as we can’t get into the YH till 5pm might it be worth the 2nd group leaving at 10am as opposed to 9 ? Any thoughts ? That sounds sensible, so to confirm 08:00 From Black Horse Helen Colson (Camping) Dave Cole (Camping) Simon Woodward (Camping) 10:00 From Black Hors...

Simon Woodward

Yes please Pete

Simon Woodward

Can I join the C ride please

Simon Woodward

Helen,

Can I order

Pate
&
Fish & chips

Cheers

Simon Woodward

Cân you put me down for the B ride please

Simon Woodward

Hi Mick,

Hopefully I'll be joining you on the intro ride. I'll see on on Sunday Morning.

Simon Woodward

A fantastic write up phil. Being on my own out in the wilds of nowhere has always made me feel alive somehow and the mountain road to Tregaron is definately in the middle of nowhere! Interestingly, that flat bit between Tregaron and Pontrhydigiad has always been my last favourite bit. A boring bit o...

Simon Woodward

Alan, I'm sure you'll be fine. The pace will be slow and as your aware, I've also been suffering with sciatica and haven't ridden my bike at all this year.

Andy has decided to bivvy, so I've got a spare lightweight touring tent if anyone fancies giving it a go?

Simon Woodward

While Helen is away touring through Scandinavia and the 2 other Simons areriding across the Alps and Apennines, I thought I'd give everyone an update on our touring weekend away. There's no need to bring your fancy carbon summer bike. It's a touring weekend and the pace will be dictated by those tha...

Simon Woodward

Hi Trevor,
No the roads won't be closed but the route is a fairly quiet rural route.
I'm certainly no expert Time Trialling but I think they've always been on open roads.

Simon Woodward

Phil,
I'll have a go at hanging onto everyone's coat tails out to Kinetin.

Woody

Simon Woodward

Fenella wrote: ↑
15 Mar 2022 17:01
I'm down for St Ives (not the St Ives in Cornwall I hope)

Wonderful.
If we end up in Cornwall, we'll have taken a wrong left turn somewhere.

Simon Woodward

PaulB wrote: ↑
14 Mar 2022 17:50
Hi

As i will be retired from July i thought, what the hell, and just volunteered

That's brilliant Paul - let us know where you'll be based.

Simon Woodward

London Edinburgh London Audax have put out a request for volunteers As I volunteered for the last running of the event, I thought I'd tell you a little of my experiences. You can see details of what LEL is all about here - https://londonedinburghlondon.com/ I first heard about LEL in 2016 and initia...

Simon Woodward

Before I start dreaming too hard, is there a lower age limit for these Time Trials? Jim, I entered my first TT last year at the age of 55 and really enjoyed it. Ido hope that you'll be allowed to enter. For those who've not yet seen it, the club TT calendar for 2022 is now available here: http://be...

Simon Woodward

Wow - Is forgotten what it was like to ride in groups of more than 6. On today's ride were Fenella Brown Huan Dong Matt Hale John Hitchcock Dave Hughes Andy McGrath Pete Norman Mike Quinn Jon Sadler Mick Stanford Simon Turner Simon Walker Simon Woodward (Leading) Thanks to all for the excellent comp...

Simon Woodward

michelle wrote: ↑
12 Mar 2022 17:33
Hi
Sorry I'm not going to be able to join the ride tomorrow - have a great ride and Happy Birthday!!!

OK Michelle. Thanks for letting me know.
Cheers

Simon Woodward

Gilles, I hope you enjoy your visit. Birmingham New Street has a secure cycle store which can only be accessed by those who are registered and carry their access card. I've had a look at the terms and conditions and can't see anything about having to live in the UK to apply for a card. You'll still ...

Simon Woodward

Would have loved to join you, Si, but I've arranged to ride with Roger that day. I cancelled my last ride with him because of the gales, so I don't want to let him down again. No problem George - Hopefully if all goes well, I'll be able to start riding with Roger again soon. Send him my regards Che...

Simon Woodward

It's my birthday :lol: so I thought I'd celebrate by leading a 100km ride to Cobhouse Fisheries, leaving the Black Horse at 08:30 The pace will be around 14mph so perfect for any C rides wishing to try out a B ride. Route is - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38712636 Please reply to this post to sign...

Simon Woodward

Kyle,
I can do both sessions in whatever role you need. Remember that I know nothing about racing though!

Simon Woodward

I'm happy to help out in any capacity and am available all day.
I can run the control at Raphael's if you want or wherever you think best.
Cheers
Simon

Simon Woodward

Kyle,

Please put my name down as someone who'd be willing to help out.

Simon Woodward

Matt,

I'll join you if I may.

Cheers

Woody

Simon Woodward

Thanks to Mariana for assisting today and giving the initial chat as I was a little late arriving at the Black Horse having had to fix a couple of **flat**s and a hole in my tyre on the way there 4 of us left the Black Horse and we were met on the way to the cafe by George & Phil. It was great to se...

Simon Woodward

Kimron wrote: ↑
02 Nov 2021 14:48
Hi Simon,

Please put my name down (Kim Shapiro) for the intro ride this Sunday (7 November). Looking forward to it and thanks in advance.

Cheers, Kim

Welcome Kim,

I've added you to the list, if you need any information or have any questions, please ask.

Simon

Simon Woodward

Mariana278 wrote: ↑
01 Nov 2021 17:48
Hi Si
I can help you with the intro ride this month if needed

Thanks Marianna, a support rider is always useful.

Simon

Simon Woodward

Michael Quinn wrote: ↑
01 Nov 2021 19:54
Hi Simon, please put my name down for the intro ride this Sunday. Looking forward to it.
Mike Quinn

Mike,

Welcome. I'll put you down.
If you have any questions or want any other information, just ask.

Simon

Simon Woodward

Hi Everyone, I'll be leading an Intro ride to Rowberry's Garden Centre in Chaddesley Corbett on Sunday 7th November. We'll be meeting on the car park of the Black Horse in Northfield at 09:00 for a 09:15 depart The route is a circular route of 35 miles and can be downloaded using this Link Don't wor...

Simon Woodward

Stuart,

Can you put me down please

Cheers

Simon

Simon Woodward

With fb down, you might not have seen my reply! I’ll try cycle it. What time you passing bearwood? Helen, as you've guessed, I can't see your FB post. We'll be leaving Bearwood at 10:30. We'll meet you at the junction of Rathbone Road & Stanhope Road I'll bring a pannier in case people want to brin...

Simon Woodward

CeGi wrote: ↑
04 Oct 2021 14:43
Is this an official club runs or would you allow me to join with my the 'rest bars' on the handle bar of my bike ?

Cedric, we'll be riding over as a group so TT bars wouldn't be suitable for a group ride

We'd be happy to see you there if you want to ride over and meet us.

Simon Woodward

I'm planning on going to watch the women's tour on 5th October. It starts and finishes in Walsall, with 9 laps of Barr Beacon. Please put your name down if your interested in riding out to watch. We aim to get to Barr Beacon at around 11:30 Riders so far Simon Woodward Matt Hale Helen Jamieson Route...

Simon Woodward

Thanks for organising and leading such a great ride Matt.
Nothing Bound, Fixed Wheel with the occasional hill in between.
Perfect

Simon Woodward

Looks like John Williams has a very big lead. http://www.aukweb.net/results/detail/2021/listride/?Rider=19004 Simon Woodward is in at second place. http://www.aukweb.net/results/detail/2021/listride/?Rider=19004 Phil Richards is in at third place. http://www.aukweb.net/results/detail/2021/listride/...

Simon Woodward

While we're contemplating moving the dates that the Audax trophy is awarded I'd also like to highlight another potential issue. Currently the Audax trophy is awarded to "The member who completes the greatest mileage in audax events during the twelve-month period ending 30 September" There's no defin...

Simon Woodward

Philip Whiteman wrote: ↑
08 Sep 2021 11:36

Depends on your budget but I am a firm convert to Spatz, especially for warmth. They come with a high price tag. They are easy to repair with Black Witch.

Phil, Do you have any contact details for the Black Witch?

Simon Woodward

I'm aware that Audax UK decided to change the season to align it with to the international Audaxing year.

I was wondering whether other sections have differing seasons? What about time trialling, when does their season begin?

Simon Woodward

Thanks Simon The KK is 23rd July and the Autumn Audax (South Salopian) will be 1st October. It looks as though Phil has filled his Sunrise Express with volunteers though I am sure he will correct me if I am wrong, and I am guessing it will be the last Saturday in February. I spoke with Phil this mo...

Simon Woodward

Hello All Don't forget, if you have not yet volunteered, please remember that all regular audaxers need to commit to supporting on of our events to be eligible to enter a Beacon audax in 2022. Phil, Do you have dates for 2022 yet, so we can work out Which ones we're available to volunteer for. Cheers

Simon Woodward

neilo wrote: ↑
11 Aug 2021 19:13

Simon Woodward wrote: ↑
11 Aug 2021 18:37

neilo wrote: ↑
09 Aug 2021 16:39
I'll lead an A run to Draycote Water this Sunday (weather permitting), leaving the BH at 8.30 covering about 85 miles.
Neil, Have you got a route for when I get dropped?
Sent it you mate.

Cheers,

If anyone else wants the route, it's here - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37119991

Simon Woodward

neilo wrote: ↑
09 Aug 2021 16:39
I'll lead an A run to Draycote Water this Sunday (weather permitting), leaving the BH at 8.30 covering about 85 miles.

Neil, Have you got a route for when I get dropped?

Simon Woodward

I'm sure I'll end up regretting this.

Can you sign me up for my first A ride

Simon Woodward

I'm sure I'll regret this as I've not done a 400km ride in less than 24hrs before, but put me on the confirmed list please.

Simon Woodward

Sounds like a cracking idea to me. 100 miles sounds about right, we had quite a few doing a century a couple of weeks ago.

I'd certainly be happy with a hostel and Brecon Beacons is easy to get to and not as lumpy as it sounds.

Simon Woodward

Can you put me down for the C please. This is tentative as it depends on work. Thanks

Simon Woodward

Hi Ade, I've registered for this - hope I'm not too late. I've never done any track riding before so I'll attend the training session. I have selected bike hire as well, so I will just bring myself, Lycra and SPD-SLs? Looking forward to it! Thank you - Lewis I'm sure you'll love it Lewis. I'll be h...

Simon Woodward

Phil,
Did you mean as of 2022?
It's great news that we'll be having 6 Audaxes and the plan to encourage the regulars to volunteer for at least one event sounds excellent.

Simon Woodward

This year's 'pushing the boundaries, ride is from the Black Horse to the Stwlan Dam climb and then home again, a minimum distance of some 385kms, but more likely 400kms. This is not a ride for those inexperienced in riding these distances, as it is a mountainous course with several long climbs arou...

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