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WorcsPhil

I'll lead the A-ride to Bringsty cafÃ© this Sunday. 116kms, just one major hill up to Clifton-upon-Teme...fast 30mile return.

Probable route here:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18662049

Let's have a B-Run volunteer please!

WorcsPhil

Bit cold, wasn't it? Perhaps the lure of David Beckham on Desert Island Discs kept people in their duvets on Sunday morning, but 14 people did brave the icy blasts on the 2 club runs. With the weather forecast showing a balmy 8c for this Sunday, it could be a bumper week...but we only have one leade...

WorcsPhil

Thanks everyone, it's reassuring that when these Beacon outings are suggested, a peloton quickly forms. It's great that we also have a couple of volunteers to drive there and back, and enjoy the weekend as well as shifting a few bags 500kms... Having seen the posts and speaking to a few people yeste...

WorcsPhil

Another wet day, another reduced attendance...however the rain didn't turn out to be so bad after the roll-out, so I'm sure the 15 people who made it out enjoyed hosing their bikes down when back at home. Good to see all three nominated leaders turn up, which shows excellent dedication to the cause....

WorcsPhil

just been out to buy this week's CW, and yes, a positive article, making us out to be half-decent people, even being called 'affable Midlands mile munchers' seems affectionate. I'm surprised that Neil Orchard has not already posted the picture of him powering over the brow of a hill (with us all in ...

WorcsPhil

I have suggested the potential of a 500kms club run this summer, i.e. 250kms from the Black Horse to the Welsh Coast one day, and back the next, after a night in the pub. As this has not been rubbished and a few people have encouraged me further, here goes: Every detail is currently a 'first thought...

WorcsPhil

A lovely, mild day saw 39 runners and riders out on Sunday. Looking back through the records, this week is always popular to ride, but be good to keep this up through January. Thanks to Matt Clegg, Nick S and Dave C. for a varied set of rides this week, and it's interesting to see the Beacon Burst w...

WorcsPhil

Tip off: The Beacon Cycling Weekly advert will appear in next week's edition - Thursday 12th January.

Apparently..."it is not editorial policy to release copy prior to publication and the copy submitted may be amended for reasons of space etc."...so let's hope that they have been kind

WorcsPhil

Thanks Chris and Andy...keep 'em coming, folks.

WorcsPhil

Welcome back. Now, where were we? New Year's Day saw dreadful conditions for cycling, and let's hope this was the worst weather of the year, but eight intrepid (?) people still met up at the Black Horse, so all three runs were combined under the quiet, under-stated leadership of Paulo Johnsoni. I kn...

WorcsPhil

Here's the Beacon Burst A-run route...48 miles, pretty flat so you should be home by 11:59am, bladders permitting.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18180595

WorcsPhil

Brass monkeys. In what may be the first completely sub-zero ride, there were 8 people out on the post-Christmas A-ride this morning. Thanks for all the sharing (on the front as well as emotionally). On the ride were: Phil Richards (Leading) Jon Williams Matt Regan Steve Philpott Jose Binatti Ernest ...

WorcsPhil

Here's the route for the A-run...
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18180549

Not the longest A-run in the world, at just 90kms, so all should be home just after 1pm, although you can break off for your own 200km loop if you want to.

Merry Christmas

WorcsPhil

The Beacon committee employed a consultancy at a cost of £17,450 to investigate whether a New Year's Day club run would be worthwhile and the Consultancy concluded "What the hell" so we'll go with it. So, whether you're out till 3am on the skank, or go the bed after the News, why not start the year ...

WorcsPhil

Apologies for late post, but I went on a bike ride instead! Anyway, just like the Christmas TV listings, I've posted a thread for each of the next two weeks, so there's no excuse about not being aware of the dates. Once again an excellent turnout for the Chaddelsey Corbett pub ride, with over 35 rid...

WorcsPhil

An excellent 38 riders out on Sunday, not bad for a December day...Good to see so many out on the C-ride again, and splitting into two given that there were some 17-18 riders is exemplary behaviour. So yes, I did attempt to cajole new leaders using technique #1, and it worked with some 8 new leaders...

WorcsPhil

A splendid A run to Wellesbourne to the cafe in the precinct, where we seemed to picking up riders as we went along. Making it the cafe were Phil Richards (leading) Jess Rhodes-Jones Matt Clegg Stuart White Keith Adcock Dave Hughes Steve Philpott The King of Tonga Ian Taylor Matt Regan Apologies for...

WorcsPhil

It's ages since the A-run has headed south east, so as Ade's trip to Wellesbourne was knocked on the head last week, thought I'd try again.

Route is approx. 65miles, flatter than normal, with big breakfast baguettes at the café. Route is here:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17981652

WorcsPhil

I heard it was a tad nippy last Sunday? ...but despite hangovers from the club dinner and ice carelessly left on the roads, 23 intrepid souls mustered at the Black Horse for their weekly fix. Particular thanks to Dave Cox and Si Walker for taking over leading duties on the Intro ride and C-ride resp...

WorcsPhil

The call is now out for a good mix of volunteers for the 2017 Introductory rides, which take place the first Sunday of every month except January. So can we please, please have some ride leaders and support riders to provide emotional and physical support. We have more than enough competent members ...

WorcsPhil

On a fine November day, we had 38 people out on club runs on Sunday. Speaking to people from other clubs, this is a really good effort. Having three rides named in advance encourages many to turn up, so hopefully there was something for everyone. Good to see so many on the C-run, in fact, plaudits a...

WorcsPhil

So we enter 2017, a post-Olympic, post-Brexit, post-Trump year...Given these 'wonderful' occasions in 2016, what we need is a healthy start to club runs in 2017. Pedal your inner demons away and volunteer to lead. If you are able to lead a club run or two, please post the date and cafï¿½ destination...

WorcsPhil

If anyone is willing to lead a Beacon Burst, please volunteer to lead one on the weekly post or the quarterly diary post - not here, please.

Ade, no one has posted yet, so unless you or someone else posts that they will lead a Beacon Burst this weekend at x sort of pace, there won't be

WorcsPhil

Hi all, I want to encourage innovation in our club runs. It's clear that they currently work well in having an A, B and C ride planned each week, and this will continue in 2017. There are guidelines as to the pace of these etc, and hopefully everyone is aware of them. In addition, for 2017, there ar...

WorcsPhil

Storm Angus coincided with the crucial 'in-bed' decision making time, in that many people peeped through their curtains, saw the lashing rain and simply re-snuggled into their duvets to spend the morning with Andrew Marr and a brioche. ...but 18 people did make it to the Black Horse and onto the fou...

WorcsPhil

Philip, be great if there is a 300kms club run at the end of May. It was a highly successful day this year, so why not. Always looking to discuss the next step...I was thinking of a 2-day club run, 250kms to the Welsh Coast, a social night in the bar, then a 250kms ride back. 500kms - almost a Procl...

WorcsPhil

Hi Chris...I'm also in.

Ambition: to be within 15mins of the Sette crew

WorcsPhil

Good to see people getting involved...as I said and Philip confirmed, people are encouraged to lead Beacon Bursts whenever they want...This can be early-warned on the message board (with some indication on proposed pace, i.e.typically A, B or C paced) or as an additional ride to a pre-listed club ru...

WorcsPhil

43 riders out on Sunday (the best since May), and my focus group sat round a flipchart, with our multi-coloured post-its until late on Sunday evening to establish the reasons for this. Clearly, the nice weather played a part, and yes, a full set of leaders announced in advance was a factor, and apar...

WorcsPhil

Yes, an enjoyable ride to/from Evesham with a good cross-section of riders. Turning up were: Phil Richards Alan Weaver Andy Wrightson Neil Orchard Colin Groves Toby Draper Philip Whiteman Matt Clegg Keith Adcock Ian Simpson Dave Cox Helen Jamieson Gary Mac Andy Terry Dave Nash (Cycling Weekly Journa...

WorcsPhil

Yes, Andy...apart from the blip around Cofton Park...

WorcsPhil

Tim, probably 2-2:30...depends how much time the discussion on Chinese philosophy takes !

WorcsPhil

As the weather doesn't look too bad on Wednesday, we are good to go. Yes, we will push back a little, but only by 15mins, so meet at 09:15 for a 09:30 depart. This will be to Evesham at a social pace...This is NOT an A-ride or B-ride, let's keep together and different people take turns on the front....

WorcsPhil

We managed to get over 25 riders out on a lousy, cold and wet Sunday, and that was even with a lateish C-ride leader, and no A-run volunteer at all. Thanks for George and Pete/Mike for stepping up and for Dave for leading a non-intro intro. So I looked on google on how to get volunteers, and the gen...

WorcsPhil

Thanks, Pete, I'm sure someone can lead out to Belbroughton...so just an A-run leader wanted and we've got a full house, Kings and threes (for the Texas hold'em fans)

Don't forget there's a one-off Wednesday club run next week n'all...more details next Monday

WorcsPhil

Another week, another 30 people out on club runs, including the legendary Thomas Whiteman aged 4 (?) opening his account for the year. Being sick at the café is a rites of passage. Good to see both the A and the B riders at Cobhouse, and a big thanks to Pete Norman for stepping up and leading the C-...

WorcsPhil

On a lovely day to be out, the A-riders making it the café and beyond were: Phil Richards (Leading) Ian Taylor Keith Adcock Steve Philpot Sachin Tendulkar Matt Hale Indy Singh Martin McGowan ...and at the café were George Barker, Lisa Spurgeon, and the co-leader and Captain on the Road for the day, ...

WorcsPhil

...and here's the route for the A-run...pretty much in reverse of Paul's B-ride, except with the addition of a couple of humdinger hills after the café. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10836451 I suspect I may be on my own for the return leg, as the easiest route is out with me, back with Paul...will...

WorcsPhil

I've now spoken to the 'Cycling Weekly' journalist (Dave Nash), and we're all good to go on Wednesday 9th November. If weather is terrible that day, we will try again on Friday 11th November as a reserve day. This one-off midweek run will leave from the Black Horse at 09:15 (meet at 09:00) to Raphae...

WorcsPhil

Hi all, Cycling Weekly has been in touch to say: "...I’m a freelance journalist and I’ve been asked by Cycling Weekly to drop you a line about the possibility of featuring Beacon RCC in our regular ‘Ride With’ feature. We try to organise these on a weekday, rather than the weekend club ride, so hope...

WorcsPhil

Back to normal, well over 30 people out again at the weekend, it must be that we cyclists prefer dry weather. Big thanks to Alan Weaver for stepping in and leading the B-ride after the Pied Piper of Iverley was struck down. Also, to Si Walker and Mike Balenski for mustering a C-ride at the last minu...

WorcsPhil

Thanks, Nick...destination changed.

Be good if we could get a C-run leader this week...weather looks ok, so put yourself forward. There is an excellent and sizeable C-run community in the club, so let's make the most of it by spreading the leadership duties around.

WorcsPhil

Damp squib. After a good run of over 30 club run riders every week, the lack of volunteer leaders, other events and awful weather meant that we only had 5 people out on club runs on Sunday. That's almost like other clubs. Well done to all those on the Brum half marathon, and the Cat and Fiddle Sport...

WorcsPhil

Thanks,Matt - I was beginning to think this thread had turned invisible...

WorcsPhil

So how long will this lovely weather last? It's great to be out on a Sunday morning with only the threat of bacon in the air, rather than rain. Another excellent set of rides at the weekend, and I got the blame for a tough A-ride even though I wasn't even there. An excellent B-ride with 18 people sh...

WorcsPhil

Another 30 riders out on Sunday on what was a beautiful day. This excluded Sam Allardyce, who I know is overseas, but I did once include Boutros Boutros Ghali as a recognised member for a few weeks. Anyway, what a wonderful selection of rides were on offer, cobblestone-sized bread pudding at Evesham...

WorcsPhil

So the season ends and the complete listing of club run scores is shown below...some headlines: - Paul Johnson wins for the second year in succession - Andy Wrightson and John Deeley also on the podium - Nick Shenton just outside of the medals - Kudos for Paul Johnson, Philip Whiteman and James Tate...

WorcsPhil

A splendid turnout to end this year's club run season...but never fear, the new season starts on Friday, we don't have a close season. This year's winner is Paul Johnson and his open top bus victory parade starts at the Black Horse on Saturday at 9am and visits all of the greasy spoon cafes visited ...

WorcsPhil

An excellent turnout on the 'Dr Whiteman Tribute A-ride' this morning. Phil Richards (Leading) Matt Regan Ian Taylor Keith Adcock Chris Ashford Nathan Cardon Mark Roberts Jose Binatti...and George Barker, who met us at the café where a number of clues led us to conclude that Cigli Federico is his po...

WorcsPhil

I was definitely going to ride the A-ride so I'm happy to lead as Philip's first reserve unless someone pushes me off my bike at 08:14. Rain coming at 2pm so the 08:15 start should see everybody home well before then.

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