The Beacon Message Board

Dave Cox

Basically I come off at the Vale Halls of Residence and make my way up to Westbourne Rd and Highfield Rd and then to Fiveways underpasses

Dave Cox

Yes I'll be leading the Intro Ride. Be good if someone could ride support. I'll choose a suitably modest route tomorrow depending on turnout and weather. Probably Avoncroft or Earlswood area I quite fancy a return to Akamba - I've already been to Chaddersley this week! So Hutch don't worry about hil...

Dave Cox

Hi, Lyndon Bracewell of Pushbikes Worcestershire has produced his excellent What's On guide to cycling in Worcestershire.Push Bike! If you’re aware of any local events we’ve missed please send details to: lyndon.bracewell@btinternet.com Sats 20 January -10 February Woolly Mamil Closed Circuit Races ...

Dave Cox

I'm happy to support George's Intro Ride on Sunday as long as it is not icy. I think a friend of mine might join us now I've given him an inner tube!

Dave Cox

Something like Tudor Grange or Stourport within Birmingham would enable young people and people without access to cars to get involved in the sport and shouldn't cost too much. I must declare an interest as a member of the Board but a mutual benefit society The Active Wellbeing Society is being set ...

Dave Cox

I agree with Pete !! There are other far more pressing priorities for cycling in Birmingham and even for cycle sport this is not a good use of money. Be good to just have a decent basic road circuit in Birmingham

Dave Cox

Great run Carolyn thanks - you must come out with the C group again

Dave Cox

There already is a petition organised I think by someone connected to Halesowen

Dave Cox

Well seven off us made it to Breakfast with Santa at Worcester Country Park Dave Cox (Leading) Tony Fowler (Welcome guest rider from Ravensthorpe CC) Colin Hall Dave Little Adrian McHugh Simon Turner Simon Walker Dave Cole started from the Black Horse and provided a Presidential escort as far as Coo...

Dave Cox

My plan is a leisurely ride from Black Horse to Worcester Country Park which I think will be open though full of excited kids ! About 55 miles if anyone wants to join me.

Dave Cox

Well I got to Meriden and got wet and cold and then faced some fog coming past the Peacock on the return but enjoyed myself. Do I get a club run point for getting to the Black Horse to cancel a run that no one turned up for??? Points mean prizes as you know !

Dave Cox

Thanks for the advice Phil. I'm afraid the C Run to Meriden will have to be cancelled also. It's not safe to lead a run if there is ice about. I'll make my own way there slowly on studded tyres. Apologies if anyone was hoping to come.

Dave Cox

Hi Matt, I'm committed to go to Meriden for the Cyclists' Carol Service so will miss out on Chaddersley. The format is cakes at Meriden Village Hall from 11.00 and growling out some carols at the Church at 1.00. We'll be passing Lavender Hall Fishery en route so there's is an option for people to st...

Dave Cox

Many thanks Si you should start doing weddings - good photos

Dave Cox

Agree it was a great night celebrating amazing successes. Great to see people who started on C Runs winning cups.

Dave Cox

Many thanks Steve and Robin a great improvement and very neat design

Dave Cox

Great read George and all the time I thought you were working on an old MBK aka Motobecane. My daughter had one for a while OK but not remarkable !!

Dave Cox

There is another slow roll and ride on Dec 3rd to present a petition to Andy Street West Midlands Mayor. Details can be found on their Facebook page but I've posted them below for people who don't use Facebook. Should be possible to do it after the Beacon Club Runs. The time has come to hand over th...

Dave Cox

Evesham in winter sunshine C Run Dave Cox Leading Will Woodhouse Simon Woodward Dave Hutchins Dave Cole Mark McConkey Si Walker Si Turner Neil Evanson Started with us but broke away to warm up and went to Upton Warren (?) Raphaels was fine but the refurb after the fire means that they are probably c...

Dave Cox

I'll do a moderately paced run C to Evesham - feeling the need for miles and bread pudding

Dave Cox

Can't get there sorry too many meetings but great feedback from U3A group

Dave Cox

Yes great photo

Dave Cox

All done looking forward to it. Dave if you've got little paper tickets would you pop them in some time? #oldschool

Dave Cox

Hi me and Derek Reynolds are coming will try to PayPal the tickets

Dave Cox

Thanks for leading Matt an epic ride with lots of new turns and lanes for me !

Dave Cox

All being well with weather etc I'll lead a C Run to Meriden for the traditional Cycling UK/ CTC Carol Service on 17th Dec. There's cakes in the Village Hall first so an option to miss the sing song and ride back early.

Dave Cox

Well done Helen

Dave Cox

Thanks Laurence a really good and succinct report on a remarkable campaign. Congratulations to all those courageous Beacon climbers.

Dave Cox

Intro Ride to Earlswood

Dave Cox Leading
Gemma Johnson Sweeping

Eli Chadwick
Dave Hutchings

Both very welcome and on their first Beacon Run.

Dave Cox

Thanks Gemma that will be great

Dave Cox

Well done Dave and best wishes for a quick recovery to Ann

Dave Cox

Hi Gemma. It depends on who turns up of course it is a variable feast! No more that 30 miles probably a bit less I'll vary loops to suit the group.

Dave Cox

OK I'll do an Intro Ride to Earlswood be good to have a supporter please

Dave Cox

Thanks for the ride Simon - got back OK with Dave and Ade. Just had to strip the mudguard off but wheel will need a rebuild one spoke just ripped straight out. Might check the forks too or see if I can get some with a bit more clearance or use Crud guard in future. 25 cms tyres are a close fit. Coul...

Dave Cox

Well done to Chris what an achievement for Beacon and for Birmingham

Dave Cox

Intro Ride to Avoncroft Museum

Dave Cox (Leading)
Simon Woodward (Sweeping)
Steve O'Neill
Derek Reynolds
Jo Bozdoganli
Ash Turner
Charley Johnston

Good to meet Jo and Charley on their first Beacon ride and Steve back with the Beacon after a while.

Dave Cox

Well said Jess

Dave Cox

Thanks Simon, we will go out via Barnt Green, Tutnal, Dusthouse Lane, Woodgate, Stoke Pound back over the Lickeys.

Dave Cox

I thought it was a superb ride and experience - nothing much to add. I've enjoyed two Ride London-Surreys but great to have the closed roads experience on our doorstep without the hassle of a long drive and overnight stay. The topology of the early bits made them really interesting twisting through ...

Dave Cox

Hi Phil, I'll lead the Intro Ride to Avonscroft Museum - please would someone help

Dave Cox

Interesting re "Just in Time" road clearance. It was the same at Bourton on the Hill on Saturday. Rolling road closure was about 15 mins or so ahead of the lead group. In France or Spain it is at least an hour - longer on Cols. Observing, me and another spectator did a spontaneous risk assessement a...

Dave Cox

I'm in Wave A2 leaving at 7.25

Dave Cox

Only just realised that it is the Abbey Stadium this year not the usual Pitcher Oak Woods !!!!

Dave Cox

I'll be there at 11.00 and ride out from the Black Horse starting usual time if anyone wants to join me. Always a good day out. Bring some insect repellent in case you are posted into the woods!!

Dave Cox

Great George I'll see you at the Black Horse tomorrow !

Dave Cox

That is a real pity they've invested a lot recently and do a great job looking after Roger's tandem. It is not just the internet but also large retailers like Evans and now Halfords. I know other shops are under pressure because the bike boom isn't all it is cracked up to be. I think the future for ...

Dave Cox

Yes their advertising boards weren't there last time I passed through

Dave Cox

Great idea George, all being well I'll come along on either a 2000 Mercian or my Eroica Britannia 1980s Carlton

Dave Cox

I've used panniers for 30 odd years for commuting. I started with Carradice but settled on Ortleib which are just great. Fully waterproof and less prone to go out of shape. I always use two to balance the load. Laptop should be fine as long as it is in a protected bag or case. I think some panniers ...

Dave Cox

Rob Parker was with us to Flyford Flavell

The "other chap" was David but I can't remember his surname at the moment

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