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- 15 Aug 2020 14:57
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 16th August 8:00 BH; Toddington 82 miles; B (14-15mph)
- Replies: 13
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- 10 Aug 2020 16:08
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 16th August 8:00 BH; Toddington 82 miles; B (14-15mph)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4883
Sunday 16th August 8:00 BH; Toddington 82 miles; B (14-15mph)
I'll lead a ride to Toddington, stopping at the railway cafe at 44 miles. Distance is 82 Miles return, out via Droitwich and return via Charlton and Bishampton, pace will be 14-15 mph. Weather looks like it will be quite wet before 8:00 but settling down to be damp until mid afternoon. Hopefully not...
- 09 Aug 2020 07:31
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: RIDE FULL - Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11910
- 04 Aug 2020 21:23
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: RIDE FULL - Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11910
Re: RIDE FULL - Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours
Sorry to mess you about Si but I'm going to have to pull out of the ride. My Mom and Dad's dog's kennels have had to cancel on them and at late notice can't get him in anywhere so I'm going to have to stay with him and leaving him throughout the day for that long may not be a clever idea. If it was...
- 04 Aug 2020 08:46
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: RIDE FULL - Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11910
- 02 Aug 2020 16:19
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: RIDE FULL - Sunday 2nd August 09:15hrs - Charlecote 62 miles
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2959
Re: RIDE FULL - Sunday 2nd August 09:15hrs - Charlecote 62 miles
A cracking ride out to Charlecote on a lovely warm sunny day.
All riders as planned at the onset.
All riders as planned at the onset.
- 01 Aug 2020 19:35
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: RIDE FULL - Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11910
Re: Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours
Sorry to hear that Mariana, hard luck! thanks for letting me know.
- 31 Jul 2020 21:41
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: RIDE FULL - Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11910
Re: Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours
Andrew, you are first reserve.
- 29 Jul 2020 16:35
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: RIDE FULL - Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11910
RIDE FULL - Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours
I am willing to lead a 100 miler in 8 hours, meet at 07:45 for leaving at 08:00. Speed overall will be about 14 mph when riding. The first stop will be Tewkesbury (The Hop Pole for cooked breakfast), then round Breedon Hill to Elmley Castle, pass around and through Evesham, 2nd stop at Harvington ca...
- 29 Jul 2020 16:34
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: RIDE FULL - Sunday 2nd August 09:15hrs - Charlecote 62 miles
- Replies: 6
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RIDE FULL - Sunday 2nd August 09:15hrs - Charlecote 62 miles
I guess there will be room for another ride, so I'll take one to Charlecote garden centre, an anticlockwise route passing through Barnt Green, Tamworth, Wilmcote and returning via Lowsonford and Dorridge. 62 miles, cafe stop after 34, not too lumpy overall, speed will be 14-15 mph and don't forget y...
- 26 Jul 2020 14:49
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: RIDE FULL: - Sunday 26th July 9:15 BH; Evesham, 63 miles; B (14-15 mph)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7264
Re: RIDE FULL: - Sunday 26th July 9:15 BH; Evesham, 63 miles; B (14-15 mph)
Ride went as planned with all participants.
- 24 Jul 2020 10:29
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: RIDE FULL: - Sunday 26th July 9:15 BH; Evesham, 63 miles; B (14-15 mph)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7264
- 22 Jul 2020 17:48
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: RIDE FULL: - Sunday 26th July 9:15 BH; Evesham, 63 miles; B (14-15 mph)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7264
Re: ** RIDE FULL ** Sunday 26th July 9:15 BH; Evesham, 63 miles; B (14-15 mph)
I'm going to have to pull out for the moment. My rear wheel is currently been worked on by the Mechanic and he couldn't promise I'd get it back in time for Sunday. (He's 90% sure it will be done) If the spot is still available later in the week and I've got my bike back I'll sign back up again or a...
- 21 Jul 2020 17:18
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: RIDE FULL: - Sunday 26th July 9:15 BH; Evesham, 63 miles; B (14-15 mph)
- Replies: 12
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Re: Sunday 26th July 9:15 BH; Evesham, 63 miles; B (14-15 mph)
Thanks chaps, ride is now full.
Si Walker
Simon Turner
Andy Terry - see you at Timberhonger
Neil Evanson
Colin Hall.
Phil Gameson
Si Walker
Simon Turner
Andy Terry - see you at Timberhonger
Neil Evanson
Colin Hall.
Phil Gameson
- 20 Jul 2020 19:12
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: RIDE FULL: - Sunday 26th July 9:15 BH; Evesham, 63 miles; B (14-15 mph)
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7264
RIDE FULL: - Sunday 26th July 9:15 BH; Evesham, 63 miles; B (14-15 mph)
I'll lead a ride to Evesham, 63 miles from and to the BH. The route is as follows, passing through Bournheath and Dodford on an anti-clockwise direction, Stopping at The New Hampton Farm Shop just this side of Evesham. Speed will be about 15 mph, i.e. not fast. Meet at the BH 09:00 for 09;15 start o...
- 18 Jul 2020 18:17
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 19th July 9.15 BH; Warwick 60 miles; Slow B (13-14mph)
- Replies: 4
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Re: Sunday 19th July 9.15 BH; Warwick 60 miles; Slow B (13-14mph)
On behalf of Si Turner, the route will be something like this for you to download; https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33423740 31 miles to Warwick, with a shorter return distance. Plenty of choice of cafes in the town. Weather looks to be a cool 12 deg and possibly damp to start with a North Westerly br...
- 18 Jul 2020 16:57
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Sunday 19th July 9.15 BH; Warwick 60 miles; Slow B (13-14mph)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2115
Re: Sunday 19th July 9.15 BH; Warwick 60 miles; Slow B (13-14mph)
Yep I'm up for this ride.
- 05 Apr 2020 20:47
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Blood Donation
- Replies: 11
- Views: 19693
Re: Blood Donation
I’ve now got another appointment for Tuesday!
- 30 Mar 2020 07:58
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Blood Donation
- Replies: 11
- Views: 19693
Re: Blood Donation
Has anybody here provided a platelet donation as I am wondering if there any after effects? With blood I usually feel rough for two days and lethargic for a week but I guess that platelets might not have the same effect. Not platelets, but white cells, the only effect was being chilly as was put on...
- 26 Mar 2020 16:03
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Blood Donation
- Replies: 11
- Views: 19693
Re: Blood Donation
Keep Looking, I managed to get a slot on Saturday morning, someone must have cancelled.
- 26 Mar 2020 12:30
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Blood Donation
- Replies: 11
- Views: 19693
Blood Donation
If you are fit, healthy, able and willing, which is probably most of you, please consider donating an armful of your blood (it does fill up again!) to help out in the current crisis. Many regular donors will not be able to get to the donation centres and those that are ill / injured in hospital will...
- 26 Feb 2020 10:38
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Car drivers attitudes, status and personality
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4188
Car drivers attitudes, status and personality
There is a Finnish research study report in the press today (26th Feb; The Times in the UK, amongst others) reporting a relationship between owners of high value cars and their attitudes to driving. https://www.helsinki.fi/en/news/nordic-welfare-news/the-fast-and-the-furious-research-shows-that-owne...
- 23 Feb 2020 16:02
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 23rd February
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8558
Re: Club Runs - 23rd February
On the 'C' ride to Warwick were as follows;
Neil Evanson
Simon Turner
Si Walker (Leading)
I was expecting Andrew O'Connor to join us but see he went on the b ride.
Neil Evanson
Simon Turner
Si Walker (Leading)
I was expecting Andrew O'Connor to join us but see he went on the b ride.
- 22 Feb 2020 14:34
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 23rd February
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8558
Re: Club Runs - 23rd February
I'll lead a C ride to Warwick, 53 miles BHorse return, out via Ullenhall and Morton Baggot, return via Beausale and Earlswood. Coffee at the Tilted Wig or other as preferred. Bring a cafe lock
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31984783
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31984783
- 09 Feb 2020 14:38
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Recruiting research subjects
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5354
Re: Recruiting research subjects
Thanks, now corrected
- 06 Feb 2020 14:51
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Danny Mason Highland Challenge - 14th June
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10975
Danny Mason Highland Challenge - 14th June
Ludlow CC's Danny Mason Highland Challenge, 14th June, starts from Ludlow, 65 miles, 1800 m of climbing. I did it last year with a few chaps and it was enjoyable. Its not an audax, just a ride with refreshment points en-route. The club is offering a round of beers (or non alcoholic drink) for any gr...
- 03 Feb 2020 12:28
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 2nd February
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11950
Re: Club Runs - 2nd February
I see that Phil Gameson may have forgotten to post the riders names for the C ride.
They are as far as I can remember they are.
Phil Gameson (Leading)
Claire Fudge
André Gardner (abandoned at the Cafe)
Matt Hale
Noel O'Dwyer
Simon Turner
Si Walker
Plus a new chap, but can't remember his name.
They are as far as I can remember they are.
Phil Gameson (Leading)
Claire Fudge
André Gardner (abandoned at the Cafe)
Matt Hale
Noel O'Dwyer
Simon Turner
Si Walker
Plus a new chap, but can't remember his name.
- 22 Jan 2020 12:29
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Recruiting research subjects
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5354
Recruiting research subjects
Hello, I have a colleague at work (Birmingham City University) that is requesting help for an undergraduate student in recruiting cyclist in participating in a research study. Please see the information below which provides the details, if you are interested please contact Thomas directly. ---------...
- 12 Jan 2020 12:33
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 12th January
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6459
Re: Club Runs - 12th January
In the absence of Gemma the Beacon Burst went on a loop to Belbroughton, Elmbridge, Stoke Prior and Alvechurch; riders were as follows;
Fenella Brown
Noel O'Dwyer
Si Walker (Leading)
Fenella Brown
Noel O'Dwyer
Si Walker (Leading)
Cafe lock
I sometimes get asked about my cafe lock. Here is a similar one at a reasonable price by Hiplok. https://www.tredz.co.uk/.HipLok-FX-Wearable-Retractable-Combination-Lock_103713.htm?sku=380493&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=google_shopping&gclid=CjwKCAiA0svwBRBhEiwAHqKjFh2ijUCL-e4buu56...
- 05 Jan 2020 20:42
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Geraint Thomas-The Road will Decide- BBC iPlayer
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3733
Geraint Thomas-The Road will Decide- BBC iPlayer
As captioned on the iPlayer for the next 17 days, TDF documentary (posted 5/1/20).
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m ... ill-decide
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m ... ill-decide
- 05 Jan 2020 14:29
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 5th January
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11492
Re: Club Runs - 5th January
The alternative 'B' group to Worcester CP averaged 15.7 mph on an uneventful ride and not quite adhering to the planned route. Riders were as follows; David Cole (at the cafe) Jemima Cooper (New Rider) Neil Evanson Clare Fudge Matt Hale Toby Hale Neil Lynch Andy McGrath Neil Orchard Jon Sadler Ade R...
- 05 Jan 2020 08:16
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 5th January
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11492
Re: Club Runs - 5th January
I will lead the C run to Worcester Country Park. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10976764 If the C group is quite big or if there is a preference for some riders, Ill lead a faster group to the same place, with maybe a modified starting route to Belbroughton. So, same route to Worcester but a bit fa...
- 04 Jan 2020 18:48
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 5th January
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11492
Re: Club Runs - 5th January
If the C group is quite big or if there is a preference for some riders, Ill lead a faster group to the same place, with maybe a modified starting route to Belbroughton.Noel wrote: ↑03 Jan 2020 08:41I will lead the C run to Worcester Country Park.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10976764
- 01 Jan 2020 07:56
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: A great read
- Replies: 153
- Views: 4145421
What Goes Around
I’ve just finished reading another book by Emily Chappell, ‘What Goes Around’. Another interesting and entertaining read which I found to be quite compulsive. It records stories if life as a cycle courier recounting tales of life, the jobs, characters and mishaps. Well worth a read.
- 29 Dec 2019 14:30
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 29th December
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6782
Re: Club Runs - 29th December
The C ride split at the start to make the groups more manageable. The faster 'B' group and averaged about 15 mph were as follows;
Neil Evanson
Matt Hale
Toby Hale
John Hitchcock (at the cafe)
Dave Hughes (at the cafe)
Si Walker (Leading)
Simon Woodward
Neil Evanson
Matt Hale
Toby Hale
John Hitchcock (at the cafe)
Dave Hughes (at the cafe)
Si Walker (Leading)
Simon Woodward
- 22 Dec 2019 18:49
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 22nd December
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7686
Re: Club runs - 22nd December
Thanks, all sorted.Rich_Chaplin wrote: ↑22 Dec 2019 18:20Cheers for today Si but my surname is Chaplin - my writing if awful!!
Si
- 22 Dec 2019 15:45
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 22nd December
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7686
Re: Club runs - 22nd December
Today's C riders on the Christmas ride to the Swan were as follows; Helen Colson Richard Chaplin Finbar Costigan Neil Evanson Mathew Hale Toby Hale And McGrath Noel O' Dwyer Mark Russell David Stephenson Rob Wade Si Walker (Leading) Simon Woodward A stop at the Jinny Ring for breakfast proceeded fur...
- 16 Dec 2019 12:34
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 22nd December
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7686
Re: Club runs - 22nd December
Weather permitting, I will lead a C or C/B ride, stopping off at the Jinny Ring (~19 miles) for breakfast before proceeding to the Swan (~12 miles) for further hydration at a pace as appropriate to suit all. Set yourself to autopilot after the pub and the GPS will get you back to The Blackhorse. The...
- 01 Dec 2019 14:28
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 1st December
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5913
Re: Club Runs - 1st December
An impromptu C/B Ride was organised to Kennilworth.
The lanes had some patchy ice, with strong sunlight and a chilly easterly wind.
Finbar Costigan
Neil Evanson
Andre Gardner
Mark Russell
Vince Tennant
Si Turner
Si Walker (Leading)
The lanes had some patchy ice, with strong sunlight and a chilly easterly wind.
Finbar Costigan
Neil Evanson
Andre Gardner
Mark Russell
Vince Tennant
Si Turner
Si Walker (Leading)
- 24 Nov 2019 14:08
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 24th November
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5630
Re: Club runs - 24th November
An impromptu B ride was taken to Warwick. The 'B' should be for Boat, as there was quite a bit of flooding in the (mucky) lanes. Very nice snack and coffee taken at the Tilted Wig in the festive Warwick square. Si Walker - Captain Neil Evanson - Bosun Matt Hale - 1st officer Toby Hale - 2nd Officer ...
- 15 Nov 2019 12:00
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: A great read
- Replies: 153
- Views: 4145421
Emily Chappell - listen and read
This is more of a listen than a read on the iPlayer Emily Chappell: From Bike Courier to Transcontinental Winner https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p07tvnpm Also, Emily (who came to our Club dinner a couple of years ago) has written a book 'Where there's a Will' which I'm currently reading. Its reall...
- 31 Oct 2019 11:47
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Plumber Recommendations
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7216
Re: Plumber Recommendations
Ed
I use James Wardle, gas services, based in Harborne, but not sure he is about this week.
http://jameswardlegasservices.co.uk/
I use James Wardle, gas services, based in Harborne, but not sure he is about this week.
http://jameswardlegasservices.co.uk/
- 24 Sep 2019 14:56
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Aldi Cycling Special Buys
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3864
- 01 Sep 2019 15:05
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 1st September
- Replies: 21
- Views: 17027
Re: Club Runs - 1st September
Th B ride to Toddington was uneventful, with good conditions, a headwind on the way out and one brief shower on the return, slightly faster than estimated at 15.7 mph and back before 3pm Riders were as follows; Fenella Brown Matt Ford Claire Fudge Cedric Gioan Ewan Ross Si Walker (Leading) Simon Whi...
- 31 Aug 2019 16:57
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 1st September
- Replies: 21
- Views: 17027
Re: Club Runs - 1st September
On the B ride tomorrow on the way out toward Toddington are you going via Quantry Lane or coming back that way? If it’s out then I can join in there or Fairfield as I live on Farley Lane so no need to go into Northfield. I can then peel off on the way back at Barnt Green. Thanks. Matt Matt, Yes out...
- 30 Aug 2019 18:38
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 1st September
- Replies: 21
- Views: 17027
Re: Club Runs - 1st September
I will lead a B ride to Toddington, 82 miles, out via Droitwich and Pershore and return via Fladbury and Feckenham. It is relatively flat so it might suit some aspiring B riders to increase their distance endurance. Pace average will be about 15 mph. It is 45 miles to the cafe stop (Flag and Whistle...
- 13 Aug 2019 07:27
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Paris Brest Paris
- Replies: 11
- Views: 21531
Re: Paris Brest Paris
Best of luck to all of you who are taking part, I wish you well and safe ride.
- 05 Aug 2019 11:29
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 4th August
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12031
Re: Club Runs - 4th August
George, thanks for cracking ride, very enjoyable and nice steady pace, with two cafes for refuelling.
- 13 Jul 2019 15:38
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 14th July
- Replies: 18
- Views: 16799
Re: Club Runs - 14th July
Rob, can you post a route for the B ride please?