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by martin mc
10 Jul 2018 12:17
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 11th july 18:45 25 mile club TT championship K34/25
Replies: 1
Views: 2775

wed 11th july 18:45 25 mile club TT championship K34/25

Please note that this event starts at 18:45 , the time has had to be brought forwards to avoid potential clash with LRVC road race. If all compettitors arrive in time we will be fine, if you arrive late & there is a large attendance you may not be able to ride so please arrive in good time if possi...
by martin mc
04 Jul 2018 21:55
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULT - Wed 4th July K34/10D Club 10 mile championship
Replies: 6
Views: 5748

Re: RESULT - Wed 4th July K34/10D Club 10 mile championship

Well done Roger. Fantastic time when you ride the correct route ;;-) Well done all
by martin mc
30 Jun 2018 18:35
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Janet Kelly 10 mile TT Sun 17 June 8.00 -11.00
Replies: 9
Views: 6883

Re: Janet Kelly 10 mile TT Sun 17 June 8.00 -11.00

It's taken a while for me to get around to posting a wrap up on the event. I'd like to issue a huge thank you on behalf of the club & myself as event organiser to all who volunteered to help at this years event. Thanks to your help all went smoothly with this years event. So many people to thank I'l...
by martin mc
30 Jun 2018 18:10
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 4th July Club 10 mile TT championship K34/10D
Replies: 0
Views: 1938

wed 4th July Club 10 mile TT championship K34/10D

The club 10 mile TT championship & next round of club handicap competition takes place on Wed 4th July at 19:00 on K34/10D course, details at http://midlanddc.org.uk/courses?area=K34&course=K34/10D , same as https://www.strava.com/activities/341920457 This is a straight out to the turn & back course...
by martin mc
27 Jun 2018 22:28
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 27th june K32/20 club handicap competition WITH RESULTS
Replies: 2
Views: 2871

Re: wed 27th june K32/20 club handicap competition

Glorious weather for the club handicap competition. Times as follows 1 Gareth Scott (Bicicieloo) 48:39 2 Jessica Rhodes-Jones 48:52 3 Paddy Allaway 50:41 4 Roger Cutler 50:52 5 Ian Taylor 51:28 6 Gemma Johnson 52:39 7 Neil Orchard 52:51 8 Phil Richards 54:33 9 Keith Adcock 55:10 Over to Simon to con...
by martin mc
25 Jun 2018 22:58
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 27th june K32/20 club handicap competition WITH RESULTS
Replies: 2
Views: 2871

wed 27th june K32/20 club handicap competition WITH RESULTS

The next Beacon Club TT will take place this wed 27th June at 7pm on K32/20 course, details of course at http://midlanddc.org.uk/courses?area=K32&course=K32/20 , same as https://www.strava.com/activities/332324038/ The weather forecast is great, there's a lovely trophy up for grabs & there's a nice ...
by martin mc
18 Jun 2018 22:56
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Janet Kelly 10 mile TT Sun 17 June 8.00 -11.00
Replies: 9
Views: 6883

Re: Janet Kelly 10 mile TT Sun 17 June 8.00 -11.00

Are the provisional results available, so that I can post them on the website? Ignore that - I've just seen that the confirmed results have already been published on the CTT website. Although do we have the full category results too? I've put together a full set of results with category & prizes wi...
by martin mc
16 Jun 2018 17:43
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: 17th June Beacon Open TT
Replies: 2
Views: 2974

Re: 17th June Beacon Open TT

Norton & Lenchwick Village Hall Simon.
by martin mc
14 Jun 2018 14:19
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 13th june K36/4.5 2laps RESULTS
Replies: 3
Views: 4009

wed 13th june K36/4.5 2laps RESULTS

Results for the latest club Time Trial, the final round to be held on K36/4.5 course this year, were as follows Gareth Scott (Biciciello) 21:12 Ian Taylor 22:10 Neil Orchard 22:20 Gavin Giles 22:50 John Hitchcock 23:45 Keith Adcock 23:48 Mark Connell 25:19 Andy Terry 25:36 Gemma Johnson DNF mechanic...
by martin mc
07 Jun 2018 09:47
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 6th june K36/4.5 2 laps RESULTS
Replies: 4
Views: 3920

wed 6th june K36/4.5 2 laps RESULTS

Results for latest round of club TT series as follows. Gareth Scott (Biciciello) 20:56 Roger Cutler 20:57 Paddy Allaway 21:10 Paul Watkins 21:37 David McCann 21:57 Neil Orchard 22:13 Dave Hughes 22:24 Ian Taylor 22:24 Gavin Giles 22:36 Tessa Sandberg 22:41 John Hitchcock 23:57 Keith Adcock 24:30 Pau...
by martin mc
23 May 2018 21:54
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 23rd may K36/4.5 laps WITH RESULTS
Replies: 6
Views: 4963

RESULTS

A total of 32 riders out this evening, times as follows. Tim Ashton (Royal Sutton) 19:23 Xavier Disley (Aerocoach) 19:42 Gareth Scott (Biciciello) 20:25 Lydia Gurley (Aerocoach) 20:42 Roger Cutler 20:54 Paddy Allaway 20:57 Ed Silverton (Morvelo Basso) 21:05 Jess Rhodes-Jones 21:10 Paul Watkins 21:36...
by martin mc
23 May 2018 10:20
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 23rd may K36/4.5 laps WITH RESULTS
Replies: 6
Views: 4963

Re: wed 23rd may K36/4.5 laps

Thanks Neil, we just need one more volunteer now please
by martin mc
22 May 2018 22:59
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 23rd may K36/4.5 laps WITH RESULTS
Replies: 6
Views: 4963

wed 23rd may K36/4.5 laps WITH RESULTS

The next round of our Club TT series takes place on Wednesday 23rd May at 19:00 on K36/4.5 course, details at http://midlanddc.org.uk/courses?area=K36&course=K36/4.5 , same as https://www.strava.com/activities/303945193 . This is our second event of 5 consecutive weeks on this course so come along &...
by martin mc
16 May 2018 21:35
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 16th may K36/4.5 2 laps WITH RESULTS NOW
Replies: 4
Views: 4180

RESULTS

A great evening for time trialling saw 26 riders taking part, times were as follows Paul Astin (Cult Racing) 20:30 Gareth Scott (Biciciello) 20:48 Roger Cutler 21:08 Lauren Creamer (Brotherton Cycles) 21:23 Ed Silverton (Morvelo Basso RT) 21:32 Paul Watkins 21:56 David McCann 22:11 Paddy Allaway 22...
by martin mc
09 May 2018 21:11
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 16th may K36/4.5 2 laps WITH RESULTS NOW
Replies: 4
Views: 4180

wed 16th may K36/4.5 2 laps WITH RESULTS NOW

The next round of our Club TT series takes place on Wednesday 16th May at 19:00 on K36/4.5 course, details at http://midlanddc.org.uk/courses?area=K36&course=K36/4.5 , same as https://www.strava.com/activities/303945193 . We'll be running events on this course for next 5 weeks so come along & track ...
by martin mc
09 May 2018 20:49
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 9th may k34/10d WITH RESULTS
Replies: 6
Views: 6363

Re: wed 9th may k34/10d

The scores on the doors were as follows 1 Xavier Disley (Aerocoach) 22:16 2 Paul Astin (Cult Racing) 23:12 3 Jess Rhodes-Jones 23:42 4 Roger Cutler 23:46 5 Gareth Scott (Biciciello) 23:49 6 Neil Orchard 25:05 7 Ian Taylor 25:49 8 Phil Richards 26:00 9 Gemma Johnson 26:02 10 Keith Adcock 27:15 11 Pau...
by martin mc
08 May 2018 22:33
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: New Club Record
Replies: 18
Views: 13007

Re: New Club Record

Well done Simon
by martin mc
07 May 2018 09:29
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 9th may k34/10d WITH RESULTS
Replies: 6
Views: 6363

Re: wed 9th may k34/10d

neilo wrote:
06 May 2018 19:49
Thought it was k34/10 this week Mart?
You are quite correct Neil, thanks for noticing. Just to clarify this wed is K34/10D, then for next 5 weeks we will be doing 2 laps on K36/4.5 course.
by martin mc
06 May 2018 19:22
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 9th may k34/10d WITH RESULTS
Replies: 6
Views: 6363

wed 9th may k34/10d WITH RESULTS

The next round of our Club TT series takes place on Wed 9th May at 19:00 on K34/10D course, details at http://midlanddc.org.uk/courses?area=K34&course=K34/10D , same as https://www.strava.com/activities/341920457 This is a straight out to the turn & back course so not essential to know the course be...
by martin mc
05 May 2018 21:28
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: sat 5th May k34/25 WITH RESULTS
Replies: 6
Views: 5679

Re: sat 5th May k34/25

Results
Beautiful weather for todays TT. Times are as follows

1 Xavier Disley (Aerocoach) 0:58:50
2 Jessica Rhodes-Jones 1:00:20
3 Ian Taylor 1:07:09
4 James Tate 1:07:55
5 Keith Adcock 1:09:01
6 Helen Russell (Evesham Wheelers) 1:09:21

Well done all
by martin mc
02 May 2018 07:17
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: sat 5th May k34/25 WITH RESULTS
Replies: 6
Views: 5679

sat 5th May k34/25 WITH RESULTS

The next round of our Club TT series takes place on Saturday 5th May at 14:00 on K34/25 course, details at http://midlanddc.org.uk/courses?area=K34&course=K34/25, same as https://www.strava.com/activities/346907147 . This is a straight out to the turn & back course so not essential to know the cours...
by martin mc
07 Apr 2018 21:13
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Sat 7th April K32/20 club event RESULTS
Replies: 3
Views: 3311

Re: Sat 7th April K32/20 club event RESULTS

Results A 700% improvement in turnout from last weeks solo rider as mild & dry weather made a welcome return. Times as below, well done to all. Some big improvements there. 1 Gareth Scott 48:57 2 Neil Orchard 52:24 3 Gemma Johnson 54:24 4 Paddy Allaway 55:02 5 Ian Taylor 55:07 6 Daniel Newns 57:26 ...
by martin mc
04 Apr 2018 21:33
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Sat 7th April K32/20 club event RESULTS
Replies: 3
Views: 3311

Sat 7th April K32/20 club event RESULTS

The next Beacon Club TT will take place this Saturday at 2pm on K32/20 course, details of course at http://midlanddc.org.uk/courses?area=K32&course=K32/20 , same as https://www.strava.com/activities/332324038/ This is the course we use on 27th June for our Club Handicap Championship so an opportunit...
by martin mc
29 Mar 2018 22:24
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Anyone have a powertap g3 wheel?
Replies: 2
Views: 6313

Re: Anyone have a powertap g3 wheel?

Thanks Laurence
by martin mc
29 Mar 2018 22:20
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: sat 31st march K37/6G twice
Replies: 0
Views: 1650

sat 31st march K37/6G twice

Round 2 of our Club TT season is this Saturday at 2pm on K37/6G course, details at http://midlanddc.org.uk/courses?area=K37&course=K37/6G , same as https://www.strava.com/activities/663481569 . For all those that rode it last week you can come back & have twice the fun, it's 2 laps this week & all f...
by martin mc
29 Mar 2018 14:21
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Anyone have a powertap g3 wheel?
Replies: 2
Views: 6313

Anyone have a powertap g3 wheel?

My powertap g3 wheel has stopped working. To help diagnose does anyone have same type of wheel who would be prepared for me to try their power cap on my wheel? If so could quickly establish if I just need a new powercap or if it’s more serious.
Thanks, Martin.
by martin mc
23 Mar 2018 07:29
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: sat 24th march K37/6G
Replies: 0
Views: 1532

sat 24th march K37/6G

The first Beacon club TT of season will be held on Sat 24th March on K37/6G course at 2pm. For any newcomers or those who've not ridden this course the official course description is given as http://midlanddc.org.uk/courses?area=K37&course=K37/6G , same as https://www.strava.com/activities/367591937...
by martin mc
06 Jan 2018 14:45
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: 2018 TT calender
Replies: 3
Views: 6094

2018 TT calender

This is the list of Beacon club events for 2018. 1 24/03/18 14:00 K37/6G (1 lap) 2 31/03/18 14:00 K37/6G (2 laps) 3 07/04/18 14:00 K32/20 4 05/05/18 14:00 K34/25 5 09/05/18 19:00 K34/10D 6 16/05/18 19:00 K36/4.5 (2 laps) 7 23/05/18 19:00 K36/4.5 (2 laps) 8 30/05/18 19:00 K36/4.5 (2 laps) 9 06/06/18 ...
by martin mc
24 Oct 2017 10:22
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Claims for Beacon Trophies
Replies: 9
Views: 7143

Re: Claims for Beacon Trophies

Could someone please submit a claim for the Sportive trophy, it's based on highest mileage during the year in sportives by a member. I thought I'd submit my claim for velo sportive as a joke but apparently it's the only claim so far.
Please someone must have done more than100 miles
by martin mc
25 Sep 2017 19:01
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Velo Birmingham Closed Road Sportive
Replies: 52
Views: 101727

Re: Velo Birmingham Closed Road Sportive

I participated in yesterdays Velo Birmingham Sportive with some trepidation. I was concerned that closing roads for leisure activity could impact badly on the image of cycling but decided to ride it anyway as 15,000 strangers would & the roads would be closed anyway. Well the support from thousands ...
by martin mc
17 Sep 2017 14:57
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Hill Climb Championship Sunday 17th Sept RESULTS
Replies: 2
Views: 2549

Re: Hill Climb Championship Sunday 17th Sept

Results David McCann 3:43 Cameron Coley-Smith 3:47 (Stourbridge CC) Roger Cutler 3:52 John Hitchcock 4:00 Alistair Hey 4:05 Tim Jarvis 4:17 Nigel Dhillon 4:19 (BB Cycling Club) Jessica Rhodes-Jones 4:28 Tim Gwynne 4:43 (BB Cycling Club) Mark Roberts 4:55 Toby Hale 5:27 Gemma Johnson 5:55 Keith Adcoc...
by martin mc
17 Sep 2017 14:56
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: hill climbchampionship Sat 17th Sept RESULTS
Replies: 9
Views: 7578

Re: hill climbchampionship Sat 17th Sept

Results David McCann 3:43 Cameron Coley-Smith 3:47 (Stourbridge CC) Roger Cutler 3:52 John Hitchcock 4:00 Alistair Hey 4:05 Tim Jarvis 4:17 Nigel Dhillon 4:19 (BB Cycling Club) Jessica Rhodes-Jones 4:28 Tim Gwynne 4:43 (BB Cycling Club) Mark Roberts 4:55 Toby Hale 5:27 Gemma Johnson 5:55 Keith Adcoc...
by martin mc
16 Sep 2017 17:54
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Hill Climb Championship Sunday 17th Sept RESULTS
Replies: 2
Views: 2549

Re: Hill Climb Championship Sunday 17th Sept

Following works on woodland on Winwood Heath Road over last week the course will be a bit muddy. The verges have been churned up by vehicles, there are patches of mud & as usual lots of pine needles. I drove it on Friday evening & saw no reason to cancel event but would advise riders to arrive in pl...
by martin mc
16 Sep 2017 17:52
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: hill climbchampionship Sat 17th Sept RESULTS
Replies: 9
Views: 7578

Re: hill climbchampionship Sat 17th Sept

Following works on woodland on Winwood Heath Road over last week the course will be a bit muddy. The verges have been churned up by vehicles, there are patches of mud & as usual lots of pine needles. I drove it on Friday evening & saw no reason to cancel event but would advise riders to arrive in pl...
by martin mc
11 Sep 2017 18:21
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Hill Climb Championship Sunday 17th Sept RESULTS
Replies: 2
Views: 2549

Hill Climb Championship Sunday 17th Sept RESULTS

This Sunday is the date for the annual Club Hill Climb Championship. This is held on KH12 course http://midlanddc.org.uk/courses?area=KH&course=KH12, that's Winwood Heath Road in Romsley. As it says in course description start of bottom & ride uphill. The race starts at 10am. Sign on will be at bott...
by martin mc
11 Sep 2017 18:20
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: hill climbchampionship Sat 17th Sept RESULTS
Replies: 9
Views: 7578

hill climbchampionship Sat 17th Sept RESULTS

This Sunday is the date for the annual Club Hill Climb Championship. This is held on KH12 course http://midlanddc.org.uk/courses?area=KH&course=KH12, that's Winwood Heath Road in Romsley. As it says in course description start of bottom & ride uphill. The race starts at 10am. Sign on will be at bott...
by martin mc
25 Aug 2017 22:46
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Volunteers for Cyclo-cross September 3rd
Replies: 17
Views: 12246

Re: Volunteers for Cyclo-cross September 3rd

Hi, I will be there to do the early shift. Please volunteer to help if you can, you may never have done a cx race or watched one but club activities always rely on volunteers.
by martin mc
09 Aug 2017 21:20
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Wed 9th Aug K37/6G RESULTS
Replies: 1
Views: 1871

Wed 9th Aug K37/6G RESULTS

5 riders braved the sunshine for our penultimate club TT of the season this evening. Results as follows Paul Astin (Cult Racing) 15:38 Phil Gameson 16.43 Neil Orchard 16:44 Matt Adams (Unattached) 17:07 Keith Adcock 18:44 Our last event is the hill climb championship on 17th sept on KH12 course (tha...
by martin mc
08 Aug 2017 16:12
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Handicap 2017 / 2018
Replies: 16
Views: 7675

Re: Handicap 2017 / 2018

I think there's a mistake on handicap scores for K37/6G twice event from 2nd Aug Simon. Can you check Keith's handicap time which I think alters handicap scores.
by martin mc
08 Aug 2017 16:08
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 2nd Aug K37/6G twice RESULTS
Replies: 10
Views: 7267

Re: wed 2nd Aug K37/6G twice RESULTS

keith wrote:
08 Aug 2017 13:39
Am I reading this right is says 37:39 on the handicap but my time was 35:29 ??
I think it's a mistake Keith. By my reckoning that gives you a time after handicap applied of 28:28 which, assuming all others have been correctly applied, gives you 39 points & reduces score for several other riders.
by martin mc
02 Aug 2017 22:12
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 2nd Aug K37/6G twice RESULTS
Replies: 10
Views: 7267

Re: wed 2nd Aug K37/6G twice RESULTS

It stayed dry but breezy until just after last rider had set off, then came rain. Everybody enjoyed it so much they still all completed 2nd lap so well done all. Results below Paul Astin Cult Racing 30:24 Phil Gameson 33:14 Neil Orchard 33:45 Keith Adcock 35:29 Barry Evans 35:32 Gemma Johnson 36:39 ...
by martin mc
01 Aug 2017 20:18
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 2nd Aug K37/6G twice RESULTS
Replies: 10
Views: 7267

wed 2nd Aug K37/6G twice RESULTS

Round 15 of our Club TT season is this Weddnesday at 7pm on K37/6G course, details at http://midlanddc.org.uk/courses?area=K37&course=K37/6G , same as https://www.strava.com/activities/663481569 . It's 2 laps of the course this week, just the once next week. I rode the course this evening & all was ...
by martin mc
26 Jul 2017 21:37
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 26th july k34/10D RESULTS
Replies: 4
Views: 3635

Re: wed 26th july k34/10D RESULTS

Results from tonight's TT as below. A bit of a breeze but at least there was a tailwind for the return leg.

Neil Orchard 25:28
Ian Taylor 26:01
Phil Gameson 26:21
Gemma Johnson 26:22
Keith Adcock 26:59
Richard Kings 27:33
Martin Stanley DNF Worcester St Johns
by martin mc
24 Jul 2017 21:27
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 26th july k34/10D RESULTS
Replies: 4
Views: 3635

wed 26th july k34/10D RESULTS

Round 14 of our Club TT series takes place on Wed 26th July at 19:00 on K34/10D course, details at http://midlanddc.org.uk/courses?area=K34&course=K34/10D , same as https://www.strava.com/activities/341920457 This is a straight out to the turn & back course so not essential to know the course before...
by martin mc
23 Jul 2017 21:48
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Club 50 champs and handicap
Replies: 3
Views: 3366

Re: Club 50 champs and handicap

Well done Simon on winning our club championship at 50 mile TT & to you both for improving your PB's.
by martin mc
15 Jul 2017 16:50
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 19th July K36/10
Replies: 7
Views: 5176

Re: wed 19th July K36/10 TIMEKEEPER NEEDED

Anybody available?
by martin mc
12 Jul 2017 22:40
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: wed 19th July K36/10
Replies: 7
Views: 5176

wed 19th July K36/10

The next club Time Trial takes place on Wednesday 19th July at 19:00 on K36/10 course. The full details of this course can be found at http://midlanddc.org.uk/courses?area=K36&course=K36/10 , that's the same as https://www.strava.com/activities/1005521543 if you do strava. The event will start at 7p...
by martin mc
12 Jul 2017 22:19
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: 25mile TT Club Championship 12th July K34/25 with RESULTS
Replies: 6
Views: 6232

Re: 25mile TT Club Championship 12th July K34/25 with RESULTS

11 riders competed in this evenings Club Championship 25 mile TT event on K34/25 course. Times as follows Jessica Rhodes-Jones 0:59:37 Roger Cutler 1:01:32 Simon Dighton 1:01:43 Martin McGowan 1:02:51 Daniel Newns 1:04:54 Phil Richards 1:06:38 Gemma Johnson 1:06:43 Ian Taylor 1:08:05 Keith Adcock 1:...
by martin mc
11 Jul 2017 21:48
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: 25mile TT Club Championship 12th July K34/25 with RESULTS
Replies: 6
Views: 6232

Re: 25mile TT Club Championship 12th July K34/25

Hi Martin - have you seen this message from Xav on the Beacon Facebook page? https://www.facebook.com/groups/beaconrcc/?multi_permalinks=10154548606720964¬if_t=group_activity¬if_id=1499767115232144 Not seen it Jess. Don't play with the social media I'm afraid- what does it say? Scrub that, ju...
by martin mc
11 Jul 2017 21:43
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: 25mile TT Club Championship 12th July K34/25 with RESULTS
Replies: 6
Views: 6232

Re: 25mile TT Club Championship 12th July K34/25

JessRJ wrote:
11 Jul 2017 21:07
Hi Martin - have you seen this message from Xav on the Beacon Facebook page?

https://www.facebook.com/groups/beaconr ... 7115232144
Not seen it Jess. Don't play with the social media I'm afraid- what does it say?