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by Tim
23 Jan 2018 12:45
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Velodrome
Replies: 57
Views: 45172

Re: Velodrome

Similar view Stu but think there are cost options around permanence of seating, cost of land it's built on etc, Newport was £7.5million although that was 2003 and like Derby only has 500seats, Derby is a bit fancy architecturally which must have put cost up. Meanwhile Glasgow was £123million! All re...
by Tim
22 Jan 2018 22:30
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Velodrome
Replies: 57
Views: 45172

Re: Velodrome

1k+ signatures inside a day, next stop 5k :D
by Tim
22 Jan 2018 13:06
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Velodrome
Replies: 57
Views: 45172

Re: Velodrome

Cheers Laurence
by Tim
22 Jan 2018 10:29
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Velodrome
Replies: 57
Views: 45172

Re: Velodrome

Petition now live https://www.change.org/p/councillor-ian-ward-build-a-west-midlands-velodrome-track-cycling-arena-for-birmingham-commonwealth-games?utm_medium=email&utm_source=petition_signer_receipt&utm_campaign=triggered&j=229263&sfmc_sub=19711942&l=32_HTML&u=41927553&mid=7233052&jb=262736 Please...
by Tim
21 Jan 2018 09:22
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Club Kit Discussion
Replies: 64
Views: 332544

Re: Club Kit Discussion

What's the youth stuff? Is that what I've got?
by Tim
18 Jan 2018 19:48
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: 2018 Time Trial Calendar - Open TTs, Club TTs, Team TTs and Hill Climbs
Replies: 54
Views: 125044

Re: 2018 Time Trial Calendar - Open TTs, Club TTs, Team TTs and Hill Climbs

Too early to give that award. Robin is going to add a calendar feature to the website that every event organiser and racing captain will be able to edit and add events and races like these to, which will make this incredible spreadsheet totally defunct. Maybe.
by Tim
17 Jan 2018 18:57
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: 2018 Racing Plans
Replies: 24
Views: 23384

Re: 2018 Racing Plans

Entries now open for this university of Birmingham TT and crit stage race, 3rd march, annoyingly I can't do as it clashes with youth circuit league. It's individual event for women, 3man team event for men. https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/171183/University-of-Birmingham---Team-One-D...
by Tim
17 Jan 2018 16:25
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: A new challenge? A new discipline? Piloting a tandem?
Replies: 3
Views: 4080

Re: A new challenge? A new discipline? Piloting a tandem?

Anyone volunteered for this? Heard he may still be looking for a pilot or two.
by Tim
15 Jan 2018 06:37
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Velodrome
Replies: 57
Views: 45172

Re: Velodrome

Halesowen are doing a petition it should be out within a week. Sign and share away.
by Tim
14 Jan 2018 20:44
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Velodrome
Replies: 57
Views: 45172

Re: Velodrome

Great idea Oscar. I can't see a petition in there Pete? I've messaged Halesowen to ask if there is one, if not a joint one between many clubs may be more powerful.
by Tim
11 Jan 2018 09:04
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: 2018 Racing Plans
Replies: 24
Views: 23384

Re: 2018 Racing Plans

Post the links to the MTB events. Will share with academy as we can't have you running away with the Oscar Hopkins MTB trophy again!
by Tim
08 Jan 2018 18:17
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: HONC 2018
Replies: 5
Views: 9016

Re: HONC 2018

Just run with the bike Chris
by Tim
08 Jan 2018 16:38
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: 2018 Racing Plans
Replies: 24
Views: 23384

2018 Racing Plans

Time to reinvigorate this thread after the racing social last week. After chatting to a few people it seems these are some of things we should try and co-ordinate entries for or at least i know there's one member doing and would like company! Road/Crits 1. Woolly Mamils. Crits at Stourport in Jan an...
by Tim
02 Jan 2018 22:44
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Racing & Coaching Planning Event Thurs 4th Jan
Replies: 2
Views: 2477

Re: Racing & Coaching Planning Event Thurs 4th Jan

Reminder this is on Thursday.
by Tim
02 Jan 2018 09:04
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: Road/circuit race reports 2017
Replies: 79
Views: 84575

Re: Road/circuit race reports 2017

Great report, thanks for doing them.
by Tim
20 Dec 2017 07:40
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: CyclCross 2017 report
Replies: 3
Views: 7052

Re: CyclCross 2017 report

So the Youth/Junior Cyclocross Trophy goes to Oliver and Senior Cyclocross Trophy goes to Helen! I think?
To be awarded next December.
by Tim
17 Dec 2017 08:20
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Racing & Coaching Planning Event Thurs 4th Jan
Replies: 2
Views: 2477

Racing & Coaching Planning Event Thurs 4th Jan

British Oak Pub, Pershore Road, Stirchley, in dining room. Thursday 4th January 2018. 7.30-11pm. Can drop in any time. A chance for anyone who is planning to do some racing in 2018 to come together with the captains and coaches to plan which races they will be entering and what coaching and training...
by Tim
08 Dec 2017 13:30
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Little Mountain Time Trial
Replies: 23
Views: 17731

Re: Little Mountain Time Trial

#daveversuspetelittlemountainshowdown
by Tim
08 Dec 2017 12:07
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Little Mountain Time Trial
Replies: 23
Views: 17731

Re: Little Mountain Time Trial

Haha! I have done it several times Pete, including the first time in a monsoon when there were 70 people who DNS. I don't fear it, I love it! Should be compulsory for every member within 3 years of joining before being thrown out of the club for me :D I'm delighted to hear that Dave Hughes and you w...
by Tim
08 Dec 2017 08:16
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Little Mountain Time Trial
Replies: 23
Views: 17731

Re: Little Mountain Time Trial

Can i check the date next year? 15th April?
by Tim
04 Dec 2017 06:52
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: West Midlands Cyclocross Championships
Replies: 1
Views: 5890

Re: West Midlands Cyclocross Championships

Results here https://www.velouk.net/2017/12/03/result-west-midlands-cx-championships/ And here with lap timings: http://www.racetecresults.com/Results.aspx?CId=27&RId=20228&EId=2 Well done Pete, Henry, Joseph and Roger for representing the club and anyone I've missed. Need to get more racing it next...
by Tim
01 Dec 2017 07:12
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Club Web Site Redesign
Replies: 3
Views: 3573

Re: Club Web Site Redesign

Looks fantastic
by Tim
23 Nov 2017 20:58
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club run ideas for 2018
Replies: 10
Views: 10235

Re: Club run ideas for 2018

Family/teenager rides would be good. For 9-16 year olds plus a parent or two. Maybe a canal tour or something.
by Tim
21 Nov 2017 07:41
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Birmingham Midland Cross, 26th Nov - volunteers needed
Replies: 1
Views: 2941

Re: Birmingham Midland Cross, 26th Nov - volunteers needed

I've shared on Facebook. Really need this to happen as 3 of our 5 academy riders racing in these live in Bromsgrove so have been looking forward to it!
by Tim
11 Nov 2017 17:36
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Trophy Winners 2017
Replies: 4
Views: 3766

Re: Trophy Winners 2017

I've sent you a FB message with a couple. Thanks
by Tim
10 Nov 2017 12:19
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Tour of Flanders sportive
Replies: 3
Views: 4537

Re: Tour of Flanders sportive

Great. Signed up with my son who can climb better than me. Can't wait. The 74km option so I should be able to keep up with him :D
The short one starts in oodenaarde and still packs in the big climbs it seems.
Thanks
by Tim
09 Nov 2017 19:23
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Tour of Flanders sportive
Replies: 3
Views: 4537

Tour of Flanders sportive

Anyone ever done it or doing it next year?

Entries open tomorrow 10am
by Tim
09 Nov 2017 19:08
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: West Midland CX leauge
Replies: 4
Views: 6591

Re: West Midland CX leauge

Yes Ashleigh and Louie would be sitting up near to Oliver if they'd registered for the league. Will do a calculation at the end on their 7 best results based on their position in each race to help decide the youth cyclo-cross trophy that will be awarded next December but my money is on Oliver at the...
by Tim
08 Nov 2017 17:33
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Trophy Winners 2017
Replies: 4
Views: 3766

Re: Trophy Winners 2017

Do you need one for Joseph?
by Tim
08 Nov 2017 17:26
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: West Midlands Cyclocross Championships
Replies: 1
Views: 5890

West Midlands Cyclocross Championships

Plea for more entries here. Enter via bc website Just a call out to members from under 14,s to veteran categories as of today we have not received many entries for the West Mids Champs to be held at Worcester University Lakeside Campus, Holt Heath, Nr Worcester on the 3rd December 2017.Out of the te...
by Tim
26 Oct 2017 07:00
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Memorial ride and vigil on Monday from UoB
Replies: 16
Views: 15029

Re: Memorial ride and vigil on Monday from UoB

New Facebook group has been set up following this, over 400 members inside 24 hours. Join it here:

https://m.facebook.com/home.php#!/group ... _tn__=HH-R

#PBC
by Tim
24 Oct 2017 11:03
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Claims for Beacon Trophies
Replies: 9
Views: 7152

Re: Claims for Beacon Trophies

Here or email the president at daveandann345@btinternet.com
by Tim
23 Oct 2017 22:15
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Belgium campsite and accommodation recommendations
Replies: 8
Views: 6957

Re: Belgium campsite and accommodation recommendations

Thanks, really helpful, looks ideal.

Like the description: 'at the foot of the Koppenberg and the Patersberg' :D
by Tim
21 Oct 2017 11:40
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Belgium campsite and accommodation recommendations
Replies: 8
Views: 6957

Belgium campsite and accommodation recommendations

Anyone got any good campsite or cheap accommodation recommendations to looking to do a tour of Flanders or Paris Roubaix trip? Will have a car and two bikes.
Somewhere West Flanders around Oudenaarde, Kortrijk etc although any others near Ypres, Roubaix, Ghent may be useful too.

Thanks
by Tim
19 Oct 2017 21:23
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RTTC closed circuit champs 15th Oct
Replies: 4
Views: 4178

Re: RTTC closed circuit champs 15th Oct

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Well done everyone, in Cycling Weekly Jess :D

What was the result of Dan's test?
by Tim
19 Oct 2017 12:42
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Chris Ashford wins the Birmingham Marathon
Replies: 3
Views: 3095

Re: Chris Ashford wins the Birmingham Marathon

Incredible. I think a week after running another one in a sub 2.30 time too. Must be joining the Beacon that has taken him to this new level :D
by Tim
18 Oct 2017 20:18
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: A38
Replies: 1
Views: 3096

Re: A38

Great they've communicated, and that a34 looks to start soon if final plans approved. No mention of who challenged though which I think allows people to continue to speculate. I wonder if they have gone back to the person and said 'one person has already died due to the delay, any chance you can dro...
by Tim
16 Oct 2017 09:28
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Memorial ride and vigil on Monday from UoB
Replies: 16
Views: 15029

Re: Memorial ride and vigil on Monday from UoB

This from event Facebook page. Looks like there will be at least 200 there. There's a ride from near children's as well as uni A few guidelines have been put together for tonight. To ensure everyone has a safe and positive experience please take them in and follow them as best you can and please rem...
by Tim
13 Oct 2017 16:14
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: Quarry Cross 05.11.2017
Replies: 6
Views: 6056

Re: Quarry Cross 05.11.2017

Looks great but I'm working :cry:
by Tim
13 Oct 2017 09:13
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Memorial ride and vigil on Monday from UoB
Replies: 16
Views: 15029

Re: Memorial ride and vigil on Monday from UoB

Agreed Helen and Steve. Not the time for protest or directing blame although hard not to be angry and want to aim that towards someone. I think high numbers on the ride is a show of protest and demand for action enough.
by Tim
13 Oct 2017 09:09
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: How do you find the time?!?
Replies: 10
Views: 9358

Re: How do you find the time?!?

Bring them along to the next go ride racing we do in Bournville or can recommend Redditch at abbey stadium every weds at 6.30, first session is free. Not enough days in the week though I find
by Tim
12 Oct 2017 19:26
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Memorial ride and vigil on Monday from UoB
Replies: 16
Views: 15029

Re: Memorial ride and vigil on Monday from UoB

There's a petition members might want to complete too https://lm.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyou.38degrees.org.uk%2Fpetitions%2Fstop-killing-birmingham-cyclists%3Fsource%3Dfacebook-share-button%26time%3D1507794408&h=ATMdpIlekpNGnyj4dumqSyEwrZzRq8-c47rJHvITJOo_ks8EyIeruDIehxeMfRPGCOJmiiRuyKYBK...
by Tim
12 Oct 2017 06:50
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Memorial ride and vigil on Monday from UoB
Replies: 16
Views: 15029

Memorial ride and vigil on Monday from UoB

Details here:

https://m.facebook.com/events/678789515 ... tif_t=like

Join if you can. I know many members are planning to looking at the event details.
by Tim
10 Oct 2017 23:25
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: How do you find the time?!?
Replies: 10
Views: 9358

Re: How do you find the time?!?

I'm in same boat. Have been for almost a decade now. Divorce is an option or sell all the bikes. But if I need to be helpful I'd say don't worry, kids and wives/husbands are way more important than miles on a bike. My approach has been: Sign up to few crits and/or short tts and/or track and/or cyclo...
by Tim
09 Oct 2017 19:52
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Frank Herety bike / frame
Replies: 2
Views: 6361

Re: Frank Herety bike / frame

My money is on Gary Mac!
by Tim
05 Oct 2017 13:09
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: 5 a side anyone?
Replies: 3
Views: 3208

Re: 5 a side anyone?

by Tim
05 Oct 2017 13:03
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: 5 a side anyone?
Replies: 3
Views: 3208

Re: 5 a side anyone?

Decent! We need one more! Will send you info
by Tim
03 Oct 2017 21:33
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: 5 a side anyone?
Replies: 3
Views: 3208

5 a side anyone?

Are there any Alan Shearers or Ian Taylors lurking in the club who fancy a kick around on Mondays?
8-9pm at university of Birmingham school sports hall, Bristol Road. Expect will be £5-6 each. Currently only have 4 a side on Monday
by Tim
29 Sep 2017 13:52
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: Youth/Junior Cyclocross Trophy standings
Replies: 0
Views: 2429

Youth/Junior Cyclocross Trophy standings

Going into this weekend’s racing at Shelsley Walsh this is the current standings (based on my calculations, Ashleigh and Louie aren't league members so a bit tricky to work out!)

Oliver 265
Ashleigh 189
Joseph 183
Louie 175
Henry 168