Phil,
As you're aware, I'm a snowdrop entrant but am more than happy to help in any position you need. I'm fine seeing the suriser's and snowdropper's of before tagging on at the back.
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- 18 Jan 2020 18:19
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Sunrise and Snowdrop Audaxes - helpers nearly complete
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8307
- 17 Jan 2020 21:42
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: LondonEdinburghLondon 8th - 13th August 2021
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11963
Re: LondonEdinburghLondon 8th - 13th August 2021
I'll be there as well, and luckily qualify due to my long-standing audax membership...be great if we have a huge Beacon contingent for the UK's most prestigious audax...after our own of course :D Actually, getting in won't be so easy...to qualify, these are the requirements: •London Edinburgh Londo...
- 17 Jan 2020 21:23
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Enter the Dragon Permanent
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17012
Re: Enter the Dragon Permanent
Hi Audaxers, Has anyone ever done this? https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12698177 I'm thinking about converting my AAA SR into an SR Cymru, I'll need a 300 as my Cambrian with ECE won't count. It's obviously a lumpy ride I'm just wondering whether it's achievable in late Autumn which is probably when...
- 15 Jan 2020 11:45
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 19th January
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12064
Re: Club Runs - 19th January
The forecast for the weekend looks like it's going to be a tad chilly so wrap up warm. As long as the roads aren't too bad, I'll lead the B ride to the Twisted Spoon in Upton Snodsbury The route is available here - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31756453 and hopefully will be all on gritted roads. 2...
- 14 Jan 2020 19:10
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C Club runs for January, February and March 2020
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7178
Re: A, B and C Club runs for January, February and March 2020
I'll lead a B ride on the 19th Jan. Destination to be decided depending on the forecast. So it appears that the call for riders to get their names down early has lead to foul play in the B ride. I've been gazumped by Lord Whiteman. :twisted: I'll be harrumphing at the back, encouraging everyone to ...
- 14 Jan 2020 14:02
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C Club runs for January, February and March 2020
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7178
Re: A, B and C Club runs for January, February and March 2020
I'll lead a B ride on the 19th Jan. Destination to be decided depending on the forecast. So it appears that the call for riders to get their names down early has lead to foul play in the B ride. I've been gazumped by Lord Whiteman. :twisted: I'll be harrumphing at the back, encouraging everyone to ...
- 10 Jan 2020 20:00
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: LondonEdinburghLondon 8th - 13th August 2021
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11963
Re: LondonEdinburghLondon 8th - 13th August 2021
I volunteered in 2017 which means I get a guaranteed entry for 2021.
I'm still undecided whether to enter in 2021 or volunteer.
If I can complete Mille Pennines I'll probably enter LEL
I'm still undecided whether to enter in 2021 or volunteer.
If I can complete Mille Pennines I'll probably enter LEL
- 06 Jan 2020 12:24
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Plans for 2020
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7202
Plans for 2020
So what rides are you all planning to do next year?
I'm hearing rumours of some very audacious rides!
My current plans look like this.
I'm hearing rumours of some very audacious rides!
My current plans look like this.
- 30 Dec 2019 13:34
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C Club runs for January, February and March 2020
- Replies: 12
- Views: 7178
Re: A, B and C Club runs for January, February and March 2020
I'll lead a B ride on the 19th Jan. Destination to be decided depending on the forecast.
- 15 Dec 2019 18:02
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 15th December
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4381
Re: Club Runs - 15th December
On today's combined B/C run to Warwick were Neil Evanson Clare Fudge Andre Gardner Andy McGrath Pete Norman Ewan Ross Jon Sadler James Tate Si Turner Simon Woodward There was a bit of frost about early on but everyone took it easy and there were no mishaps. The only issue was the leader having a fla...
- 11 Dec 2019 14:03
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 15th December
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4381
Re: Club Runs - 15th December
Weather permitting, the B run will be to Warwick.
48 Miles in total and the pace will be quite relaxed.
Please download the route below
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31583380
48 Miles in total and the pace will be quite relaxed.
Please download the route below
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31583380
- 18 Nov 2019 13:51
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Little Mountain Time Trial 2020
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12147
Re: Little Mountain Time Trial 2020
It's the Elenydd calendar Audax the day before, so I've got the perfect excuse for not riding the LMTT.
Put me down as a helper.
Put me down as a helper.
- 17 Nov 2019 15:38
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 17th November
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6835
Re: Club Runs - 17th November
We had 9 riders out on today's B run to Croome Park. The 2 fords on the route were impassable by car, but we happily trundled our way over using the bridges. Sorry for my lack of fitness, I think I'll volunteer for the D ride next time! Today's Synchro Swimmers were Claire Fudge Phil Elwell Andy McG...
- 11 Nov 2019 23:44
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 17th November
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6835
Re: Club Runs - 17th November
The B run will be to Croome Park.
62 Miles of mainly flat roads, following this route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31418115
62 Miles of mainly flat roads, following this route
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31418115
- 11 Nov 2019 21:46
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Newport Winter Track Sessions - 2019/20
- Replies: 21
- Views: 16187
Re: Newport Winter Track Sessions - 2019/20
Such a shame they're great sessions.
Is a session planned for December?
Is a session planned for December?
- 18 Oct 2019 18:39
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C Club runs October, November and December 2019
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11325
Re: A, B and C Club runs October, November and December 2019
I'll lead the B on the 17th November to Croome Park. 15th December and 19th January Venues TBC.
- 16 Sep 2019 21:47
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Enter the Dragon Permanent
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17012
Re: Enter the Dragon Permanent
John Hamilton is not nicknamed Undulates for nothing. This looks like another one of his horrors - always a great choice of roads through fantastic scenery but rarely flat. John Hamilton tells me that only 13 people have completed the ride and only 4 of those finished within 20 hours. As you say, h...
- 12 Sep 2019 22:40
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Enter the Dragon Permanent
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17012
Re: Enter the Dragon Permanent
I completed this on Tuesday. A very tough ride which I just managed to complete in time with only 25 minutes to spare. I crawled up Bwlch y Groes averaging less than 3mph! I've always been a full value Audaxer but thought that my average speed would increase over the last100 km, as that part of the ...
- 01 Aug 2019 07:29
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Enter the Dragon Permanent
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17012
Re: Enter the Dragon Permanent
That means going up Bwlch-y-groes the hard-way! Looks tough but in late autumn the colours will be spectacular with rustic ferns on the mountain sides. Cheers Phil, I've managed to find some space bit earlier in my calendar so have booked the 10th September. Bwlch y groes and the following climb ou...
- 29 Jul 2019 21:45
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Enter the Dragon Permanent
- Replies: 10
- Views: 17012
Enter the Dragon Permanent
Hi Audaxers, Has anyone ever done this? https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12698177 I'm thinking about converting my AAA SR into an SR Cymru, I'll need a 300 as my Cambrian with ECE won't count. It's obviously a lumpy ride I'm just wondering whether it's achievable in late Autumn which is probably when ...
- 05 Jul 2019 09:08
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Brum200 Audax
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8910
Re: Brum200 Audax
I'm confused.
I've entered the BRUM 200 but it's on the 21st Sept.
I've entered the BRUM 200 but it's on the 21st Sept.
- 30 Jun 2019 15:37
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Brum200 Audax
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8910
Re: Brum200 Audax
Yes, I've entered.
- 23 Jun 2019 06:05
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: The BEACON ROADS CYCLE CLUB TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14349
Re: The BEACON ROADS CYCLE CLUB TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019
Thank you to Ade and all the helpers at the track championships yesterday.
I had an absolutely fantastic time and loved every minute of it.
I had an absolutely fantastic time and loved every minute of it.
- 02 Jun 2019 16:57
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 2nd June
- Replies: 16
- Views: 14019
Re: Club runs - 2nd June
Thanks for volunteering to lead the C run today Simon.
A great route and a thoroughly enjoyable ride.
I believe, the ride leader has the authority to eat and drink anything he fancies.
A great route and a thoroughly enjoyable ride.
I believe, the ride leader has the authority to eat and drink anything he fancies.
- 30 May 2019 19:50
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Riding a 600kms Audax
- Replies: 10
- Views: 16350
Re: Riding a 600kms Audax
Congratulations to you all.
I'm assuming you can all now give yourselves the Title Super Randonneur?
I'm still a 400 short for that.
Good luck to those of you doing Paris-Brest-Paris.
I'm assuming you can all now give yourselves the Title Super Randonneur?
I'm still a 400 short for that.
Good luck to those of you doing Paris-Brest-Paris.
- 10 May 2019 07:30
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: What do B runners want to do on 19/5?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3597
Re: What do B runners want to do on 19/5?
This looks like a great idea George.
I'm surprised no one has voted yet. Unfortunately I'll be plodding my way through Wales that weekend so better not vote..
I'm surprised no one has voted yet. Unfortunately I'll be plodding my way through Wales that weekend so better not vote..
- 06 May 2019 11:05
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Bryan Chapman Memorial
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6834
Bryan Chapman Memorial
Hi,
I was wondering if any other fellow Beaconites had entered the Bryan Chapman on the 18th May?
It'll be my first event over 300km and my lack of pace on the hills worries me.
As it's PBP year, what qualifying events are folks doing?
(For clarity, I haven't been crazy enough to enter PBP)
I was wondering if any other fellow Beaconites had entered the Bryan Chapman on the 18th May?
It'll be my first event over 300km and my lack of pace on the hills worries me.
As it's PBP year, what qualifying events are folks doing?
(For clarity, I haven't been crazy enough to enter PBP)
- 28 Apr 2019 16:22
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs -28th April
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10273
Re: Club Runs -28th April
The B run was a great route (Thanks Si Walker) and quick on the way out as promised to make sure we could cope with mechanicals and still get to the Cafe whilst it was in time for breakfast. Of course I didn't expect the mechanicals to be all mine. A **flat** on the rear and later on the front all w...
- 26 Apr 2019 10:59
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs -28th April
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10273
Re: Club Runs -28th April
B Ride
The B ride will be to Ellenden Farm Shop in Harvington - 54 Miles.
The pace will probably be towards the top end of B pace to get there in time for breakfast.
The route is available to download here, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29812165
The B ride will be to Ellenden Farm Shop in Harvington - 54 Miles.
The pace will probably be towards the top end of B pace to get there in time for breakfast.
The route is available to download here, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29812165
- 24 Apr 2019 16:25
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs -28th April
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10273
Re: Club Runs -28th April
I'll lead a B ride on Sunday.
I'm not sure where to yet, but I'll be posting the route on here when I've worked out where to go.
I'm not sure where to yet, but I'll be posting the route on here when I've worked out where to go.
- 24 Apr 2019 14:30
- Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
- Topic: SSECCRRL Race 16th May 2019
- Replies: 12
- Views: 19080
Re: SSECCRRL Race 16th May 2019
Hi, Could you please put me down as a volunteer. If you could let me know what's required and when and where to meet please.
Cheers
Cheers
- 31 Mar 2019 15:52
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 31st March
- Replies: 22
- Views: 14785
Re: Club runs - 31st March
We had a couple of mechanicals on the B ride today to Clows Top. A set of misaligned brakes and a mangled derailleur. We were able to sort the brakes but failed to fix the derailleur so lost our leader before we got to the café. Glad to see that Richard made it back OK. Alex Agnew - First Beacon rid...
- 24 Feb 2019 15:47
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 24th February
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9190
Re: Club Runs - 24th February
The C ride to Lavender Hall was thankfully uneventful other than the ride leader having a **flat**. Nathan met us at the café, which was impressive as we set off for Kenilworth before changing our minds and heading for Lavender Hall Nathan Burton Cédric Gioan Sandy henshaw Helen Jamieson Dave little...
- 02 Feb 2019 20:33
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Club Kit Order 2019
- Replies: 123
- Views: 652240
Re: Club Kit Order 2019
Stu,
Can I order
Men's S/S VERO PRO Jersey, XL please
Can I order
Men's S/S VERO PRO Jersey, XL please
- 20 Jan 2019 14:48
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 20th January
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7764
Re: Club runs - 20th January
C Run
A lovely C run to Alcester, nothing extraordinary to report.
What about the 2 Beaconites on a tandem gatecrashing your ride?
Do we get 1/2 a point each?
- 16 Dec 2018 13:51
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 16th December
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6027
Re: Club Runs - 16th December
There was a Change of both leader and destination for the B ride. We also encountered black ice with a couple of riders including Si Walker hitting the deck. This prompted us to keep to the main roads and stay well away from the country lanes for the rest of the route which went without incident. On...
- 15 Dec 2018 13:09
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 16th December
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6027
Re: Club Runs - 16th December
Unfortunately there need to be a change of plan for the B Run. Hillers are fully booked up.
I'll lead a ride to Clows Top instead.
The route is Matt Hale's and is available below.
Clows Top Route
I'll lead a ride to Clows Top instead.
The route is Matt Hale's and is available below.
Clows Top Route
- 13 Dec 2018 21:16
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 16th December
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6027
Re: Club Runs - 16th December
The forecast for Sunday is looking good I'll lead the B ride to Hillers Farm Shop, following Sean Barker's route on the routes database. 59 Miles with the cafe at 36 miles. The route's available to download below Hillers Farm Shop There's been a change of plan. The B ride will now be going to Clows ...
- 10 Dec 2018 19:27
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs - 16th December
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6027
Re: Club Runs - 16th December
I'll lead a B ride on Sunday. Venue and route to be confirmed later in the week.
- 09 Dec 2018 18:33
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 9th December
- Replies: 20
- Views: 16943
Re: Club runs - 9th December
On the B run to Lowsonford aka The Magical Mystery Tour were Simon Turner (L) Si Walker Si Woodward Matt Hale Rob Wade Richard Leper Pete Norman Alex Rybinski Cheers for your patience and sorry we almost starved A fine magical mystery tour Si. It just goes to show, anyone can lead and you don't eve...
- 16 Nov 2018 20:44
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Newport Track Session - Saturday 29th December
- Replies: 23
- Views: 29133
Re: Newport Track Session - Saturday 29th December
Sorry, I'd have loved to have done that session but am working and won't be able to get the the off.
Maybe next time.
Maybe next time.
- 28 Oct 2018 14:42
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: The great reunion
- Replies: 15
- Views: 21229
Re: The great reunion
Oscar, There's often an awful lot of tosh written on forums and I'm just as guilty as everyone else. But sometimes a little gem comes along that warms the heart and rekindles your faith in human kind.
Thank you.
Thank you.
- 02 Oct 2018 18:50
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Touring Trophy
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2656
Re: Touring Trophy
I might have a go and submit a resume of the touring I've done this year trying to complete the British Cycle Quest. I'll just need to get back from my tour of Southwest Scotland first!
- 16 Sep 2018 16:36
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 16th September
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10955
Re: Club runs - 16th September
On today's B ride to Clows top were
Matt Clegg
Mark Gardner
John Hitchcock (Left us before the cafe)
Dave Hughes (Left us before the cafe)
Luca Tinnirello
Rob Wade
Simon Woodward (Leading)
A very uneventful ride with plenty of room at the cafe.
Thanks everyone
Matt Clegg
Mark Gardner
John Hitchcock (Left us before the cafe)
Dave Hughes (Left us before the cafe)
Luca Tinnirello
Rob Wade
Simon Woodward (Leading)
A very uneventful ride with plenty of room at the cafe.
Thanks everyone
- 15 Sep 2018 18:55
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 16th September
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10955
Re: Club runs - 16th September
I'm happy to lead a B ride to Clows Top if no one else fancies leading. The route is one that Matt Clegg did this year and is 55 miles, with the Cafe at 31.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28605037
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28605037
- 02 Sep 2018 17:37
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 2nd September
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6351
Re: Club runs - 2nd September
The B ride got to Lavender Hall without a problem but there was a 3/4 hour wait for food so we were told of a great cafe a couple of miles away. Unfortunately they were also full so we ended up 1 **flat** later with a Spa shop on the village green at Meridan. Todays riders were Nathan Burton Huang D...
- 28 Aug 2018 13:38
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 2nd September
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6351
Re: Club runs - 2nd September
The B ride to Lavendar Hall will be about 55 miles with the cafe just over halfway at 32 miles. The pace won't be quick and the route is fairly flat so if there are any C riders who fancy moving up to the B this is the perfect opportunity. The route is available here - https://ridewithgps.com/routes...
- 19 Aug 2018 17:36
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C Club runs July, August and September 2018
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8310
Re: A, B and C Club runs July, August and September 2018
I'll lead a B ride to Lavender Hall on the 2nd September.
- 28 Jul 2018 18:58
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Helfa Cymraeg Benjamin Allen Audax (Tewkesbury) - Saturday 11th August 05:30
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6413
Re: Helfa Cymraeg Benjamin Allen Audax (Tewkesbury) - Saturday 11th August 05:30
I've also entered this and will hopefully be plodding my way around slowly.
- 20 May 2018 21:03
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Garmin advice
- Replies: 8
- Views: 11755
Re: Garmin advice
Thanks for your advice everyone. Hopefully most nights he will be able to find somewhere to charge and for those few nights when we'll be wild camping a powerbank should be fine. I was surprised to find that some Garmins don't have mapping and those that do you have to purchase the maps. Is that rea...