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Dave Cox

Yes happy to do so we will be riding at between 12 and 13 mph average but obviously no one will be left behind. It should be good for anyone who like me has been off the bike for a few weeks but wants to kick start their training for C runs or the Snowdrop or the Velo. Or anyone who enjoys a good so...

Dave Cox

I'll lead a D run of no more than 40 lumpy miles stopping at Earlswood

Dave Cox

Chapeau to Simon, Ade and Robbie. Probably a good idea to ride separately? A large group is more likely to be blown into each other which is why I once drove to the Black Horse and cancelled a ride in a gale. Ruth Eyles and Tony Shardlow rode on and were OK. I did a ride in high winds years ago with...

Dave Cox

Lyndon Bracewell of Push Bike Worcestershire has just published his regular What's On Guide to cycling events around the County in 2020 Nice bit of publicity for the Beacon Audaxes as usual and the Yr Elennydd - Dave Pountney Memorial and lots more [url] https://eur04.safelinks.protection.outlook.co...

Dave Cox

After last year when Holt Heath put me in the QE for 3 days I'd prefer an indoor duty please

Dave Cox

Hi Ade, I've put this in my diary and will try to come along in support Dave

Dave Cox

Phil, William Gibson has a new book out later in January

Dave Cox

Awful news. Hope you get well soon Andy

Dave Cox

Thanks for leading Noel - a really enjoyable run

Dave Cox

Thanks for leading the C Run Simon T great ride.

Dave Cox

Very sad news Trevor did so much for the club. It was good to see him at the Dinner again this year.

Dave Cox

Very sad news. A legend and a lovely bloke gone much too early. His events were always a bit beyond me including the Kidderminster Map Reading Contest but I got to know him and Charlotte via CTC in later years. He was also famous for his exploits on trikes including a PBP I think.

Dave Cox

Intro Run to Avonscroft - 3 Daves 1 Derek Dave Cox (leading) Dave Cole (support) Dave Little Derek Reynolds More of a Retro run given combined ages. Tales of Derek's first Beacon Club Run across the City and straight up the A roads to Ashbourne (!) and a visit to Beacon Hill on the return where the ...

Dave Cox

Thanks Dave

Dave Cox

Weather looks OK for tomorrow's Intro Ride to Avoncroft Museum's Edwardian Tea Room. 30 miles, pleasant potter on nice lanes, a few hills, bring a cafe lock. Be good to have a back up rider.

Dave Cox

I'll lead an Intro Ride to Avonscroft

Dave Cox

Beacon C Run to Stourport Dave Cox Leading Paul Balfe Richard Chaplin Dave Cole At the Windlass Cafe Roger Green George Barker Colin Edney Wally Lowe Andy Terry (rode home with us) All went well apart from Dave Cole getting a thorn **flat** in the back wheel of his lovely new bike from the hedge cut...

Dave Cox

I'll be there for a C Ride, hope Pete gets better soon. Still to Stourport will improvise a route I can't get routes onto my Garmin - well I can get them on but then cant find them.

Dave Cox

C Run Worcester Country Park - bit wet at start but nice ride.

Dave Cox (stand in leader !)
Fenella Brown

We started out on a 30 mile loop but by the time we got to Crowle it was comparatively dry so we pressed on. Thanks for coming Fenella

Dave Cox

I'll be away so can't help or ride but congratulations on getting this new event established successfully. Hope it goes well

Dave Cox

That's great Dave I'll be around to ride support if needed

Dave Cox

Hi Ade, I'll come over during the afternoon to help clear up

Dave Cox

Sad news re Norman an amazing record of lifetime achievement. A great character as well as a great cyclist. I remember marshalling the LMTT a few years ago when Norman took the wrong turn on the way back through Martley and did the first Hallow loop for a second time. We all yelled and waved but he ...

Dave Cox

Great summary George couldn't agree more.

Dave Cox

I like Pete's suggestion and so do my legs - as a warning

Dave Cox

So glad you got the insurance Helen, pity about the Roubaix though. There are so many good bikes about you will be spoiled for choice. Most brands get good reviews in Cycling Weekly. I'd still try some shops though and get a good fit. Red Kite have the Trek range nowadays not sure who has Specialise...

Dave Cox

Venue Expresso is usually welcoming but might be worth ringing ahead?

Dave Cox

In contrast to our awesome hard core Audaxers, I'll be riding the traditional Cycling UK (aka CTC) Tri-Vets on Sunday all being well. This is a very civilised century only open to the over 50s and occurs every 3 years so you can measure out your remaining cycling life in Tri-Vets events. Organised b...

Dave Cox

Yeah thanks good read well done. Glad you do it so I don't have to !!

Dave Cox

Beacon heroes

Dave Cox

Helen and the Beacon always get through true grit. I waited at Lavender Hall and then thought you wouldn't make it. Sorry to hear about the bike. If you have trouble getting it fixed a friend of mine has a contact who fixes carbon frames. Thanks also to Andy and Ade for coming along. And a superb bi...

Dave Cox

Many thanks Helen I'll meet you at Lavender Hall. Looking forward to getting at least one club run point again !!!

Dave Cox

Many thanks

Dave Cox

Ade if you give me a heads up with dates then providing I'm in Birmingham and free I'll try to help with these events setting up or signing on. Don't want to do coaching or anything. I'm boycotting Facebook for political reasons.

Dave Cox

I understand that Derek Reynolds and Dave Little led an Intro Ride to Earlswood last Sunday. 2 new riders. Dave do you have their names - you will certainly have your daughter"s !!

Many thanks for maintaining this important Club tradition.

Dave Cox

I've had to drop out for health reasons.. Good luck all

Dave Cox

Great event thanks to Ade and other helpers and the amazingly keen and committed Beacon Academy riders. At least one parent with children came over and wants to get involved and I directed him to the website Facebook etc. Sorry I couldn't help more but still a bit limited after operation.

Dave Cox

By way of background to the Memorial Service for those who've not been before. In 1921 a Memorial was set up in Meriden by public subscription to commerate the many cyclists who died in the “Great War” 1914-1918. Meriden was chosen as the centre of England (always a matter of geographical debate!). ...

Dave Cox

Sorry folks I wont now be able to lead a Club Run to the Meriden Cyclists' Memorial Service on 19th May. Or anywhere else really as I'm recovering from a minor op. We'll see if anyone else will pick it up. I'll go over by car or car and Brompton though.

Dave Cox

Hi Jess yes I think I could handle that ! Thanks

Dave Cox

Hi I'll try to keep the day free and help. But I am not prepared to marshall that MacDonalds roundabout again I find it too dangerous and stressful. After the LMTT (which ended up with a hospital admission) I might be better off doing something at HQ

Dave Cox · Re: Sat 13/04/19 14:00 K32/20 Is this still the famous Tour of the Fords???

Is this still the famous Tour of the Fords???

Dave Cox

I've not used my cape for some years although I keep it for the Eroica Britannia to roll on top of my Carradice saddle bag on the Carlton Flyer recycled from Sutton Coldfield tip. I last used it on the Brompton where it kept me and the bike dry. However my friends in the Bromsgrove and Redditch Affi...

Dave Cox

I will be passing the Black Horse at 7.00 on Sunday (not stopping or waiting) so anyone who wants to can ride out with me at C pace. I'll be going straight down the A38 to Droitwich and then turning to Ombersley to take up marshalling point 9 at Holt Heath. Bring warm clothes for the standing around...

Dave Cox

Whoops just shows how addled my brain is at the end of a good club run. Now edited. Funny that none of the guys riding it were sharp enough to pick it up. Thanks for this. I'd hate the club archives to have an error to confuse future historians.

Dave Cox

Somewhat extended C Run to Evesham (definitely not via Bewdley!!) Dave Cox (Leading) Kamran Anwar - good to meet you Kamran on your first Beacon ride Joanne Congerton Finbarr Costigan Cedric Gioan Geoff Mann Mark McConkey Adrian McHugh (sweeping) Pete Norman started with us from Black Horse but had ...

Dave Cox

Yes

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Dave Cox

I'll do a C Run to Evesham it's about 60 miles a few hills but won't be fast !

Dave Cox

Thanks Charlie, Dennis is remarkably robust and clearly still enjoying his cycling albeit as a spectator. Please given him my best wishes when you next visit.

Dave Cox

C Run to Knowle Wyndley Garden Centre

Finbarr Costigan
Dave Cox (leading)
Neil Evanson
Cedric Gioan
Matthew Hale
Toby Hale
Dave Little (sweeping)
Geoff Mann
Mark McConiley
David Phelps
Hamaad Raja
Simon Turner

And we met Chris Ashford's mum at the cafe!

Sun rain hail on repeat always windy !!

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