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AlanW

I see that the organiser is trying to do a staggered start for everyone, based on previous years experiences, best of luck with that! I plan on being there as early as possible to try and get away from the masses, which is what everyone is probably thinking to. Are we going to try and do a Beacon gr...

AlanW

I think l will air on the side of caution and not join you guys in the morning now.

But have a safe ride

AlanW

Yes we are still tier 3, nothing changed for bham If l understand the government guidelines correctly, and please feel free to correct me if lm wrong. But as l am in tier two l shouldn't be travelling into a tier three area. Equally, if you are in tier three you should not be going into a tier two ...

AlanW

Given the revised lockdown rules, is the run still going ahead?

AlanW

Hi Si,

Can you put me down as a strong possibility and I will confirm it for sure later, thanks

AlanW

Si,

If you do decide to cancel, please bear in mind that I will be leaving home at around 07:15 to ride up to the Black Horse

AlanW

Me to please Si

AlanW

A truly grand day out, thanks Si for leading and everyone else for there company.

AlanW

I'm a definite

AlanW

In which case, l'll probably pass on it this time Si

AlanW

Ah ha..... but in my defence l only read the main body of the text which says anticlockwise?

AlanW

I'm interested in joining you, but wont know for sure till later in the week. If I can make it, I will meet you at Astwood Bank if thats okay?

AlanW

The cafe at Bishampton is open to, but only for take away drinks. That said, you can sit outside on the seats provided and they will bring the drinks to you

AlanW

Begineers tutorial:-

https://youtu.be/LDVqruRsYtA

AlanW

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AlanW

Once you have accepted the invite, go to the Beacon Zwift Channel. You can just use your phone or tablet as a means of talking, but i would suggest using ear buds that have a mic combined within.

AlanW

Ive just set up Discord channel for Beacon members, follow the link below so that everyone can chat while on the group ride

https://discord.gg/sRFN2Et

AlanW

Ive already entered it

AlanW

Hi Phil, I believe that Jolanta Kandefer has mailed you to say that she cannot do the event now. (Snowdrop) On the flip side, I've just double checked the dates and Ive only just noticed that it doesn't clash with me working at Brighton this year. Yes, I know, I should have checked sooner.... :oops:...

AlanW

Given my recent discovery of DVT I'm not to sure if I shall be going to this session or not. Yes I know that I'm still riding my bike but when I was first diagnosed the GP did say that it was okay, but I do keep a careful eye on my heart rate. However, at my last appointment up on Friday she has sin...

AlanW

The last track session is booked for Sunday 15th March 2020, 3pm to 6pm Two sessions, novice and intermediate although we will be able to accommodate 3 to 4 first timers, but please let me know if you are going to give the track a try it so that I can advise the coach at Newport please Here are the ...

AlanW

The last but one track session is booked for Sunday 2nd February 2020, 3pm to 6pm Two sessions, novice and intermediate although we will be able to accommodate 3 to 4 first timers, but please let me know if you are going to give the track a try it so that I can advise the coach at Newport please Her...

AlanW

The next planned session is on Sunday 5th January 2020, 3pm to 6pm Two sessions, novice and intermediate although we will be able to accommodate 3 to 4 first timers, but please let me know if you are going to give the track a try it so that I can advise the coach at Newport please Here are the links...

AlanW

It was originally my plan to go but that's just been scuppered by the sudden need to go down to Bath on Sunday to sort my lads accommodation out ready for January.

AlanW

Disappointing turn out again yesterday afternoon at Newport, just myself and Simon Woodward. So on that basis l shall no longer continue with them as their is clearly no interest

AlanW

This Sundays track sessions are both fully booked with riders from other clubs now, so unless you have pre booked via the PDQ Coaching website please DO NOT just turn up and expect to ride.

To be fair you might just strike lucky, on the other hand you might not and its a long way to go to chance it

AlanW

You need to book on the session via the PDQ Coaching website - www.pdqcyclecoaching.co.uk Then simply create an account which will then give you access to the calender. Select the correct date and time of the event and also which category (group) you want to ride in based on your track experience. B...

AlanW

Plus not forgetting of course a track session at Newport starting at 3pm till 6pm, everyone welcome. Fancy giving the track a go, well now is your chance....c'mon down

AlanW

Sunday 1st December 3pm to 6pm, but it seems pretty pointless trying to promote it to be honest

AlanW

Rather dissappointingly but not one single person from Beacon on last night's track session

AlanW

StuartWhite wrote: ↑
10 Oct 2019 14:45
Good day,

I'm going to try and make this one (10th Nov), can I invite someone?

Hi Stu

Sorry for the delay, for some unknown reason I was locked out of the message board?

But yes, the more the merrier to be honest

AlanW

We have 9 booked on the intermediate and 8 on the beginners/novice sessions, but still need a few more really.

AlanW

As far as l know if you can ride a bike, then you are in. But let me ask the question. What ages are we talking Tim?

AlanW

Just bumping this back up to the top in case people have forgotten about it?

AlanW

Newport Track Sessions - links for the first two sessions. 3pm to 6pm Sunday October 6th https://goteamup.com/p/1608014-pdq-cycle-coaching-ltd/e/19597332-pdq-track-session-3hr-beginner/ https://goteamup.com/p/1608014-pdq-cycle-coaching-ltd/e/19597334-pdq-track-session-3hr-intermediate/ Sunday Novemb...

AlanW

A fantastic route and well worth doing, will be available as a perm shortly according to the organiser.

AlanW

Also one this Saturday to

AlanW

Simon Woodward wrote: ↑
30 Jun 2019 15:37
Yes, I've entered.

I thought you were doing the club 500 Simon?

AlanW

Next Saturday 6th July, anyone entered?

AlanW

I used one for a while when commuting, great at keeping you dry until:
a) its a headwind
b) you need to do a hand signal

Needless to say it went on ebay shortly after the initial purchase!

AlanW

Over 30 riders on the four club runs last week, and despite the best efforts of Alan Weaver to get zwift rides and local audaxes registered as club runs, Parliament has again rejected his proposals. A list of interventions will be discussed this week, but it is still the club run deal that is the o...

AlanW

Winter Track Sessions @ Newport So......a question to those that have already expressed an interest, but also to those that might be interested but not on a Saturday night. So, would a Sunday afternoon be better, 3pm to 6pm. As it stands, booking a Saturday is possible but could prove problematic an...

AlanW

neilo wrote: ↑
19 Mar 2019 11:50
Did you have to point out holes and signal left Al?

AlanW

Do I get a club run point for leading a group around the velodrome on Saturday....

AlanW

Agreed, the distance is a ball ache. But the more that we can encourage to go then the more we can car share

AlanW

Well done to everyone at last night's track event at Newport, certainly a good night's work out with varied exercises.

Pity that we cannot get more people interested?

AlanW

Plus, a track session at Newport Saturday 6pm to 9pm and I'm still looking for people for the beginner/novice session.
Time to try something new and different maybe?

AlanW

Personally l would prefer a couple of rear pockets, but happy to go with the flow

AlanW

Just to throw another item in the mix, gillets?

AlanW

Still looking for numbers, all levels catered for even complete newbies, c'mon and join the fun

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