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chalkie

bad luck andy, that sounds like a nightmare, especially as the swim is 750m and wet suited and physiologically demanding, well done for persevering.

chalkie

my fun day is here:

http://youtu.be/N6zAfXTS8ds

chalkie

i rode round at a steady pace, taking film and pics, and soaking up the atmosphere. Rode it in 7:08:47. Saddle time 6:28:09. Stopped 4 times at feed stations and got off half way boxhill to film the switchbacks. BRILL day, and raised good monies for MS CHARITY. Many thansk to all those who sponsored...

chalkie

serves me right for not training - pb was 01:10:38 in 2010, but this year had extenuating circumstances. Was aiming for 1hr 22, but shocking swim tired me right from start. Well done to all you other guys, and GIRL; anne- well done.

i'll be back with a vengeance

chalkie

Many thanks to the riders and spectators and to Halesowen A&CC (Carl) for turning up on a sweltering hot Saturday for this years Track Champs. We had good competition, and excellent riding. Prize monies will be given at the AGM, winners please bring your certificates. and congratulations to Colin Ed...

chalkie

SPRINT: 1ST Colin Edney 13.35 2nd Sam Dighton 13.69 3rd Oliver Dighton 14.13 PURSUIT: 1ST Colin Edney 05:53:03 2nd Sam Dighton 05:57:81 3rd Simon Dighton 06:05:75 SCRATCH: 1ST Colin Edney 2 Oliver dighton 3 Simon Dighton 4 Elvyn Jones 5 Neil Compton 6 Sam Dighton ROADBIKE TT: 1ST Martin McGowen 01:1...

chalkie

fun fact 3 keith - i once went out with the sister of Jo Callis of Human league fame.
fun fact 4 Green gartside of scritti politti was at Leeds poly with me, as was Mark Almond.

namedrop namedrop lol

all musical thoughts being noted. thx

chalkie

birmingham - cardiff bay would be scenic, but lumpy. 104miles each way. wud certainly film and photo it for out-journey.

chalkie

Hearty congrats to you all, and well phil for conjuring a Beacon tradition which looks to continue; of course you were spoilt by the weather . May beat it down in another year, so cherish the trip. I am asking permission now for all your pictures to be set to music for the 2013 DVD ? And if you had ...

chalkie

and please take lots of photos and video of the event, and each other riding, not necessarily the view. this could be an invaluable record.

whats your ETA into weston?? i may turn up to film it.

chalkie

i'm riding this with a group of mates from midlands today - you're welcome to tag along, we dont thrash it though. Its a great day out. Have you booked the coach back, or under your own steam?

chalkie

the rider before Simon (no52) had a big gear and had had to "tack" his way up the hill :!: he was overtaken by about 3 riders in the process from a long way down. Lots of differing techniques to get up the hill; some even stayed on the tri-bars, many held the centre of the bars. Most got out the sad...

chalkie

heres a bit of fun video, see our boys climb Ankerdine

http://youtu.be/FGDm-b4dGXs

chalkie

well done tim on big PB, and well done team beacon

chalkie

link to CW pix on beacon flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/beaconrcc/ ... 377307892/

chalkie

I have loaded a selection of my pics, they are not exhaustive of all the riders, as i'm sure dave and george have many more to add, but heres the link; http://www.flickr.com/photos/beaconrcc/sets/72157633377307892/ riders will have to email me with their name and race number to see if i have them sh...

chalkie

12tt photos link here; my thanks to Bob for using my camera

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16047468@N06/

chalkie

PB by 20 secs i think

chalkie

are here as link : http://www.flickr.com/photos/16047468@N06/

chalkie

just drove right round course - roads are clear but the slip rd has ridged areas of snow, and pavements are covered in snow. Also the issue on the dual carriageway is that the snow encroaches the outer lane making it tight for 2 cars to pass, thus more dangerous for that section - it would be a cold...

chalkie

or dave if you bring them to club night i'll take them up on sat as i'm riding.

chalkie

i shall attempt to have them about my person as and when beacon meets take place. so will ride next sunday club run, and will be at the TTs in the near future plus at club night thursday.

chalkie

The wonderful epic year of 2012 is now captured and complete with professional commentary in glorious Technicolor, hand crafted by yours truly. price £8 bargain , and all proceeds go into my petrol tank, chasing you lot around again this year. Just add your names here for those requiring a copy, and...

chalkie

with any luck we'll find their bodies soon - silent witness

chalkie

the annual dvd is almost complete - i am wriiting a commentary for Giles latcham to record. should be in the shops by xmas!!

chalkie

Here from this link on flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/beaconrcc/ ... hotostream

there are other versions of these pix, just shout or email me for full size version

chalkie

well done gary and chris

chalkie

20/41 in your mv class is good, congrats andy, good averages

chalkie

excellent - some model music to go with those

chalkie

dec 2nd is cutoff, but claire is top of the world (well done), can we get one in a submarine below the arctic

chalkie

my apologies for not volunteering, i would if i could but the Paralympics have taken priority, best wishes to the helpers and organisers, my commitment to the club shall be better after this summer

chalkie

great pix guys i hope i can plunder those at a later date and incorporate them into a dvd

chalkie

SPRINT: 1) Steve Croggan (12.92sec) 2) Colin Edney 3) Vince Tennent PURSUIT 1) Colin Edney (5:58:00) 2) John Hitchcock (5:58:47) 3) Wally Lowe (6:09:23) SCRATCH 20 LAP 1) John Hitchcock 2) Simon Dighton 3) Colin Edney SPRINT ADAM SHAYES MEM TROPHY - Steve Croggan KEN COXON MEM CUP - Colin Edney OMNI...

chalkie

well done paul - we have enough tri guys i think to create a BEACON TEAM for next season, interested?

chalkie

well done steve, are the results on stuweb? site

chalkie

TRACK CHAMPS ARE ON - Drying breeze and cloudy, although poss shower later. Staying optimistic

I AM AT THE TRACK FROM 1230 -- PLEASE RING 07788 414260 FOR UPDATES

chalkie

[img] https://picasaweb.google.com/1068681338 ... 1226710274

you know you want to try it

chalkie

THE TRACK CHAMPS ARE JUST DAYS AWAY, LETS MAKE IT AN AUSPICIOUS OCCASION WITH GOOD SUPPORT. DURING THE AFTERNOON A SLOT HAS BEEN ARRANGED FOR SUPPORTERS, YOUNG CHILDREN WITH BIKES, AND ROAD BIKE RIDERS TO RIDE THE TRACK, AND IF THERE ARE SUFFICIENT NUMBERS A PURSUIT RACE WILL BE ARRANGED. IT IS HOPE...

chalkie

here you go brian

https://picasaweb.google.com/1077243242 ... 9055016274

email or PM me if you want the bigger file

chalkie

yes i even have video of you brian, will post asap

chalkie

photo here- well done

https://picasaweb.google.com/1077243242 ... 0112296322

chalkie

yes well done richard - you looked like you had a good rhythm going as a i photod you from the bridge

chalkie

i hope i can set all your fab photos george, ed, paul to suitable music for dvd purposes

chalkie

cracking moody pic ed

chalkie

Harlech triathlon had to be abandoned due to ultra high cross winds, and extreme cold conditions for marshalls on the beach!! So well done to all organisers and riders for enduring an extreme weather day at the LMTT. I had a good swim, and battled through the 27k ride nearly being blown off many tim...

chalkie

here's the black version - so much safer with fully inflated tyres i concur Ed.

chalkie

The auspicious 50th anniversary TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS will be held on SATURDAY 14TH JULY AT 1400-1800 at Halesowen Athletic&Cycling club. ALL BEACON AND 2ND CLAIM MEMBERS CAN ENTER, SPECTATORS AND FAMILY WELCOME. CASH PRIZES, AND TROPHIES TO BE WON LETS MAKE THIS A BIG EVENT TO CELEBRATE ITS 50TH RUNN...

chalkie

yes thanks to steve, brian, andy, simon. good and sunny for the start of TT season

chalkie

philip give me your frame for free - i'll turn it into a single speed and flog it

chalkie

i always have an OUT&ABOUT section for the summer activities and good rides.

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