Club runs - 19th June
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Club runs - 19th June
Well, I was hopeful of a new record turnout of riders this week, given the alternative rides on offer, but the rain and generally poor forecast scuppered those plans, with the only dry ride ironically in North Wales (the wettest part of the British Isles!). Respect to James, Alistair and Claire for their trip to the hills of Snowdonia, it looked a great route. James is potentially offering another trip later this summer (details on the Beacon facebook page), so please support him in his efforts.
Anyway, we still had 25 riders out, and the dry start at the Black Horse at 08:15 lasted all the way until the traffic lights at Longbridge, when the rain set in for the trip south to Tewkesbury.
This week's rides are:
A: Broadway Tower - Ian Taylor
B: Kineton- Paul Johnson
C: Hiller's Dave Cole
My usual call here...there are plenty of c-riders who could lead, so why not have a go, and similarly the thread to lead rides and select destinations for rides in July, August and September is also on this message board. There are just some regulars signed up to lead at present, why not stick your name down and live the dream.
Anyway, we still had 25 riders out, and the dry start at the Black Horse at 08:15 lasted all the way until the traffic lights at Longbridge, when the rain set in for the trip south to Tewkesbury.
This week's rides are:
A: Broadway Tower - Ian Taylor
B: Kineton- Paul Johnson
C: Hiller's Dave Cole
My usual call here...there are plenty of c-riders who could lead, so why not have a go, and similarly the thread to lead rides and select destinations for rides in July, August and September is also on this message board. There are just some regulars signed up to lead at present, why not stick your name down and live the dream.
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This is now the final route for Sunday's B run to Kineton https://ridewithgps.com/routes/14445803
I can step in on Sunday Martin. Will probably go usual route of out through Ullenhall, Bidford, Honeybourne and Saintbury Hill, returning through Mickleton and Wooten Wawen. It'll be a steady pace, no surging, no-one left behind, plenty of surreal and random conversation. Roughly 72 miles round trip, should be getting back around 2.00pm I reckon.
Weather looks ok currently, who knows we may even get to sit outside at the cafe...
Weather looks ok currently, who knows we may even get to sit outside at the cafe...
Many thanks Ian. No need to stick with Broadway Tower yourself though, I only chose it because can't remember going there recently.IanT wrote:I can step in on Sunday Martin. Will probably go usual route of out through Ullenhall, Bidford, Honeybourne and Saintbury Hill, returning through Mickleton and Wooten Wawen. It'll be a steady pace, no surging, no-one left behind, plenty of surreal and random conversation. Roughly 72 miles round trip, should be getting back around 2.00pm I reckon.
Weather looks ok currently, who knows we may even get to sit outside at the cafe...
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Today's A run to Broadway Tower was a text book Beacon RCC club run. By which I mean it was brilliantly led, on a superb route and in excellent conditions. The only downside was the ill disciplined rabble actually riding it. Maintaining cheerful chatter and light hearted 'banter' in the face of my officious and pedantic chiding were:
Matt Reagan
Keith Adcock
John Hitchcock
Ben Walmsley
Steve Philpott
Ian Simpson
Matt Hale
Mark Hobson
Never mind debating the length and speed of club runs, or the alleged lack of volunteers. Never in all my days have I come across such an unruly shower on a club run. There were too many instances of loud laughter, ribald conversation and pointing out of London Underground tube trains to be mentioning here, but mark my words, I will be compiling a report for the club run secretary's attention.
Matt Reagan
Keith Adcock
John Hitchcock
Ben Walmsley
Steve Philpott
Ian Simpson
Matt Hale
Mark Hobson
Never mind debating the length and speed of club runs, or the alleged lack of volunteers. Never in all my days have I come across such an unruly shower on a club run. There were too many instances of loud laughter, ribald conversation and pointing out of London Underground tube trains to be mentioning here, but mark my words, I will be compiling a report for the club run secretary's attention.
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P.s. Carolyn that was flat for one of my club runs. Laughing
Worst 'flat' route ever Ted 😂
I hate to admit it but appart from wanting to throw the bike over a hedge and cry I had a great day!
Thanks for a lovely ride y'all 😁
I hate to admit it but appart from wanting to throw the bike over a hedge and cry I had a great day!
Thanks for a lovely ride y'all 😁
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