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An excellent turnout of 18 this week, despite the Beacon audaxes the day before. Particular credit to the handful who rode on both days...anybody who rides the 'Killer' then is also out the day after almost merits two club run points (almost, but not quite... though the sentiment is there)

It's the RideLondon event this Sunday, with a number of Beacon riders entered including the two 'official' Beacon teams, so we may be a few riders short on club runs, but I'm still expecting a good turn out...and let's support Ian Simpson on leading his first A-run!!

This weeks' volunteers

A: Wyevale Garden Centre (Stratford) - Ian Simpson
B: Cobhouse Fisheries - Paul Johnson
C: Bewdley SVR Cafe Dave Cole


Usual message from me... let's try to get this last vacancy for leader filled sooner rather than later.

This week will be a bog standard B run to an old venue on rolling terrain the route will be something like this https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15303860

Thanks Phil for the intro. New venue so hopefully meets the grade. Black Horse-Black Hill-Black Horse approximately 60 miles. Riders will need locks as the coffee shop is towards back of centre, with bikes parked at the side. One short stretch on a dual carriageway to be navigated but filter lanes at each turning so care & attention needed. There are alternative routes but these can be introduced next time if successful run. Otherwise hopefully see you all on Sunday. If anyone wants to buy a grow bag for the return journey, please feel free to do so!

On today's B run to Cobhouse Fisheries
Paul Johnson(L)
Alan Weaver
Philip Whiteman
Pol Pot
Andy Wrightson
Robin Kirkham
David McCann
Phil Ewell
Ryan Evanson
Simon Turner
Neil Orchard
Kyle Gatier

Despite having to remember the route after a Garmin failure, first lead of an 'A' run appears to have been successful? On the ride today was:

Ian Simpson (L)
Martin McGowan
Adrian Ravenscroft
Steve Philpot
Oliver Timms

Approximately 60 miles BH to BH average 18mph, well done all.

C run to Bewdley SVR Cafe

On today's C Run were:

Dave Cole leader
Si Walker
Carolyn Clegg
Ash Turner
Mark Gardner
Mark McConkey
Laura Derbyshire
Paul Derbyshire
Pete Marshall

At the Cafe
Tony Webb
Jane Herrin
Wally Lowe
Sue Pemberton
Chris Jennings
Colin Edney

Dave

Have I been removed for not having a smart enough bike Dave?

Sorry Pete
You weren't in attendance when the register was taken.

You probably could do with a better bike - that one you're riding looks the type of bike a man in his late 50s would ride.
Dave

David Cole wrote:Sorry Pete

You probably could do with a better bike - that one you're riding looks the type of bike a man in his late 50s would ride.
Dave

I'm thinking of getting a Pinerwhatsit or something else trendy but it may be too late for a mid life crisis

Thanks for a great ride Ian and all.