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Club Runs - 2nd December

Posted: 26 Nov 2018 09:32
by WorcsPhil
My escape from Australia was so finger-bitingly exciting and seat-of-the pants tense that involved a submarine, a long handled axe and the left knee of a wombat, that it will one day be made into a film...probably starring Ben Affleck. Albeit Ben Affleck may have to spend a long time in make-up.

Big thanks for Lord Whiteman for posting all club run info in my absence, and bringing his own wit and persuasive powers to hand...thanks Phil.

So, what's been happening? It's been cold but we seem to be getting around 25 riders each week, and it's good to see new riders meshing nicely with the 'old-hands'. It's the big Beacon awards night this Saturday night, so attendance may be affected the next day for this week's club runs, but if you're not going to the awards night, or fancy motivating yourself, why not step forward on what might be a quiet week.

This week's rides will be:

A: Destination TBC - Nick Shenton
B: Leader and destination wanted
c: Leader and destination wanted

Intro Ride: Avoncroft Museum Café, led by the indomitable Dave Cox

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

Posted: 26 Nov 2018 22:51
by Nicks_77
I’ll take an alcohol fuelled post Beacon Awards night A Run for a greasy fry up.

Destination tbc

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

Posted: 27 Nov 2018 09:11
by George
Just a thought for ride leaders:
This Sunday there's a cyclocross meeting at the Cob House near Martley, which several Beacon people will be competing in. Is it an idea to take a run there and combine refreshments with giving our riders a shout?

(I would volunteer myself, but can't see myself getting up early enough after the Dinner to get into B'ham by 9am.)

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

Posted: 27 Nov 2018 09:18
by Dave Cox
I'll do an Intro Ride to Avoncroft about 30 miles

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

Posted: 27 Nov 2018 15:49
by petemarshall
George wrote:
27 Nov 2018 09:11
Just a thought for ride leaders:
This Sunday there's a cyclocross meeting at the Cob House near Martley, which several Beacon people will be competing in. Is it an idea to take a run there and combine refreshments with giving our riders a shout?

(I would volunteer myself, but can't see myself getting up early enough after the Dinner to get into B'ham by 9am.)
Timings of the West Midlands CX championship

9.15 - U6, U8 - 10 mins race

9.30 - U10’s - 15 mins race

9.55 - U12’s - 15 - 20 mins race

10.20 - 10.40 - Official Course Practice (sections of the main course will be accessible during the prior races)

10.40 - Youth - 30 mins race

11.25 - Vet 50+ - 40mins race

12.15 -12.40pm - Official Course Practice

12.40 - Womens - 40 mins race

13.35 - Vet 40+/ Junior - 40 mins race

14.30 - Senior - 60mins race
We should have riders in the U6, 8 10 and perhaps 12.
The V50
Seniors and perhaps the women's so plenty of races with Beacon riders.

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

Posted: 27 Nov 2018 20:07
by Mariana278
Dave do you have the route for the intro ride? I fancy going out Sunday but I can’t face 50 miles, 30 sounds perfect

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

Posted: 27 Nov 2018 20:41
by Hamaad_Raja
Mariana278 wrote:
27 Nov 2018 20:07
Dave do you have the route for the intro ride? I fancy going out Sunday but I can’t face 50 miles, 30 sounds perfect
i will join you again, intro ride for me too, legs are still sore from sunday lol

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

Posted: 27 Nov 2018 21:08
by AlexR
I'm planning to be out on Sunday but I think I will join on the intro ride as it will be my first club ride since getting back on the bike from my knee surgery.

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 10:39
by jbendle
Have a good time lads. I loved doing the last few A runs and looking forward to doing more. I've got to catch up on some work this weekend and then I'm away on overseas travels with work (apart from xmas when I'm down South) until February (when I shall re-emerge... )

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 11:11
by Dave Cox
Intro ride is out via Barnt Green, Tardebigge, Woodgate, Stoke Prior, Avoncroft, back up Upper Gambold Lane and Dusthouse lane perhaps over Lickeys. We did it on 2nd Sept so it's on Strava. Big good to see you both and Ade again!

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

Posted: 28 Nov 2018 11:15
by Dave Cox
Intro route something like this [url]https://www.strava.com/activities/1814074411/url]

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

Posted: 01 Dec 2018 11:31
by PhilG
I'll lead the B run to Charlecote unless anyone else steps forward to lead.

I'll post a route later today, but it will almost certainly be between 55 and 60 miles and not too hilly.

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

Posted: 01 Dec 2018 14:47
by Hamaad_Raja
Dave Cox wrote:
28 Nov 2018 11:15
Intro route something like this [url]https://www.strava.com/activities/1814074411/url]
sorry wont be able to make it tomorrow, going to work till around 11pm tonight an have to wake up at 4am for the Wilder/Fury boxing fight so wont get much sleep, hope you have a good run an see you all soon.

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

Posted: 01 Dec 2018 15:20
by PhilG
Here is my route for tomorrow:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28996066

About 58 miles and around 2,500 feet / 750 metres of descending.

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

Posted: 01 Dec 2018 16:26
by Nicks_77
Tomorrow’s A Run will be to Alcester

Approx 55-60 miles, flat route.

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

Posted: 01 Dec 2018 17:41
by Adrian431
Dave Cox wrote:
28 Nov 2018 11:15
Intro route something like this [url]https://www.strava.com/activities/1814074411/url]
Hi Dave myself and Joanne will be happy to join the intro ride

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

Posted: 01 Dec 2018 23:28
by Dave Cox
That's great look forward to seeing you again

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

Posted: 02 Dec 2018 13:15
by Dave Cox
Intro/Social Ride to Avonscroft Museum

Joanne Congerton
Dave Cox (leading)
Clare Inglis
Dave Little
Adrian Low
Adrian McHugh
Alex Rybinski (alt leader for Col de Lickey!)
Ash Turner

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

Posted: 02 Dec 2018 15:51
by PhilG
On the B run were:
Phil Gameson (Leader)
Andy McGrath
Clare Fudge
Brett Henshaw
Richard Leaper

It started raining on Quarry Lane and I thought that perhaps my choice of bike and clothing had been unwise. But then it cleared up and was actually quite pleasant. The wind seemed to pick up a bit, but it appeared to keep changing direction!

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

Posted: 02 Dec 2018 17:36
by Nicks_77
On today’s blustery A Run to Alcester were:

Nick Shenton (Leading)
Andy (Audax) Wrightson
Ben Crone
Neil Lynch
Vince Tenant
Phil Elwell
Matt Reagan
Spencer Tapia

Nothing out of the ordinary on today’s ride. Phil had a flat on the way out and the mythical tail wind was short lived on the return home.

Thanks to all for today’s ride, the comapny and banter was great as usual.

Re: Club Runs - 2nd December

Posted: 03 Dec 2018 08:05
by AlanW
Nicks_77 wrote:
02 Dec 2018 17:36
On today’s blustery A Run to Alcester were:

Nick Shenton (Leading)
Andy (Audax) Wrightson
Ben Crone
Neil Lynch
Vince Tenant
Phil Elwell
Matt Reagan
Spencer Tapia

Nothing out of the ordinary on today’s ride. Phil had a flat on the way out and the mythical tail wind was short lived on the return home.

Thanks to all for today’s ride, the comapny and banter was great as usual.
What a motley crew you looked as we passed.... <@>