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Mick Stanford

I will be leading a club social and Introductory ride to Earlswood Lakes with a stop at 20 miles at Wave Café Earlswood Lakes. 9.15am start from The Black Horse car park, Northfield. This is a Beacon RCC Community Groups Ride which is open to any age, Children under 16 must be accompanied by a paren...

Mick Stanford

I am happy to be there from start to finish Simon, just fit me in where you need me.

Mick Stanford

I will be leading a 20 mile ride to Belbroughton and back with a stop at 12 miles at The Deli to refuel. 9.15am start from The Black Horse car park, Northfield. This is a Beacon RCC Community Groups Ride which is open to any age, Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This is...

Mick Stanford

Dave Cox wrote: ↑
21 Jun 2025 14:50
Just had an email to say the Wave is closing 22nd until 30th June. Looks like it will Wedgies again !!

ah! OK, Wedges it is

Mick Stanford

Dave Cox wrote: ↑
20 Jun 2025 18:19
Ok MIck I'll be up at the Black Horse to support this. May extend it a bit see how it goes

that is great Dave, see you on Sunday

Mick Stanford

I will be leading a club social and Introductory ride to Earlswood Lakes with a stop at 20 miles at Wave Café Earlswood Lakes. 9.15am start from The Black Horse car park, Northfield. This is a Beacon RCC Community Groups Ride which is open to any age, Children under 16 must be accompanied by a paren...

Mick Stanford

PaulB wrote: ↑
13 Jun 2025 16:54
Hi Mick

Rob & I will join you.

We may peel off at Wedges but let's see

Great, see you both on Sunday Paul

Mick Stanford

Dave Cox wrote: ↑
10 Jun 2025 21:54
See you on Sunday Mick

See you on Sunday Dave

Mick Stanford

I will be leading a club Introductory ride to Earlswood Lakes with a stop at 20 miles at Wave Café Earlswood Lakes. 9.15am start from The Black Horse car park, Northfield. This is a Beacon RCC Community Groups Ride which is open to any age, Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardi...

Mick Stanford

Rose wrote: ↑
25 May 2025 08:23
Hello
Sorry I'm wussing out because of the weather.
Rose

it is improving from now to be a lovely day. See you tomorrow

Mick Stanford

Dave Cox wrote: ↑
23 May 2025 20:21
Good to keep these rides going Mick thanks. I'll come along on Sunday

it will be great to see you Dave, I am aiming to get these going again along with some family rides.

Mick Stanford

IanG wrote: ↑
23 May 2025 18:56
Will join with my daughter

Great, see you on Monday Ian.

Mick Stanford

Danspooner wrote: ↑
21 May 2025 17:58
Hey me and the family will join thanks (4of us)

Great, it will be good to see you all Dan

Mick Stanford

Rose wrote: ↑
21 May 2025 10:01
Hello
Can I join you. I haven't got any kids but could do with a nice pootle.
Rose

Of course you can Rose, see you soon

Mick Stanford

Rose wrote: ↑
21 May 2025 10:52
Hello
I'd like to join this one but may have to dip out early as it's been a long time since I was last on my bike.
Is that OK?
Rose

that is great Rose, it will be a steady pace so I am sure you will be fine. It will be good to see you

Mick Stanford

I will be leading a club Introductory ride to Earlswood Lakes with a stop at 20 miles at Wave Café Earlswood Lakes. 9.15am start from The Black Horse car park, Northfield. This is a Beacon RCC Community Groups Ride which is open to any age, Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardi...

Mick Stanford

I will lead a family ride from Victoria park, Northfield to Rowheath Pavilion, where we will stop for coffee and cake and a good old chat and for the children to play. There is a lovely play area for the little ones or they can play in the field. We then return on the same route to Victoria park. It...

Mick Stanford

Simmo wrote: ↑
17 May 2025 14:05
Hi Mick I’ll be pressed for time tomorrow but will try & meet you there at 11

it will be great to see you there Simon

Mick Stanford

IanG wrote: ↑
14 May 2025 21:23
I’ll join you

be good to see you on Sunday Ian

Mick Stanford

I will be there for the day George.

Mick Stanford

Please do come along and join the hundreds of cyclists paying their respects at the cyclists memorial service. I will lead a combined D and C Run to Meriden for the cyclists memorial service this coming Sunday. The service starts at 11am so meet at the Black Horse for an 8.15 am start. Depending on ...

Mick Stanford

PeteNorman wrote: ↑
12 May 2025 22:44
Hey Mick when you are route planning remember it’s also the Knowle Fun Run with road closures.

https://www.knowleanddorridgelions.com/ ... n-run-2025

Jan and I will be riding Tandem from Earlswood.

cheers Pete, I will be keeping well clear of the fun run. See you both on Sunday

Mick Stanford

Dave Cox wrote: ↑
12 May 2025 15:05
Many thanks Mick that's wonderful news

have a great holiday, see you soon

Mick Stanford

PaulB wrote: ↑
11 May 2025 22:27
love these rides, thanks Mick

well organised with a great group, must do more like this and happy to hear Mr Weaver is all in one piece

itwas a great day Paul, an yes, we must do more off road

Mick Stanford

ChrisY wrote: ↑
11 May 2025 20:26
Thanks Mick. Had a great time!

it was brilliant, more off road rides needed

Mick Stanford

Cracking day out with great company, thanks for leading Mick. Despite a rather frosty reception from MrsW when l got home after choosing to do a MTB ride on our 34th wedding anniversary, l'm pleased to report that despite some initial fears, Stephen and the twins remain fully intact. 😀 it was a fan...

Mick Stanford

Rich_Chaplin wrote: ↑
11 May 2025 17:52
Cheers Mick, cracking ride

yes, great day and a few beers to top it off

Mick Stanford

Just noticed your post Dave. I will lead a Ride over to the memorial next Sunday. I will post something up on Monday or Tuesday
Mick

Mick Stanford

ChrisY wrote: ↑
10 May 2025 07:16
I’d like to join please Mick. I have a mountain bike.

Chris

Great, see you tomorrow Chris

Mick Stanford

Rich_Chaplin wrote: ↑
08 May 2025 09:56
Hi Mick, can you add me to the list please.
Cheers Rich

added, be good to see you Richard

Mick Stanford

Dangerous wrote: ↑
07 May 2025 20:04
I’m up for it Mick .

Great, see you on Sunday

Mick Stanford

AlanW wrote: ↑
07 May 2025 19:31
Put my name down as well please

your name is down, see you on Sunday Alan

Mick Stanford

PaulB wrote: ↑
06 May 2025 22:26
Hi Mick

I'll join you and Rob probably will as well

It will be a great day out, see you both Sunday

Mick Stanford

This Beacon RCC Community Group Ride is open to all ages, under 16 y/o must be accompanied by an adult. A mainly off road ride to and through one of the longest canal tunnels in the UK, the Netherton Tunnel, Dudley. We will be starting at the Black Horse at 9.15am with a short road ride to the Rae V...

Mick Stanford

Thanks for organising and leading Dave, really enjoyed the ride out.

Mick Stanford

Kay wrote: ↑
10 Feb 2025 12:08
How many hills?
Thank god for the triple ring!
Thankyou a lovely morning out with freinds . And cake.
Kay

it was great to ride along with you Kay. I will make the next one a little bit flatter, just a little bit.

Mick Stanford

David Cole wrote: ↑
09 Feb 2025 17:54
Thanks for leading todays club run Mick,an interesting route with some new lanes. Although I found it quite hard it was just what I needed
Dave

Glad you enjoyed it Dave, lots of climbing made it a tough one. It was a little different as I want to create rides to new areas. Thanks for joining today

Mick Stanford

Yes many thanks Mick. Lovely cafe - new one for me and you found some lanes I'd never ridden before !! Pity to find two awful drivers in a short ride Cheers Dave, yes, shame about the drivers, the one has been reported now though. Forgot to turn camera on after cafe so missed the other one. It woul...

Mick Stanford

Jason H wrote: ↑
09 Feb 2025 14:28

Mick Stanford wrote: ↑
08 Feb 2025 17:35

Jason H wrote: ↑
08 Feb 2025 13:02
Hi Mick,
I'd like to join your ride.
Thanks.
be good to see you Jason
Thanks for leading today Mick I really enjoyed it.

Cheers Jason, see you again soon

Mick Stanford

David Cole wrote: ↑
08 Feb 2025 16:31
Hi Mick
I will join you tomorrow
Dave

Great, see you in the morning Dave

Mick Stanford

Kay wrote: ↑
08 Feb 2025 13:09
I will attempt to remember how to ride a bike with steering, braking and balancing.
What time do you think you’ll be at the top of Illey Lane?

we should be there by 9.40 Kay, see you tomorrow.

Mick Stanford

Jason H wrote: ↑
08 Feb 2025 13:02
Hi Mick,
I'd like to join your ride.
Thanks.

be good to see you Jason

Mick Stanford

Dave Cox wrote: ↑
07 Feb 2025 20:20
Sound great Mick sign me up

Nice one Dave, see you on Sunday

Mick Stanford

I am leading a short D Ride with a stop at 28 miles at Lizzies Farm Shop and Cafe which is just 4 miles from the end of the ride. This is a hillyish route which will keep us warm on a cold winter day. 9.15am start from The Black Horse car park, Northfield. The café is mainly cold food, caes galore, ...

Mick Stanford

Leigh H wrote: ↑
26 Jan 2025 14:05
cheers mick thanks for organising. Smiling when I got into the warm

really great ride and we missed the worst of the weather. Cheers for riding along

Mick Stanford

Thanks everyone for a brilliant ride today. Till next time keep those legs spinning

Mick Stanford

joelsubash wrote: ↑
25 Jan 2025 19:32
Hoping to join the gang tomorrow. Thanks for organising Mick.

see you in the morning Joel

Mick Stanford

+AndyMcGrath wrote: ↑
25 Jan 2025 17:29
I’ll join thanks Mick
Will meet you at bottom of Day House Bank
Cheers
Andy McG

See you in the morning Andy

Mick Stanford

Leigh H wrote: ↑
25 Jan 2025 14:49
Hi mick is there room for me, don't mind leading a second group
Cheers
Leigh

yes Leigh, absolutley fine. If we need to we can split into 2 groups in the morning.

Mick Stanford

turnerjp wrote: ↑
25 Jan 2025 13:09
I’ll join you thanks Mick

cheers Jonathan, see you tomorrow

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