The Beacon Message Board

I'm chief Commissaire for 2 of the 3 events and assistant for the other.

Does anyone have a spare set of rollers to loan out for a few weeks ?

I'd say it was an experience !

Thats a Birmingham Uni rider if im not mistaken ?

Great effort Chris !

Can see how you can top Claire's photo !

Charnwood Challenge 111km - Tamworth Early September. Clear & accurate routesheet. 2 excellent controls - cafe in the morning (great cakes) pub in the afternoon (quick friendly service on hot/cold baps but full menu available). 1 info control at the halfway point. Lovely countryside, not spectacula...

Well done Steve,

I'm happy to have knocked 1 min 8 seconds off my PB

Andy Terry wrote:That's the one we've been waiting for!

I wasn't forgetting it for a second year , after the Audax I left the Bottle in the boot of the Car for this very reason.

I was assistant Commisaire at Stuorport Tuesday night, First race had an Elite rider from Node 4-Giordana who lapped all the Cat 1/2 riders.

The Cat 3/4 race had 40 entrants, but NO Beacon riders.

Tim, an indication of the speeds, CAT4's normally lap around 2.10, Elites around 2.06 and sunday we clocked the leaders towards the end at 1.56, the fastest lap we've seen down there !

Tim, What number were you ?

John, Next time I see Gary my first words will be "my you've grown !"

And thanks Greg, didnt know until Steve B told me tonight.

Great Result Sean !

Pedlo Mudguardo wrote:Nice one Doug, well done mate.
Anything nice in the goodie bag ?

Beer !

Be interesting to see how you get on if your racing at Stourport on Tuesday night Doug, Let me know if you are.

Two questions, just how old do you think I am and what are the age categories ?

Essex Bridge - 110km Audax from Tamworth

I'd like to echo Steve's comments.Great picturesque route and what stood out to me was how good the road surfaces were along most of the route.

Clive did confirm that due to the success of the event it will be returning next year.

Fred2637 wrote:I have not ridden the end to end but now have the willingness to do it, so if any other beacon members are thinking of doing this please consider me in your plans.

I'd love to do the end to end, don't think I'm up to it just yet but maybe in the next 18 months as I improve.

Gutted !

Fully intended to take my Cotswold Audax 'Bidon' to Paris with me this weekend and take a photo of it in front of the Arc de Triomphe and i forgot to pack it !

Still there was a little cycle race on sunday down the The Avenue des Champs-Élysées that I got to watch.