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George

I was intrigued by this post, since I've cycled in Drenthe a number of times, and can't recall ever seeing a gradient there more challenging than the gentle ramps you get where a minor road bridge crosses a river, motorway or railway. But yes, indeed, it turns out that VAM is a waste processing comp...

George

Chairman Phil has mobilised the Party and secured us permission to visit White Lenge on 6 April. Hopefully we can get A, B, C and D rides going there, each doing their own distance and route, all to arrive in the window approximately 10:45 to 11:15 (preferably at slightly staggered times to avoid ex...

George

The Big Café Rendezvous is back! Last year's quarterly gatherings, where all club runs converged on the same destination (taking different routes at different speeds) were well received, so we're doing them again this year. They'll be roughly the end of each calendar quarter. Number 3 will be linked...

George

I'll probably join you at the café.

George

IanG wrote: ↑
14 Mar 2025 21:35
Riders
Ian G
Simon W
Alex Hopcroft

It's a good job that Gemma ("Is Everyone at the Beacon Called Dave?") Johnson isn't around to comment on the developing Simon W story.

George

I used to get cold hands and feet when I first started cycling. However, I discovered many years ago that the way to keep my hands and feet warm was not to focus on my hands and feet at all. I now think of my hands and feet as peripheral radiators on a central heating system. Hot peripheral radiator...

George

With the B run and the A run using the same cafe, the choice of destination is an easy one for me this weekend. I might try to get myself added to both attendance lists, and see whether Phil notices.

See you there.

George

George

I'll join you at the café, Pete.

George

I'll try to join you at the café, Jonathan.

George

Thanks, Ade.

George

I'll meet you at the café.

George

It's good to have a discussion on the topic of when to cancel club runs. I can only express a personal view, which is that I don't like dictats in general, and I don't like this proposed dictat in particular. And surely *all* club runs are "at own risk"?

George

I'll join the two groups at the café.

George

I'll meet everyone at Whit Lenge, but probably won't ride with any of the groups, except maybe for a couple of miles if a group happens to heading off in a convenient direction at a convenient time.

George

Dave Cox wrote: ↑
12 Dec 2024 20:15
Hi. Inspired by tonights AGM, I'll lead a D Run this Sunday initially to Rowberries' and then to Swan gathering of Clubs. 9 for 9.15 from Black Horse

Dave Cox leading
Rob Parker
Paul Balfe
Dave Cole

Roughly when do you expect to get to Rowberry's, Dave?

George

AlanW wrote: ↑
27 Nov 2024 20:16
The Royal Grovesnor Hotel has been booked today, four twin bedded rooms. The cost will be £60 pp that also includes a full English breakfast and secure parking for the bikes.

Thanks, Alan.

George

For anyone that hasn't seen the social media announcements: I've written a touring report of sorts about a mini-tour of NL and Belgium that I did at the start of the month. It's on the club's website here: http://beaconrcc.org.uk/touring-report-november-2024/

(Be warned: it's full of diversions.)

George

Photos available to download here:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/LfKFhrGcpbUtWSn88

George

I'm potentially interested, Al, but can't commit until spring probably.

George

I have no idea what colour Andy Wrightson's car is, but he has a beard and was driving in that part of the world at that time of day.

George

Oh, right. I'll check.

George

I'll probably meet you at the café, Nick. Given your start time, I reckon you'll be there at 10:30-ish. Is that right?

George

Myself and Simon have done a couple of crits, if that counts? Yes, it counts, Ed. More specifically, top-ten placings count. There are two trophies up for grabs: Senior Road Race Champion (Alan Nicholls Trophy) The senior member who, during the period 1 January to 30 September, secures the highest ...

George

I've been trying to find out whether any Beacon members have been road racing in 2024. So far, I've identified Martin Davis and Chris Hughes as active in this discipline. Does anyone else want to put their hand up? Or can anyone suggest someone whom I should ask?

George

Everyone is warmly invited to our Annual Awards Night -- the annual celebration of everything we've achieved as a club in the last twelve months -- 6pm to midnight, Saturday 16 November. This year, in line with feedback, we've pulled out all the stops to make the event more affordable and easier to...

George

The Beacon Club Person of the Year Trophy was established by Trevor Shipway and Tony Shardlow in 1996 to recognise the 'unsung heroes of the club'. In other words, members who work behind the scenes to organise and help with the many activities that contribute to the running of the club and its prog...

George

Every year, members' racing and other achievements are recognised with trophies and awards in a wide variety of fields. This year's awards will be presented at the Annual Awards Night, at the Black Horse on Saturday 16 November. It's going to be a special night, with music, chat, presentations, food...

George

Every year, members' racing and other achievements are recognised with trophies and awards in a wide variety of fields. This year's awards will be presented at the Annual Awards Night, at the Black Horse on Saturday 16 November. It's going to be a special night, with music, chat, presentations, food...

George

Every year, members' racing and other achievements are recognised with trophies and awards in a wide variety of fields. This year's awards will be presented at the Annual Awards Night, at the Black Horse on Saturday 16 November. It's going to be a special night, with music, chat, presentations, food...

George

Congratulations and sincere thanks to Paul, and indeed to all the regular leaders. The club wouldn't exist without your input.

I hope to join and lead a few more runs next year after being less involved than I would ideally have liked to be over a somewhat disrupted summer of 24.

George

The club learnt this evening that Roger Shayes died late last week at the age of 92. Roger was a tireless servant of the Beacon and the wider cycling community, who helped a lot of young riders in the early stages of their careers. Dave Hughes is writing a short tribute, which will be shared here in...

George

Congratulations, Phil!

Thanks to everyone who made the event possible by organising, marshalling, timekeeping, etc.

George

Don’t forget that it’s the Beacon Hill Climb Championship this Sunday, 22 September. Advance online entries are preferred (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/club-time-trials-2024-tickets-812343901477), but on-the-day cash entries won’t be turned away. The weather forecast isn’t great, but that’s no rea...

George

While looking at a map today, I noticed this place at Romsley. I was completely unaware of its existence. Has anyone been there and, if so, what did you make of it?

https://www.rickyardcafe.com/

George

Are you planning a club run next weekend, Sunday 22 September? If so, please remember that next Sunday in the Hill Climb Championship, and that the plan is to have a gathering afterwards at Broad Acres Fishery. I've already spoken to the café manager Mandy and will share full details in the next 24 ...

George

So, three of us rode together for a very enjoyable 100km or so today, as part of my imperial century and the others' DIY 200km audax. Does that count as a club run? I'm not sure. And I'm even less sure who should be counted as the ride leader, since everyone contributed to both the planning and the ...

George

Andy W wrote: ↑
14 Sep 2024 17:14
Id love to come and join you but I'm slightly incapacitated with a non carbon aerodynamic leg so may have to leave this one!

I wish you could join us, Andy. Really sorry to hear about your mishap. I'll be in touch soon. Look after yourself in the meantime.

George

Naomi B wrote: ↑
14 Sep 2024 17:04
Hi George.
Me and Noel will join you on this.
Thanks,

Naomi

I look forward to seeing you both.

George

I've also posted this on Facebook and Ride with GPS.

George

After a long wait for a weather window, it looks as if this coming Sunday, 15 September, will finally be my opportunity to take my Eroica bike for its annual Imperial Hundred. I'll be starting and finishing at home (not the BH) and plan to ride 160km/100mi at an average of 24-25kph (15-15.5mph) with...

George

Congratulations, Matt.

(But I'll be gunning for you at next year's event, now that I've got an appallingly slow baseline time for calculation of my handicap!)

George

Chairman Phil’s away this week, so I’ve got the weekly update duties. I would tell you that I deliberately delayed the update until I could share the results of the final club TT of the season. But you all probably know me well enough by now to see straight through that particular untruth. Being abl...

George

Haha. I brought both, because I wasn't sure what was allowed, and couldn't make up my mind which was least period-incorrect to go with the bike. Turned out that no one else knew what was allowed either, and for some unknown reason no one seemed to see me as a threat in the standings, or consequently...

George

Thanks to all the timekeepers, marshals and other helpers for all your efforts. And even bigger thanks to Leigh for mitigating my embarrassment slightly!

George

Tomorrow, Tuesday 10 September, is the Beacon's final club TT of the season (Hill Climb Champs excluded). It's a special event in its own right: the Handicap Championship, meaning that everyone has a fighting chance, *especially* newcomers with no previous TT experience and people who only have slow...

George

Simon, does the fact that this is a road-bikes-only event imply that all aero aids (e.g. pointy hats) are also outlawed?

George

PS: I estimate you'll get there around 11:30, so that's the time I'll aim for.

George

Thanks for the offer, Chris, but there's no need to update me, I'll just pitch up regardless. The weather will simply affect what time I leave home and how far I go on my way to the Cob House. I'll hopefully see you there, but don't worry if you have cause to change your plans, just go ahead and do ...

George

Thanks, Nick. I think I'll meet Chris's ride to the Cob House, actually. It means I can leave starting until later, when hopefully the worst is over. The MetO are now forecasting a drier day than when I looked this morning, but the BBC continue to insist there will be a 50-75% chance of rain pretty ...

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