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by Simon Woodward
10 Jun 2025 21:30
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: 2 Up TT Results Round 1
Replies: 1
Views: 50

2 Up TT Results Round 1

We had 12 riders riding tonight from 4 different clubs There was only 17 seconds between 2nd, 3rd & 4th with Jason & Jamie from Oak Velo taking the honours, but our winners were Rikky & David from Droitwich Cycling Club Round 2 is on 24th June 1 Rikky Hughes Droitwich CC 00:23:09 1 David Lynes Droit...
by Simon Woodward
09 Jun 2025 18:59
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Volunteers Required
Replies: 5
Views: 82

Re: Volunteers Required

Hi Helen it's on the k36/10 near Earlswood
Sign on is at the small car park at the Junc of Tithe Barn Lane and Broad Lane

The start is 19:00

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47827064
by Simon Woodward
09 Jun 2025 10:16
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Volunteers Required
Replies: 5
Views: 82

Re: Volunteers Required

Hi Ade,
Andy Terry has kindly offered to timekeep but ideally I could do with one other as a marshal.
by Simon Woodward
07 Jun 2025 18:11
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 8th June @ 9:15 - B run to Kenilworth
Replies: 7
Views: 192

Re: Sunday 8th June @ 9:15 - B run to Kenilworth

Hi Phil,
I'll join you as well please
by Simon Woodward
03 Jun 2025 15:41
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Volunteers Required
Replies: 5
Views: 82

Volunteers Required

Our first 2 Up TT is at 7pm on Tues 10th June and we need a couple of volunteers to assist with the event.

If you're able to help, or are interested in knowing what's involved, please let me know

Thanks

Simon Woodward
by Simon Woodward
03 Jun 2025 10:56
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Beacon away day to Abergavenny and Hay on Wye - 2025
Replies: 5
Views: 256

Re: Beacon away day to Abergavenny and Hay on Wye - 2025

I'm up for this but wouldn't be able to do Friday 1st
by Simon Woodward
31 May 2025 08:47
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Saturday 21st June - Pushing the Boundaries Club Run to Aberystwyth and back in a day
Replies: 2
Views: 244

Re: Saturday 21st June - Pushing the Boundaries Club Run to Aberystwyth and back in a day

I'll ride out to Aber, but I'll be slow so won't be riding to your pace. Hopefully I'll see you at your faffing stops :lol:
I'll be catching the train home as my long days in the saddle are a distant memory.
by Simon Woodward
28 May 2025 13:24
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Cardboard box for a bike
Replies: 3
Views: 263

Re: Cardboard box for a bike

Hi Albert,
Have you tried local bike shops?
They're normally happy to give away cardboard boxes
by Simon Woodward
27 May 2025 07:35
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Beacon away day to Abergavenny and Hay on Wye
Replies: 18
Views: 25103

Re: Beacon away day to Abergavenny and Hay on Wye

I'd be interested in this, when were you thinking of?
by Simon Woodward
05 Apr 2025 12:31
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Volunteers Required Sat 12th April 10:00
Replies: 3
Views: 1248

Re: Volunteers Required Sat 12th April 10:00

Thanks for the offer Ed

I'd also prefer that as many Beacon members as possible were able to ride.

I'll be going to Whitlenge on Sunday and will ask again there
by Simon Woodward
03 Apr 2025 13:35
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 6th April, B ride - Whitlenge
Replies: 9
Views: 1233

Re: Sunday 6th April, B ride - Whitlenge

Hi Matt,

Can you put me down for this please
by Simon Woodward
01 Apr 2025 09:47
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Volunteers Required Sat 12th April 10:00
Replies: 3
Views: 1248

Volunteers Required Sat 12th April 10:00

Our calendar for 2025 is now available on the club website You'll see that our first event is a 20 mile event on Sat 12th April starting at 10:00 This is historically a very popular event for Beacon riders and also riders from other local clubs We are looking for volunteers to help with marshalling ...
by Simon Woodward
13 Feb 2025 19:05
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: SUNRISE / SNOWDROP 2025 - CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Replies: 7
Views: 219552

Re: SUNRISE / SNOWDROP 2025 - CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Hi Phil - Not sure how to enter on the Audax UK website with a BC membership number? Any ideas? Ade, I'm pretty sure there's no affiliation between Audax UK and BC so you just need to enter as a non member. Thanks Si. In the olden days you used to pay less when you presented yourself at sign on for...
by Simon Woodward
12 Feb 2025 18:19
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: SUNRISE / SNOWDROP 2025 - CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Replies: 7
Views: 219552

Re: SUNRISE / SNOWDROP 2025 - CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Thanks both... Ade, be good if you could be here to help out on the desk for a few mins and to ride the Snowdrop. Can you enter via the Audax UK website? Dave, I've got you on the A442 turn for the Sunrise so we can keep two people on car park duties, so you should have some time to get warm again ...
by Simon Woodward
25 Jan 2025 17:06
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: LMTT 2025
Replies: 4
Views: 8698

Re: LMTT 2025

by Simon Woodward
20 Jan 2025 14:04
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 26th of January
Replies: 6
Views: 1576

Re: Weekly Club Update and Club runs for the weekend of 26th of January

It was 1°c at the Black Horse on Sunday morning and I think there were 18 of us :D
by Simon Woodward
17 Jan 2025 23:42
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 19th Jan, B ride to Kenilworth
Replies: 8
Views: 1928

Re: Sunday 19th Jan, B ride to Kenilworth

Hi Matt,

I'll attempt to keep up with you all _Q
by Simon Woodward
22 Nov 2024 15:31
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: C Ride Sunday 24th Nov
Replies: 3
Views: 1692

C Ride Sunday 24th Nov

The weather forecast is to be Warm Wet and Windy for Sunday so I'll lead a C ride to Lavender Hall Fisheries. Pace - "C" 12-14 mph no one will be dropped Start Time - 09:15 - At the Black Horse Location - Lavender Hall Fisheries - 22 miles to the cafe, 45 miles round trip Route - https://ridewithgps...
by Simon Woodward
03 Nov 2024 08:15
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: C Run 3rd November. Lavender Hall Fisheries
Replies: 10
Views: 5697

Re: C Run 3rd November. Lavender Hall Fisheries

Hi Liz,
Sorry, I'm not going to be able to make it this morning
by Simon Woodward
02 Nov 2024 13:26
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: C Run 3rd November. Lavender Hall Fisheries
Replies: 10
Views: 5697

Re: C Run 3rd November. Lavender Hall Fisheries

I'll also join you Liz,

I'm looking forward to a nice leisurely C ride
by Simon Woodward
26 Oct 2024 17:47
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 27th B ride to Hartlebury castle
Replies: 8
Views: 2891

Re: Sunday 27th B ride to Hartlebury castle

Bagbear wrote:
26 Oct 2024 16:48
Hi. Please add me. Will probably meet you by Blackwell about 9:30ish (I might also have a friend along. Hope that’s ok)
That's fine, see you there.
by Simon Woodward
26 Oct 2024 15:07
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 27th B ride to Hartlebury castle
Replies: 8
Views: 2891

Re: Sunday 27th B ride to Hartlebury castle

joelsubash wrote:
26 Oct 2024 14:53
Put me down please. Never done a B before will come back with the C if I can’t keep up.
Hi Joel, no problem - With me leading, it certainly won't be a fast B ride :D
by Simon Woodward
26 Oct 2024 08:22
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 27th B ride to Hartlebury castle
Replies: 8
Views: 2891

Sunday 27th B ride to Hartlebury castle

I'll lead a B ride to Hartlebury castle The C ride are also going to Hartlebury so you have a choice of either B or C pace Start at BH 09:15 Route is the same as the C ride - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43405920 Remember the clocks go back! Riders Simon Woodward (Leading) Dave Cole Richard Greer ...
by Simon Woodward
11 Oct 2024 15:36
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: RRtY questions.
Replies: 1
Views: 1981

Re: RRtY questions.

Hi Joel,
1) Yes they do
2) 100 mile rides don't count, they need to be 200km
Each ride needs to be done as a separate ride with a separate entry

Good luck
by Simon Woodward
27 Sep 2024 21:39
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 29th September, B ride to Upper Aston
Replies: 9
Views: 2827

Re: Sunday 29th September, B ride to Upper Aston

Can you put me down please
by Simon Woodward
20 Sep 2024 12:03
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: A-ride to Broad Acres following the Hill Climb - approx 10:30 start from top of Winwood Heath Lane
Replies: 2
Views: 1581

Re: A-ride to Broad Acres following the Hill Climb - approx 10:30 start from top of Winwood Heath Lane

Why not regale your buddies at the cafe with tales of how you took on the Winwood Heath climb and laughed in its face :D There's still time to sign up and a fine trophy up for grabs The preferred option is through Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/club-time-trials-2024-tickets-812343901477...
by Simon Woodward
06 Sep 2024 13:19
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: C/B run to Cobhouse Fisheries. 8 September
Replies: 16
Views: 5301

Re: C/B run to Cobhouse Fisheries. 8 September

Hi Chris,
If you could put me down for this please
Cheers
by Simon Woodward
06 Sep 2024 13:18
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: C/B run to Cobhouse Fisheries. 8 September
Replies: 16
Views: 5301

Re: C/B run to Cobhouse Fisheries. 8 September

Hi Chris,
If you could put me down for this please
Cheers
by Simon Woodward
04 Sep 2024 13:19
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Beyond the Dyke Audax - Saturday 28th September 2024, helpers required
Replies: 10
Views: 5867

Re: Beyond the Dyke Audax - Saturday 28th September 2024, helpers required

Hi Phil,

I can help out with the catering in the evening and with the clearing up as well.

Simon
by Simon Woodward
01 Sep 2024 06:33
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Handicap Championship Tues 10th Sept
Replies: 5
Views: 4720

Re: Handicap Championship Tues 10th Sept

joelsubash wrote:
31 Aug 2024 21:57
Hi,
I can help with the organisation of the TT. Just let me know what you need me for. Have 0 experience in TT matters though, but happy to help.
Thanks Joel, that would be fantastic, there's no experience required.
by Simon Woodward
23 Aug 2024 14:21
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Handicap Championship Tues 10th Sept
Replies: 5
Views: 4720

Handicap Championship Tues 10th Sept

Our last TT of the season will be our Handicap Championship. This will be on the K36/10 course near Earlswood https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47827064 and will be Road Bikes only. Please sign up via our TT webpage - http://beaconrcc.org.uk/club-time-trials-2024/ We have a Timekeeper but ideally need ...
by Simon Woodward
20 Aug 2024 20:26
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Cyclo Cross Volunteering Opportunities 24th Nov 7th Dec 8th Dec
Replies: 36
Views: 16891

Re: Cyclo Cross Volunteering Opportunities 24th Nov 7th Dec 8th Dec

Hi Ade,
I'm available on Sunday. Unfortunately I'm unable to make Saturday this year.
by Simon Woodward
18 Aug 2024 07:51
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: B run to Clee Hill cafe Sunday August 18th
Replies: 7
Views: 2865

Re: B run to Clee Hill cafe Sunday August 18th

I'll join you, but I'm likely to plod along at my own pace _Q
by Simon Woodward
10 Aug 2024 18:56
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULTS Time Trial K36/10 mile 2 up Aug 6th 2024
Replies: 3
Views: 2794

Re: RESULTS Time Trial K36/10 mile 2 up Aug 6th 2024

That's brilliant. Thanks for the offer Ed. :D
by Simon Woodward
07 Aug 2024 07:44
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULTS Time Trial K36/10 mile 2 up Aug 6th 2024
Replies: 3
Views: 2794

Re: RESULTS Time Trial K36/10 mile 2 up Aug 6th 2024

It was a wonderful event yesterday and it was good to chat with everyone in the Peacock afterwards :D We'll be holding another 2Up TT next Tuesday 13th August. Entries can be made through Eventbrite http://beaconrcc.org.uk/club-time-trials-2024/ or if you're unable to enter through eventbrite you ca...
by Simon Woodward
01 Aug 2024 14:34
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: 2 Up TTs 6th & 13th Aug 7pm
Replies: 0
Views: 4914

2 Up TTs 6th & 13th Aug 7pm

What's a 2UP TT? It's a team TT with teams of 2 riders, the emphasis is on fun and there's no need to have any knowledge or experience of Time Trialling. Only road bikes are allowed and all you will require is a helmet and working front and rear lights. We will be using the K36/10 course near Earlsw...
by Simon Woodward
26 Jul 2024 17:49
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 28th July, B ride - Malvern
Replies: 11
Views: 3936

Re: Sunday 28th July, B ride - Malvern

I'll start at the BH. My pace might be a bit slow for a B but I'll catch you up at the stops.
by Simon Woodward
26 Jul 2024 12:45
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 28th July, B ride - Malvern
Replies: 11
Views: 3936

Re: Sunday 2th July, B ride - Malvern

That ride looks so tempting. :lol:
Can I sign up for Option 3
by Simon Woodward
06 Jul 2024 15:49
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Tuesday 9 July TT
Replies: 1
Views: 2079

Tuesday 9 July TT

Hi All, Our next TT will be on Tuesday 9th July before we move on to 2 Up Tats in August. Due to a road closure on Tithe Barn Lane we will be using a modified K36/10 course. The course is 9 miles and finishes in Cut Throat Lane just after the crossing the motorway. The sign on will be at Tithe Barn ...
by Simon Woodward
06 Jul 2024 12:00
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Grass Track Champs 2024 20/07/24
Replies: 31
Views: 16382

Re: Grass Track Champs 2024 20/07/24

Hi Ade,

I'm happy to volunteer
by Simon Woodward
08 Jun 2024 20:39
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Sunday 9th June C 49 miles ride to hillers 9am start
Replies: 9
Views: 3417

Re: Sunday 9th June C 49 miles ride to hillers 9am start

Hi Marianna,
Could you also put me down please
by Simon Woodward
01 Jun 2024 18:40
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Club Championship
Replies: 6
Views: 4580

Re: Club Championship

Results

Ed Moss 00:41:59 TT Bike
Ian Taylor 00:49:00 Road Bike
Richard Kings 00:55:41Road Bike

Because of roadworks on the course, the course needed to be shortened so was a total distance of 17.5 miles
by Simon Woodward
23 May 2024 18:21
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Club Championship
Replies: 6
Views: 4580

Re: Club Championship

The link to sign up for next Tuesdays TT is now live

https://www.droitwichcyclingclub.co.uk/time-trials/
by Simon Woodward
22 May 2024 17:50
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: YHA TOUR 22nd JULY OVERNIGHT
Replies: 10
Views: 20258

Re: YHA TOUR MON 22ND JULY OVERNIGHT

Can you put my name down please

I'll cycle to Sutton as it's a fairly pleasant ride for me