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With our Sunrise and Snowdrop Express audaxes taking place today, club runs might be quieter than usual tomorrow, but we do have a Beacon Burst that's taking in the Bromsgrove Olympique reliability ride and a D run to Lavender Hall on the cards. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

Update: We now also have a B run to Enville and the weather forecast has improved further!

This Sunday, we have an A run to Wootton Wawen, a C run to Worcester and a D-paced introductory/social ride also heading to Wootton Wawen on the cards. While it will probably rain, it's going to be warmer and the sun might even make an appearance! www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

Update: Due to the poor weather forecast, all three club runs have been cancelled. Why not join us for a group ride on Zwift instead? www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

This Sunday, we have an A run out to Wootton Wawen, a C run heading to Hanbury and a D run that's stopping in Astwood Bank. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

Update: We now also have a B run heading to Wyre Forest.

This Sunday, we have an A run to Upton upon Severn, a C run to Hartlebury and a D-paced introductory/social ride to Earlswood Lakes. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

Tomorrow's club run options are an introductory/social D-run to Earlswood Lakes, a C run to Dunnington and a combined A/B run to Flyford Flavell. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

This Sunday, we have a D-paced introductory/social ride to
Wootton Wawen and a C run to Hatton. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

Now that the snow and ice has cleared, we can have club runs! Tomorrow, we have a non-stop Beacon Burst at close to A pace and a short C run to Hartlebury. Mudguards are advised. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

With plenty of snow and ice about, this week's club runs are again replaced with a club Zwift ride. Details on the message board. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

It's forecast to be -3° tomorrow morning and there's snow on the ground, so club runs will be replaced with a group ride on Zwift. Full details are available via the link. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

We have a Beacon Burst heading out on New Year's Day, if anyone would like to get a brisk ride in to start the year. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

10 years ago we celebrated his 80th birthday with a 80 mile ride down to the Cotswolds. I’ve been trying to ride my age in miles every year since. @BeaconRCC.bsky.social @cyclinguk.bsky.social

Update: We now also have a C run heading out towards Spernall, with a stop at Espresso Farm on the way home.

We currently have just one club run, a Beacon Burst, planned for tomorrow. Please check the conditions before heading out, in case there's any black ice on the roads. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at the Beacon! We hope you have a lovely festive season with friends, family and bikes. If you'd like to get out for a social ride on Boxing Day, we have a short club run taking in a stop at the Sun in Romsley. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

All four club runs this Sunday are heading to the Swan in Chaddesley Corbett for the traditional cyclists' pre-Christmas drinks. If you're not able to join a club run, why not meet us there? www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

Update: We now also have a B run to Astwood Bank to complete the set!

There's a nice break in the rain this weekend, so what better opportunity to get out on a club run? We have an A run heading to Flyford Flavell, a C run to Hatton and a D-paced introductory/social ride to Earlswood Lakes. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

Plans for this Sunday are currently for a C run to Astwood Bank and an A run to Cob House. Sign up on the message board or using the relevant group in the Beacon WhatsApp community. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

2025 Annual General Meeting - Beacon RCC This year's Beacon AGM will take place at 18:30 on Thursday 4 December 2025, via Zoom. Please see the AGM notice sent out to all members by email for the Zoom link. Please check your spam folder if yo...

A reminder that this year's Beacon AGM is taking place at 18:30 this evening. Please see the AGM notice sent out to all members by email for the Zoom link. See the members' lounge section of the message board for committee members' reports to the AGM. beaconrcc.org.uk/2025-annual-...

The weather is forecast to improve significantly for tomorrow. We currently have a combined A/B run heading to Alcester. Unfortunately, the planned introductory/social ride has had to be cancelled due to illness, but there'll be another one in a couple of weeks. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

This Sunday, we have a B run heading to Lavender Hall and a D run to Astwood Bank. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

Update: We now also have a B run to Kinver, leaving the Black Horse at the slightly later time of 09:30.

At present, we have just one club run tomorrow: an introductory and social ride to Earlswood Lakes. It's forecast to be dry, so further ride proposals are welcome! www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

Eddie Sumner, 1936-2025 - Beacon RCC Long-standing Beacon member Eddie Sumner died in May of this year. The following reflections are based on a eulogy that Eddie's son shared with the club: Eddie acquired his lifelong passion for cyclin...

Earlier this year, we learned of the death of long-standing club member, Eddie Sumner. Thanks to Eddie's son, we have now published a brief obituary on our website. beaconrcc.org.uk/eddie-sumner...

The 2025/26 Audax Season had started, and this year Audax UK turns 50 years old. To celebrate this, there are two special awards:
* Fifty for 50
* Demi-fifty for 50
... all points count towards your total.
#audax #cycling #randonneur
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This Sunday, we have a B run to Upton Snodsbury, a C run to Hatton, a D run to Astwood Bank and a non-stop Beacon Burst as your club run options. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

The Fastest Bicycle + Q&A | Midlands Arts Centre The Fastest Bicycle follows a London team of cyclists on a mission to 'go fast' and their journey to the 'World Human Powered Speed Challenge' on Route 305

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Exciting new film premiere at #MACBirmimgham 4th Dec 7.30. Human Powered Vehicle record attempt and Questions and Answers @beaconrcc.bsky.social @cyclinguk.bsky.social @britishcycling.org.uk