Beacon RCC
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Beacon RCC is a lively, friendly, broad-based cycling club active in south Birmingham and north Worcestershire.
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· Oct 6
2025 Annual Awards Night - Beacon RCC
18:00 until midnight, Saturday 15 November Roll up, roll up, for our annual celebration of everything we've achieved in the last twelve months. Following last year's success, we're returning to the Bl...
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Roll up, roll up, for our annual celebration of everything we've achieved in the last twelve months. Following last year's success, we're returning to the Black Horse for an entertaining and informal event that's affordable and easy to get to.
beaconrcc.org.uk/2025-annual-...
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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...
Club Runs - The Beacon Message Board
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November 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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...
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...
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...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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...
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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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* Fifty for 50
* Demi-fifty for 50
... all points count towards your total.
#audax #cycling #randonneur
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
* Fifty for 50
* Demi-fifty for 50
... all points count towards your total.
#audax #cycling #randonneur
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
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...
Club Runs - The Beacon Message Board
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November 8, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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...
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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
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
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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November 4, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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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
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
It's forecast to be dry on Sunday and we have three club runs. The A run is heading to Lavender Hall Fishery, the C run to Wootton Wawen with a stop at Espresso Farm on the way back, and then there's a D-paced introductory and social ride also to Wootton Wawen. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...
Club Runs - The Beacon Message Board
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October 31, 2025 at 7:51 AM
It's forecast to be dry on Sunday and we have three club runs. The A run is heading to Lavender Hall Fishery, the C run to Wootton Wawen with a stop at Espresso Farm on the way back, and then there's a D-paced introductory and social ride also to Wootton Wawen. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...
We recently learned of the death of Roger Harris, who was a prominent figure in the club in the 1980s and 1990s, before moving out of the Birmingham area when he retired. We asked Tony Webb to contribute an obituary, which is now available on our website. beaconrcc.org.uk/roger-harris/
Roger Harris - Beacon RCC
We recently learned of the death of Roger Harris, who was a prominent figure in the club in the 1980s and 1990s, before moving out of the Birmingham area when he retired. Roger was responsible for get...
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October 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
We recently learned of the death of Roger Harris, who was a prominent figure in the club in the 1980s and 1990s, before moving out of the Birmingham area when he retired. We asked Tony Webb to contribute an obituary, which is now available on our website. beaconrcc.org.uk/roger-harris/
There's rain forecast for Sunday, but it will apparently only be light. We currently have an A run heading to Holt Fleet (with a 09:00 start) and a D run (leaving at the regular time of 09:15) to Crowle. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...
Club Runs - The Beacon Message Board
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October 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
There's rain forecast for Sunday, but it will apparently only be light. We currently have an A run heading to Holt Fleet (with a 09:00 start) and a D run (leaving at the regular time of 09:15) to Crowle. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...
We have an A run to Alcester and a D-paced introductory/social ride to Earlswood Lakes planned for Sunday. The weather forecast doesn't look very promising at present, but it could always change! www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...
Club Runs - The Beacon Message Board
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October 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We have an A run to Alcester and a D-paced introductory/social ride to Earlswood Lakes planned for Sunday. The weather forecast doesn't look very promising at present, but it could always change! www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...
This Sunday, we have a B run going to Harvington Cross, a C run to Aston Cantlow and an off-road ride heading to the Netherton Tunnel, Dudley. Check out all the details on the message board. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...
Club Runs - The Beacon Message Board
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October 11, 2025 at 7:57 AM
This Sunday, we have a B run going to Harvington Cross, a C run to Aston Cantlow and an off-road ride heading to the Netherton Tunnel, Dudley. Check out all the details on the message board. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...
Roll up, roll up, for our annual celebration of everything we've achieved in the last twelve months. Following last year's success, we're returning to the Black Horse for an entertaining and informal event that's affordable and easy to get to.
beaconrcc.org.uk/2025-annual-...
beaconrcc.org.uk/2025-annual-...
2025 Annual Awards Night - Beacon RCC
18:00 until midnight, Saturday 15 November Roll up, roll up, for our annual celebration of everything we've achieved in the last twelve months. Following last year's success, we're returning to the Bl...
beaconrcc.org.uk
October 6, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Roll up, roll up, for our annual celebration of everything we've achieved in the last twelve months. Following last year's success, we're returning to the Black Horse for an entertaining and informal event that's affordable and easy to get to.
beaconrcc.org.uk/2025-annual-...
beaconrcc.org.uk/2025-annual-...
This Sunday we have another of our Big Café Convergences. This time, four club runs are heading to Whitlenge. Why not join us for a ride or meet us there? www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...
A,B,C,D Runs, Beacon Big Bash, Sunday 5th October. - The Beacon Message Board
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October 3, 2025 at 6:40 AM
This Sunday we have another of our Big Café Convergences. This time, four club runs are heading to Whitlenge. Why not join us for a ride or meet us there? www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...
The 2026 Sunrise and Snowdrop Express audaxes will run on 28 February and are now open to enter via @audaxuk.bsky.social. Why not get something in the diary to motivate you through the cold months to come? We'll be waiting for you with a warm cuppa at Whitlenge! beaconrcc.org.uk/2026-sunrise...
2026 Sunrise & Snowdrop Express audaxes - Beacon RCC
The Beacon RCC February audaxes are an institution on the Audax UK calendar, usually attracting 260 entries each year. The routes use quiet country roads through rural Worcestershire to Evesham and Up...
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September 30, 2025 at 6:24 AM
The 2026 Sunrise and Snowdrop Express audaxes will run on 28 February and are now open to enter via @audaxuk.bsky.social. Why not get something in the diary to motivate you through the cold months to come? We'll be waiting for you with a warm cuppa at Whitlenge! beaconrcc.org.uk/2026-sunrise...
This week's are likely to be the final Tuesday evening rides of the year, given that the majority of the ride will now be after sunset. Want to give it one last go for 2025? The rides depart from the top of Primrose Hill at 18:20. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...
Tuesday club run - 30th Sept - The Beacon Message Board
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September 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
This week's are likely to be the final Tuesday evening rides of the year, given that the majority of the ride will now be after sunset. Want to give it one last go for 2025? The rides depart from the top of Primrose Hill at 18:20. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...
Thanks to everyone who entered our final time trial of the season yesterday morning, the rescheduled handicap event on the K32/20. Well done to Richard Kings, who beat his handicap time to take the trophy! Full results are available via the website. beaconrcc.org.uk/club-time-tr...
Club time trials 2025 - Beacon RCC
Our 2025 club time trial schedule has been designed with the emphasis on having fun, friendly competition and introducing new people to time trialling. Newcomers are most welcome to take part in club ...
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September 28, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Thanks to everyone who entered our final time trial of the season yesterday morning, the rescheduled handicap event on the K32/20. Well done to Richard Kings, who beat his handicap time to take the trophy! Full results are available via the website. beaconrcc.org.uk/club-time-tr...
This Sunday, we have an A run to Cropthorne, a B run to Wyre Forest and a C run to Harvington to pick from. Please note that the A run will leave at the earlier time of 08:45. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...
Club Runs - The Beacon Message Board
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September 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
This Sunday, we have an A run to Cropthorne, a B run to Wyre Forest and a C run to Harvington to pick from. Please note that the A run will leave at the earlier time of 08:45. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...
It's our final club time trial of the season this Saturday morning, when the club handicap trophy is up for grabs. You can find all of the details on our website. Non-members are welcome to enter but won't be eligible for the club trophy. beaconrcc.org.uk/club-time-tr...
Club time trials 2025 - Beacon RCC
Our 2025 club time trial schedule has been designed with the emphasis on having fun, friendly competition and introducing new people to time trialling. Newcomers are most welcome to take part in club ...
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September 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM
It's our final club time trial of the season this Saturday morning, when the club handicap trophy is up for grabs. You can find all of the details on our website. Non-members are welcome to enter but won't be eligible for the club trophy. beaconrcc.org.uk/club-time-tr...
It looks like being nice and dry for this week's Tuesday evening rides, which depart from the top of Primrose Hill at 18:20. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...
Tuesday club run - 23rd Sept - The Beacon Message Board
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September 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
It looks like being nice and dry for this week's Tuesday evening rides, which depart from the top of Primrose Hill at 18:20. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...
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Push Bikes response to an important consultation on improvements to the cycle route on Bradford Street aka the Digbeth “by-pass”. It’s an important route consultation closes on 28th Sept. If you agree with us let the B’ham City Council know link in text
Push Bikes response to an important consultation on improvements to the cycle route on Bradford Street aka the Digbeth “by-pass”. It’s an important route consultation closes on 28th Sept. If you agree with us let the B’ham City Council know link in text
Re-consultation: Bradford Street cycle route | Push Bikes
In 2020, Birmingham City Council (BCC) installed a temporary ‘pop-up’ cycle lane on Bradford Street, as part of the emergency transport measures introduced during lockdown. There was a consultation in...
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September 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Well done to fastest rider overall David Fellows (Solihull CC) and to fastest Beacon rider Ben Walmsley, who wins the trophy for this year's Hill Climb Championship, having narrowly beaten Ade Ravenscroft. Full results via the time trials page on our website. beaconrcc.org.uk/club-time-tr...
Club time trials 2025 - Beacon RCC
Our 2025 club time trial schedule has been designed with the emphasis on having fun, friendly competition and introducing new people to time trialling. Newcomers are most welcome to take part in club ...
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September 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Well done to fastest rider overall David Fellows (Solihull CC) and to fastest Beacon rider Ben Walmsley, who wins the trophy for this year's Hill Climb Championship, having narrowly beaten Ade Ravenscroft. Full results via the time trials page on our website. beaconrcc.org.uk/club-time-tr...
With the Hill Climb Championship taking place this Sunday, regular club runs will either start from or stop off at Winwood Heath Road, with the destination being Broad Acres in Hanbury. We have an A run, a C run and a D-paced introductory/social ride scheduled. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...
Club Runs - The Beacon Message Board
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September 20, 2025 at 7:54 AM
With the Hill Climb Championship taking place this Sunday, regular club runs will either start from or stop off at Winwood Heath Road, with the destination being Broad Acres in Hanbury. We have an A run, a C run and a D-paced introductory/social ride scheduled. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...
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RIP Oscar Hopkins a Beacon member since 1954 died age 92. Introduced so many of us to club cycling, touring and Mountain Biking. @cyclinguk.bsky.social
RIP Oscar Hopkins a Beacon member since 1954 died age 92. Introduced so many of us to club cycling, touring and Mountain Biking. @cyclinguk.bsky.social
Oscar Hopkins - Beacon RCC
The club is sad to announce that Oscar Hopkins, a member since 1954 and still actively involved with the club until quite recently, has died at the age of 92. We asked Dave Cox, who knew Oscar well, t...
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September 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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RIP Oscar Hopkins a Beacon member since 1954 died age 92. Introduced so many of us to club cycling, touring and Mountain Biking. @cyclinguk.bsky.social
RIP Oscar Hopkins a Beacon member since 1954 died age 92. Introduced so many of us to club cycling, touring and Mountain Biking. @cyclinguk.bsky.social
If you didn't know already, it's our Hill Climb Championship on Winwood Heath Road this Sunday morning. All welcome! Club runs will be departing from Winwood Heath Road after the event, so regular club runners have got no excuse and might as well give it a go! beaconrcc.org.uk/club-time-tr...
Club time trials 2025 - Beacon RCC
Our 2025 club time trial schedule has been designed with the emphasis on having fun, friendly competition and introducing new people to time trialling. Newcomers are most welcome to take part in club ...
beaconrcc.org.uk
September 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
If you didn't know already, it's our Hill Climb Championship on Winwood Heath Road this Sunday morning. All welcome! Club runs will be departing from Winwood Heath Road after the event, so regular club runners have got no excuse and might as well give it a go! beaconrcc.org.uk/club-time-tr...
Most members will be aware by now of the recent death of long-standing Beacon member Oscar Hopkins at the age of 92. We asked Dave Cox, who knew Oscar well, to share his memories. These, together with some materials featuring Oscar from our archive, are now online. beaconrcc.org.uk/oscar-hopkins/
Oscar Hopkins - Beacon RCC
The club is sad to announce that Oscar Hopkins, a member since 1954 and still actively involved with the club until quite recently, has died at the age of 92. We asked Dave Cox, who knew Oscar well, t...
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September 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Most members will be aware by now of the recent death of long-standing Beacon member Oscar Hopkins at the age of 92. We asked Dave Cox, who knew Oscar well, to share his memories. These, together with some materials featuring Oscar from our archive, are now online. beaconrcc.org.uk/oscar-hopkins/
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