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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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...
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January 17, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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...
Sunday 11th January - Zwift Group Ride - The Beacon Message Board
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January 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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...
Sunday 4th January - Zwift Group Ride - The Beacon Message Board
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January 3, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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...
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December 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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...
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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
December 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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
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...
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December 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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...
🥊🥊 boxing day C and D ride to the Sun Romsley - The Beacon Message Board
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December 25, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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...
A,B,C,D Runs, Beacon Big Christmas Bash, Sunday 21st December The Swan, Chaddesley Corbett - The Beacon Message Board
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December 20, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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...
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...
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December 13, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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...
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-...
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...
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December 4, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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...
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November 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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...
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November 22, 2025 at 9:03 AM
This Sunday, we have a B run heading to Lavender Hall and a D run to Astwood Bank. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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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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-...
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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...