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...

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-...

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...

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...

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

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...

macbirmingham.co.uk/cinema/the-f... 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...

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...

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...

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-...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

beaconrcc.org.uk/oscar-hopkins @beaconrcc.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...

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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Why not make the most of the break in the recent rainy weather and join one of our Tuesday rides this evening? They depart from the top of Primrose Hill at 18:20. Don't forget your lights! www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

After a late-summer break, weekly Beacon Cycling Academy sessions resume this Wednesday. See our website for the dates for this autumn and links to the Eventbrite booking page. beaconrcc.org.uk/beacon-academy-2025-events/

With the weather forecast to be wet on Sunday, an A run to Cob House is all we currently have proposed. It looks like the rain might not start until late morning, so it might be a good day for a non-stop Beacon Burst, if you don't fancy the A run. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

It looks like being a dry evening for this week's Tuesday rides, which depart from the top of Primrose Hill at 18:20. Lights are recommended as it's started getting a bit darker towards the end of the ride now. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

We currently have a D-paced social and introductory ride to Wootton Wawen and a C run to Hartlebury planned for this Sunday. Keep an eye on the message board for any additional rides that might be proposed. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

The club committee recently received the news that longstanding club member Mavis Williams, a friend to many older Beacon members, had died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 93. Mavis's funeral will be held at at Redditch Crematorium on Wednesday 17 September. beaconrcc.org.uk/mavis-willia...

It looks like it might rain this afternoon but there's a good chance that it will have stopped by the time our Tuesday evening rides leave from the top of Primrose Hill at 18:20. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

This Sunday, all our club runs are heading to the same destination for one of our regular Big Café Convergences. Why not join a ride to Evesham, or if that doesn't suit, meet us there? www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

The weather is set to change from Wednesday, so why not sneak a Tuesday evening ride in before the rain arrives? We have several groups meeting at the top of Primrose Hill, with the first ride starting at 18:20. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

This Sunday, we have a D-paced social and introductory ride heading to Earlswood Lakes. Full details are on the message board. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

We have an expanded programme of Beacon Academy coaching for young riders coming up this autumn. The weekly sessions, starting on 17 September, are now available for booking via Eventbrite. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beacon-aca...

It's going to be a bit cooler this evening than it was last Tuesday, so likely perfect for our evening rides leaving from the top of Primrose Hill at 18:20. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

This Sunday, we have a B run to Wyre Forest and a D run to Hartlebury. Full details on the message board. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

Why not make the most of the warm weather this evening with a group ride? Several groups leave from the top of Primrose Hill at 18:20. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

Our club handicap TT championship will be decided this Tuesday on the K32/20. This is an event organised by Droitwich CC, but all Beacon entrants will be eligible for our trophy. You'll need to enter on the CTT website. See our club TTs page for more details. beaconrcc.org.uk/club-time-tr...

It looks like we're in for another spell of hot weather, with perfect conditions for club runs this Sunday. We currently have an A run to Worcester and a C run to Astwood Bank on the menu. Don't forget sun protection! www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

London-Edinburgh-London riders told to return south from wherever on the route they'd reached after Storm Floris halts event

The weather looks like it's going to be good for this evening's club rides, leaving from the top of Primrose Hill at 18:20. Full details on the message board. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

UPDATE 19:30 MONDAY From tomorrow morning, we're asking you to start the Southward journey. The weather still looks challenging and we are not confident we can declare the northbound route safe. Our southbound controls will be open to welcome you and look after you. #LEL2025 #LEL25