The weather's changed significantly since last weekend, though it looks like it might be dry tomorrow morning and we have an A-paced Beacon Burst, a B run to Upper Aston, a C run to Lavender Hall and a D-paced introductory/social ride to Coughton planned. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

A reminder that it's the second of our 2026 club time trial series this Wednesday evening, when we have an event run over two laps of the K36/4.5 course out near Earlswood. You enter online via Eventbrite using the link on our website. beaconrcc.org.uk/club-time-tr...

Tomorrow, we have a B run to Croome, a C run to Astwood Bank, a D run to the Midlands Air Festival in Alcester (note the different start time and place), and a D-paced introductory/social ride to Earlswood Lakes. Make the most of the weather before it turns wet! www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

Well done to Rikky Hughes and David Lynes (Droitwich CC), who went fastest in our 2-up TT on the Earlswood Triangle course last week. All riders' times are available via our website. Our next club TT is an event for solo riders on Wednesday 3 June. beaconrcc.org.uk/club-time-tr...

A reminder about our Tuesday evening rides, starting from the top of Primrose Hill at 18:30 with groups to suit all pace preferences. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

It'll be warm for Sunday's club runs. The A run is heading to Wellesbourne, a long B run is going to the Malvern Hills with two refreshment stops, and the C run and a D-paced introductory/social ride are headed for Wootton Wawen. Don't forget sun protection! www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

A reminder that it's the first of our 2026 club time trial series this Wednesday evening, when we have a 2-up event over two laps of the K36/4.5 Earlswood triangle course. You enter online via Eventbrite using the link on our website. beaconrcc.org.uk/club-time-tr...

This Sunday it's the annual Meriden Cyclists' Memorial Service and we have a combined C and D run heading there. We also have a B run Harvington Cross and a D-paced introductory and social ride to Earlswood Lakes. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

Our 2026 club time trials are getting off to a bit of a later start than planned as our first event had to be cancelled due to a lack of availability of timekeepers. However, we're raring to go and our first event is coming up on 20 May.

Tomorrow, we have B and C runs both heading to Droitwich. The women's ride previously advertised is fully booked! www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

A reminder that our Tuesday evening group rides are back for the summer, meeting at the top of Primrose Hill for an 18:30 start. As well as A to C rides following the same route, we now have a shorter D option too. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

It looks like it's going to be wet tomorrow, but it shouldn't be cold and we have a B run heading out to Lavender Hall Fishery. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

The first of a new series of Beacon women's rides is starting on Sunday, 10 May at 09:15 from Kings Norton Park. Rides are initially monthly, with June's a bit longer than May's. For full details, check out our Community Cycling Group page on the Let's Ride website. www.letsride.co.uk/groups/33082

Our Tuesday evening group rides, which run when the evenings are light, start up again this week following their winter hiatus! We meet at the top of Primrose Hill for an 18:30 start. Check out the details in the linked post. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

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After a break for the LMTT last weekend, club runs are back this Sunday – and what glorious weather we have for them! We have a B run to Upton Snodsbury, a 100-mile C run with stops in Chipping Campden and Norton Lindsey, and a D run to Hartlebury to pick from. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

Provisional results from today's Little Mountain Time Trial are now available via the link on the page below. Congratulations to our overall winners Ellen Reynolds and Casper Von Folsach! Thank you to everyone who supported this year's event. beaconrcc.org.uk/2026-little-...

We have a full range of club runs planned for this Sunday. There's an A-paced Beacon Burst, a B run to Charlecote, a C run to Broad Acres and a D run suitable as an introductory/social ride to Arrow Valley. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

Entries for the 2026 Little Mountain Time Trial close tonight at 23:59. Don't miss out on your chance to race in this classic of the British time trial calendar! beaconrcc.org.uk/2026-little-...

This Easter Sunday, we have a C run heading to Arley and a D-paced introductory and social ride to Chadwick End. Full details on the message board. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

We have a couple of club runs heading to Hartlebury tomorrow: a C and a D run. The weather forecast looks to be improving from what was suggested earlier in the week, so it may well stay dry. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

This Sunday, it's the spring edition of our Big Café Convergence, where all club runs head to the same café. This time, we're off to Worcester Woods Country Park. We have four club runs to pick from, or you can always meet us there. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

Tomorrow's club runs are a non-stop Beacon Burst, a B run to Warwick and a D-paced introductory/social ride to Studley. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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/