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

London-Edinburgh-London update at 15:30 Monday MESSAGE TO RIDERS *** UPDATE MONDAY 1530 *** Thank you to everyone for their help, good humour and understanding whilst we pause LEL. We will keep the pause in place for at least another four hours and will update you all again at 1930. #LEL2025

I'm just waking up enough to catch up with #LEL2025 news and storm Floris. I love that the organisers have paused the entire event for at least 8 hours while the storm passes. I have been praying for all concerned. Looks like once the storm is over the ride will be glorious.

How's your Monday morning going? Whatever you're doing, spare a thought for the five Beacon riders who started the @audaxuk.bsky.social London-Edinburgh-London yesterday and are currently heading into the eye of a storm! #LEL2025

Last Sunday, Naomi Bell became part of a select group of riders to have completed all 100 climbs in Simon Warren's 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs. Her last one was Jiggers Bank, which she completed as part of a Beacon club run that she also led. Well done, Naomi! www.100climbs.co.uk/100-climbs-c...

And they're all off! Thousands of cyclists adventuring to Edinburgh and back in 5 days nonstop. Awesome. #LEL25

The forecast for Sunday currently suggests thundery showers, but there's still time for it to change, so do keep an eye on it and consider proposing a club run if it changes for the better. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

Hundreds of volunteers supporting over two thousand two hundred cyclists attempting to ride from London to Edinburgh and back. About a thousand miles in five days. The clock doesn't stop. Audax. #LEL2025

This week's Tuesday rides will follow the new route again, leaving from the top of Primrose Hill at the slightly earlier time of 18:20. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

This Sunday's B run supporting Naomi Bell as she completes the last of the 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs, Jiggers Bank, is already full, but we also have an A-paced Burst, a C run to Milcote, a D run to Crowle and a social ride to Earlswood Lakes. Take your pick! www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

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Congratulations to Ed Moss, who was fastest rider in last night's TT, winning the 2025 club 10-mile championship trophy in the process. Thanks to everyone who rode the event; your times are available via the website. beaconrcc.org.uk/club-time-tr...

If you're not riding in the club TT, we also have the Tuesday rides on the new route. Please note the new meeting place, which is Primrose Hill, by the cemetery, but still at 18:30. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

Our next club time trial is this coming Tuesday evening. It's on the same Earlswood course as the 2-up events, except this time entrants will be riding solo and there's silverware to be won as it's the club championship event. Don't miss out on your chance at glory! beaconrcc.org.uk/club-time-tr...

With thundery showers forecast for tomorrow, we currently only have one club run proposed: a B run heading to Dunnington. Keep an eye on the message board for any further options. There's a good chance of getting wet but it should be warm. www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_boar...

We’ve published our response to plans to extend the @a38cycleway.bsky.social to Longbridge. We enthusiastically welcome them while identifying some issues with the design. Please consider sending a response supporting ours!