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/

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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