"An absolutely fabulous TT - the Beacon Little Mountain"
BeaconRuth
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Well, that's my view and I'm only just a teensy bit biased.
Beacon Little Mountain Time Trial 2012
29th April, 8am
Great Witley, Worcestershire
- 39 hilly miles
- Challenging course with fast rolling sections, hard climbs, sweeping descents
- Two timed climbs
- Course-record bonuses
- Personal-best prizes
- Prizes for lower categories in the Midlands Rankings
- Prize presentation with men's and women's podium
- Free photographs of all riders
- Excellent refreshments
- Marshalling second to none
- Colour start/results booklets
- Internet entries welcome
This event has its own little following of Bikeradar-ites with SBezza, Johnpsanderson and Bexslack already entered. NapD and JGSI have promised to enter too. Any more for any more?
All the details including a map of the course and all the history of the event can be found here
A list of entries received will be updated regularly here: Entries received
See you on 29th April,
Ruth Eyles
Beacon Roads CC
Beacon Little Mountain Time Trial 2012
29th April, 8am
Great Witley, Worcestershire
- 39 hilly miles
- Challenging course with fast rolling sections, hard climbs, sweeping descents
- Two timed climbs
- Course-record bonuses
- Personal-best prizes
- Prizes for lower categories in the Midlands Rankings
- Prize presentation with men's and women's podium
- Free photographs of all riders
- Excellent refreshments
- Marshalling second to none
- Colour start/results booklets
- Internet entries welcome
This event has its own little following of Bikeradar-ites with SBezza, Johnpsanderson and Bexslack already entered. NapD and JGSI have promised to enter too. Any more for any more?
All the details including a map of the course and all the history of the event can be found here
A list of entries received will be updated regularly here: Entries received
See you on 29th April,
Ruth Eyles
Beacon Roads CC
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I was almost crying in frustration when I was told I couldn't have leave for this year's event
Best time trial in Britain. In my opinion.Insta: ATEnduranceCoaching
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prefer the Drag strips myself nap! :P but i shall have a go of this next year
keep a spot open for me!!Coveryourcar.co.uk RT Tester
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Oh no! You're kidding, right, NapD?
I've just been reminded of this article about the event written by BikeRadar Editor Jeff Jones in 2009. Worth a read! (And Jeff did return and came second in 2011)
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scratch that, going too see if i can get the team interested might do it!Coveryourcar.co.uk RT Tester
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No, gutted
Matt, I'm much more of a drag strip rider myself but this is such a good event that anyone should have a go. The course is ACE and it's run soooo well.Insta: ATEnduranceCoaching
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looks abit far!!!!! 138 MILES AWAY!! and the start is at 8am. abit of a no go unfortunately :P
unless i knew i would win (which i wouldn't) it wouldnt be much point me in coming down. far too much travel for a race! lol.Coveryourcar.co.uk RT Tester
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It is not all about winning . This is a real classic event, although real tough as well, nothing like grinding your way up Ankerdine Hill when knackered.
I've entered and I am really looking forward to it, a real special event in my calender. Drag strips are OK, but you need a change sometimes and this event is that a real good challenge and a very pleasent change from riding on motorways .
Matt, I live further away, 138 miles isn't that far0 -
All being well I'm going to give this a go this year - enjoyed the reports from last year and feel my fitness will at least allow me to complete it this year (plus no clash with easter holidays).0
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At least i have my back-tattoo memento from last year
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Got my eye on a few local events in April, but this looks like it's well worth the 90min drive north. Work permitting, count me in!0
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SBezza wrote:It is not all about winning . This is a real classic event, although real tough as well, nothing like grinding your way up Ankerdine Hill when knackered.
I've entered and I am really looking forward to it, a real special event in my calender. Drag strips are OK, but you need a change sometimes and this event is that a real good challenge and a very pleasent change from riding on motorways .
Matt, I live further away, 138 miles isn't that farCoveryourcar.co.uk RT Tester
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looks good but man i hate hills.maybe one day.
But for those going if youve got a bit of time go along to Witley court to have a look round,really nice old ruins of a great house, with a fully restored mahoosive fountain. Worth seeing especially if you drag the other half/family along.Death or Glory- Just another Story0 -
BeaconRuth wrote:Well, that's my view and I'm only just a teensy bit biased.
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Would love to do this despite the hills(I am from Norfolk you know!) A couple of questions: 1, Was the event oversubscribed last year? 2 Am I likely to get in with just a few Open10's on my application and 3. Those hills look BAD is there a broom wagon for swampies like me?Norfolk, who nicked all the hills?
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markos1963 wrote:1, Was the event oversubscribed last year?2 Am I likely to get in with just a few Open10's on my application3. Those hills look BAD is there a broom wagon for swampies like me?
Send me an entry, Markos. People have travelled a lot further than from Norfolk to ride this event.
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I'm one of the slowest riders there, started near the end, crashed (see above), got back on and still finished before the broom wagon.
I'm dreadful on the hills but the course is so enjoyable just get there and ride it!Insta: ATEnduranceCoaching
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Just need to check with the social secretary that I haven't gone anything else on and will be filling in the online entry. I've got a target time of 2.10 in my head if the weather isn't too bad.0
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BeaconRuth wrote:markos1963 wrote:1, Was the event oversubscribed last year?2 Am I likely to get in with just a few Open10's on my application3. Those hills look BAD is there a broom wagon for swampies like me?
Send me an entry, Markos. People have travelled a lot further than from Norfolk to ride this event.
Ruth
Oh God I've run out of excuses not to ride now! :?Norfolk, who nicked all the hills?
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Wasn't there someone from the continent there last year?!
And one girl ride on her cross bike?
It's very much a 'taking part that counts' event.Insta: ATEnduranceCoaching
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NapoleonD wrote:Wasn't there someone from the continent there last year?!And one girl ride on her cross bike?It's very much a 'taking part that counts' event.
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Pross wrote:Just need to check with the social secretary that I haven't gone anything else on and will be filling in the online entry. I've got a target time of 2.10 in my head if the weather isn't too bad.
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Ok,ok you win. Subject to 'her indoors' approval for the release of family funds I'll get my entry in this weekend.
One last question, B&B recommendations pleaseNorfolk, who nicked all the hills?
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BeaconRuth wrote:Pross wrote:Just need to check with the social secretary that I haven't gone anything else on and will be filling in the online entry. I've got a target time of 2.10 in my head if the weather isn't too bad.
Ruth
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I've entered this; someone in our club convinced me it would be a good idea, im not so sure with all the hills! Will try and get a few more from High Wycombe CC to enter!0
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Kboddy wrote:I've entered this; someone in our club convinced me it would be a good idea, im not so sure with all the hills! Will try and get a few more from High Wycombe CC to enter!
You won't regret it Karla... well not by the time you've finished anyway..... halfway up Ankerdine you may be a bit unsure as to why you got roped into it by a club mate!
I hear a certain Mrs King is planning to enter... I'd better get some serious training in between now and then...0 -
NapoleonD wrote:At least i have my back-tattoo memento from last year
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if anyone wants to come through southport and pick me up i wouldn't mind doing this :PCoveryourcar.co.uk RT Tester
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Online entry completed, see you on the 29th April. Better get some practice in going hard up some hills!0
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I'm out of touch; who's "Mrs King" Bex?
TimO about time you got your entry in!0