Author Archives: Rich Cooper

In the past I have been to a couple of Cycling film programmes at the Riverside Studios in Hammersmith. It ‘s a good afternoon out with a good helping of nostalgia. This is roughly an annual event and the next … Continue reading →

There will be a festive Westerley v. Willesden darts match on Wednesday16 December. From 20.30 at the Westerley club room in Greenford (Rugby Club, Cayton Road, off Runnymede Gdns, Greenford.UB6 8PL)

Suzz has stood down as Club Time Trial Secretary – many thanks for you work over the past few years, Suzz – and I was selected as his replacement at the AGM. When the season starts I will be badgering … Continue reading →

Simon has created his own web site, which seems to focus on the possibly symbiotic topics of both cycling and sinister foods. Despite recent well publicised remedies to his boiler system, it seems Simon is continuing attempts to increase his … Continue reading →

The Calendar has been updated with details of some of the Audax events and the various training nights.

This seems relevant for quite a few of the Willesden racing team (and Mike Ellison). Click the image to zoom.

Seán Bannister has sent in a very interesting posting about a familiar lament of “Missed the Break again!” Introduction:Beyond the obvious signals that a break is about to go, in a bunched race, what can be done to help riders … Continue reading →

New(ish) in Town: The Hour Lance Woodman goes under the hour…..(Click on above link)

Looking on Facebook and Twitter, there are several comments from the Squadra Verde about yesterday’s first round of the Imperial Winter Series at Hillingdon. It seems Tom London may have had a spill, hope you are recovering OK Tom. Let … Continue reading →

Mr Woodman Snr in full flight. Lance Woodman has a very interesting posting on his blog about Rivalry.http://lancewrite.blogspot.com/2009/12/rivalries.html Miles Back05 Dec 09

Mark Brooking took this photo of Peter Turnbull’s Dad at last weekends Audax UK AGM in York. As many know Ken does a great job of delivering Pete to start of Audax and retrieving him from all parts of the … Continue reading →

Who’s up for the Annual Fryathlon on Sunday? The three part event is a greasy spoon breakfast (points awarded for fried items eaten), followed by the hill climb, followed by the free wheeling contest. Meet at Denham 9:30am Sunday 06 … Continue reading →

Result’s are just coming through of last night’s thrilling round of Turbo Torture. In an exciting and closely fought finish Rich Cooper surged for the line to win the coveted Beanie hat. In a modest and restrained victory speech worthy … Continue reading →

Ray Kelly has just sent this picture of Rick, our club mate from Pittsburg taking part in another race. In a homage to Clint Eastwood he’s sporting the latest in cycling ponchos/carpets. We may also copy the nutrition system attached … Continue reading →

Gladys sent me this newspaper clipping. Is she planning a one-way ride for those of us who do not renew our subs at the end of this month??? Most of us wouldn’t be seen dead in the above. I mean … Continue reading →

I thought it would be useful to list all the Willesden Events that I know of between now and the end of January. Whilst I’m sure it is not a complete list it does show just how much we do … Continue reading →

This is highly amusing film I have just seen on the Cycling Weekly web site. Warning- contains very strong language. Miles Back24 Nov 09

This is an excellent posting on car culture and how the law shifts the burden on to cyclists. Please read it if you can spare the time, it’s an informed article written by a lawyer. http://thecyclingsilk.blogspot.com/2009/11/cycling-against-car-culture.html Miles Back22 Nov 09

Willesden Gilets are now in stock at £40.00 each. Please contact Ray Kelly to place your order. He can be contacted directly, or via WillesdenCyclingClub@yahoo.co.uk Miles Back22 Nov 09

I had several emails pointing out that the winning team, from Wednesday night’s quiz was an all Willesden team and not a joint forces operation as I originally reported. My apologies to Mr and Mrs Peter Dixon and to Mr … Continue reading →