Author Archives: Rich Cooper

I spotted this excellent model of what appears to be a member of a well known Willesden cycling dynasty. Well it’s almost the right spelling! Miles Back22 Nov 09

Not sure yet, but there may be a very interesting rider out on tomorrow’s run from Denham!!?? Lance, Hippy and E&Y will have a clue. We’ll find out tomorrow! Miles Back 20 Nov 09

Chris Beynon is organising another of his highly interesting slide shows tomorrow evening (Friday 20th Nov). His subject will be his recent cycle tour of Vietnam and Cambodia. Amongst other things, Vietnam is famed for it’s culinary ability and has … Continue reading →

The Westerly CC vs Willesden CC quiz night went well last night. A mixed team of the Woodmans and the Westerly took home the coveted first first prize. Willesden teams showed performance in depth by filling some of the minor … Continue reading →

The hottest British Cycling Bike Event in the Race Calendar is the second annual RIDE24 Track Relay Race at Dunsfold Test Track, Surrey and you can be part of it! Coined as one of the most unique and challenging rides … Continue reading →

The annual Willesden vs the Westerley quiz night will be held next Wednesday 18th November. The quiz starts at 8:30 pm and I believe our very own Rocco Richardson will be the Quiz Master. The Westerly’s club room is in … Continue reading →

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The club AGM will this year be held on Sunday 6th December 2009 at the Stables, Ruislip starting at 2.30p.m. If you would like to come along please do so as it will give you the chance to have your … Continue reading →

New WCC member Rick Carpenter admits to getting his Cyclo-cross and Cross-Dressing a bit mixed up on a recent event. It seems he wasn’t the only only one a bit bewildered by the dress code (See http://bit.ly/3Ae7A). Rick is clearly … Continue reading →

The Westerley Cycling Club requests your presence at the 85th Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation to be held at the Uxbridge Golf ClubThe DriveUxbridgeUB10 8AQ. After last year’s success, the dinner will again be held on a Saturday 28th November … Continue reading →

Stewart Birnie has asked “What are the club records? Is there a list of these?” This is a very good question and I think all records and trophies should be detailed on the web site, however most of us do … Continue reading →

Ray Kelly has just taken delivery of a new batch of Willesden CC kit. This includes Long sleeve tops and bib shorts only – sorry no gillets at the moment. Vast arrays of stock will be available to purchase on … Continue reading →

Stewart “Hippy” Birne has posted a win riding for CS Grupetto at the Hounslow and District Wheelers hill climb. Hipps says his time was “1:47 on a slightly shorter course than the other week”. I’ve crapped the following full story … Continue reading →

Some reports on unprovoked attacks on cyclists in Slough (and other) areas. See http://road.cc/node/10759 Miles Back05 Nov 09

The Willesden have gone International !.Paul Doel, a 2nd claim Life Member of the club went to Majorca to ride in the Vuelta Mallora, a week long International Masters event.In the 4day event consisting of road racing and a time … Continue reading →

Mike is recovering from his broken hip but hopes to be at January’s Dinner and Dance to show off his legendary 1970’s dance moves. I have been in touch with the ever cheerful Mike and here is his update. “The … Continue reading →

I’m not in the market for a Winter bike! But if I was, I would seriously consider the Santos SRR05. With a Rohloff 14 speed hub gear and a belt drive it means no mess and simple maintenance. The bike … Continue reading →

SATURDAY, 21st NOVEMBER 20091:00 PM to 5:00 PM Hillingdon Cycle CircuitMinet Park,Springfield Road,Hayes,Middlesex,UB4 0LF Open to 3rd & 4th Category & Novice Male & Female Riders.BC membership/licence not required An ideal opportunity for riders who are planning to compete inRoad … Continue reading →

Over the past two Sundays we have had enough riders to form two club runs. I joined the “Tourist Pace” club run to Wendover Woods today with Vyv, Kel, Wrighty, Sue, and Yoshi. It was a steady run up there … Continue reading →

Many of us in the Willesden know Mark Doel. Ian Why has written in to announce that Mark has been appointed by British Cycling as their Regional Event Officer for the Central region. Mark (pictured above in the white shirt … Continue reading →