Author Archives: Rich Cooper

It seems Christmas comes early in Watford, namely September. Ron Purdy was out on his bike when he snapped this scene in a quiet Watford street. Apparently they were filming a commercial. Thanks for that Ron. Do you ask for … Continue reading →

I’m having an end of season clear out. I’ve recently switched from using Look Delta pedals and cleats. If anyone would like 3 or 4 sets of well-used Look pedals (various models), please get in touch. Note that these pedals … Continue reading →

Another club record was broken by Meurig James this weekend. He rode in the Port Talbot Wheelers 25 and covered the distance in 50.27. This was his last ride in England this year as he is off to work in … Continue reading →

A bright, cool morning with a slight headwind out to the turn. Willesden times… Peter Dixon 24:44 Richard Jerome 25:30 Lance Woodman 26:14 Rich Cooper 26:41 Chris James 27:23 Brian Moon 30:17 Fastest ride… Geoff Powell (High Wycombe CC) 22:52 … Continue reading →

This was a float day but the course had been changed because of road works. The alternative was not that fast. Willesden times… Peter Cookson 1:06:39 Lance Woodman 1:09:02 Chris James 1:10:39 Brian Moon 1:11:41 The winner was Tejvan Pettinger … Continue reading →

Well I thought it was interesting. The Sunday Observer’s cycling correspondent, William Fotheringham write a good article on the thinking behind BC’s boot camp for road racers. See http://bit.ly/EoUhk Miles Back22 Sep 09

Lance Woodman’s third feature film in his series features the might of the Squadra riders plus all the WCC members who helped out on the day. Many thanks for all your hard work Lance. Miles Back17 Sept 09

Unless otherwise stated, all runs meet at 9:30 am in Denham (on the A40, just outside Shane’s Garden Centre) 20 Sep 09100k WCC Audax – Autumn AssortmentRuislip 09.30 am 27 Sep 09Dinton Pasture 04 Oct 09Henley Riverside 11 Oct 09Waddesdon … Continue reading →

Early in the race the group stayed together, but not for long Let out for the day! John , Ray and Jumbo pose for the camera I bet he was pleased to see that finish line, after almost an hour … Continue reading →

James Martin has published an apology on his website. It reads: Regarding the The Tesla Roadster Article…May I take this opportunity to apologize [sic] for any offence I have caused through the article in last weekend’s Mail on Sunday. It … Continue reading →

Yesterday’s Willesden Road races proved to be a great success with big fields signing up for both races. The Cat 3/4 race had a strong green hue with five of the Squadra Verde’s finest lined up at the start. Our … Continue reading →

Anthony Stanton has two bikes for sale. They are a Giant TCR carbon for racing and a good Ribble from Audax and Winter training. click on the picture for a enlarged picture of the bikes, the tech. spec. and Anthony’s … Continue reading →

Lance Woodman was in action on the circuit earlier this weekend. His tweet reported “Just to confirm: still rubbish at circuit racing. Managed to finish the day with 3 less BC points than I started it with.” This must be … Continue reading →

This Sunday sees one of the premier events to be held in the Willesden calendar – the John & Dulcie Walker Memorial Road Races at the Hillingdon circuit. Will all club members please attend, either helping or racing. Either way … Continue reading →

Willesden CC updates are now available straight to your moby via the technological marvel that is Twitter. Our Twitter presence will not replace the established blog/web site, but will supplement it (not that type of supplement!) with brief toothsome nuggets … Continue reading →

This is hilarious French video made by Remi Gaillard, who seems to be a well known French prankster. In this film he assembled a completely false cycle race finish on top of a mountain. He then ambushed ordinary cyclists out … Continue reading →

A busy weekend for the time trialists this weekend. Meurig James broke another club record on Sunday when riding in the Welsh National Championship 12 hour event. He covered 272miles 367 yards to beat the previous record held by Digger … Continue reading →

Those of you who enjoy a nice ride in the Italian countryside might like to sign up for next year’s Mille Miglia. At 1400kms/1001 miles long the event is Europe’s longest Audax ride. In 2008 Peter Turnbull, Mark Brooking and … Continue reading →

Rick is an Audax rider Mark Brooking and Ray Kelly met on the Mille Miglia last year. He also happens to be the same rider who crumpled his titanium bike into a ball on this year’s LEL. After a trip … Continue reading →

Our annual road race is regarded by many as the event that is the jewel in our crown. The “John and Dulcie Walker” Road races, for there are two races, has been continually run for many years with highly impressive … Continue reading →