Author Archives: Rich Cooper

Hi,I’m e-mailing you in regards to the Dextro Energy triathlon, to see if any of your club members would be interested in potentially volunteering.The triathlon will be taking place in Hyde Park on the 15th/16th Auguts. We are keen to … Continue reading →

Everyone seems to have been watching the Tour de France this weekend. The only results I have are for the London Vets 10 mile time trial on Wednesday afternoon. The strong headwind on the way out made riding difficult but … Continue reading →

The weekend sees the start of the London-Edinburgh-London, 1400 kms of Audax fun(?). The WCC is represented by Martin Lucas, Mel Kirkland and Paul Stewart. I imagine UK and WCC Audax champion, Peter Turnbull, will also be riding, but I’ve … Continue reading →

This is one heck of a ride. Fabulous Fabian gets back on to the peleton after a puncture! Miles Back20 July 09

Wanted Cycle coach to train enthusiastic primary children at a weekly go-ride club in Brondesbury Park NW6. Our Year 5 and 6 children have just finished an eight week coaching programme with Ray Kelly and they’re all fired up and … Continue reading →

Richard Jerome took part in the Oakley Village road race on Saturday and was unfortunate to not join a small break that got away on the last lap. There was a crash coming up to the finish area and Richard … Continue reading →

Lance Woodman travelled to Wales this weekend to ride his father’s memorial event. The Usk to Monmouth and back course (R25/7) is a fast one. Lance rode to his second fastest time of the season – 1:0:52. The winner was … Continue reading →

Relaxing on her national champions litter, Jayne speaks to her adoring public through her appointed amanuensis (one free with every gold medal)… Miles Back Darlings, never trust a journalist. Actually , when I said that I didn’t want to thank … Continue reading →

The club track championships are on Saturday the 1st August all details below. If you want to ride I need you to let me know by email anthony.woodford1@ntlworld.com or by phone 07951191620. All are welcome and track bikes can be … Continue reading →

Jayne Paine – gin fiend, occasional pharmacist, fan of Dumb and Dumber and British Masters points race champion. Get in! Here’s how she did it, in her own words. Well, words transcribed by A. Bloke How does it feel to … Continue reading →

Jim Mears – Looking the part! Well the wrong WCC won! The Westerly CC won on aggregate in an hilarious double Chukka of bike polo at the Westerly’s club room and grounds. All the photos courtesy of the Westerly’s paparazzi … Continue reading →

The W.L.C.A are holding a sprint champinship at Reading Track on the 27th July. Prizes: 1st £25, 2nd £15 3rd £10, please download an entry form here if you would like to take part.

Jayne’s achievements over the weekend have prompted my brief return to the Blog. The sainted Bunty of Ladbroke Grove is now a National Champion!The gal has collected a complete set of medals from the National Masters held at Newport. Her … Continue reading →

Meurig James went to France riding in the Vaujany 175km finishing 25th in 6hrs 20 mins last Sunday then on Wednesday he rode the Prix de rouse over 40km which included riding up Alp d’Heuz and was placed 26th. Saturday … Continue reading →

She’s been training hard since last year for this and the good news is that Jayne has won Gold, Silver and Bronze at the National Womens Masters event at Newport. A more detailed report will follow but well done Jayne.

Hi there,Phil here,Thought I’d let you know that after a bit of a rest following the Dragon ride sportive a few weeksago I showed the jersey for the Willesden at the Dartmoor Classic Sportive last Sunday(28th June).I mananged the the170km … Continue reading →

All Please note track training at Welwyn this Saturday 4th July a chance to test your legs before the Willesden track championships on the 1st August. Please arrive at 1.30 so we can start at 2.00 all details attached. RegardsTony … Continue reading →

Hello everyone Roger Woolsey of Westerley RC is organising the WLC 50 TT on Sunday 12th July, many marshalls are needed for this event, as is a difficult course for newcomers. If every WLC Club could supply 1 Marshall for … Continue reading →

A smaller turn out than normal mainly due to the hot weather. Lance finished 23rd in the 4th cat race and Pete Dixon finished 15th.In the e/1/2/3 race Richard Jerome finished in 11th place in a bunch sprint.

Six of our members went down to Aldermasrston on Saturday afternoon to ride the Newbury Road Club 10. Pete Cookson recorded the fastest time of the sextet with a 24.08 followed by Lance Woodman 24.21, Chris James 25.10, Gill Reynolds … Continue reading →