Author Archives: Rich Cooper

The road racing really got going this weekend with 4 of our team taking part in various races. Lance and John both took part in the Spring Chicken Road race, Lance’s first road race for many years ended in dissapointment … Continue reading →

Just a reminder that the Westerly & Willesden QUIZ NIGHT is NEXT WEDNESDAY, 18th March at the Westerley clubroom 8:30 pm start Courtesy of our Question Master, Tim Childs. Snacks will be provided, along with decent beer and good company. … Continue reading →

The road racing didn’t go so well this weekend. Richard Jerome took part in a 70 mile road race on the Alford Crossways circuit Richard was dropped after 10 miles which he blames on lack of speed training and the … Continue reading →

This weekend saw the first of the West London Combine TT’s. Willesden were out in force and posted some great early season times. 83 Lance Woodman Willesden CC 26.37 84 Joanna Austin Willesden CC 30.03 85 Brian Moon Willesden CC … Continue reading →

Willesden’s very own Keith Wilmot has been interviewed by British Cycling as a nominee for the British Cycling Volunteer Award. You can see the interview in full here. Well done Keith!!!

This year the IOW Ranndonee is being held on May 3rd bank holiday weekend. In past years we have had a good turnout for this event and has proved to be a great day out. I have been checking prices … Continue reading →

Prime Coaching is holding a series of training sessions at Welwyn track starting on Saturday 4th April, which is an ideal opportunity for any rider, Novice, Intermediate and Experienced, who is planning to take part in the Welwyn Track League … Continue reading →

Thanks, The Willesden Reliability Trial was a great success again. Blessed with clement weather a total of 116 riders pitted themselves against some of the toughest roads in the Chilterns. All had to be signed on, fed and watered. Special … Continue reading →

The calendar has now been updated to include the dates for the 2009 West London Combine Time Trials. Please let Suzz know if you would like to take part by sending him an e-mail here.

Ray has given us the new kit pricing for the year which can be found here. If you would like any new kit please contact Ray Kelly and he will order it for you.

Don’t forget its 2 weeks until the Willesden Reliability Trial, John Williams has been working hard on arrows for the event and we just hope the recent bad weather will improve. Starts at 9:30 22nd Febuary from Ickenham Guide Hut … Continue reading →

The Hemel Hempstead CC reliability ride planned for this Sunday has been cancelled. the amount of snow that has fallen this week in the Chilterns (and is still falling in places) combined with the frosty temperatures predicted for the next … Continue reading →

The dinner and dance was a great success, thanks to everyone who helped to make it a great night. We have a selection of photo’s from the night

Are you on Facebook?? If so head on over to the new Willesden Cycling Club Group here.

A note from Andrew Amies. Wanted – spare wheel for turbo trainingI’m looking for a cheap second hand rear wheel that I can store at the club house and use for Tuesday turbo training sessions. It needs to be able … Continue reading →

We are sorry to announce that club member Bernard Mawson died on Thursday 15th January. Bernard was President of Audax UK, and had been validation secretary for many years. He was the organiser of the inaugural London-Edinburgh-London 1400km, and continued … Continue reading →

A quick note to say that subs are now due and your membership will expire if subs are not renewed by January the 30th.

The club runs list has now been updated in the calendar section of the website. If you would like us to add any more events, please e-mail us using the link above. Thanks.

Willesden CC were again invited to the New Years day parade and this year showed off the new kit. Gladys has provided some photo’s below.

Why not try a continental sportive that allows you to ride a distance to suit, view the Classic the following day in an area that has attractive scenery, excellent local beer and plenty to see and do for non-cycling friends … Continue reading →