Author Archives: Rich Cooper

The plan…… Race at MOD Chertsey in the morning, finish in the top 10 and go out for a nice pub lunch to celebrate. If not then head to Hillingdon for the afternoon and try again, but our lads don’t … Continue reading →

This weekend see’s both Rich Cooper and John Williams attempt to gain their 3rd cat licences. Richard has 9 points and John has 8 points and both need to make it to 10 to make it to 3rd cat. They … Continue reading →

I have just managed to get some of the results from our Track Championships held at Calshott last weekend. The winner was Simon Wicks and the Ladies Champion Jayne Paine. Our 2nd claim members, who are in the Hillingdon Slipstreamers … Continue reading →

Good news, Ray has provided us with the first date of his Tuesday night Turbo sessions. The first will start on October the 14th at the club room at 7:00pm. Please bring your own turbo and bike. A towel would … Continue reading →

Willesden CC members are famed for getting into any photograph going. At the recent Tour of Britain Gladys Joy Purdy and Derek Reynolds claim their 15 nonoseconds of fame… Gladys, second from Left (red jacket and green hat)Derek, fifth from … Continue reading →

Weekend of 06/07 September 08 In spite of the dismal weather some club members managed to ride time trials. Richard Jerome took a break from Road Racing to ride in the Wednesday evening 9.2 mile event at Black Park and … Continue reading →

Jumbo wanted to pass on his thanks for everyone who helped make the road race a success. Please find attached letter from Jumbo in word format HERE. Also we have a photo of Jumbo with the Elite Race winner, Dan … Continue reading →

Gwyn Doel died on Monday afternoon after battling with cancer for several years. She had been a club member for over 20 years and was famous for her large chocolate sponges which she very generously supplied to the club at … Continue reading →

We have subscribed the club to the Wiggle affiliate scheme, as a result of this you will now find a banner pointing to the Wiggle website. This just means that if you go to the Wiggle website via the link … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Chris James for organising a great event. Willesden Riders were out in full force in the 3/4 race however didn’t quite have it in the end to contest the sprint. Road & Track – 3/4 Place Rider Club … Continue reading →

Both myself and Richard Jerome have taken time out of our busy work (and race) schedule to give the website it’s final push. We hope you are as pleased with the results as we are. There will be more to … Continue reading →

Ray Kelly is now taking orders for Thermal Jackets and Gilets in the new Willesden colours. Costs are £30 for the Gilet and £60 for the Thermal Jacket. These will only be supplied to order. Sorry. No order = No … Continue reading →

Saturday’s Children’s Cycling Taster turned out to be a success despite bad weather conditions. We set out our stall next to the impressive Willesden Sports Centre in the throbbing heart ofNW10. It was good to see the WCC organise a … Continue reading →

Richard Cooper and myself both took part in the Bath Road evening TT on a very windy Wednesday night, times were about 30 seconds slower than normal for this course but I somehow managed to do a 22:50 on my … Continue reading →

Children’s Cycling Taster Saturday 6th September 20081pm to 4pm King Edward VII Recreation GroundDonnington Road, Willesden, London NW10 (Behind the Willesden Sport Centre)To celebrate Team GB’s success in the Olympic cycling disciplines and to look forward to London 2012, British … Continue reading →

Richard Jerome has had a good year made even better by gaining his 2nd Cat racing license. Well done Richard!

Just the time trialists in action this week. Gill Reynolds rode in the Bicester Millennium 10 mile on Tuesday evening and finished in 27.00 whilst Pete Cookson recorded 25.02 finishing just before it became too dark to see the riders. … Continue reading →

To the esteemed Willesden Peleton, The Anfractuous (200km) and Nyctophobic (100km) Audaxes will run from the Chalfont St Peter Community Centre on the 13 September this year. This is a welcome change from the usual slot in October as it … Continue reading →

Our Road racers were back in action at Hillingdon on Tuesday night with John Williams finishing 4th and Rich Cooper in 14th place in the 4th Cats event. On Saturday Ed Packard rode in the North Hampshire Road Club 25 … Continue reading →

Peter Turnball did it! He got round the 1600km course in 127 hrs 55 mins, finishing at 4:30am on Friday morning. I went down to St Pancras station yesterday lunchtime to greet Peter, Mark Brooking and Ray Kelly as they … Continue reading →