Author Archives: Rich Cooper

More Racing Good news! Richard Jerome snatched 4th place in last nights Surrey league 3/4 cat race at Eelmore. The winner went off the front with a lap to go and the bunch did not react. Richard said he might … Continue reading →

Both John Williams and Darlene Rini were successful in the 4th cat race at Hillingdon on Tuesday night. John got his first placing, finishing in 10th place. Whilst Darlene finished in 4th in her very first race at Hillingdon! John … Continue reading →

The Willesden CC are holding a track training session at Calshot Velodrome on Saturday 19th July 2008 from 13.00hrs until 16.00hrs. This is open to all riders (not just Willesden members) of all abilities. All the coaches are British Cycling … Continue reading →

On Tuesday 17th June the Willesden CC are promoting the races at Minet Park, Springfield Lane, Hayes UB4 0LT. Race program is as follows – 18:45 Youth races for U16/U14/U12/U10/U8 19:15 4th Cats – 45kms 19:15 Elite, 1st, 2nd, 3rd … Continue reading →

The Vets have been in action this week. On Wednesday in the London and Home Counties 10 at Fifield Gill Reynolds was the fastest lady in 27.22 and with Ron Purdy recording 32.59 they were the 2nd team on Standard. … Continue reading →

This Saturday evening (7th June) road racing returns to the centre of London. You can be a key part of the Smithfield Nocturne as well as getting a grandstand view of the racing by becoming a Marshall. Join Ian Why … Continue reading →

For Novices, Intermediate and Experienced Riders No Licence Required Welwyn TrackGosling Sports ParkStanborough RoadWelwyn Garden City HertsAL8 6XE Dates: Saturdays 14th June, 28th June, 05th July. 2008 Arrive at Track at 1-30 pm for Briefing and Warm UpSessions: start at … Continue reading →

Twickenham Cycling Club are pleased to promote the inaugural Twickenham CC Womens Team Series Race to be held under British Cycling technical regulations Womens National Team Series – Round 3Sunday 22nd June 2008, 11:00am, 53 Miles (85Km) Windlesham, Surrey Race … Continue reading →

Boris looks set to wave two fingers at his fellow cyclists, by allowing motorcyclists to use bus lanes. According to the London Cycling Campaign “London Assembly Conservatives say that the ‘wheels are in motion’ and the Mayor will ‘rubber stamp’ … Continue reading →

The marketing people at Camelbak know a good rider when they see one. For their recent advertising campaign in Pro Cycling magazine they feature one of the stars of the Willesden CC from the 1950s. Ray Kelly, who spotted the … Continue reading →

Ian Oliver wrote to me saying that thePBP organisers, Audax Club de Paris, have trawled the web and cataloged a heap of pictures from last August’s epic. See their work online at – http://www.paris-brest-paris.org/EN/index.php?showpage=680 Ian mentioned that if you type … Continue reading →

Saturday! Cold, grey, damp and windy. Not a day you would choose to go and watch a cycle race at Hillingdon. However Richard Jerome’s performance in the Cat 3/4 Support race to the prestigious Hillingdon GP made the trip worthwhile. … Continue reading →

Ian Oliver has sent in this story of inappropriate bike usage from Sweden (contains mildly adult themes). See http://tinyurl.com/5d5sf6

Mark Brooking is keen for some company on this years Dunwich Dynamo. The 16th running of this 120 mile/192km event will take place on Saturday, 19th July 2008. The ride is free to enter and you have to make your … Continue reading →

Ian Why has volunteered to be a Marshall on the Smithfield Nocturne to be held in central London on Saturday the 7th June. Ian says volunteers assisting on the night as marshalls and support staff will receive £10 cash for … Continue reading →

On the May Day Bank Holiday weekend, the Willesden CC sent a crack squad of cyclo-tourists over for the 24th Isle of Wight Randonneé. This enjoyable family weekend was organised by Jim and Wendy Mears and included the top level … Continue reading →

Having spent hours training and perfecting their bike set up, cyclists don’t like to admit that their personal best times often have much to do with course choice and the weather. Yesterday, PBs fell up and down the country on … Continue reading →

Hi folks, Next Saturday (17th May 08) is the Hillingdon GP. As this is part of the National Criterium Series and is open to all 3rd and 4th category riders. I want to form a Willesden CC team for the … Continue reading →

An email exchange between John Williams and my self about the Primavera cycling race next weekend ended with the immortal quote from “Breaking Away”. It’s exclaimed by the character Dave on leaning that Team Cinzano are coming to his home…. … Continue reading →

The current club runs list ends on the last Sunday in May. We have a number of regular venues that we use, but it would be good to explore some new destinations, or possible link up with an event such … Continue reading →