Author Archives: Rich Cooper

Design 1 – White Strikes Design 2 – Plain Ray Kelly and James Foster have designed a new like kit for the Willesden, and very good it looks too. The design has been based on the current strip used by … Continue reading →

Polar “Protrainer XT” Heart Rate Monitor.Complete with case/manual. New batteries fitted plus new chest strap and transmitter.Bargain at only £45.00 ONOCAT EYE Stadium 3 Front LightBulb: 21watt metal halide (3500 candlepower)Battery: Bottle 12v-4500mAH Ni-MH rechargeable with battery indicatorCharger: 12v AD … Continue reading →

The improvement in the weather has meant improvement in times. Richard Melik riding only his 2nd 25 mile in the Hitchin Nomads event in Bedfordshire took second place with a personal best of 58.30. He only recently returned from Austria … Continue reading →

Hi guys and gals of the WCC, this is your Hon Sec calling This year (2007) I am riding the PBP for the FIFTH time (who said get a life!?)For those of you who don’t know (really?) this is a … Continue reading →

The Willesden CC had a lot to offer yesterday. A long and a short club run, plus the Club picnic at Langely Park. All coinciding with the hottest day of the year. Here is a photo of the Box hill … Continue reading →

In addition to his exciting and fascinating race write ups Richard Jerome has been hard at work giving our web site a much needed make-over (to be launched soon). He has also introduced some valuable and time saving systems for … Continue reading →

The Club has received the following email offering two Trek Madones for sale, which may be of interest to members –“Dear all,I am not a member but am a keen cyclist and triathlete. These bikes were used for a charity … Continue reading →

Ed Packard is continuing his exploration of cycling beyond the testing world. In addition road racing he took part in last weekend’s Dunwich Dynamo. This is a classic London Cycling event involving a 200 km night ride from a North … Continue reading →

The Annual Willesden Club Picnic will be held this Sunday (5th August) in the usual venue in Langley Park. Starts around Mid-day with the afternoon reserved for games and the odd water fight. Bring your own picnic and blanket. Langley … Continue reading →

TRAINING FOR NOVICE & EXPERIENCED TRACK RIDERS GOSLING STADIUM, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, 4th & 18th August 1st & 22nd September. Arrive at track at 1.30pm for introductions for all novice riders and meet the coaches. 2.00 p.m. Novice riders line … Continue reading →

The effects of the flooding are still being felt as the headquarters at Aldermarston can’t be used and any events due to be held in that area have been cancelled.Our veterans were lucky to get a ride in the London … Continue reading →

Tired of wearing that old bulider’s tabbard on your nighty rides. Looking for something easy to pack ? Want to get noticed? Then send your money to http://marietadesign.wordpress.com/ who have created the first tanga-tabbard or Tanga-Al-a-vista as the product is … Continue reading →

For of those of you who don’t know what to do with yourselves between the PBP in August and the London-Edinburgh-London in 2009, then the Mille Miglia just might fit the bill. Organised by Audax Italy this will be one … Continue reading →

Ed Packard was persuaded to try his hand at road racing and together with Richard Jerome, Richard Melik and Chris James took part in the Terry Cronin 3/4 category event at Hillingdon Circuit. Chris had to change a wheel early … Continue reading →

Mike Ellison did a solo 400 DIY Audax last Sunday morning, connecting the three cathedrals of Westminster, Canterbury and Winchester. No wonder he was on his kneees by the end. Here’s his report. Cathedral Crusade 400K As expected no-one turned … Continue reading →

The ACP has just started confirming entries to the PBP. For those of you who choose the have the documents returned by email, you will now find 24 assorted files awaiting your inspection . Happy printing! Your swipe card and … Continue reading →

My thanks to the CTC for pointing me in the direction of a lovely old film made in the 1950s. I have had the film on a betamax video cassette for over 15 years, now it is available via the … Continue reading →

PBP Riders The support team will meet you at the Parc Etang campsite at Saint Quentin to collect your bags for the drop. The main Willesden base camp will be set up at Loudeac, where a large gazebo-type shelter will … Continue reading →

PBP Entries Peter Marshall published a list of PBP entrants on the 4th July.If your name is not here then he has not received your entry!!!Some fast talking and groveling might secure a place, but you need to contact Peter … Continue reading →

To all PBP tyros On Saturday 14th July I am going to ride the route above, which I have made up. It connects the three cathedrals of Westminster, Canterbury and Winchester. I shall leave Westminster Cathedral at 04:00 on Saturday … Continue reading →