Author Archives: Rich Cooper

Apres la deluge……Le Tour After weeks of grey murk the clouds magically parted to reveal Le Tour in all its glory. What a fabulous weekend it was. Trafalgar Sq was rammed full on Friday night for the opening ceremony. A … Continue reading →

Gill Reynolds didn’t let the Tour stop her from competing at the weekend. She rode the Bec CC. 10 on Saturday at 6a.m. and was 3rd fastest lady in 26.06 and then rode her fastest time of the season in … Continue reading →

Want to save yourself 40 quid and the bother of getting up before dawn on a wet sunday? Then read Ian’s very amusing report on his British Cyclosportive ride. Miles Wake up at 4am, sheets of rain. Do I need … Continue reading →

Racing Cyclists – Available in all sizes Hillingdon Grand Prix 2/3/4’s 9th JuneAfter riding every day the previous week my legs were very tired so I wasn’t looking forward to this one. Roughly 120 riders turned up to this event … Continue reading →

Just found the results of the WCC riders on the British Cyclosportif which took place last Sunday. Chris Ampofo 08:03:59 Kerry Kennedy 06:43:37 Ian Oliver 07:13:58 Michael Dunne DNF with mechanical problems. Tony Workman of Team Quest was sixth home … Continue reading →

I made a few changes to the blog as it was starting to look tired. I hope you find it an improvement. Miles Back of Willesden

TRACK TRAINING SESSIONS At Gosling Park, Welwyn Saturday afternoons 4th & 18th August and 1st & 22nd September All welcome At 1.30 PM for 2 PM start until 4 PM £10 for adults £5 for youths Numbers strictly limited For … Continue reading →

A video of the Folding bike race from saturday’s Smithfield Nocture has been posted onto the BBC web site. This was one of the highlights of the evening, being both fun and fast… not to mention soaking wet. http://news.bbc.co.uk/player/sol/newsid_6240000/newsid_6246400/6246482.stm?bw=bb&mp=rm

Last Wednesday I bunked off work to ride “Midweek Meander” organised by Liz and Rocco. The 200km Route wound its way from Ruislip out to controls at Thame and Chipping Norton. A good ride with several hills to test out … Continue reading →

Dear All, I’m Contacting you because Willesden Cycling Club need to supply 3 Marshalls for the NM & H CA F1/100 Time Trial on Sunday 15th July 2007. The Start time is 06.00 but the marshalls will need to report … Continue reading →

John, I’ve just read your piece on the blog. It’s interesting how my impression of the event is so different in many respects to yours. Ian Why and me were marshalling the event and were on site from 4.00 pm. … Continue reading →

The Smithfield Nocturne was well supported by the Willesden on Saturday Night. I arrived at the circuit around 7pm and became instantly depressed at the lack of crowds. The historic location of the circuit consisted of long rows of empty … Continue reading →

Ray Kelly reminds us that this Sunday is Johny Morris’s Charity ride. This is a traditional ride for the WCC, following a route that links a series of pubs over a 30 or so mile meander through the lanes of … Continue reading →

The legendary Willesden PBP Support team is to roll again! Willesden riders on this event will be pleased to know that the club is planning to provide food, basic sleeping accommodation and bag drops at the key controls along the … Continue reading →

Some timely advice for what to wear (and what not to wear) on August bike ride in France. Raymondo Kelnago is currently in the USA setting up his international canine fashion empire. His cousin Bradley Spannerman has thoughtfully agreed to … Continue reading →

Last weekend I headed up to take part in the gigantic White Rose Classic cyclosportive: 185km of torture across the (admittedly lovely) Yorkshire Dales, a ride I undertook with some trepidation, and completed in 7 hours and 50 minutes, with … Continue reading →

Ian Why has just sent me some more information on Simon, which he has received from Janet. He has recently moved to a long term term care home in Surbiton, Surrey. He is still in the process of settling in … Continue reading →

Anybody interested in taking part in this event on 21-22 July? I rode for the 1st time last year and it was one of my 2006 highlights. This year it will make an excellent PBP warm-up. Three riders are needed … Continue reading →

Hillingdon Circuit – 22 May 07 Well the wind finally calmed down at Hillingdon and a field of 70+ ridersentered for a very nice warm and fresh evening.I was feeling a bit tired from the previous few days riding and … Continue reading →