Author Archives: Rich Cooper

Melissa has been officially ranked third in the UK for her age group in the Duathlon. No wonder I can’t hold her wheel (or any body else’s) at Hillingdon. Miles.

Organiser Mark Brooking reflects upon the nature of the beast. Mark Green corners the suppy of orange segments Ian Oliver, wondering how the date was tatooed on his right arm.. Time Wainwright Peter Turbull dressed for the rain some hours … Continue reading →

With my bike (and nerves) back in one piece, I set off on the first of four planned cyclosportives yesterday, in wonderful sunshine; the countryside was full of people doing ‘normal’ Sunday things along with the 120 or so of … Continue reading →

My apologies for the late posting of Glad’s report from last weekend. I’m living up/down to my name. Miles BackJust to keep you up-to-date with the other events this week on Wednesday Tony Woodford finished in 2nd place in the … Continue reading →

After four years in hibernation it was feared that the beast from the east would not emerge again. No sighting were reported on the leg down to Taunton. But from then on the beast began to stir! It whipped up … Continue reading →

The final round of the Willesden SR series started this morning at 6am from Waltham Abbey. The fearsome 600km route known as the “Beast from the East” will take the 62 starters down to Taunton via Princes Risborough, Hungerford and … Continue reading →

Melissa Arkinstall is ranked 12th in the world following her debut at the World Duathlon championships in Hungary. Representing Team GB in her age group, she completed against the best in the world in this event, which consists of a … Continue reading →

Mark Brooking and Ray Kelly have booked their places for Paris having bagged their 600km PBP qualifier over the weekend. This makes them the first in the Willesden to attain this for the 2007 event. They rode the “Beast from … Continue reading →

The time trialists have been out and about this week. Ed Packard, who had a fall from his bike on the wet cobbles whilst riding through Hyde Park, teamed up with Richard Jerome to ride the Bicester Millenium C.C. 2up … Continue reading →

Another windy afternoon at Hillingdon, this race featured a few Primes and for once I decided it would be best not to contest these and save myself for the overall sprint. Several small groups threatened to get away and one … Continue reading →

The Wheel Food Doctor replies to a question from dear old Miles Back. She has given a full and very informative reply. Dear Wheel Food Doctor, I am an experienced cyclist, but I am finding I can’t keep up with … Continue reading →

This weeks events were badly affected by the rain. Ed Packard rode on Wednesday evening at Maidenhead and did 24.16 on the wet roads. On Saturday the event that Gill Reynolds, Richard Jerome and Brian Moon had entered down at … Continue reading →

Rebellion Brewery visit As a warm-up to the BBQ season, the Westerley & Willesden Cycling Clubs are organising a visit to the Rebellion Brewery at Bencombe Farm, Marlow Bottom, Bucks. Tuesday 3rd July at 7.30pm-9.30pm (time the bar closes) Cost: … Continue reading →

Inspired by Mike ‘Scott of the Willesden’ Ellison’s adventures with hypothermia last weekend, I decided to brave the elements and cycled from Ealing to Maidenhead tonight – in the pouring rain – for the Maidenhead and District CC club 10. … Continue reading →

Here is Richard’s exciting report from Tuesday night’s racing , his writing style really makes you feel as though you were there. Miles B.I got a new frame at the weekend and was really keen to give it a good … Continue reading →

Exciting news! From today there will be a brand new column on the blog! Using a sobriquet of “The Wheel Food Doctor”, Melissa Arkinstall will be here to provide her professional expertise as dietitian. She will be giving us practical … Continue reading →

Last Saturday saw the Willesden host the 400km round of our Audax Super Randonneur series. Chris Beynon did an exemplary job of organising the event and producing a very clear and accurate route sheet. The entry card was full and … Continue reading →

On Sunday on the Amersham Road Richard Jerome finished in 1.06.59, Jayne Payne did a personal best in 1.09.30 to take the club’s handicap award, and Brian Moon rode a fixed wheel and recorded 1.16.00. Gill Reynolds retumed from Majorca … Continue reading →

Ed’s blinding season continues… Here’s his excellent report from this weekend.In a fit of madness, I’d set out to ride two 25s this weekend – first, the University Championships, held on the notoriously slow E2/25b out near Cambridge (I’d done … Continue reading →

The dates for the WCC’s annual road race have just been announced! The Jack and Dulcie Walker Road races will be contested on 16th September 2007, using the Mentmore Course. Event HQ will be at Cheddington Village Hall. More details … Continue reading →