Author Archives: Rich Cooper

Peter Turnbull who is the UK national Audax champion notched up another award last month. The interesting point about his most recent trophy is that it was awarded by the local newspaper, The Bucks Herald. It is great to see … Continue reading →

Tim Wainwright has sent through his account of his first 200km ride since last summer. Five WCC auks sneaked out of work on Wednesday to ride Tom Jackson’s Wye Wednesday 200. They were Mark Brooking, John Hopper, Bob Macdonald, Mark … Continue reading →

Today was the turn of the Willesden CC to host the fifth round of the Chiltern Classic Series. The Italian flavour of the event was reflected in the ride names, 100km Al Forno and the 60km Al Dente. The Guide … Continue reading →

Recently Ian and Pauline Why together with Sean Bannister visited Simon in Hospital in Sheffield. Whilst it is encouraging news, Simon injuries are still very serious. Here is Ian’s report“Pauline, Sean Bannister and I went to see Simon on Sunday. … Continue reading →

Reminder Tomorrow (Sunday 25th February 2007) the Willesden CC is hosting the Fifth round of the Chiltern Classic series. Please attend and wear your best Willesden kit. Show your pride in your club Forza Squadra Verde!

The term Reliability Trial is, well, rather past it. Time for a change and make cycling the cool sport that it is today. So shaking off the ghosts of the 1950s the Willesden CC will be having an Italian theme … Continue reading →

On a sunny Saturday at the begining of February Richard Melik just lost out on the sprint for the line in the Imperial Racing Team’s Winter Series at Hillingdon. As you can see the rest of the bunch were left … Continue reading →

Suzz Patel our new time trial Secretary has given me a list of Time Trials run by the West London Combine Time Trial over the coming year Date: 4th March 07 – Start 08.01Course: 10 miles – H10/2 0 – … Continue reading →

Mark and Alison Brooking visited Simon in hospital last week. They have been able to give us a first hand report on Simon’s current condition and his longer term prospects. “Simon is being cared for at the Northern General Hospital … Continue reading →

Final ReminderThis is a final reminder for your 2007 Willesden Subs. If I have not received them with in the next week, then your membership will expire! The rates are:Single – £15Couples – £18Families – £20Juniors – £3School persons – … Continue reading →

The WCC’s first event of our SR series took place on Saturday. A very well attended run, with Steve Abrahams, turning it into a 700km ride by adding on a 500km commute to and from the start. Conditions were looking … Continue reading →

Mr. Pither, the cyclist, bobs up and down a few more times, then disappears from sight. There is a crash and clang of a bicycle in collision, mixed with the scream of a frightened hen, and stifled shout of alarm. … Continue reading →

With only 207 cycling nights left to the start of the PBP, sources with RUSA (Randonneurs USA) seem to confirm that ACP (Audax Club de Paris) will allow LED lights as a primary source of lighting on this year’s event. … Continue reading →

Dear Miles, Could I, through the blog, thank everyone for the help and good wishes especially Brian and Jenny for taking plenty of photos of my pothole before and after the tide went out! And washing my cycling gear. Please … Continue reading →

Ian came a cropper on yesterday’s club run, breaking his ankle in three places. The accident happened in Bottrels Lane, between Chalfont St Giles and the Amerham road. He was riding with Jim and Wendy Mears and Brain Wright when … Continue reading →

Over the course of this week our Willesden club mates will be travelling to all corners of the world. Karl is setting off on a tour of the Far East where he intends to notch up over 3,500km on his … Continue reading →

The Westerley Cycling Club has invited the Willesden to their Annual Quiz Night. As we were well & truly thrashed last time, this is a chance to redeem our reputation! Snacks will be provided and a full bar is available … Continue reading →

Simon was recently transfered back to his home town of Sheffield. The following is the latest from Melita Luxton at Audax UK Dear All Simon has been undergoing various tests which will end next week. These will help give a … Continue reading →

Clearly many members are just arriving home after the excellent D&D on Saturday night, as the photos have started to arrive here at Blog HQ in deepest Willesden Dipak gains his award for his MG – Ford convertible. Hilary wins … Continue reading →

Greetings all, A short note to remind you all that the Willesden’s premier, well, first, anyway, Audax event of 2007 will be leaving Chalfont St Peter on 27th January @ 7:30am. Yes, it is the debut edition of the Willy … Continue reading →