Author Archives: Rich Cooper

Tim Wainwight has had a good top off about sleeping accommodation for the start of the Paris-Brest in August.“Hi all prospective PBP riders,Pam Pilbeam is in charge of booking hotel accommodation on behalf of AUK. She has just told me … Continue reading →

Jack and Karl win the Italia Cup for the longest Audax on Italian soil. They completed the 1000km Sicilia Non-Stop in 2006 Melissa receives her award Suzz Patel Ron Purdy clearly enjoying his trophy and cuddle.. Peter Turnbull UK Audax … Continue reading →

West London local, Martin Lucas, has discovered an afternoon of cycling films will be shown at the Riverside Studios in Hammersmith on Sunday 28th January 07.The program start at 2:30pm and includes the following films –Thrills & SpillsDirected by Harry … Continue reading →

As hang-overs begin to clear, pictures from the WCC expedition to the Chantilly New Year’s Day Parade are beginning to filter in.

The first club run of the new year was a bit thin on the ground although all the important ones were there even if some “notables” were missing. On a grey, warm morning the group gathered at Denham – Chairman … Continue reading →

The 200km Audax event , “The Poor Student” proved to contain the makings of what will become Willesden Legend (perhaps that should be Leg End). Phew what an event! The course was made more difficult by challenging weather. Though there … Continue reading →

2007 was to see the Willesden CC run a full Super Randonée Series for Audax UK. As 2007 is also a Paris-Brest-Paris year, this was to be a significant milestone for the club. However our retiring Audax Secretary Gavin Gilbert … Continue reading →

Go on, you know you want one!

The WCC Annual Dinner Dance will be held on on Saturday 13th January 2007 at the Uxbridge Golf Club, Harefield Place, The Drive, Uxbridge. Drinks and socialising from 6pm, with Dinner served at 7pmThe 3-course meal will be followed by … Continue reading →

Santa paid his annual trip to the WCC’s Children’s Christmas Party last night. The club room was filled with much excitement, noise and general running about… even some of the children joined in! As usual Santa was keen to meet … Continue reading →

As we move towards the 2007 running of the Paris-Brest, I thought it would be fun to list WCC finishers during the last twenty years. The data has been extracted from http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/pbp/time_results/1891.html. Only those riding in Willesden colours are listed. … Continue reading →

The Christmas party for the “Tuesday Night Turboistas was held at the Willesden CC’s favourite trattoria in Ruislip, Remo’s Village, earlier this week. The feed plan included three carbo loading points, called starter, main course and pud. The turboistas were … Continue reading →

Following is a recent update on Simon, from Melita Luxton of Audax UK. “I visited Simon yesterday. He is due to be transferred at the end of theweek to a rehabilitation unit at Sheffield. Once at Sheffield, visitors willbe welcome, … Continue reading →

On a recent trip to Belgium, the Kellys decided to stage their own Tour of Flanders. It was a tough race, which included many repeat assaults on the Chocolateberg, Muur de Biere and the shops in the High street. In … Continue reading →

Audax mentioned in the Guardian!!!!See http://tinyurl.com/yltojq

Polar “Protrainer XT” Heart Rate Monitor complete with case/manual etc. New batteries fitted plus new chest strap and transmitter Bargain at only £50.00 ovno (Originally cost £140) Contact Dennis on 0208 573 8430 (Hayes, Middlesex)

Next week’s Turbo Session should be a bit of fun. Ray “The Turbonator” Kelly has requested that we all decorate our wheel block is an appropriately festive manner. First prize will be five 30 second sprints, second prize will be … Continue reading →

Demon Turbo fan and Tester, Claire Beckwith, was knocked off her bike by a car and trailer earlier this week. Fortunately Claire emerged from the frightening ordeal with “just” impressive bruising and a swollen hand. Nothing broken and the good … Continue reading →

The Annual General Meeting/Moan was held on Sunday 3rd December. Around 30 people were present , many not seen from one year to next. During the meeting there was a small shuffle of club officers, the new line up is … Continue reading →

The annual Fryathalon was run from Tesco’s cafe in Amersham earlier today. Miles Back was in contact with the organisers to get the results on this prestigious competition. Conditions made the event a complete lottery…. Mike “Snake-Hips” Ellison took the … Continue reading →