Author Archives: Rich Cooper

On Saturday four club members went down to Bentley to ride in the North Hampshire Road Club 10 mile time trial. Unfortunately a terriffic thunderstorm prevented a third of the field from starting, among them were Gill Reynolds and Ron … Continue reading →

Paul Stewart is leading the club tourist points competition AUK have confirmed PBP qualification dates as follows:200s: 1st.January to Sun. 22nd. April300s: Sat. 7th April to Sun. 20th May400s: Sat. 28th April to Sun. 3rd. June600s: Thur. 17th May to … Continue reading →

Well, I made it! Dragged myself across the line half an hour before the elimination time and despite virtually collapsing on the roadside, I was absolutely delighted. Spent about 36 hours from Friday lunchtime on coach and ferry, stopping for … Continue reading →

Gladys Joy Purdy, the Willesden CC’s ace Time Trial reporter has just filed her report “On Saturday Chris”Jumbo” James rode his first Open 10 of the season on the eve of his 60th birthday and recorded 26.59 in the West … Continue reading →

What’s your favourite cycling quote? “Pain is a big fat creature riding on your back. The farther you ride, the heavier he feels. The faster you spin, the tighter he squeezes your chest. The steeper the climb, the deeper he … Continue reading →

An Audax arrow is a team ride that can start anywhere in the UK, but finishes in York. The aim is to see how many kilometres you can rack up in 24 hours. Willesden CC’s Martin Lucas and Mel Kirkland … Continue reading →

The WCC Road race and spectacular is now set for 20th August 2006. Newbie WCC organiser, Jon Johnson, is putting a lot of effort in to attracting a top class field for this event. He will need a good number … Continue reading →

Michael Dunne joined the WCC earlier this year to train for the Etape. He has not had much previous cycling experience and has made remarkable progress. Last week he was featured by Charlie Chute in the Willesden & Brent Times. … Continue reading →

http://www.bikereader.com/contributors/Levermore/roadlife.html has an amusing analysis of the various species we share the road with.

Today’s club run to Wendover Woods proved to be a scorcher, both in pace and in temperature. At Denham some 25 riders gathered for the club run including a few newbies. The group broke up into two groups, with the … Continue reading →

The following cycling story was featured on Radio 4’s Home Truths programme yesterday morning. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/hometruths/20060612_cycling2.shtml

Seasoned Audaxers and Willesden ledgends, Karl Hrouda (above) and Jack Eason (right)set off for Sicily today to take part in the 1000km Audax. This event is run every two years and follows the coast road around the island. This year … Continue reading →

Sunday Club Rides June – July 2006L= Long ride – circa 50 miles – Average 14-15 mphS=Short ride – Circa 25 miles gentle pace11 June L – Wendover Woods18 June L – Marsworth25 June L – Henley-on-ThamesS – John Morris … Continue reading →