Author Archives: Rich Cooper

The WCC Reliability ride lives up to its reputation!I hope someone will post a report here soon. See John William’s photos on Facebook. Miles Back22 Feb 2010

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is running a poll on its website regarding cycling. It only takes a minute to complete. They are encouraging all road users to respond. Various issues are addressed in the survey including the use … Continue reading →

Mark Brooking has sent me the second installment of his RTYRA (Round the Year Randonneur Award), which he is doing with his tandem companion, Lynn Corr. The RTYRA involves riding a 200km Audax each month during the year. Last weekend … Continue reading →

Hi everyone,Don’t forget it’s the Reliability ride this Sunday (21 Feb 2010).Two routes on offer at 60km and 113km.9.30 kick off from Ickenham Guide Hut, Community Close, Ikenham.Five quid entrySee you all there.John Williams

Willesden CC Coach Ray Kelly is organising a series of three Go-ride races for under-16 novices riders with no previous racing experience. This is an ideal opportunity to find out all about the thrill and excitement of bike racing. You … Continue reading →

After last week’s icy roads I think our riders were happier riding on closed circuits this weekend. Jayne Payne went to Hog Hill and finished 4th in the Women’s event there. Nearer home, in the Imperial Road Race Series at … Continue reading →

In the frozen Gloom at 07:02 & -4 degrees C Wendy Mears, Lynn Corr & Mark Brooking set off from Great Dunmow to enjoy a permanent Audax ride known as Dick Turpins day out. It was January 31st – the … Continue reading →

After last week’s jollifications it is mainly gloom and doom!. On Saturday in the Imperial Racing Team’s Circuit events at Hillingdon Peter Dixon gained 13th place and Lance Woodman avoided the crash, which brought down several riders, including Jayne Payne … Continue reading →

7 Marlow Sports Centre 14 Edgware CC Reliability 09:00 Denham country park 21 Willesden CC Reliability 09:30 Ickenham Guides Hut 28 Wokingham Farm Cafe Club Captain

Well, it was a bright but chilly day, a bit of a westerly but nothing me and Betty the Bike couldn’t handle. So that’s the Met Office report out of the way. It was carnage, absolute carnage! The ambulance arrived, … Continue reading →

Bad news to report I’m afraid, not willing to be out done by Simon, Jayne had a nasty fall at Hillingdon in the 4th cats and womens race. Details are yet to follow buy Jayne was quite concerned about her … Continue reading →

It that time of year! If you are one of the rare members who have paid their subs on time – then you can relax. The rest of us need to take action immediately. Your Club subscription for 2010 is … Continue reading →

My thanks to Ron Purdy for the following photos from the excellent Dinner and Dance last Saturday. It was an evening filled with bizzare toasts, raffles, after dinner speeches, prize giving, disco and the odd gate crashing drunk – all … Continue reading →

and now, a word from our Captain

Hi Club mates, I have compiled a full list of all known WCC events in a calendar. It is available here – http://bit.ly/WCC_Calendar_2009_JanYou can either view it or if you wish down load to your PC.if you wish to make … Continue reading →

Photo and report from Stuart Birnie – 2009 Willesden Cycling Club Hill Climb and Sportive Champion. See Stuart’s web site for more detail – http://bit.ly/8CDslR

17th April Willesden track training 2pm to 4pm Welwyn arrive at track by 1.30.24th April Prime track training 2pm to 4pm Welwyn arrive at track by 1.3022nd May Prime track training 2pm to 4pm Welwyn arrive at track by 1.3019th … Continue reading →

On the 11th April there’s a 40.8km TT at Almere in The Netherlands. An invite to riders has been posted at the Time Trialling forum. There are more details here. I’m thinking of popping over there for a ride. Would … Continue reading →