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Reliability Trial 16 Feb

Posted on 08/Feb/2014 by John Williams

Don’t forget it’s the club reliability trial on the 16th. Super organiser Ray Kelly has booked fine weather especially for the event. Probably. Two routes through the Chilterns for the bargain price of £5, pre and post ride food and … Continue reading →

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Chiltern Classics 2014

Posted on 11/Jan/2014 by John Williams

    It’s reliability trial time again!   The Chiltern Classics are a series of rides characterised by the short, sharp hills of the Chilterns and the fine weather that always* graces these events. The jewell in the crown is of course … Continue reading →

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Reliability Trial – New Organiser Needed

Posted on 23/Oct/2013 by John Williams

After a few years of organising the annual Reliability Trial family commitments force me to hand over the reins to someone else. It’s a good chance for someone to take on a well established and popular event and put something … Continue reading →

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Reliability Trial – Thanks and Photos + Video

Posted on 18/Feb/2013 by John Williams

Many thanks to everyone who turned out for what turned out to be a glorious day’s riding. 69 riders signed on for the long route and 17 for the shorter loop, all enjoying the fantastic hospitality from the Pink Ladies. … Continue reading →

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Reliability Trial – 17th Feb

Posted on 08/Feb/2013 by John Williams

The famous Willesden CC Reliability Trial is here again.   60km or 100(ish)km of cycling nirvana through the Chilterns.  As usual the longer route will be fully signposted with route sheets for added security. The shorter route will not be … Continue reading →

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Chiltern Classics News- Quest and Harp

Posted on 22/Jan/2013 by John Williams

A reminder that the 2013 Team Quest Reliability Trial is on Sunday 27th January. £10 entry fee, revised start times of 9:30 for the 107Km route, and 10:00 for the 73Km. Starting at Ickenham Guide Hut, Community Close, Ickenham, UB10 … Continue reading →

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Harp Hilly Hundred – Snowmageddon

Posted on 19/Jan/2013 by John Williams

Anyone (fool)hardy enough to be considering taking part in the Harp Hilly? looks like they’ll only be running the shorter route. Details here

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Westerley Winter Warmer Reliability 13 Jan

Posted on 31/Dec/2012 by John Williams

Those kind souls at the Westerley have organised an early reliability ride to work off all those excess mince pies. You can find all the details here

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Bike Thefts – Hog Hill

Posted on 10/May/2012 by John Williams

A word of warning for anyone using the Hog Hill circuit about security. You may or not be aware that there have been a number of bike thefts recently so people have taken to locking up their bikes when not … Continue reading →

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Hillingdon Vets 18 April

Posted on 24/Apr/2012 by John Williams

A soggy ride west to Hillingdon wasn’t filling me full of enthusiasm for the opening round of the Wednesday night vets series. Luckily the weather cleared and we were rewarded with a grey and windy evening, perfect for us grumbling … Continue reading →

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Chiltern Classics – Hemel Reliability update

Posted on 07/Feb/2012 by John Williams

The Hemel event was called off due to the snow. Fortunately they’ve been able to re-schedule the event to the 4th March. All other details remain the same.

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Willesden CC Reliability Trial 2012

Posted on 29/Jan/2012 by John Williams

It’s only the 19th of February and the Willesden CC present one of the most eagerly awaited events of the year. Yes, it’s the reliability trial. Who’s been training? Who’s fit? Who’s fat? Who’s going to try to pass off … Continue reading →

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Race Report 19th & 20th April – Jayne gets 2nd!

Posted on 21/Apr/2011 by John Williams

After week two’s failed attempt at teamwork in the Tuesday night 3/4’s the mighty squadra verde became embroiled in a seemingly endless email conversation about which tactics we should use in week three to avoid humiliation. A brilliant plan was … Continue reading →

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Reliability Ride – Thanks

Posted on 21/Feb/2011 by John Williams

Many thanks to everyone who helped to make yesterdays event such a success.  These events depend on the hard work and good will of all members,  whether you’re just supporting the event by riding or getting involved with the organisation. … Continue reading →

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