Author Archives: John Wheatley

Club Runs Dec 12 – Feb 13

Posted on 10/Dec/2012 by John Wheatley

All you need for Winterval Training is right here with the latest Willesden CC club runs list for the rest of 2012 and the start of 2013. Please note, I have put down a 10am start for some of the … Continue reading →

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The Hard Day in January Reliability Trial Sat 19 Jan

Posted on 05/Dec/2012 by John Wheatley

Hippy writes regarding an event on the day of the WCC dinner and prize presentation: Saturday 19th January This is a reliability trial which hopes to recapture some of the spirit of traditional early season club riding. It has its … Continue reading →

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Fryathlon – the Official Results

Posted on 03/Dec/2012 by John Wheatley

The Official Results are now in.  1st Place:  Jayne Paine.  All-day breakfast.  Hill Climb, 04.59.  1st place.  Freewheeling, 1st Place.  2nd Place:  Mick Paddington.  All-day breakfast, Hill climb 05.07 2nd place.  Freewheeling, 2nd. 3rd place John Wheatley.  American Breakfast. Hill Climb 05.21. 3rd … Continue reading →

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Willesden Fryathlon and Freewheeling – 2 December

Posted on 19/Nov/2012 by John Wheatley

Willesden Fryathlon and Freewheeling Competition Meet at Denham 09:30, or Deep Mill Diner around 11:00 for fry up, then fly up Gore Hill and float down the other side.  A bit of fun before the AGM at 14:00.  Sunday 2 … Continue reading →

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Club Runs Oct-Nov 2012

Posted on 04/Oct/2012 by John Wheatley

Here is your list of club runs for Oct Nov 2012. WCC_Club_Runs_Oct-Nov 2012 October   07 Dinton Pasture     14 Stoke Mandeville –  Goat Centre     21 Wokingham –  Farm Cafe     28 Wendover Woods     … Continue reading →

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Our Olympic heroes

Posted on 20/Sep/2012 by John Wheatley

  Some of our Olympic heroes, seen here at the London Victory parade on 10 September.  A number of athletes had passed by earlier.

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West London Combine 10 Sun 16 Sept

Posted on 20/Sep/2012 by John Wheatley

All photos courtesy of Derek Reynolds.

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Rocco Memorial Ride 500 aka Bog Standard or Pinner-Brecon-Pinner (PBP)

Posted on 28/Aug/2012 by John Wheatley

Willesden CC member Martin Lucas has kindly sent in the following report: As a fond memorial to Rocco,  a select group of long distance cyclists gathered early on Saturday 18th August. Their aim was to follow a route established by … Continue reading →

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Rocco Ride Sun 5 August – route sheet

Posted on 02/Aug/2012 by John Wheatley

John Tipping has kindly supplied a route sheet for the Rocco John Richardson Memorial Ride on Sunday 5 August. Please click link below to access the route sheet. Rocco 76 5 August

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London 2012 Men’s Road Race

Posted on 29/Jul/2012 by John Wheatley

Friday 27th.  Still no idea where I’m going to watch the men’s race. Looking like the sofa.  Hold on, Rich Cooper has been doing some homework, and has found a route from Ealing all the way to almost Box Hill … Continue reading →

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Club Runs July-Sept 2012

Posted on 18/Jul/2012 by John Wheatley

Your Club Runs list for July-September 2012 has now arrived.  Treasure the moment. http://tinyurl.com/bok7lkq  

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Rocco Ride – 5 August

Posted on 07/Jul/2012 by John Wheatley

On Sunday, 5 August, there will be a ride in honour of John Rocco Richardson.  Rocco would have been 76 on this day. The ride will start at  the cafe at Manor Farm, Ruislip, at 10am, and head out to … Continue reading →

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Le Tour – 1940

Posted on 03/Jul/2012 by John Wheatley
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Willesden Box Hill Prologue – video and photo evidence

Posted on 20/Jun/2012 by John Wheatley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg8LGpi92h4

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Welwyn 26 May 3 more photos

Posted on 04/Jun/2012 by John Wheatley
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ARCTIC SRAM Team launch and Halfords Tour Series – Thursday 31 May

Posted on 25/May/2012 by John Wheatley

Ian Why has received the following invitation which is open to all members.  Peter Ruffhead was at our Annual Club Dinner earlier this year: Pedal Club members and friends, Please join…… The Arctic SRAM Racing Team Launch /Presentation will be … Continue reading →

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Randonnee on the Isle of Brown

Posted on 15/May/2012 by John Wheatley

Top tips for keeping your bike clean 1. Avoid riding in wet weather 2. Use a sturdy pair of mudguards 3. Stay away from bridlepaths and dirty tracks Top tip for an enjoyable weekend 1. Ignore the above and get … Continue reading →

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RIP Wrighty

Posted on 15/May/2012 by John Wheatley

An estimated 300 people said farewell to Wrighty today. Rest in Peace Brian.

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European Duathlon Championships 2012

Posted on 09/May/2012 by John Wheatley

The European Duathlon Championships were held in Horst, Holland on 29th April and the races were divided into 5 year age groups. Ray Tucker, a member of Willesden Cycling Club, was selected to compete for Great Britain in the 70 … Continue reading →

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Club Runs May 2012

Posted on 09/May/2012 by John Wheatley

May 13:       Waddesdon Plant Centre    (n.b. Club Captain not out – riding out from Central London) May 20:  Cheddington – Canal Cafe May 27:  Great Missenden  – Goat Centre  

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