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Author Archives: Miles Back
South East Women’s Time Trial Series (SEWTTS)
The South East Women’s Time Trial Series (SEWTTS) is a new time trial series for women. It consists of 11 events and has been designed to promote competition in a friendly and encouraging environment. SEWTTS is the work of Rebecca … Continue reading
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WCC at Brooklands 1939
Adam Huddle reported on Facebook “I thought this might be of interest. I was at Brooklands the other week (volunteer steward) and spotted this ,I took a photo of it. 100 miles works out to be about 36.5 laps of … Continue reading
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Lance Woodman’s Bike Sale
Due to ongoing work and wizard commitments Lance is hanging up his racing wheels for the time being. So he is offering up for sale a range of bikes and wheels for a Willesden bargain hunter to gleefully scoop up. … Continue reading
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John Brackstone passes away
Whilst John was not a Willesden member he will be known to our senior members. One of John’s defining moments came in 1952 when he won a stage in the Tour of Britain. See a Pathe News video of his … Continue reading
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More Willesden Celebs
Willesden CC’s Paul Stewart features on this podcast of “The Bike Show” called Going the Distance. The programme deals with how riders can start training for long distance Audax events such as the PBP and the LEL. Paul talks about … Continue reading
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Featuring Willesden Riders
Damon Peacock is widely known with Audax UK for his hard work in producing a range of films about Audax riders and riding. In this short piece Damon draws comparisons between long distance events such as the LEL and PBP … Continue reading
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Tricycle Association Presentation to Jane Swain
At the weekend Jane Swain attended the Tricycle Association National dinner and prize presentation. She won 3 first handicap awards for National 50 and the East 25 and 100. The trophy pictured is for the fastest ladies ride over 25 … Continue reading
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This week’s Brent and Kilburn Times
Several of our riders get a mention in this weeks Brent and Kilburn Times ( Electronic edition available here).
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Friday Night Turbo – Starting 25th October 2013
Those with posh houses – look in the garage…. Those not in posh houses – look in the loft, or under the bed or behind the sofa… somewhere a dusty and forgotten Turbo will looking for some love. Its time … Continue reading
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Willesden Road Race Results
Tim Edwins won the Dulcie Walker Cup (cat 3/4) today at Fifield, Berkshire in a Willesden CC promotion (Sunday, September 1) (See Velo UK) Result 1 Tim Edwins 2 Stuart King 3 Callum Oliver 4 Anthony Batt 5 Frank Kilsby … Continue reading
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Willesden Road Race – 1st Sept – Course and HQ details
There are two WCC Road Races on the Fifield circuit. The first race starts 09:30 and the second at 13:30. Race HQ is in Brownlow Hall, Newell Green, Warfield: RG42 6AB. Details of the course are as follows – A = … Continue reading
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Hippy’s report on his 24 hour Championship win
Stuart has now had the time to review his ride and he has produced a cracking report on his championship win. See his blog
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Mersey Roads 24 hour TT – The Movie
A short video featuring some shots of Stuart Birnie and his support crew during last week’s Mersey Roads 24 TT.
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Mersey Roads 24 hour National Champion
Mark Brooking has just sent in this picture of Stuart “Hippy” Birnie on his way to becoming National Champion. Keep an eye open on Stuart’s Blog (http://www.thehippy.net/nucleus/), as I’m sure there will shortly be a full posting on his record … Continue reading
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Mark Brooking reflects on Jane and Arabella’s 24 Hour record
Arabella Maude, The Longbarrow and Jane Swain Last weekend saw the result of two years planning since its inception. Two ladies, one of whom had only recently joined a real club finally made it to the start line with only … Continue reading
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Mersey Roads 24Hour TT – “Hippy” is National Champion
Mark Brooking spent the weekend lending support to riders on the 24hour Mersey Roads, so he was right on the spot to report on this great news . Here is his quick report – “Didn’t we do well!!! Stewart Birnie … Continue reading
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Memorial Benches for Wrighty and Chas Messenger
There will be two ceremonies to mark the installation of memorial benches at Minet Park to remember Brian Wright and Chas Messenger. Brian Wright’s ceremony will be held during the Slipstreamer training session on Saturday 20th July 2013 at 11:30am. … Continue reading
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Jane Swain on the Fliss Beard Memorial 100
Sunday 14th July saw Jane Swain overturn her personal demons to take on the Fliss Beard memorial 100. Transport was kindly provided by Martin and Alison Purser from the Midlands up to Keswick in the lake district. Conditions were hot and … Continue reading
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