Author Archives: Miles Back

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Tony Willard has been doing great work in organising a clever charity cycling route for Breast Cancer Care. Tony daughter, Samantha, is currently undergoing treatment for this disease. There are two rides of 50 miles each to choose from (or … Continue reading →

Earlier this month the Tricycle world championships were held in Kent. It was here that Jane Swain scooped two wins to make her a double world champion in the space of one afternoon. Mark Brooking has sent in his report … Continue reading →

Many of the Willesden CC will recall Meurig James, who moved to America in 2009. His cycling has gone from strength to strength despite a very serious hit and run incident in 2011, which left him with a broken knee … Continue reading →

  Here is a great picture of Jack on the front of Audax UK’s Arriveé magazine. Note the baggy shorts, plimsolls and fully integrated bar bag/pipe holder. Jack was a charming man who was admired across Audax, as can be … Continue reading →

Peter Eason who is Jack Eason’s son contacted us with the sad news news that Jack passed away at the end of May. Jack was a grand old character of Audax who continued riding well into his eighties. There are no … Continue reading →

Well chaps, it’s the 3rd edition of the Ditchling Devil on Sunday 9th and unbelievably we’re set fair for 20c and sunny skies all week. It would be great to see some Willesden jerseys on riders and/or helpers (and yes, … Continue reading →

Following is Stuart Birnie’s summary of his first sub 4 hour 100. An excellent performance Stuart and thank you for letting me copy your article on to the Willesden Blog.  Miles Back   Oof.. 4am alarm in order to get … Continue reading →

It has been a cracking weekend for the Willesden CC.  Hippy (AKA Stuart Bernie) did another PB, this time on the the Icknield 100 and broke the 4 hour barrier with a 3.56.09. Our youngsters also rode on the track. … Continue reading →

Mark Brooking was there to see Jane Swain of the Willesden CC become a World Champion. I’m sure we will get a fuller report during the week, but I understand she had a brief fall on one of the turns … Continue reading →

Mark Brooking has relayed on the information that Jane Swain has gained a PB riding her trike on the TA Bruce Kingsford 50 last weekend. Mark believes this must also be a best club performance for ladies solo trike. Jane is … Continue reading →