Author Archives: Miles Back

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 →

Hippy bags a 4:01:07 in his latest 100 miles TT,  knocking a mere 17 minutes off his PB. Here is a copy of a posting on his blog (http://bit.ly/11t9d6M ) 2013 Hounslow & District Wheelers 100 – 100mi TT on the … Continue reading →

Vyv and Mark took part in the Brompton Urban Challenge yesterday afternoon. They were part of 100+ strong force of  Bromptoneers tasked with getting answers to questions and getting photos of their steeds taken in specific and unusual places. The … Continue reading →

Jayne Paine’s competitor and friend in Australia, Joanne Troutman, has penned the following poem about Jayne on her return to Blighty. Joanne (or “Trouty” as Jayne calls her) said “She does talk of the club a lot and I love … Continue reading →

Willesden’s Tony Willard is organising a 50 and 100 mile ride to support Breast Cancer Care. Tony’s daughter Samantha was diagnosed with the disease in January this year, since then she has undergone surgery and is currently in chemo treatment. Breast Cancer … Continue reading →

WCC Club Runs Mar-May 13.doc     Download the original attachment WILLESDEN CYCLING CLUB CLUB RUNS 2013 March – May WCC Club Run Notes MARCH 24     ** Check Weather ** http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17595024 31 Wokingham Farm Cafe APRIL 07 Marsworth Black … Continue reading →