Author Archives: Miles Back

David Handley

Dave’s partner, Pat has asked me to let you all know that Dave passed away peacefully this morning after a long illness. Dave was a gifted sprinter and motivator. His proudest moment was as the last British sprinter to reach … Continue reading

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Hillingdon Help!

From Friday 5th April The Willesden is running training and Go- Ride sessions at Hillingdon Circuit commencing at 5.30pm.We want as many people as possible to ride but we also require people to help with running the sessions. Signing on, … Continue reading

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Westerley Cycling Club’s Social Night

OurFriends at the Westerley Cycling Club are organising an evening of “virtual” Horse Racing. This was last held in December and proved to be great fun. You can have a flutter without breaking the bank and maybe win a few bob (or even pounds). … Continue reading

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Friday night training at Hillingdon Circuit

 

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Isle of Wight Randonnee – 4/5th May 2013

Each May Bank the Willesden have been going over to the Isle of Wight to ride this wonderful Randonnee. A signature feature of this event is it outstanding value for money… it’s completely free to enter. You have a choice … Continue reading

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Bob Kynaston, Westerley CC – Funeral Arrangements

Dear friends in the Willesden You may have known our esteemed President, Bob Kynaston (and apologies if you didn’t and if this message is not relevant to you). I know some of you expressed an interest in attending Bob’s funeral … Continue reading

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Situations Vacant – Club Secretary

The position of Club Secretary is still vacant, anyone wishing to take up this post then please contact Ian Why our Chairman. Wendy Mears

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Dinner & Dance – A message from the Organisers

We would like to thank everyone for coming to the Willesden’s Annual Awards Presentation and Dinner Dance on such a dreadful and cold night. It was such a tricky venue to find so apologies for the inconvenience caused. Thank you … Continue reading

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2013 Cyclo-Cross Go-Ride Races at Malorees School

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Semaine Federale – 3rd to 11th August 2013

Each year the FFCT (Fédération Française de cyclotourisme) organises their wonderful “Semaine Federale”, a superb week of cycling and socialising attended by over 10,000 cyclists from across France and Europe. It is a non-competitive week of cycle touring around a … Continue reading

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Westerley CC’s Christmas Invitation

I hope you’re all looking forward to Christmas. The Westerley CC would like to invite you to our Christmas social event this Wednesday Weds 19th Dec. 8:30 pm. for an evening of Horse racing at the clubroom Tote manager, Ian … Continue reading

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Jayne’s First racing Report from Australia

Race Report from Australia. The women’s crit at the Tennis Centre in Olympic Park Sydney on Saturday saw a good turnout. It was quite a hot humid day. The course was flat, narrow and wound pleasantly through a mixture of … Continue reading

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Thursday 20th December 2012 – WCC Christmas Party

The WCC Kids Christmas party at Hillingdon is being held on Thursday, 20th December at 6:30pm. Kids are defined for this purpose as any member aged 0-125 who wishes to attend plus friends and family, but we can be flexible. … Continue reading

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Club Trophies – Compiled by Jim Mears, Trophy Secretary

ROAD RACE TROPHIES WINNER 2012 Johnny Walker Senior RR Champion Mathew Cronshaw Dulcie Walker RR Champion Richard Stanton Men’s  RR Champion Peter Dixon Ladies’ RR Champion Jayne Pain Vets RR Champion ( R&S Lepertel) Peter Dixon Junior RR Champion (Grassmere … Continue reading

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Akiko and Kaoru’s Wedding

In mid November, Janice and Ray Kelly travelled to Tokyo to attend the wedding of Willesden member Akiko Kawachi to Kaoru Obata. The wedding took place on 29th November, in the Meiji -Jingu (Imperial Shrine). This is the most important … Continue reading

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Quiz Night – The results

The regular Westerley vs Willesden Quiz night had an impressive turnout of 35 . It was a close fought contest with the Westerley’s “Committee” team beating  Stuart’s (aka Hippy) team by the narrowest of margins – just one point! All eight … Continue reading

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An Invite to a Ride in France (via the Audax Forum)

The following message has been received and is passed on for the benefit of any members who would like to participate. Any queries should be sent direct to Camille at cassaroca@west-telecom.com. From : Cassaro Camille Cycloclub Fabrègues (France) Subject : … Continue reading

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Two Speed Club runs

Last week we experimented with a two speed club run. Both rides ended up at the same cafe stop. The “Fitter and Faster” took a more scenic route, perhaps throwing in a few loops for added mileage. While the “Squadra Directissimo” made a bee-line … Continue reading

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Westerley v. Willesden Quiz Night – 21st November 2012

WCC vs WCC Quiz Night The popular and keenly fought Westerley CC vs Willesden CC Quiz Night is here again! The Willesden CC are responsible for organising this autumn’s quiz and our Quizmasters have been busy arranging a wide range … Continue reading

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Westerley CC – Year End Social events

Rolly Callicott from our friends at the Westerley CC have invited us all to a range of their Winter Social events. See following – Quiz Night 21th November, at the clubroom. 8:30pm. Fun for all, as always! Questions being set by … Continue reading

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