Author Archives: Miles Back

Ray Kelly reminds us that it is the Willesden CC’s turn to host racing at Hillingdon tonight. So he would like to see a good turnout of WCC marshals and riders to support this event. Racing starts at 7:00pm with … Continue reading →

Accomplished Audaxer and Randonneur Karl Hrouda passed away over the weekend. Karl completed numerous PBP’s, his last in 2003 at the age of 76 and with one or more broken ribs! His funeral will be at 2pm Thursday 9th June … Continue reading →

The membership of the Willesden cycling club extends beyond West London and we have members with connections with Japan. I am pleased to say that Vyvien Baker has heard from Akiko Kawachi who lives in Tokyo. Akiko is fine and … Continue reading →

Jimmy Love congratulates Brian Wright on receiving the National Coach of the Year award for 2010. Jimmy explained that this was a real accolade as it was awarded to the person judged to be the best UK coach across all … Continue reading →

Hi everyone, Thank you all for coming to the Willesden Dinner on Saturday night and making it a great evening, we enjoyed it and hope that you all did too. Thank you for supporting the Club and its events. Jim … Continue reading →

A female Willesden trackie at this weekend’s Red Bull Minidrome. I wonder who on earth it could be? Miles Back16 Jan 11

StarterVegetable Soup MainPork Loin Medallions slow roasted with Bramley Apples and West Country Cider served with Cauliflower Florets, Baby Carrots , Mangetout, and Dauphinoise Potatoes Vegetarian Option: Borlotti Bean MoussakaDessertApple CrumbleJam SpongeFruit Salad It is imperative that we know your … Continue reading →

The annual Hammersmith Cyclists Film Show is at the Riverside Studios in West London on Sunday, January 30, 2011. I have been in previous years and have enjoyed a wide array of cycling films. This year’s selection is topped by … Continue reading →

You may have won a trophy!! Some of the WCC trophies are only announced and awarded at the annual Dinner and Dance. So if you don’t attend you may not get your cup. The good news is that are a … Continue reading →

Update 19 Dec 2010Sorry!!!I’ve just been told that Willesden Christmas Party for Tuesday 21 Dec 2010 is now CANCELLED.…. mainly due to bad weather and Santa not paying 2010 WCC subs to Gladys???? This Tuesday (21 December) is the Willeden … Continue reading →

Gill Reynolds rode out to Maidenhead to collect the award she won in a West London Cycling Association event last summer from the Mayor of Newbury, Dr. Ian Grose.The Mayor is also a cyclist and a member of the Newbury … Continue reading →

The Westerley CC have invited the Willesden CC to their annual Christmas gathering and darts match on Wednesday 22 December at 8:30pm. The Westerley’s club room is at the very end of Cayton Gardens in Greenford. See map by clicking … Continue reading →

Four gentlemen of the Lancaster CC talk about the old days. Nothing like this goes on in our club……. Miles Back10 Dec 2010

Yesterday Mark Brooking and Wendy mears completed their Randonnee Round the Year Award (riding a 200km ride each month of the year). Mark’s summary of their last few rides follows. Miles Back06 Dec 2010 September saw Wendy score first with … Continue reading →

…..Brian Wright. See the write-up (Wright-up?) on the RoadCC website – here Miles Back03 Dec 2010