Author Archives: Miles Back

John Brooking

Mark’s father, John Brooking, passed away in February 2011 Willesden Audax riders will remember John for all the support he provided on the Paris-Brest-Paris for many years. He was an essential part of the event and he had a vast … Continue reading

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2011 – Member’s Subs

IMPORTANT Gladys Joy Purdy would like to remind all members that your 2011 subs are due by the end of January 2011 to avoid the £2.00 late payment levy. If you wish to contact Gladys her address is purdyandpurdy@aol.com .

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Dinner and Dance – Club Trophy Winners

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

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Dinner and Dance – Thank you for your support

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

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Red Bull Minidrome

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

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Tuesday Turbo Torture – Starts 11-01-11

Right you lot, listen up!! My devilish, lung-busting, leg-sapping, heart-thumping, heat-searing Tuesday night Turbo Torture sessions are back. This is the real thing – accept no substitutes. You all had enough sitting around on the sofa for the last month … Continue reading

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Dinner and Dance – Menu Update

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

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Cycling Film Show 30 Jan 2011

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

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Willesden CC 2011 Dinner and Dance

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

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Willesden Xmas Party – Cancelled

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

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Award to Gill Reynolds

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

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WCC vs WCC Darts Match

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

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Four Gentlemen of the Road

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

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Audax -RRTYA campaign

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

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… and the BC Coaching award goes to …..

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

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AGM Agenda – Sunday 05 Dec 2010

WILLESDEN CYCLING CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Sunday 5th December 20102.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.Guide HutIckenhamUB10 8RE CHAIRMAN – Brian Wright GENERAL SECRETARY – Mike Ellison AGENDA 1.Chairman’s Opening Address and Report 2.Apologies for absence 3.Minutes of the 2009 Annual General … Continue reading

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AGM – 05 December 2010

All club members are urged to attend the club’s AGM this Sunday afternoon. The Willesden CC’s AGM we will be making important decisions concerning the organisation of your club, including updates to club’s rules and the democratic appointment of all … Continue reading

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New Year’s Day parade

In 2011 we can all look forward to a nice long lie-in on 1st January. We did not get our entry form over to the organisers in time this year, so our place has been lost. Parade-lovers need not despair … Continue reading

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Wrighty is in line for a top cycling award from BC. Well done BrianThe following is repeated from the BC’s web site at – see http://bit.ly/aQUnUj Cycling Coach in Line for Top Award Posted: 10th November 2010 Brian Wright passes … Continue reading

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Brian’s 70th Birthday Treat

Go on Wrighty – get stuck in mate!

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