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Hillingdon Slipstreamers – Time Trials

The Hillingdon Slipstreamers’ Circuit Time Trials are on Sunday 24th May 2015.  Costs have been kept at a very reasonable £5 per rider. To enter you must complete and return the entry form(s) before the 12th May 2015 closing date. The … Continue reading

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Boulters Bash 110km Audax

Ian and Pauline Why organised a superb mid-week Audax yesterday.  Ian had ordered good weather for the event and it was delivered in buckets and on time. This was to the complete satisfaction of all riders, many of whom were … Continue reading

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Malorees School’s Exciting Go-Race Day

Yesterday was the first round of the WCC/Malorees School Go-Race day for 2015. It was a morning of many thrills but no spills. All riders provided the enthusiastic crowd with close and exciting racing. Conditions for the racing were just … Continue reading

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Rider Development Session – Race Preparation – 26th April

Rider Development Session – Race Preparation Sunday, 26th April 2015 – 13.30 to 17.30 Hillingdon Cycle Circuit Springfield Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 0LP £4.00 per rider Aimed mainly for 4th Cat riders these sessions are aimed at anyone planning to race … Continue reading

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It’s back….!

  The Beast from the East Saturday 23rd May 2015 Start Time: 06:00 Starting from: Waltham Abbey Entry Fee:£20.00 A 600km Audax (and 2015 Paris-Brest Qualifier) starting from Waltham Abbey. Controls at Princes Risborough, Hungerford, Warminster, Taunton Deane services, Yeovil, … Continue reading

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1995 Herne Hill Good Friday meeting

Supposedly this photo was taken at the 1995 Good Friday meeting at Herne Hill.

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WANTED: Two Willesden CC Teams for the Ride London-Surrey 100

Ray Kelly has successfully obtained TWO teams places (2 x 4 riders) from BC for the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 Club Challenge on Sunday 2 August, 2015. He has been allocated: 1 Male team – 4 x Male Riders. 1 … Continue reading

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Hillingdon Slipstreamers – Summer Race Series

The Hillingdon Slipstreamers are pleased to announce that they have secured Monday nights for- 1. Youth only coaching sessions. 2. A full Summer Race programme 3. A 6 date Go-Ride series. Coaching The season will kick off with three “Coach Led … Continue reading

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Go Ride Racing Dates!

Go-Ride Grass Track Race Series 2015 Sunday 19th April, 2015 and Sunday 26th April, 2015 at Malorees Junior School, Christchurch Avenue, London NW6 7PB Racing Starts  at 10:00am Get there by 09.30am to sign on. Entry fee – £3.00  We have … Continue reading

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Jane Moore – It’s Official!

Jane Moore received her certificate at the RRA lunch last week, which formally recognises her End-to-End record breaking ride. Pictured below are three three lady End-to-Enders, they are – Eileen Sheridan who set the women’s bike record in 1954. – … Continue reading

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2015 Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100

BC are offering members who belong to their affiliated clubs a chance to ride in the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 British Cycling Club Challenge on Sunday 2 August. BC has space for for 400 teams of four riders each, teams … Continue reading

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Mountain Biking In Italy

Hi Ray, Sorry I didn’t get back to you about meeting up on a bike somewhere. I’ve had a few issues with my back, hip and knee – apprently due to sitting down at a desk too much! I’m confined … Continue reading

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Isle of Wight Randonnee

The 2015 Isle of Wight Randonnee will be held on Sunday 3rd May 2015. As is now the custom it will be run in a clockwise direction and there is a choice of two rides. The 100km route involves a complete … Continue reading

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2015Chiltern Classics

2015 Chiltern Classics details The following information is correct at publication (27/11/2014) but please contact the individual organisers if you require further details :- Sunday 18th January Harp RC 100km & 55km (start 9 am) HQ – Hemel Hempstead CC … Continue reading

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Hippy’s Blog – the 24 Hours ride report

The beer, the bonk, the bacon and egg bagel – all the drama of Hippy’s 24hour TT world championship win is now available on Hippy’s blog. A great read!

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The Fryathlon – Results

The annual “Fry” took place last Sunday and the results can now be officially released – let the writs fly. Event 1 – The Downhill  1st Ian “whoosh” Why 2nd John “sonic boom” Burke 3rd The Captain 4th Ray “Kit” … Continue reading

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Charity Ride 28th December 2014

    See PDF here – Charity Ride – Dunstable RCC Malcolm Putman of the Dunstable Road CC and long term friend of the Willesden CC is inviting us all to take part in his Christmas Charity ride on 28th December. … Continue reading

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2014 Fryathlon – Sunday 7th December

    John Wheatley, known only as “The Captain”, has given this years Fryathlon an Olympic flavour.  In a transparent manoeuvre to get this prestigious Willesden event in to the 2016 games “The Captain” has spread the event over three … Continue reading

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Jane’s End-to-End ride is RRA ratified

Jane Moore’s Trike End to End has been accepted by the RRA. So now its official! Last Weekend Jane went to visit Eileen Sheridan who took the E2E women’s bicycle record in 1954, together with every other women’s RRA record avaialable … Continue reading

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Westerley Winter Warmer – 11th Jan 2015

The 2015 calendar-opening Westerley Winter Warmer is scheduled for Sunday 11th January. It starts just outside the M25 at Chalfont St Peter and heads into the Chilterns. This year there are three versions. The long version is 110km (1200m of … Continue reading

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