Author Archives: Miles Back

Jane Moore – It’s Official!

Posted on 16/Mar/2015 by Miles Back

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

Posted on 16/Mar/2015 by Miles Back

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

Posted on 23/Feb/2015 by Miles Back

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

Posted on 03/Feb/2015 by Miles Back

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

Posted on 15/Dec/2014 by Miles Back

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

Posted on 14/Dec/2014 by Miles Back

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

Posted on 11/Dec/2014 by Miles Back

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

Posted on 08/Dec/2014 by Miles Back

    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

Posted on 02/Dec/2014 by Miles Back

    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

Posted on 01/Dec/2014 by Miles Back

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

Posted on 01/Dec/2014 by Miles Back

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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Stuart “Hippy” Birnie is World 24hour TT Champion

Posted on 18/Nov/2014 by Miles Back

Yep, you read that right! At the weekend Willesden CC rider Stuart Birnie romped home in first place at the 6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championships held in Borrego Springs, California. In very windy conditions he covered 493 miles at an average pace of … Continue reading →

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Robocop Rides Again

Posted on 13/Nov/2014 by Miles Back

50th Crest Tandem Weekend (Roydon to Ipswich and back) This year marked the 50th year of the Tandem Weekend, held annually on Remembrance weekend. Once again, it was well supported with 40 tandems, among them, a superior machine crewed by Brooking … Continue reading →

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Pixy to replace Turbo Torture for one evening!!

Posted on 14/Oct/2014 by Miles Back

The lovely Pixy (more often known as Marcela Wakeham) will be running a physiotherapy session on the Willesden club night of  Friday 24th October between 7-8pm.  This will replace the usual Turbo training session for one week only. The cost of Marcela’s … Continue reading →

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Paris-Brest 2015 – It all starts here!

Posted on 12/Oct/2014 by Miles Back

Ian Oliver is urging all club members interested in the 2015 Paris-Brest-Paris to attend this week’s “Pub run” on Thursday 16th October at the Coach and Horses, Ickenham. The plan is to gather from 8:00pm to sound out who wants … Continue reading →

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Mike Eddleston

Posted on 21/Aug/2014 by Miles Back

Hi All, I received a phone call last night from Mike’s family, and sadly, Mike Eddleston passed away a week or so ago. He had a heart attack, whilst cycling out in Dorset way. I think the funeral is due … Continue reading →

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Willesden CC – Road Race Programme

Posted on 19/Aug/2014 by Miles Back

Willesden Cycling Club – Road Races Sunday 7th September 2014 Race 1 – Dulcie Walker Memorial Road Race (Regional B, Band 4: 3/4/W/J) Start 9:30am 90km (3.8 laps) Points from 1st (15) to 10th (1) Race 2 -John Walker Trophy Road … Continue reading →

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Ed Packhard’s visit to the WW1 battlefields

Posted on 12/Aug/2014 by Miles Back

Dr Edward Packard placed a memorial cross at Hartmannswillerkopf cemetery on behalf of Willesden CC.

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Follow Jane Moore’s attempt on the End to End Record

Posted on 28/Jul/2014 by Miles Back

  At 6:00am next Monday 4th August, Jane Moore will start her attempt on the End to End tricycle record and potentially the 1,000mile record. Her Directeur Sportif is the one and only Mark Brooking, so she couldn’t be in more … Continue reading →

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Ed Packard’s on the Front ……

Posted on 25/Jul/2014 by Miles Back

  RIDING THE OLD FRONT LINE AUGUST 2014 Dear Willesden clubmates, Between 2 and 10 August I will be cycling from the north coast of Belgium down to the Franco-Swiss border as part of a small team aiming to trace … Continue reading →

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