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Family Cycling Circuit for Neasden (almost Willesden ….!)

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Longbarrow japes

Mark Brooking and Richard Hulls were last Saturday’s team aboard the famous Longbarrow trike. They were riding the Shaftsbury CC’s excellent 160km Audax from the historic cycling huts in Ugley, Essex. The weather for the ride was great and no … Continue reading

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Brent and Kilburn Times – 2014-03-06

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More events at the Velodrome….

Ray Kelly has asked that the following message be put on the blog regarding the opportunity the club now has to provide young riders with further coaching and racing at the “London Velodrome”*. This allows any young rider from the … Continue reading

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Sicilia No-Stop 1,000km Audax

In 2004 the Willesden CC fielded 14 riders for a crack at the 1,000 Sicilia No-Stop, an Audax ride that does a complete circuit of this charismatic Italian island. We returned to the UK with a rather impressive porcelain trophy, … Continue reading

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Bernard Jancène – sends his regards!

In response to the paper newsletter which was recently sent out, the club received a letter from life member Bernard Jancène who lives in Paris. He gave us his latest address and sends his ‘amitiés’ to all the members.  He … Continue reading

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Lee Valley Velodrome – getting there by public transport?

For those planning on using public transport to get themselves and their track bikes to the WCC track training day at the Lee Valley velodrome on the 13th April there are some rail engineering services that might affect your journey … Continue reading

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Chris James

As many of you may already know Chris James, affectionately known to all of us simply as “Jumbo”, passed away yesterday afternoon. Chris was a very keen and valuable member of the Willesden CC and did much to help people … Continue reading

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2014 Ride London 100 – Heads up

Ray Kelly is urging you all to strongly consider forming WCC teams for the 2014 Ride London 100, which will take place over 9-10th August. According to the information Ray has received there will be space for 400 teams via … Continue reading

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Petition for a searchable database of stolen frame numbers

WCC Club Chairman Ian Why has received details of an interesting petition urging that a database of stolen bicycle frame numbers be made freely available to potential buyers. This way buyers can check on the legal provenance of the goods … Continue reading

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Jane Swain is going for the LEJOG record

In August this year the WCC’s Jane Swain will be chasing the ultimate long distance prize. She’s doing a bit of a ride from Lands end to John O’Groats under the watchful eye of the RRA. It that isn’t enough … Continue reading

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Go-Ride : The Malorees Winter Cyclocross 2014 Series.

  Malrorees School Winter Cyclo-Cross Go-Ride Race Series 2014  Will be held on – Sunday 2nd February 2014 Sunday 9th February 2014 Sunday 2nd March 2014 Sunday 9th March 2014 Start 10:00am  –  Entry fee £2.00  Venue:  Malorees Junior School, Christchurch Avenue, … Continue reading

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The Chiltern Cycling Festival – 13th July 2014

Ray Kelly has been contacted by the organisers of the Chiltern Cycling Festival to see if any Willesden riders would be interested in taking part in their festival of cycling. Following is their press release, which Ray has requested to be … Continue reading

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2014 Willesden CC Road Race – 7th September 2014

Our Road Race Secretary, Jayne Paine, has done an excellent job of setting the dates for the John and Dulcie Walker Road races for Sunday 7th September 2014. The course HQ will be at Church Road, Great Milton, Oxfordshire, OX44 … Continue reading

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*Reminder* Willesden CC Training Session Thursday 2nd Jan 2014

Rider response to the Willesden CC training day has been excellent. The good news is that we still have places left for those who want to make a positive start to their 2014 season. The training session will start at … Continue reading

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Film : ” A Boy, a Girl and a Bike” – 1949

“A Boy a Girl and a Bike ” is Yorkshire’s answer to Americia’s “Breaking Away”. Filmed in what looks like the Dales and Malham Tarn, the film has some similarities in the plot line to the much later American film. … Continue reading

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New Velodrome in Paris

Enthusiasts of the Paris-Brest-Paris may like to note that the new velodrome at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (on the outskirts of Paris, near Versailles) is now open and ready to host its first competition. The velodrome is close to the start/finish that the … Continue reading

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Triangle Cyclery

This week Tom and Charlotte Zittel (with the improbable help of Mixte the Cat) opened the doors of their brand new virtual cycle store.  Currently available as an on-line cycling shop on a tablet, laptop, smartphone or PC near you, … Continue reading

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2014 WILLESDEN CC COACHING PROGRAMME

  2014 WILLESDEN CC COACHING PROGRAMME 10:00am, Thursday 2nd January 2014 Hillingdon Circuit, Springfield Road, London UB4 0LP The Willesden CC coaching squad will be applying their vast array of skills, knowledge and humourous banter to help realise your true … Continue reading

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Willesden Apres-velo Polo Shirt

Ray Kelly’s relentless internet trawling for obscure parts of arcane bikes has uncovered some suitable apres-velo attire for style conscious Willesden fashionistas. So as Equipment Officer he is urging all of us to check out Prendas Ciclismo’s “Corsa Retro” Polo … Continue reading

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