Author Archives: Tom

New ‘Bovingdon Bomber’ Cycle Circuit

The Hemel Hempstead Cycling Club are pleased to announce the ‘Bovingdon Bomber’ Cycle Circuit! Courtesy of Drift Limits, Hemel now have the use of a new 1km traffic-free circuit for criterium racing and training events at Bovingdon Airfield, Hertfordshire.

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Pierce tests new 1x gearing at Tameside

Alex Pierce: I raced at Tameside circuit yesterday evening in the 2/3/4. Was a little surprised at how hard I was finding the race and my power data was way higher than it usually is in the e/1/2. I just … Continue reading

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Blinder at Hillingdon – two top 10s

Tony Lusardi’s Race Update: BCWT 3 at Hillingdon 19 April we had the Squadra Verde grab some excellent results, the team rode very strong throughout the race, two riders broke away and just kept it until the line when the … Continue reading

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Cormac’s #WATTAGEBAZOOKA on GCN

Cormac Nisbet not only smashed it up PB on Sa Calobra while in Majorca last week it was featured on yesterday’s GCN Show. Nice work Maccy!

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New club record on Amersham road

Josh Copley rode in the West London Combine event on the Amersham rode . This was his first ride at 25 miles and he took the Junior club record with time of 1.00.13

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Another New Club Record! – Results round up

Stuart Birnie broke the club’s 25-mile record on Saturday. He rode in the Lea Valley CC event and recorded a time of 50:02. The previous record of 50:37 was set by Meurig James in 2009. Karen Pardoe took the 1st … Continue reading

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Would you like a Willesden CC Bidon?

Would you be interested in custom Willesden bidon? (more info here) There is a minimum order so there needs to be a reasonable amount of interest. If you would want one, or two please choose which models you would prefer in … Continue reading

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Lusardi Solos to 4th at Hillingdon after Grant softens the bunch

WDMB Hillingdon Circuit 02/04/2016. Tony Lusardi: Good result for Willesden CC today, Darryl Lusardi made a solo break with 6 laps to go and managed to keep away from the main bunch for 4th place. Sam Grant made a great … Continue reading

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This Friday: Training at Hillingdon

Friday training is back at 5:30pm this week! Ray Kelly will be once again be running training sessions at Hillingdon Circuit. Everyone is welcome to join in. Adults £3 – Youths £1 Refreshments Available Location

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Wednesday Training rides start tomorrow night

Our wednesday evening rides are going to start this week with the Cycle Right gang. Bring lights, meet outside Cycle Right (89 Joel Street) in Northwood Hills at 6pm! Chris Kelly

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Records all round!

Jayne Paine was one of the 40 riders (which included James Cracknall) who rode at Stratford on Friday night raising money for Sports Relief and managed to establish a new Guiness Book of records by indivually riding 1km of the … Continue reading

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Friday Night Training is coming back!

Once the clocks change Friday training is back at 5:30pm! Ray Kelly will be once again be running training sessions at Hillingdon Circuit. The first session will be April 1st, no joke. Everyone is welcome to join in. Adults £3 – … Continue reading

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Track Racing: Reading and Welwyn 2016 Registration

Reading and Welwyn track leagues have published programme and registration details. If you are thinking about getting into track racing now is a great time to start. Welwyn is running some open training sessions in April and Reading are doing now … Continue reading

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Now in Stock: Long Sleeve Skin Suits

Due to popular demand long sleeved skin suits are now in stock, sized medium or small. Ray has a few or come down to Pro Music and grab one from me. (and any other kit you need) £80 each. I can … Continue reading

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Racing and Injury News from Gladys

First the racing news. Alex Pierce, who is now studying at Manchester University, rode in the Lancaster University CC Spring Criteriums and took 7th place in Round One on the Salt Ayre circuit event. Here is what Alex had to … Continue reading

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Central CX League – Twickenham CC at Hillingdon

Photos from Keith Perry and Charlotte Zittel I signed up for another round of the Central CX league, this would be the closest to home as Twickenham CC were running it at Hillingdon circuit. I dragged Charlotte and Liberty along who were … Continue reading

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Club Officer Vacancies

Following the AGM a last weekend there are a some vacancies for the following positions. Chairman / Chairwoman Ian Why has been an brilliant chair since 2012 and he has stepped down to let some new blood into the role. The chair is the … Continue reading

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Turbo time!

Friday at Hillingdon. We are open for business this Friday. 4 December, 5.30pm start for training on the circuit. You will need good lights. 6.30 for 7.00pm start for turbo training. Usual costs. Spare turbos available. See you all there.

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Club email Newsletter

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Results from Gladys

I was hoping to report a 1st and 2nd this morning. However, Stuart Birnie,last year’s winner failed to finish due to mechanical problems. Meurig James was 2nd last year and repeated his performance in the 6-12-24 World’s Time Trial Championships … Continue reading

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