Author Archives: Tom

Clean sweep for Pierce at Welwyn

Posted on 03/May/2015 by Tom

Alex had a really good night at Welwyn, here is his report: The second night of Welwyn track league was a very chilly one. However I (Alex) was feeling brave and decided to leave the leg warners at home… As … Continue reading →

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Willesden Team Step Up at Hillingdon

Posted on 29/Apr/2015 by Tom

Alex’s Race Report This week Connor, Darryl and I decided to join Sam and ride the E123. An early duo escaped (Nuun-Sigma Sport & Pedal Heaven) afterwards the pace was erratic with many riders trying to join the break while Nunn and Pedal Heaven covered … Continue reading →

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BIG One Cycle Jumble – May 2nd

Posted on 27/Apr/2015 by Tom

Cycle bargains galore at the next BIG One Cycle Jumble: Saturday 2 May at 9am until 1pm at the Epilepsy Centre, Chesham Lane, Chalfont St Peter, SL9 0RJ Event page

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Strong Willesden Team Win at the Circuit

Posted on 22/Apr/2015 by Tom

It was another evening of nice weather for the racing at Hillingdon last night.

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Severn Across – Club 400k Audax 9 May

Posted on 14/Apr/2015 by Tom

The club’s 400k Audax from Chalfont St Peter to Chepstow and back, runs on 9 May and is filling up fast. If you have not entered you’ll need to get a move on. And if you are free early on … Continue reading →

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Boulters Bash 110k Audax

Posted on 27/Mar/2015 by Tom

Ian Why is organising the Boulters Bash Audax this year, so make sure you take Wednesday 22nd April off work! If you don’t have a job there is no excuse to ride this cracking event. Starts at Jenner’s Café near Boulters … Continue reading →

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Stolen Bike: Cervelo P5

Posted on 27/Mar/2015 by Tom

Ray Tucker has asked that all Willesden members keep an eye out for this Cervelo. It belongs to a friend in the British Duathlon Team.

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Lee Valley Velodrome Track League – March 12th + Photos

Posted on 16/Mar/2015 by Tom

Another great night for the Willesden last Thursday at the track league in Stratford! In the women’s events Jayne and Marianne were both riding very well. Jayne further cemented her 2nd place in the league table with a 1st in … Continue reading →

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Results from Glad – Hippy wins a short TT!

Posted on 02/Mar/2015 by Tom

At the West London Combine 10 mile event yesterday, Stuart Birnie, who last year took the world’s 24 hour championship, finished in first place in a field of 120 riders with a time of 21mins 58 seconds. Nick Mc Cullough finished … Continue reading →

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Willesden CC Condor Support Races – 3 May 2015

Posted on 28/Feb/2015 by Tom

We are  delighted to announce the Willesden will be putting on both Youth and 3/4 Cat races in support of the Condor London 3-Day race series at Hillingdon Circuit. Willesden racers are expected to ride if they can. Lets show … Continue reading →

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Velodrome Session Video and Photos

Posted on 24/Feb/2015 by Tom

On Saturday the velodrome was full of Willesden green once again. Evidence provided by Kulvinder, Ian and Derek Thanks to Tony Woodford for organising and John / Vyv for helping out.

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What a smashing year 2014 was!

Posted on 15/Feb/2015 by Tom

Many of you will have seen this on the big screen at the dinner but I thought I would put it online for everyone to see all the great stuff we have been up to in 2014.

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Séan’s photos from the Dinner

Posted on 13/Feb/2015 by Tom

Séan Bannister was kind enough to send over a few more great photos from this year’s annual dinner!

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Tomorrow: Willesden Track Team at Lee Valley

Posted on 11/Feb/2015 by Tom

Tomorrow night we have a large team racing at Lee Valley Velodrome. A great opportunity to support the green jersey and watch some exciting racing! Everything kicks off at 7pm with the 30 lap scratch followed by a packed program of 11 … Continue reading →

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Willesden kit back in stock

Posted on 30/Jan/2015 by Tom

You have asked and Raymond provides! Willesden kit now in stock Short sleeve jerseys £43 Bibshorts £51 Gilets £46 Skinsuits £83 Half price for the youths Get yours from Ray or pop into Pro Music International on a weekday and … Continue reading →

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Raffle Prizes at the Annual Dinner

Posted on 23/Jan/2015 by Tom

Don’t forget to bring some cash along to the dinner tomorrow night. Raffle tickets will be £1 each You have a chance to win one of these smashing prizes!   Professional Bike Fit Kindly donated by Pedalling Gear   Women’s Cycling … Continue reading →

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Vulpine London Sample Sale

Posted on 20/Jan/2015 by Tom

Vulpine do some of the best merino, waterproofs and casual cycling clothing. They are holding a major sample sale at the Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London from Friday 30th – Sunday 1st February. There will be a wide array of colours … Continue reading →

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2015 Willesden Reliability – 15 February

Posted on 19/Jan/2015 by Tom

The 2015 Willesden Reliability takes place on Sunday 15 February. 9.30 AM START at The Guide Hut, Community Close Ickenham as usual. Entry costs £10 for either the 100 or 60 km rides and includes refreshment. £3 for youth riders (parental consent … Continue reading →

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Willesden on BBC Scotland 9th December

Posted on 28/Nov/2014 by Tom

From Marcus: Advance warning – 9th December 7pm on BBC2 Scotland (available on Sky (970) and Freesat (970)) Three Willesden riders (Ian, Martin and myself) went to north-west Scotland to ride a very tough 1300km Audax event in very challenging … Continue reading →

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Pierce nearly podiums debut Match Sprint

Posted on 27/Nov/2014 by Tom

Alex Pierce picked up fourth in his first attempt at the match sprints on the track at Lee Valley, “I’ve never felt so tiny” he says referring to his competition! Gildas Braine was there to see the action: “Alex was … Continue reading →

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