Ian Why has contacted me to say that if people would rather make a donation to charity in lieu of flowers then the family have chosen The London Air Ambulance charity.
After Pauline’s funeral there will be a collection box when we gather at the Bowls club, or donations can be made direct to the charity via the The London Air Ambulance (Charity no 801013) donations page on their website.
The 3rd of June dawned bright and sunny for the annual 10 Bridges and Kaf 2 Kaf Audax events. Brevet cards, entry forms, route sheets and validation stickers all ready for the hoped vast crowds of on the line entries. At the beginning all that could be seen was a sea of red and black Maidenhead Cycling Club, Where was the green of Willesden? However that soon appeared with many Willesden members riding the 64km route.
Ray Kelly devised an off road route for the Kaf 2 Kaf which was definitely the high (or low point) of the ride for many. We had 55 riders on the 10 Bridges and 14 on the Kaf 2 Kaf. It was hot day with temperatures in the high 20’s. It was even hot sitting in the shade. A good day was had by all.
Thanks to everyone who rode and supported the event. Special thanks to David Dyer for bringing along about a dozen of his riding buddies from MCC . From me a big thank you to John Tipping who was my right hand man all day and also to Mick Hill and Ian Oliver who helped at the busy times. I hope this event has wetted your appetite for more Audax rides, the next one is organised by Ian Oliver and is on 1st July.
Anne Mograby
The many of the Maidenhead!
The Kaf 2 KAF riders set off to Mud-enhead….
Anne, Mick and John with the Kaf 2 Kaf riders
Anne with a big turn out for the 10 Bridges ride.
I’m rather late in reporting this but Stuart “The Hippy” Birnie has recently set a new club record and a personal best on the ACME Wheelers 25, with a time of 49:43. Well done Hippy!
At the moment Hippy is on the Trans Am Bike race, which started on 2nd June. The TABR runs west to east across America and the riders have to be self supported. At present (Monday 4th June @10am) he has covered 486 miles in 1 day and 20 hours. You can follow his progress on the TABR website
As some of you may have read on Facebook, club member Peter Dixon died on Monday May 28th. If anyone wants to send a message to his family you can do it through his friend Adrian Masters at aid.trace@gmail.com.
Pauline receiving her life time membership at the 2008 Willesden Dinner and Dance
As many of you many of you will know, Pauline Why, passed away peacefully and quietly at her home last week. Pauline was a valuable helper on club events for many years and was also an Accredited Road Race Marshall, ensuring rider safety our annual road race. Her contribution to the family of cycling has been invaluable and our condolences go to her husband Ian and her two boys, Peter and Richard.
Pauline’s funeral will take place at 11:30am on Monday 11th June 2018 at Breakespeare Crematorium, Breakspear Road, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 7SJ. Directions can be found here
This will be followed by a gathering at Denham Bowls Club, Denham Way, Denham, Uxbridge UB9 5AX. More detailed directions to the bowls club can be found here.
Anne Mograby is running two Audax rides for us on SUNDAY 3RD JUNE. Both starting from Jenners Cafe in Maidenhead (See map here)
You have two rides to choose from –
1 ride – 2 cafes, 1 river, 10 Thames bridges (100km)
It really does show the best of the river Thames. Starting at Jenner’s cafe there are a few ups to Marlow, then to Hambleden, Henley and Sonning. The ride goes through some pretty villages before its half way stop at Dinton Pastures. The second half of the ride takes towards Ascot and through the Great Park. On the home strait back to Maidenhead you visit Datchet, Eton and the Fat Duck in Bray.
1 ride – 2 cafes (62km)
If you fancy doing something a bit shorter, then the 62km Kaf to Kaf is for you. Starting at Jenner’s cafe there is one climb up to Pinkneys Green. The ride goes through some pretty villages before the half way stop at Dinton Pastures. The second half of the ride takes towards Ascot and back to Maidenhead via Fifield and Bray.
Anne is happy to take entries on the line. It is an excellent value for money day at only £4 per person (for Audax/ CTC members). There is a small extra insurance charge for non-Audax/CTC riders wishing to take part.
Anne hopes to see you all there.
Join the world of Audax riding
All riders please note you need to register your car reg number in the track centre to get 3 hours free parking. Please arrive in good time as we are on the track at 9am.
List of riders Neil Martin, James Edwardes, Connor Woodford, John Wheatley, Darryl Lusardi, Andy Taylor, Chris Kelly, Adam Huddle, Roger Woodford, Tony Flynn,
Please note I still have some places let me know if you wish to attend.
See bike spec below do not worry about the 84in gear as this is not a taster session.
Can all riders who are coming to the club track session at the velodrome on Sunday May 27th please pay your £20.00 into the club bank account TSB Harrow account no 00106568 sort code 77-70-72 mark the payment track session. Also let me know you have paid and your email address so that I can send you further information.
Tony Woodford
awoodford71@gmail.com
Below is a link to a downloadable PDF file containing all the details of the Willesden CC club rides. The list has been prepared by the Club Captain, Brain Moon, with the IT assistance of Seán Bannister.
The Club Track Championships will be held on Sunday 2nd September from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Welwyn Track.
I have now booked the Lee Valley velodrome for Sunday 27th May from 9 a.m to 11 a.m. We are limited to 15 riders so let me know ASAP if you are riding. The cost is £20.00 and you will need to book and pay in advance.
Tony Woodford
awoodford71@gmail.com
Willesden CC member Dan Duncan-Jones is looking to sell his impressive Roberts Audax 27″ frame.
Dan bought the bike in 1989 (frame no. 8847) and it’s equipped with a Campagnolo Chorus triple, 10 speed, with a 29 sprocket on the back. The chain and cassette are new. The frame has been resprayed a couple of times and has always been put back together by the Bike Shop in North Harrow.
Dan say’s the bike is a reliable machine that can be used for either touring, commuting or as a training bike? It is on sale for £450.
If you are interested then please contact Dan via the comments section below.
I need some help, please, for the Willesden Reliability Rides which are being held on Sunday, 18th February.
Catering is taken care of by Vyv and her team.
Ride Flyer
I want the routes checked any time between now and the weekend beforehand.
On the Friday or Saturday route signage put up. This has to happen close to the event as it tends to get taken down by nimbys.
On the day, help at the start. You can be taking part in the event, it will just mean turning up by 0830 to help sign on etc. If you are not taking part I would be pleased to get some help with arrivals, depending on field size.
An event photographer to get some pictures for here and WCC website and as publicity for next year. It will involve being at the start and somewhere photogenic out on route.
Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be met and you will have my and the club’s gratitude as a reward.
Let me know by email to ian.oliver333@gmail.com. Thank you
This is on Sunday, February 18th. Some improvements have been made since last year and with reasonable weather it should be a great event.
It is an open event and Willesden CC members have no priority for places. Insurance limits the event to 200 riders. Last year we got over 100 ,with negligible publicity, since it was launched very late in the day following the passing away of Mike Ellison, who was running the event before me. This year it will be much better publicised and the intention is to sell out, so you may wish to register soon.
Details and online application can be found at http://www.willesdencyclingclub.co.uk/calendar/reliability-rides/
If you cannot pay online, then send me a cheque for £8 per entrant, made out to Ian
Oliver, with a note giving the name and email address or phone number of each entrant. The cheque must arrive no later than Monday 5th February and entrants paid for this way must be club members. I will be leaving an allocation of spaces for this which should be enough to give everyone doing it this way a place. You will need to fill out a form with some personal details at the ride start.
My address is 68 St Dunstans Ave, London W3 6QJ.
The following were elected as office. As you can see there are number of roles that need to be filled. Younger members are asked to come forward and help in the running of the club.
President – Gladys Purdy
Vice President – Jim Love, Ron Newell, Jean Newell, Stan Vygus
Chairman – VACANT
Vice Chairman – VACANT
General Secretary – VACANT
Treasurer – Greg Lawes
Membership & Recruitment – Ian Oliver
Webmaster – Rich Cooper
Magazine/Newsletter – This position to be deleted
Time Trial Secretary – Tony Flynn
Road Race Secretary – Jayne Paine
Track Racing Secretary – Tony Woodford
Timekeeper – VACANT
Assistant Timekeepers – VACANT
Social Secretary – VACANT
Touring Secretary – Martin Lucas
Assistant Touring Secretary – Ian Oliver
Equipment Officer – Ray Kelly
Printer & Distributor – This position to be deleted
Club Captain – Brian Moon
Vice Club Captain – Gill Reynolds
Press Secretary – VACANT
Trophy Secretary – VACANT
Trustees – Gladys Purdy, Jenny Wright
Accounts Examiners – Liz Creese, Ian Birch
Welfare Officer – Gill Reynolds
Youth Representative – Anastasia Vockic
