Willesden Cycling Club

As we move towards the 2007 running of the Paris-Brest, I thought it would be fun to list WCC finishers during the last twenty years.

The data has been extracted from http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/pbp/time_results/1891.html. Only those riding in Willesden colours are listed.

Warning: This list may contain traces of nuts

1983
77 Hr J. RIVERS
83 Hr S. BAILEY
83 Hr Mark BROOKING
85 Hr P. CRUMP

1987
67 Hr Stewart WILD
76 Hr Bernard JANCENE
83 Hr Brian CURLE
84 Hr Mark BROOKING
84 Hr Edmund JONES
84 Hr Barry PARSLOW
88 Hr Nigel HASELDEN
89 Hr Tracy HORSMAN
90 Hr Simon JONES
90 Hr Raymond KELLY

1991
66.18 Robert Fry
79.49 Liz Creese
79.52 Robin Cook
82.46 Mark Brooking
83.04 Nigel Haselden
87.18 Karl Hrouda
88.03 Ann Daws
88.03 Bernard Daws
88.19 John Richardson
89.26 Michael Elliso
90.14 Raymond Kelly
90.15 Tracy Horsman
90.25 Richard Hull

1995
69.47 WHY Ian
75.24 SIMPSON Sheila
75.51 HASELDEN Nigel
75.51 BROOKING Mark
75.51 HULL Richard
83.25 DEEGAN Ian
83.59 DAWS Ann
83.59 DAWS Bernard
85.54 WAINWRIGHT Tim
86.09 MILLER John
86.12 CREESE Elizabeth
86.12 HORSMAN Tracy
86.16 RICHARDSON John
86.18 HROUDA Karl
87.04 KELLY Raymond
87.37 ELLISON Nichael

1999
69.05 5041 JENNINGS Jon
69.05 5042 SWALLOW Judith
72.21 819 KIRKLAND Melville
75.37 4308 MILLER John Robert
78.47 4277 SIMPSON Sheila Joy
84.29 5044 BROOKING Mark
89.02 4313 MACLEODE-CULLINANE Dave
89.13 4309 ELLISON Michael
89.28 4304 GIBBINS Clive
89.28 4305 WAINWRIGHT Tim
89.28 4306 WAINWRIGHT Pauline
89.28 4310 KELLY Raymond
89.28 4311 HROUDA Karl
89.28 4312 PEDLIHAM Alan
89.39 4307 TURNBULL Peter
90.34 4356 HUNT Ian
90.34 4357 HUNT Loraine

2003
59.12 DOUGHTY Simon
64.04 LUCAS Martin
64.09 KIRKLAND Melville
71.39 FISHER Daniel
83.08 TURNBULL Peter
85.04 GILBERT Gavin
85.09 GIBBINS Clive
87.57 DAVIES John
87.57 HORSMAN Tracy John
87.57 LAZARUS Norman
87.57 MUNNELLY Michael
87.57 WAINWRIGHT Tim
87.58 GREEN Mark
88.01 COX Mark
88.01 RICHARDSON John Eric
88.12 DEANER Andrew
88.13 ELLISON Michael
88.14 FALVEY Denis
89.30 HOPPER John Brian
90.25 HROUDA Karl

The Christmas party for the “Tuesday Night Turboistas was held at the Willesden CC’s favourite trattoria in Ruislip, Remo’s Village, earlier this week. The feed plan included three carbo loading points, called starter, main course and pud. The turboistas were careful to avoid any hint of dehydration and were seen to scrupiously take on liquids through out the evening. Some were so well hydrated they had trouble walking home.

A great evening out and big thank you to The Turbonator for organising it.

Following is a recent update on Simon, from Melita Luxton of Audax UK.

“I visited Simon yesterday. He is due to be transferred at the end of theweek to a rehabilitation unit at Sheffield. Once at Sheffield, visitors willbe welcome, I’ll send round details of ward, visiting times etc as soon as he is settled.

In the last ten days he has gained greater physical control over hismovements – he is attempting to move himself about the bed and can lift hishead/upper body after having his pelvic girdle removed last week. He is still limited on his lower limbs as his femur and ankle will take much longer to heal and there is still metalwork in place. Cognitively, Simon is responding well to pain and further to the update last week, appears to be very bright and showing some awareness of his surroundings. He continues to have the classic looking up eye movement of the neurologically impaired though when fully awake and alert he is looking directly in a focussed manner at whoever is speaking to him. These bouts of focussed attention however, are brief and are only for a few seconds. He also seems to be responding to humour, though this may be a response to tone of voice rather than any cognitive understanding. He continues to tire very easily which affects his attention span. Although one cannot say for certain, I gained an impression yesterday that Simon is beginning to have the very early glimpses of his current condition. He appeared to be actively responsive to outside stimuli rather than just passively responsive. However, he is still not capable of initiating things and his physical movements remain uncoordinated though it is clear what he is trying to do (eg pulling away/struggling when something is done that hedoesn’t like/gives pain eg physio).

In summary, anyone visiting Simon at this moment in time will find a person who is healing physically very well and who has some very basic non verbal communication (eg he can turn his head towards a speaker and appears to grip their hand, has facial movements etc). (NB Simon still has a small tracheostomy in situ so he can make no verbal sounds anyway, but he has not as yet shown any indication of lip movement and attempts at speech).Visitors will find Simon has only the briefest of focussed attention spans.

It is hoped that his condition will continue to improve as it has done over the last two weeks, especially once he has been moved to the rehab unit, though at this stage no one can say how much of a recovery Simon will eventually make.

No decision has yet been made by the CPS re Simons assailant.As ever, please pass on this email to anyone you think may be interested.

Melita Luxton”

On a recent trip to Belgium, the Kellys decided to stage their own Tour of Flanders.

It was a tough race, which included many repeat assaults on the Chocolateberg, Muur de Biere and the shops in the High street. In a nail painting sprint to the line it was a clean sweep of the podium for the Kellys. Just missing a place was Turbonator Kelly who had handle bar problems. In a post race interview he explained., “When I got to the bar, there were just so many beers. I couldn’t handle it“.

Audax mentioned in the Guardian!!!!
See http://tinyurl.com/yltojq

Polar “Protrainer XT” Heart Rate Monitor complete with case/manual etc.

New batteries fitted plus new chest strap and transmitter

Bargain at only £50.00 ovno (Originally cost £140)

Contact Dennis on 0208 573 8430 (Hayes, Middlesex)

Next week’s Turbo Session should be a bit of fun. Ray “The Turbonator” Kelly has requested that we all decorate our wheel block is an appropriately festive manner. First prize will be five 30 second sprints, second prize will be ten 30 second sprints.

Last week new peleton format was a good one. The well known sweaty cyclist, Pres Spires, even reported that the air circulation was better as a result.

Well done Ray for keeping us entertained as well as getting us fit!

Demon Turbo fan and Tester, Claire Beckwith, was knocked off her bike by a car and trailer earlier this week. Fortunately Claire emerged from the frightening ordeal with “just” impressive bruising and a swollen hand. Nothing broken and the good news is that she will be sporting her bruises at next Tuesday Turbo. That should ensure a record attendance!

The Annual General Meeting/Moan was held on Sunday 3rd December. Around 30 people were present , many not seen from one year to next. During the meeting there was a small shuffle of club officers, the new line up is as follows –

President Jimmy Love
Vice President Jack Griffith
Chairman Brian Wright
Vice Chairman Rocco Richardson
General Secretary Mike Ellison
Treasurer Gladys Purdy
Time Trial Sec. Suzz Patel *newly elected*
Road Race Sec. Chris “Jumbo” James *newly elected*
Track Secretary Roger Woodford
Time Keeper Jim Mears
Assistant Time Keepers Gladys Purdy, Mike Ellison, Wendy Mears
Social Secretary Hilary Pandya
Club Captain John Wheatley
Press Secretary Gladys Purdy
Clubroom Users Council Jean Newall, Ron Newall
Webmaster Lindsey Hobbs
Warden Ron Purdy
Trophy Secretary Rocco Richardson
Membership Secretary Liz Creese *newly elected*
Touring Secretary Gavin Gilbert
Trustees Brian Wright, Gladys Purdy
Auditors Ron Sacker, Gladys Purdy

The annual Fryathalon was run from Tesco’s cafe in Amersham earlier today. Miles Back was in contact with the organisers to get the results on this prestigious competition. Conditions made the event a complete lottery…. Mike “Snake-Hips” Ellison took the Hill Climb, whilst Brian “Hippo-Hips” took the Downhill Freewheeling contest. Final placing for the fried breakfast are provisional, subject to a baked bean recount.

Message from Melita Luxton of Audax UK regarding Simon Doughty’s present condition.

Dear All

I visited Simon yesterday and can report that there has been someimprovement in his condition.In the last week he has shown some awareness of his environment and isresponding to outside stimuli. His eyes are now fully open and he isfollowing movement around him. However, he is unfocussed and appears tobefollowing movement rather than individuals, unless the individual isdirectly talking to him. (NB Simon does not at this moment in time have hisglasses which may account for some of the lack of focus, though not all).

He can respond to exceptionally simple commands (eg ‘let go of my hand’) thoughnot yet communicate significantly. He is making his pain and distress clear when being handled (eg moving his hands when being suctioned via his trachesotomy or having physiotherapy). These are very positive signs, though Simon is still far from recovering significant neurological functioning – he can only respond, not initiate. Although slight, these signs are however, a major step forward from the unconsciousness that he was experiencing two weeks ago.

However, at this time, in spite of his progress, it is still far too early to gauge how much of a recovery Simon will make in the long term. Simon will undergo further surgery today to remove the pins and plates in his hips, those in his femur and ankle will be taken out at a later date. This will allow more intensive physiotherapy. Simon still has a tracheostomy inplace, though is no longer on oxygen. It is likely he will be moved fairly soon back to Sheffield (details when known).

I understand that one of the passengers in the stolen vehicle has been arrested. The family are awaiting a decision from the Crown Prosecution Service as to the final charges that are to be brought against the driver of the vehicle who remains in custody.

Janet and his family have again expressed their thanks for the many messagesyou are continuing to send. As ever, further updates as I get them.

Melita Luxton

The highlight of the Willesden calendar is on Sunday morning, the Famous Fry-Athalon!

The first element is the full fried breakfast. During the eagerly contested event, points are awarded for the amount of fried eggs, sausages and beans consumed. Remember calories = points. This is followed by the Hill climb and then the Freewheels contest.

Meet at Tescos Amersham at 10am, Sunday 3rd December.

The Willesden CC held our annual Track Championships at the Calshott track earlier this month. The events included a

– flying Two laps, from which the riders were seeded for the sprints,

– a 70 lap scratch race

– and a 100 lap points event.

Points were awarded for each event and the results were as follows

• Club Veterans Champion – Keith Wilmot
• Senior Champion – Roger Woodford
• Schoolpersons Champion (Girls) – Stephanie May
• Schoolpersons (Boys) – Michael Wilmot.

Well done to all them.

The latest report we have received on Simon’s condition is as follows –

“Dear All

It is now 3 weeks since Simons trauma. He has now been transferred to the high dependency unit at Manchester RoyalInfirmary from intensive care. At this time, he continues to be unresponsive to external stimuli and pain. Although generally unconscious, he has yawn and eye opening reflexes, though there is no sign of other activity.

The best case scenario for Simon is for him to regain consciousness and suffer only moderate brain impairment. The worst case scenario is that he remains in his current condition. Sadly, the longer he remains unresponsive, the less likely he is to recover. All that can be done at the moment is to wait, hope and pray.

Simon has undergone a surgical procedure to have a feeding tube inserted intohis stomach so that he can be given nutritional support. His orthopaedic and soft tissue injuries continue to heal well.

As ever, I will update as soon as I have any further information.

Regards–Melita Luxton”

Wendy and Jim Mears “made it legal” last Saturday and what a splendid day it was. Following the wedding ceremony the Willesden CC formed an arch of wheels for the happy couple.

Shortly afterwards we all retired to a wonderful country pub for a superb wedding breakfast. Jim and Wendy declined to join other Willesden riders who were taking part in a 200km audax starting at 4:30am the following morning. Can’t think why!

As many of you are probably aware, Simon Doughty was involved in a terrible accident on Thursday morning. He was involved in a hit and run accident with a stolen car during his cycle commute to work in Manchester.

He is presently unconscious and on a life support system. He condition is described as critical. We came very close to loosing our coach and club mate on Friday, but his condition seems to have improved slightly on Sunday.

From reports we have had Simon took the full blow on his chest, which is causing most concern to the medical team. In addition he also has a broken femur, pelvis and ankle.

I hope we will get more encouraging news soon.

John Davies

You get can’t too much of a good thing! That also applies to Willesden CC Club, so starting this week there will be two club nights each week.

As well as our regular Tuesday night Turbo sessions at the Wembley HQ, we will also be holding regular club nights on Thursday nights at Hillingdon Cycle Circuit. The circuit will be flung open to riders and non-riders from approximately 5.30 until 8 PM.

Refreshments served from 6.30 until 7.30 PM.

The charge is £2 for adults and £1 for youths inclusive of hot drink and cakes/biscuits.

If you are intending to ride please make sure that you have adequate front and rear lights.

Six Reliability Rides 28th January to 4th March 2007

The ‘Chiltern Classics’ Reliability Rides returns for 2007. Six great events with a different circuit each week different hills – different scenery.All Reliability Rides have time bands to suit your paceCertificates awarded to riders completing within their selected time band.

Sunday 28th January
Harp RC 100km & 50km (start 9 am)
HQ – Hemel Hempstead CC Clubroom

This first reliability trial of the series is the well-known Harp Hilly Hundred starting and finishing also at the Hemel Hempstead CC clubroom, for location map go to www.hemelcycling.org.uk. This starts off following a similar route as the Hemel event through to Chesham then it takes on its own character taking on the hilly bits of the northern Chilterns through Berkhamsted, Whipsnade (the infamous Bison Hill) then onto Aston Hill near Halton and tracking back through Tring, Ivinghoe Beacon, Whelpley Hill via White Hill to the clubroom for a well earned rest.

Sunday 4th February
Team Quest 100km (start 9 am)
HQ – Ickenham Guide Hut

The start and finish is from the Ickenham Guide Hut in Community Close in Ickenham and the route travels out towards High Wycombe; Paul Doel at The Bike Shop, North Harrow can explain.

Sunday 11th February
Hemel Hempstead CC 100km & 50km (start 9 am)
HQ – Hemel Hempstead CC Clubroom

This third reliability trial of the series starts and finishes at the HHCC clubhouse in Nash Mills Lane, near Kings Langley, Hemel Hempstead, for location map see www.hemelcycling.org.uk. The route travels out through Chesham, Wendover and Chinnor returning through Speen, Gt. Missenden, Chesham, Kings Langley and back to the club house with refreshments. It is a hilly circuit climbing some of the well-known Chiltern Hills of Chinnor and the notorious 1 in 4, Small Dean Lane, a killer but mercifully short and we provide refreshments at the top; also Frith Hill is included in the route. The 50 km route option turns short of Wendover returning through Chesham.

Sunday 18th February
Edgware RC 100km & 50km (start 9 am)
HQ – Denham Country Park

A slight relief from the previous hilly weeks as you will be delighted with this attractive undulating route. This event starts at the Denham Country Club and travels out to the Thames valley and at Marlow goes south on a fast flattish section through Windsor returning to Denham.

Sunday 25th February
Willesden CC 100km & 60km (start 9.30 am)
HQ – Ickenham Guide Hut
For details contact Ray Kelly

Starts at the Ickenham Guide Hut and travels out to Bledlow Ridge & Cryers Hill.

Sunday 4th March
CC Luton 100km & 40miles (start 9.30 am)
HQ – Edlesborough Village Hall

This is the sixth and last event of the Chiltern Classics Reliability Rides for 2007. The route commences from the village hall in Edlesborough and travels through Slapton, Wing, Stewkley and out to Swanbourne (tea room open) where the route turns to meander through the attractive Buckinghamshire lanes past Cublington, Wingrave, Marsworth and onto Aldbury up the infamous but thankfully short ‘Toms Hill’ and onto Nettleden towards Redbourn where the route turns again through some hilly bits to Flamstead, Studham, Gaddesden Row, Dagnell and back home to Edlesborough. The 40 miler is available and includes good ole Tom’s Hill; the route is 95% country lanes.

Gill and Suzz meet up with some Irish cyclist ………….

(Thanks to Glad for sending the photo)

30 Sep/01 October Results

In the London and Home Counties Vets 25 at Maidenhead Richard Jerome recorded a 1.03 35 in difficult conditions as the event was run in wet conditions and parts of the road were extremely damp after the heavy rain. One third of the field did not start and several did not finish as they punctured on the gritty roads.

Meurig Rode the Welsh Hillclimb championships on 2nd October. Unfortunately he messed up his pacing and rode too easy!! Still came in 4th though.

8/9 October Results

Gill Reynolds was the fastest lady in the Cambridge C.C. 10 mile event over a hilly course returning in 27.44. Also on Sunday two of the club’s youngest life members- Jacqueline Harris and Susan Doel ran in the Nike 10km event at Hyde Park rubbing shoulders with pregnant Paula Radcliffe. Before Jacqueline and Susan were married they were known as the Purdy twins-Proud Mum speaking!

15/16 October Results

The annual interclub 2 Up 10 mile with the Westerley took place at Gt.Missenden over the weekend. The fastest pair were Dave Newman and Malcolm Woolsey of the Westerley R.C. with a time of 22.50. The next 6 places were filled by Willesden members-father and son team Roger And Tony Woodford did 25.50, whilst father and daughter team Chris James and Jayne Payne managed a 26.40. David Walters and Surendra Patel 26.47,Ron Johnson and Rob Ross 29.23, Brian Wright and Hilary Pandya 29.47 and Mike Ellison and Ray Kelly 29.54. Second claim members Maria Docker and Keith Elliot also took part and finished in 30.39.

The Westerley also held their hillclimb at Longdown Hill near Princes Risborough and Willesden members took part. Steven Ayres finished in 3rd spot in 2mins52secs and Darlene Rini from the U.S. who rides with the Willesden on clubruns 3mins21secs. Mike Ellison, no doubt tired from his efforts in the 10 mile time trial recorded 4.14.

Gill Reynolds traveled to the New Forest to ride in the New ForestC.C. 10 and recorded 26.54.
Less fortunate was Richard Jerome who punctured in the Hillingdon 25 at Marlow whilst his Dad Mike rode his first event for several years and finished in 1.16.33.