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Volunteers Needed for the Nyctophobic 100km and Anfractuous 200km
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Jayne at the World Road Race Champs
There were 70 in my age group. There were about 60 other older women in my race including JeannI Longo who was disqualified afterwards for having an underweight bike .
So 130 of us altogether. I missed the break on the long hill which Longo forced.
I was 7th in my age group 50-54 and probably 7th or 8th in the 50+
So no humiliation but not the glory I’d hoped for.
Jayne
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Willesden Club Meeting – Friday 1 September
A club general meeting will be held this Friday 1st September at 8.00 p.m. in the Club House at Minet Park Track. Any reports from officers unable to get there would be most appreciated.
The Willesden are in desperate need for the positions below to be filled:
Treasurer, Time Trial Secretary, Trophy Secretary, Social Secretary (to organise next year’s dinner)
It would be great if you could come along to the meeting put yourself forward for one of these positions.
Wendy Mears
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This Sunday 3rd September track champs
Club Track Champs 2017 at Welwyn on Sunday 3rd September from 11.00 to 13.00. Please arrive at 10.30 for 11.00 start. Track bike hire available for £3. Youth, Junior and Senior champs to be decided.
All welcome including spectators!
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WIllesden October Audaxes
Saturday 14th October brings the start of the new Audax season, kicking off with the Nyctophobic 100km and Anfractuous 200km from ride HQ at Chalfont St Peter near Denham with wooded Chiltern lanes and rolling downs galore.
The routes head west to the Waterside Café at Benson via Christmas Common, then whilst the Nyctophobic turns for home the Anfractuous heads west to the rolling downland of Wantage and Lambourn before heading home. In fact there are two versions of the Anfractuous, the regular route and an extended and officially hilly AAAnfractuous.
Full details and online entry, available to everybody via the Audax UK website.
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RIVERSIDE TO RIVERSIDE RIDE – LAST WEDNESDAY
Anne Mograby, with the help of Mick Hill and John Tipping put on a very enjoyable ride last week, along with the weather.
“Wednesday, August 16th was a dry and mostly sunny day, unlike the previous Wednesday, so all looked good for Riverside to Riverside Audax ride from Maidenhead to Benson. 47 riders set off from Jenner’s cafe, which was great for a mid week event. All but one finished well within the time allowed.
Good to see a dozen or so Willesden members riding the event. A big thank you to Annie and Ian Birch who persuaded some Hillingdon Triathletes to forgo running and swimming and stay on the bike. Thanks also to Graham Haysom for persuading several of the Redhill CC to join us. Anne Mograby”
Thanks Anne, Mick and John for once again organising such a brilliant day.
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Club Track champs 2017
Club Track Champs 2017 at Welwyn on Sunday 3rd September from 11.00 to 13.00. Please arrive at 10.30 for 11.00 start. Track bike hire available for £3. Youth, Junior and Senior champs to be decided.
All welcome including spectators!
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REMINDERS
REMINDERS FOR THE FOLLOWING EVENTS HAPPENING THIS COMING WEEK
Riverside to Riverside Ride – Wednesday 16th August and
Willesden Fun Day – Sunday 20 August.
Details below
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Marshals for WCC road races
We will need a lot of help with marshalling the road races on 24 September. I expect we will have a number of Accredited Marshals on the day, but the circuit will need additional marshals to ensure the safety of the races.
Details of the course etc are shown in the earlier post. Please let me know if you are available to help.
Thanks, John Wheatley
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Riverside to Riverside Ride – Wednesday 16th August
1 ride – 2 cafes, 1 river
Many of you may know this ride, previously organised by Mick Hill and John Tipping. It really does show the best of 3 counties Berkshire, Bucks and Oxfordshire. Starting at Jenner’s cafe there are a few ups at Marlow and Turville before the great descent down to Watlington. The ride goes through some pretty villages before half way stop at the riverside in Benson. The second half of the ride takes you across open farmland at Ipsden and visits the Maharajah’s Well at Stoke Row. Going through Henley sees you on the home strait back to Maidenhead via Knowl Hill, Fifield and the Fat Duck in Bray.
Happy to take entries on the line. A cheap day out £4 to Audax/ CTC members.
Anne Mograby
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John & Dulcie Walker Road Race for 2017
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/157557/John-Walker-and-Dulcie-Walker-Memorial-Road-RacesThe Willesden will be holding their annual John and Dulcie Walker road races on Sunday, 24th September 2017
Venue: Little Milton Village Hall, Thame Road, Little Milton, Oxfordshire, OX44 7PZ
RACE 1
Dulcie Walker Memorial Road Race
80km
(Regional B, Band 4: 3/4/J)
Start 9:30am
(sign-on 8.30am to 9:00am)
* * * Prizes from 1st to 15th * * *
RACE 2
John Walker Trophy Road Race
120 km
(National B, Band 2: E/1/2)
Start 01:30pm
(sign-on 12:15pm to 1:00pm)
* * * Prizes from 1st to 15th ***
The Course
- The anticlockwise circuit starts on the A329, north of Little Milton, heading south through the village.
- It then turns east onto the B480 at Stadhampton, running south-east past the southern boundary of Chalgrove Airfield.
- The route the turns left off the B480 on to an unclassified road, heading north-east to Stoke Talmage, crossing Haseley Brook and then passing under the M40 before turning north-west onto the A40 (Tetsworth High Street).
- The circuit continues west along the A40, crossing the finish line that is approximately 200m to the east of the junction of the A40 with the A329.
- The route then turns south-west, back over the M40, then along the A329 to complete the lap in Little Milton.
- There are no significant climbs to negotiate.
Race HQ and Sign-on
The Race HQ is at –
The Pine Lodge,
Little Milton Village Hall,
Thame Road,
Little Milton,
Oxon,
OX44 7PZ
Vital Race Day Information
- Sign On : Please sign on at least 30 minutes before the start of the race. Failure to do so may result in the race organiser giving your number to a reserve rider.
- Parking: Please ensure that you park only in the field adjacent to the Village Hall/Race HQ. The main car park will be reserved for official race vehicles only.
- Race Detritus: OK, so this is a posh name for rubbish. Please take away all of your junk. Empty gel packs should be put back in your pocket after use – please do not litter.
- Finish line: Sorry but we need to keep this as clear as a whistle for the safety of everyone. So please go straight to the HQ after the finish of the race – please do not wait for friends at the finish line.
- Catering : There will be an array of delicious fare will include tea, coffee, sandwiches, plus cakes, cakes and more cakes!
Race History and Trophies
The Willesden Cycling Club was founded in 1927 and our annual road race day is one of the premier events in our calendar. On race day we will have two trophies to contest, they are –
The “John Walker” Trophy
This is a E/1/2 Road race and is the main event of the day.
The winner will have their name engraved on the the prestigious and impressive trophy, which is a salute to a much loved club member, Mr John Walker.
John Walker was a great wit and raconteur in the Willesden CC and for many years he was the Master of Ceremonies at our annual club dinner. John was an avid jazz fan and his bike was badged up as a Stan Getz to honour the great American jazz saxophonist. John was also a creative and artistic person who had a talent for airbrushing incredibly intricate and dark satanic designs on to custom motorbikes.
John Walker Trophy – previous winners
2016 Matthew Cronshaw – Madison Genesis
2015 Tristan Robbins – Madison Gesesis
2014 Elliot Porter, JLD Condor
2013 Lewis Atkins, Pedal Heaven RT
2012 Matt Cronshaw, Node 4 Giordana RT
2010 David Mclean, Velosport Pasta Montegrappa
2009 Marcin Bialoblocki, Wilier Live to Ride
2008 Dan Staite, Python Racing Team
2007 Clive Nicholls
2006 Race cancelled
2005 Robert Hud, Bioagrico Fabelec Selexion
2004 Colin Roshier, Team Quest
2003 Danny Axford, Arctic Tacx RT
2002 Mark Lovatt, Compensation Group RT
2001 Justin Hoy, Evans Cycles RT
2000 Danny Axford, Arctic Tacx RT
1999 Gordon McCauley, Kingsnorth International Wheelers
1998 George Rose, Cardiff JIF
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The “Dulcie Walker” Memorial Road Race
This is a 3/4/W/J race to identify the stars of tomorrow. The winner will have their name
engraved on the “Dulcie Walker Poniard” (a ceremonial tapered knife). Dulcie Walker was John Walker’s mother. She is also remembered as a quite a character and is thought to be the first woman to hold a motor cycle licence in the UK.
Previous winners –
2016 James Thorp-Kinsley – Watford Velo Sport
2015 Luke Souter – Shutte Velo Rapide
2014 Alexander Evangelidis. London Dynamo
2013 Tim Edwards, LBRCC
2012 Richard Stanton, Arbis LLP Roy Pink Cycles
2010 Roger Prior, Zappi’s Cycling Club
2009 Thomas Moore, Cambridge University CC
2008 Ben De Wet
2007 Roy Chamberlain, Alpha Road Club
2006 Race cancelled
2005 John Wager
2004 Marc Freullet, Team Quest
2003 Thomas Wright, Oxford City RC
2002 Simon Henley, Evans RT
2001 Ashlet Freeman
2000 Adam Henley, Team Milton Keynes
1999 Martin Freeman, Wills Wheels CC
Event Details
- Event URN:
- 388276
- Start Date:
- Sun, 18th Sep 2016
- Event Type:
- Road (Competitive)
- Venue:
- Little Milton Village Hall, Thame Road, Little Milton, Oxfordshire, OX44 7PZ
- Series:
- Central Road Race League
- Entry close date
- Mon, 11th Sep 2017
- ONLINE ENTRY FAQS
- Event Organiser:
- Jayne Paine
paine.jayne@gmail.com - Cheques payable to:
- enter online at British Cycling
- Online entry method:
- Organiser selects entrants
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Top 10 for Copley in Nationals
Second claim member Josh Copley rode the Junior National Road Race recently. Here is the report via Catford CC:
National Junior Road Race
On Sunday 16th a CatfordCCEquipe/Banks junior team of Josh Copley, Ieuan Woods and Hector Corey rode the National Junior Road Race near Wallingford, as a bonus our headline sponsor Jeff Banks CBE presented the prizes on the day! Here Josh reports on the event from his perspective which culminated in a fine top 10 position against the best Juniors in the country:
This year three CatfordCC Equipe/Banks riders lined up in Wallingford the start of the Junior National Road Race Championships, with a field of 120 riders. It was also the first time all three of us had ridden as this group of three, but we had all raced with each other at National Level before. The course consisted of six laps; 4 short ones which had a long testing hill/drag, then two longer laps which had a steep hill in. The total race distance was 72 miles. The race rolled out and what followed was the most uneasy 5 miles I have ever ridden, even as a neutralised zone. Normally the riding is close but uneventful, this time however all manner of things happened. From proper crashes to complete wheel blow outs which sounded like shot guns going off, all of which was accompanied by a lot of shouting at each other and the occasional insult as people tried to stay upright! Once away on the course Ieuan Woods tried an early attack just before the first time up the first drag, unfortunately this was closed down by the peleton. Hector Corey and myself waited a little longer before trying to make moves. After the 3rd time up the shorter hill I decided to attack, just after the feed. I was joined by two others shortly after. My group made it over to the break forming a group of six. We worked together well. Ieaun and Hector closing down moves from the main group. My group completed a lap of the short loop and the first lap of the long loop before being caught by a group of favourites about eight strong. Over the last climb a small group of favourites attacked. I had just pulled off the front and was unable to follow this move, later was told by Paul Dole (the Commissaire driver) it was my one mistake of the race and cost me! I was part of the second group over the last climb. The run into the line was fast and twisty. One rider attacked with five miles to go, he had played us all telling us he was spent for the last ten miles! I found myself in third wheel with one kilometre to go, and waited until three hundred metres before launching my sprint from second wheel (the picture above shows just how close the finish for 8th place was. I came away with 2nd in my group giving me 9th on the day. Glad to walk away with a top 10 at the national champs. I was completely spent at the end, Jeff Banks ended up popping into Costas just to get me some water. Very tough day out. Lots of encouragement at the road side, a real testament to Wallingford and the local community for being able to put on a bike race.
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WILLESDEN FUN DAY – SUNDAY 20 AUGUST
The Willesden Fun day this year is on Sunday 20 August at Hillingdon Circuit. Arrive at 1.30 for a 2.00 start.
Fun races for all the family. You can ride, help or just bring a picnic and enjoy the day.
We will have plenty of prizes for all events. For your enjoyment there will be: A one lap time trial, team events, one lap dash for all age groups, a slow bike race, 10 lap handicap, and kids races. Please come along and join in the fun.
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A Ride to Remember Tim – Sunday 16th July
Earlier this year we lost Tim Wainwright, a highly respected and loved member of our club. Tim lived in Sanderstead, Croydon and rode many miles though the lanes of Kent. His great friend and riding companion, Mark Green, is inviting us all over to Kent on Sunday 16th July for a ride through the lanes that Tim loved.
The ride will be about 80 miles long but there will opportunities to cut it short if you wish. It will be social ride run at a speed to suit the group. Mark has put a great route together and it will be a real treat for those of not familiar with riding over the that side of London!
We will meet at Sanderstead station at 9:30am. The station has car parking and is less than 30 minutes away from Victoria by train. Mark is planning to make the first stop at Lullingstone to admire the lilac fields. From there we will then head along Pilgrims Way to Otford and then on to Plaxton, Wateringbury and then finally to Rochester where we will make the turn for home. We will be passing tea rooms and pubs along the route so we should have plenty of opportunity for refreshment.
It will be good to have some idea of numbers so could you either leave a comment or leave or a “like” on the Facebook posting here
Warmest regards, John Davies
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Wembley Road Club 29th 30-mile Charity Cycle Ride
Sunday 25 June: Start & Finish at The Plough, Winchmore Hill, Amersham – 10am
John Morris’s annual charity cycle ride takes place this Sunday. Funds raised will go to the Thames Valley Adventure Playground.
The ride leaves The Plough at 10am,following early Refreshments, then heads through Penn to Beaconsfield, and on to the lunch stop at Huntswood Golf Club (by about 11am). Refreshments are taken.
Afternoon stop at The Greyhound (Refreshments) & back to The Plough for Refreshments.
Entry by sponsorship or a donation to a good cause is welcome.
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Wembley Park Cycle Club for Kids
Free Kids’ Cycle Club for 7-12 year olds
Starting Saturday 17th June from 9.30-11.30am in the Yellow Car Park opposite Wembley Stadium
- Riders should already be able to ride a bike and will need their own bikes and helmets which must be worn during the sessions. Bikes need to be roadworthy and have fully working brakes. The sessions will be run under the guidance of a British Cycling qualified coach from The Willesden Cycling Club assisted by volunteers.
- All riders will need to sign on for each session and written parental consent must be given. The signing on and parental consent forms will be available on the day.
- Please arrive early for each session so that the forms can be completed prior to riding.
- For further information contact Ray Kelly, mobile 07563 539637, or email raymondkelly211@ btinternet.com
- If you cannot yet ride a bike or feel that a refresher session would benefit you then please contact Brent’s cycle training providers Cycle Instructor: www.cyclinginstructor.com to book a free lesson, via email: info@cyclinginstructor.com, or call 0845 6520421.
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Boulter’s Bash and a couple of other Audaxes
Willesden CC are running three Audaxes on Sunday 2nd July 2017 all starting from
Riverside Gardens, Maidenhead. The Bash has a history of attracting good weather. The rides are:
1 Jack Eason Struggle, 200K, 08:00 calling at Dorking, Leith Hill, Petworth, Black Down and Alton
2 Boulter’s Bash, 100K, 09:30 which is flat to Theale, then hilly to Pangbourne, through the Chilterns and Marlow
3 Locked and Boulted, 50K, 10:00 Hambleden Lock, Fingest and Marlow
The Boulter’s Bash pitstop has been moved to Theale this year as Pangbourne prices were getting silly.
All events will have entry on the line with a discount for online entry unless the event limits are reached.
For more info go to https://tinyurl.com/3-audaxes
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Club General Meeting Friday 9 June
Just a reminder that we will be holding our club’s general meeting this Friday 9th June at 8.00 p.m. in the Club House at Minet Park Track. Any reports from officers unable to get there would be most appreciated.
Wendy Mears
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SUPER STAR JAYNE PAINE WON ANOTHER GOLD MEDAL
Fantastic news!
Jayne won the UCI Tour of Cambridgeshire Gran Fondo on Sunday 4 June.
She smashed it and recorded the fastest chip-time out of all the women – 3 hours 23 minutes 42 seconds. There were 54 women in her age group 50-54. She says it was 90 miles of windy hell and said she latched on to some very good wheels! We all know how hard she races and I suspect others were trying to latch on to her wheels.
Jayne has well and truly qualified for the Worlds in Albi in August.
Chapeau Jayne
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