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.

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

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.

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

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.

The Willesden are in need of new officers for 2018:

Treasurer  – Gladys Purdy has done this job tirelessly for as long as I can remember and she would now like someone to step forward and takeover this role

Time Trial Secretary  – Mick Paddington has done a fantastic job but due to personal reasons has to give up this role.

Trophy Secretary  –  Jim Mears has diligently carried out this role but age is catching up on him and like Gladys feels that someone younger should step up to the plate.

Social Secretary – Charlotte Zittel did a fabulous job organising our annual awards dinner, introducing pub runs, kayaking, and many other enjoyable activities.  The role has been empty for a number of years so it would be great for someone to come forward even if it is just to organise our Annual Awards Dinner for next year.

Please let me know me of your interest.  I look forward to receiving a bumper amount of replies.

Wendy Mears

All

I am taking entries for the above 25 mile time trial. To be held on the Amersham road course H25/4. HQ is the usual place Gt Missenden hall. First rider will be away at 07.31.If you wish to enter please let me have your entry by May 12th along with your personal best time for a 25.

Regards

Mick Paddington

Willesden TT Secretary

Join the world of Audax riding

Anne Mograby is running two Audax rides for us on SUNDAY 14TH MAY 17. Both starting from Jenners Cafe in Maidenhead (See map here)

Many of you will know these rides, as previously organised by Mick Hill and John Tipping and also ran by Ian Oliver in 2015.

You have two rides to choose from –

“10 BRIDGES” – Starts at 9:00am
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 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.

“KAF TO KAF” – Start time 10:00am
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 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.

Thanks and Anne hopes to see you all there.

The club runs list IS HERE

Let the rejoicing commence.

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Tim’s funeral will take place at 11.15 am on 4 April 2017 in The East Chapel, Croydon Crematorium.

There are two entrance addresses to the Crematorium, either one will take you to the large car park close to the Chapel.  They are :-

            Mitcham Road, Croydon CRO 3AA (Post code for SatNav)

            Thornton Road, Croydon CR7 6BB (Post code for SatNav)

No flowers please but Donations in memory of Tim can be made to the British Heart Foundation if you so wish.  Cheques with Tim’s name on the back made payable to the Charity or cash may be left in the collection plate under the direction of the Funeral Directors, J B Shakespeare, as you leave the Chapel.   Alternatively cheques may be sent c/o J B Shakespeare Ltd, 67 George Street, Croydon CR0 1LD payable to the Charity.

After the service you are warmly invited for refreshments in St John’s Church Hall, Upper Selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 8DD.   There is a large car park at the rear of the church and street parking nearby.

PLEASE LET RAY KELLY IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING TIM’S FUNERAL SO THAT HE CAN LET PAULINE KNOW NUMBERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CATERING.

Tim’s funeral will be held at 11:15am on Tuesday 4th April 2017.

Update 18th March 2017

Tim’s funeral will be held at the East Chapel, Croydon Crematorium. There are two entrance addresses to the Crematorium, either one will take you to the large car park close to the Chapel. They are –

            Mitcham Road, Croydon CRO 3AA (Post code for SatNav)

            Thornton Road, Croydon CR7 6BB (Post code for SatNav)

No flowers please but Donations in memory of Tim can be made to the British Heart Foundation if you so wish. Cheques with Tim’s name on the back made payable to the Charity or cash may be left in the collection plate under the direction of the Funeral Directors, J B Shakespeare, as you leave the Chapel. Alternatively cheques may be sent c/o J B Shakespeare Ltd, 67 George Street, Croydon CR0 1LD payable to the Charity.

 John Davies