New club record on Amersham road

Posted on 19/Apr/2016 by Tom

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Josh Copley rode in the West London Combine event on the Amersham rode . This was his first ride at 25 miles and he took the Junior club record with time of 1.00.13

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Another New Club Record! – Results round up

Posted on 12/Apr/2016 by Tom

Stuart Birnie broke the club’s 25-mile record on Saturday. He rode in the Lea Valley CC event and recorded a time of 50:02. The previous record of 50:37 was set by Meurig James in 2009.

Karen Pardoe took the 1st lady award in the 45 to 49 category in the recent Bedford Autodrome Duathlon finishing in 66 mins 28 secs.

Gill Reynolds was very unlucky in her choice of events. One was cancelled because of Roadworks and the other because of flooding.

All for now
Gladys

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Would you like a Willesden CC Bidon?

Posted on 05/Apr/2016 by Tom

Would you be interested in custom Willesden bidon? (more info here)

There is a minimum order so there needs to be a reasonable amount of interest. If you would want one, or two please choose which models you would prefer in the Facebook poll in the link below. (you can choose more than one)

Cast a vote

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Lusardi Solos to 4th at Hillingdon after Grant softens the bunch

Posted on 04/Apr/2016 by Tom

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Tony Lusardi: Good result for Willesden CC today, Darryl Lusardi made a solo break with 6 laps to go and managed to keep away from the main bunch for 4th place. Sam Grant made a great effort earlier in the race and made a breakaway with another rider but was sadly reeled in, both guys rode fantastic today, Willesden looked strong, challenging the group constantly thoughout the race.

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Battle Mountain: the Graeme Obree Story ​with a live Q&A with Obree

Posted on 31/Mar/2016 by Miles Back

See http://obree.com/obree-news/337-battle-mountain-graeme-obree-s-story.html

Image from film’s website – click here

You may remember we had a Willesden CC afternoon out at the at the wonderful Lexi Cinema in Willesden to watch a film about the life of Marco Pantani.

Well, the Lexi have very thoughtfully contacted me to give me the heads up that Graeme OBree will be there in person this weekend to host a Q&A session after his film “Battle Mountain:  the Graeme Obree Story”. The Q&A will be chaired by the BBC’s Countryfile presenter, Charlotte Smith.  And they are bringing along “The Beastie”, which is the bike Graeme used in his speed attempts.

The screening is on Sunday, 3 April, at 5:45. The Lexi is a superb little cinema of about 50 seats based in Kensal Rise, which is right in the heart of Willesden. The cinema is run as a charity donating 100% of its profits to charity and is staffed by local volunteers. It also has a very well stocked bar too, so it couldn’t be better.

Nearest tube station is Kensal Green (Bakerloo and Overground lines) and Kensal Rise (Overground line). There is Bus stop right outsie the cinema for routes 187, 52, 6 and 302. Free parking available in nearby streets too.

There is more info/booking link here:  https://thelexicinema.co.uk/film/battle-mountain

John Davies

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This Friday: Training at Hillingdon

Posted on 29/Mar/2016 by Tom

Friday training is back at 5:30pm this week! Ray Kelly will be once again be running training sessions at Hillingdon Circuit.

Everyone is welcome to join in.

Adults £3 – Youths £1
Refreshments Available
Location

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Wednesday Training rides start tomorrow night

Posted on 29/Mar/2016 by Tom

Our wednesday evening rides are going to start this week with the Cycle Right gang. Bring lights, meet outside Cycle Right (89 Joel Street) in Northwood Hills at 6pm!

Chris Kelly

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Monthly Club Meeting Friday 1 April

Posted on 28/Mar/2016 by Wendy Mears

The club monthly meeting will commence at 8.00 p.m in the Club House of Hillingdon Cycle Circuit, Minet Park on Friday 1 April.   Club officers who are unable to attend please send me your apologies and a report if you have one.  

Plus, Friday night training returns starting at 5.30 p.m. onwards led by Ray Kelly.

See you there – Wendy Mears  

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Fun Day 2016

Posted on 25/Mar/2016 by Tony Woodford

The Willesden Fun day this year is on Sunday 3rd July at Hillingdon Circuit. Arrive at 1.30 for a 2.00 start races for all the family and bring along a picnic.

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April 10th WLC 25 Mile time trial – Now open for entries

Posted on 24/Mar/2016 by mickpaddington

All

I am now taking entries from Willesden members for the above Time trial event.This will be held on the usual Amersham Road course A413, with the HQ at Gt Missenden. Please let me know if you wish to enter along with your PB for a 25.

Regards

Mick Paddington. Willesden CC TT Sec

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Records all round!

Posted on 22/Mar/2016 by Tom

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Jayne Paine was one of the 40 riders (which included James Cracknall) who rode at Stratford on Friday night raising money for Sports Relief and managed to establish a new Guiness Book of records by indivually riding 1km of the track in an hour.
On Saturday she rode her first circuit race at the Milton Keynes Bowl. Finishing in 7th place.

Stuart Birnie rode in the Maidenhead and District 15 mile time trial to set up a club record at the distance recording 35.43″
Happy Easter,
Gladys

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Friday Night Training is coming back!

Posted on 22/Mar/2016 by Tom

Once the clocks change Friday training is back at 5:30pm! Ray Kelly will be once again be running training sessions at Hillingdon Circuit. The first session will be April 1st, no joke.

Everyone is welcome to join in.

Adults £3 – Youths £1
Refreshments Available
Location

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Track Racing: Reading and Welwyn 2016 Registration

Posted on 14/Mar/2016 by Tom

Reading and Welwyn track leagues have published programme and registration details. If you are thinking about getting into track racing now is a great time to start. Welwyn is running some open training sessions in April and Reading are doing now on a Thursday night.

 

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Welwyn Track League

Fridays 29 April – 16 September
Registration Fee: £10 (Senior/Junior) £5 (Youth)
Entry:  Cash at sign on – £10 (Senior/Junior) £5 (Youth)
Location: Gosling Sports Park

more information

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Mondays 18 April – 26 September
Registration Fee: £15 (Senior) £10 (Junior) £5 (Youth)
Entry: Online only £9 (Senior/Junior) £4 (Youth) + £1 processing fee
No entry on the day
Location: Palmer Park Stadium

more information

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March 20th WLC 25 Mile TT open for entries

Posted on 10/Mar/2016 by mickpaddington

All

I am now taking entries from Willesden members for the above Time trial event. Please let me know if you wish to enter along with your PB for a 25.

Regards

Mick Paddington. Willesden CC TT Sec

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Now in Stock: Long Sleeve Skin Suits

Posted on 08/Mar/2016 by Tom

Due to popular demand long sleeved skin suits are now in stock, sized medium or small.
Ray has a few or come down to Pro Music and grab one from me. (and any other kit you need) £80 each. I can also bring some to the track day on Saturday.

Feature a very comfortable chamois and internal radio pocket on the back.
External flat lock stitching throughout.

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Racing and Injury News from Gladys

Posted on 08/Mar/2016 by Tom

First the racing news. Alex Pierce, who is now studying at Manchester University, rode in the Lancaster University CC Spring Criteriums and took 7th place in Round One on the Salt Ayre circuit event.

Here is what Alex had to report:

Opened my season up last weekend with a rather chilly e123 crit at the Salt Ayre circuit in Lancaster. There was a fairly strong looking field with Pedal Heaven and Catford riders represented. A group of 3 riders (including someone from pedal heaven) got away towards the end and I put in a big effort to bridge across to them, only for us to be reeled back in by the bunch with 3 laps to go. The group splintered in the last lap as the pace went up and I picked up 7th in the sprint that followed. First 3 points in the bag, a relative shock given the lack of training I have done!
This weekend I have a National B level crit on the same circuit and following that the BUCS Uni Track Champs on the 12th and 13th, so a busy few weeks!
p.s. I’m wearing Uni kit up north but I’m still first claim so all the points are going towards the Willesden

Elsewhere Tony Woodford was in a crash and broke his femur and Rich Cooper (below) fell in Black Park and has a spiral fracture of the fibula. Welcome to safe cycling!

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Letter from ex. Willesden member

Posted on 29/Feb/2016 by Wendy Mears

Just before Christmas Gladys Purdy received a parcel containing womens’ cycling clothing and along with a very pleasant letter from Claire Beckwith who was a member of our cycling club some years ago.

Letter

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Club Meeting and training session on Friday 4 March

Posted on 29/Feb/2016 by Wendy Mears

There will be a training session on Friday 4 March starting at 5.30 p.m. for those who want to cycle on the track with bright lights and the Turbo session starts at 7.00 p.m. 

The monthly meeting will follow at 8.00 p.m in the Club House of Hillingdon Cycle Circuit, Minet Park.  Club officers who are unable to attend then please send me a report if you have one.  Many thanks.  Wendy Mears  

 

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Reminder – Willesden’s Reliability Ride – Sunday 21 February 2016

Posted on 13/Feb/2016 by Wendy Mears

REMINDER  – The  Willesden’s reliability ride takes place on Sunday 21 February 2016.  For further information, please follow the link below.  CAKE DONATIONS will be gratefully accepted towards the feeding of the hungry cyclists on their return.

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ALL THEN

UPDATED: Willesden Reliability trial 2016

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Life Membership

Posted on 12/Feb/2016 by Wendy Mears

The following proposal was voted in at the AGM in December and it was unanimously carried to amend the first sentence of rule 1.12
FROM:
Current wording : “A member after attaining 21 years continuous membership shall be entitled to free life membership”
TO:
Proposed amendment to 1.12 : “A member after attaining 21 years continuous membership from the age of 18 shall be entitled to free life membership”

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