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
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
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.
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
Reading Track LeagueMondays 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
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
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.
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!
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.
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
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
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”
Subs are now overdue and a penalty of £2 should be added when making payment.
It would much be appreciated if you could let us know if you will not be rejoining the club via the following email address: recruitment@willesdencyclingclub.org.uk
Last weekend Mark Brooking and Jane Moore were invited to the VTTA AGM to collect their National Tandem Championship gold medals from Rachel Elliott.
This was preceeded by a buffet and a natter. Must remember to wear a club jersey next time !!
The long barrow strikes again….![DSCF4002[1]](https://willesdencyclingclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/DSCF40021.jpg)
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There will be a training session on Friday 5 February 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. The meeting only lasts for an hour so it would be good to see some younger club members joining the old ones.
An afternoon with Ken Howard RA.who was a member of the Willesden over 60years ago.Here are a few photos of Old timers and members looking at some of Kens work
Here are some photos kindly taken by Gerry McManus during the evening. Great shots, thanks so much Gerry!
Gill Reynolds and Brian Moon Won 1st Team award for 10 miles
Newbees
Traditionally, reliability rides provide late winter (Jan-Mar) training rides where the object is to provide base fitness in preparation for the more demanding race training that will follow when the weather improves. In today’s world of sportives they are enjoyed by more than just competitive cyclists. The Chiltern Classics is a series of 6 trials set in and around the Chiltern Hills. They are trials in the sense that you have to TRY to complete the course within a certain time which adds a bit of spice to the ride.
They are not races.
You might like to check out the series at http://www.lesrvr.com/HarpRoadClub/HRCindex.html
The rides are covered by BC insurance. You might want to consider joining a cycling organisation (BC, CTC) which can offer additional insurance to its members.
The Trials
The Willesden CC Trials, last in the series, offer a choice of three gravitationally-challenging rides that take in a selection of the Chilterns climbs:
The 50K and 100K routes should present a realistic challenge for recreational riders. The 150K should suit racers who want to add an edge to their winter training – but if you fancy it then go for it.
All routes take in sections in the lanes. In bad weather many of these surfaces are in poor condition; potholes, road debris, and standing water. Mudguards and 25mm tyres are recommended rather than racing bikes with skinny tyres. To help with navigation the routes will be marked with green arrows only at turning points. Beware that members of the public may remove them!
There are no organised refreshments or sag wagons. You must be self-sufficient.
Obey the Rules of the Road. You are representing the cycling fraternity.
All Rides Price £10; free refreshments
Entries: first come, first served: 200 max
Either: on the BC website https://www.britishcycling.org.uk (recommended)
Or: on the day
Organiser
Mike Ellison
Home: 01895 464862
HQ: 07758 757507
HQ
The Guide Hut
Community Close
Ickenham
UB10 8RE
DOWNLOADS – compressed to zip files.
50K:
100K:
150K:
Parental Consent Form (for under-18s): print it out, get it signed, bring it along.
We have a session booked at the Stratford Olympic velodrome on Saturday 12th March 2016. Please note it is at 8 am to 10 am on Saturday morning. You must have ridden on the track before. You must be a Club member and over 10 years of age. We are limited to 30 riders. Cost is £16.00 for over 18s and £8.00 for under 18s. To book please click on this link.
https://trianglecyclery.com/product/willesden-cycling-club-march-track-day/
Once paid you have booked your place. No refunds available
