WCC Malorees Go-Ride Races.

Posted on 27/Apr/2015 by Miles Back

Yesterday was the second and final part of the Willesden CC’s Spring Go-Ride racing at Malorees school.

The forecast rain did not appear and the grass track was in good shape for the day’s racing. A hallmark of this mini-series has been good turnouts and very competitive racing by the local young riders. Yesterday we had 22 riders ranging between 4 and 12 years old, with the youngest still sporting a natty pair of stabilizers. I must say that bike handling skills were very impressive, with not one faller or collision throughout the day. Well done all to all racers and well done to Ray Kelly and Paul Kaffel for coaching the children so well and for making the whole day possible.

We managed to cram 10 races and an “All-Stars” prize presentation into a couple of hours. All the children were fantastic, giving a great show to all the adults who loudly cheered from the “Grandstands”.

Thanks to Vyv Baker and Janice Kelly who ably managed a last minute rush of entries as well as keeping everyone supplied in tea and cake. A special treat for Ray and me was that Rod and Roger Woodford took down the course and packed every thing away whilst we were sorting out the prizes – thank you guys, you’re up for a medal next time! Defo!

So here is the bit you been waiting for…… the full results covered from every possible angle. Just click here to download the results (PDF Format) —> 2015-04-26 Malorees Results

All the children and adults enjoyed the day, so there is a real demand for more races in the summer, so watch this blog for more details on possible dates.

Miles Back

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Hillingdon Slipstreamers – Time Trials

Posted on 27/Apr/2015 by Miles Back

The Hillingdon Slipstreamers’ Circuit Time Trials are on Sunday 24th May 2015. Costs have been kept at a very reasonable £5 per rider. To enter you must complete and return the entry form(s) before the 12th May 2015 closing date.

The day will consist of four races, restricted to a maximum of 30 riders per race. The races are :

Race 1: Boys and girls aged 12 or under on the day
Race 2: Boys and girls aged 14 or under on the day
Race 3: Boys and girls aged 16 or under upto and including 31st December 2015
Race 4: Mums and Dads “Come And Try It”

Each Race will be 10 laps of the Hillingdon circuit.

Medals will be awarded to individual categories and teams, whilst the fastest riders will be proudly going home sporting a gleaming trophy! But that’s not all, Chris Sellings will be arranging some side show races between the time trials to keep you all entertained and the BBQ will definitely be fired up. So all you WCC U18 racers, why not form a team and enter this great event as soon as possible.

All riders need to complete the entry form – click here —> Entry_Form_2013_Electronic

If you are also part of a team, then you will also need complete the Team Entry form – click here —> Team Entry Form

If any adults would like to have a ride in the “Come and Try It” race, then please mail Dave George at – dg@fxa.co.uk. You need to be over 18 and not have taken part in an Open Time Trial competition before.

Happy racing!

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Club Monthly Meeting on Friday 1 May 2015

Posted on 27/Apr/2015 by Wendy Mears

town crier

Monthly meeting to be held in the Club House of Hillingdon Cycle Circuit, Minet Park this Friday 1 May at 8.00 p.m. after training.

Once again, we welcome club members to come along to the meeting. You can then air your views and present positive ideas towards the growth and running of your cycling club.

Please come along and support your club.

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Boulters Bash 110km Audax

Posted on 23/Apr/2015 by Miles Back

Ian and Pauline Why organised a superb mid-week Audax yesterday. Ian had ordered good weather for the event and it was delivered in buckets and on time. This was to the complete satisfaction of all riders, many of whom were stripped down to shorts and summer jerseys.

Ian and Pauline’s smooth management of the signing on process lent a calm and unruffled atmosphere to the start of the event, coping easily with over half of the 40+ strong field who were entering-on-the-line. They also laid on Ray Kelly to provide background banter and to test drive the cafe’s bacon sarny/cappuccino combo – a brave man that!

Annie proudly sporting her new steed. She’s now even quicker!

Ian Birch about to set off

The one and only Mr Moon

Tony Willard readies himself for the start. Good to see Tony back on form after his nasty spill earlier this year

The Captain and Mr Back do the “Sky Stem Stare” thing.

As soon as ten o’clock arrived, we left – sorry ten o’clock it was nothing personal. The Captain, Miles Back and Mrs Back rode as a team, immediately setting a tempo that enabled us to move in to a very strong and unassailable last position.

Once out of Maidhead the route settled in to a string of quite and delightful lanes as we streamed along to the turn at Pangbourne. All the necessary info controls were in safe positions, easy to locate and simple to remember. After a short excursion off route in Pangbourne to cycle past the Lamborghini shows rooms we were soon in the Pangbourne cafe to be greeted by Jim and Wendy Mears on Brevet card stamping duties.

I had my customary mid ride meal of beans on toast. Danny Pollock of the Gregarios is renouned for setting standards for this bean based nutrition. My serving rated an impressive 9/10 on the Pollox scale.

Whilst on my second cappuccino Jim reveled that Jim McKay had not been though yet. This could not be true – Jim nips along at formidable pace. I thought he must have whizzed through so fast that he was somehow missed. Moments later my jaw swung open as Mr McK appeared. He was missing his chain, his rear derailleur and most of the skin off one knuckle. A pothole had unseated him and whilst lying on the ground he also managed to break the fall of the following rider. A bit shocked but reasonably in tact Jim had to abandon and was ferried back home by the ever helpful Jim and Wendy.

The return leg saw the Captain make a calculated attack – to me it had all the hallmarks of a hard rider off to film lambs is a field to post on to Facebook. The hills of the second half of the ride were quite demanding and we arrived back at a deserted finish except for Ian and Pauline had dutifully waited for us to return.

Click here to the the Wheatley lambs

It was a great event, well run with a spot-on route sheet. Well done the Whys – you may have secured this gig forever!

Miles Back

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Strong Willesden Team Win at the Circuit

Posted on 22/Apr/2015 by Tom

willesden CC BC West Thames 2

It was another evening of nice weather for the racing at Hillingdon last night. Continue reading →

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Malorees School’s Exciting Go-Race Day

Posted on 20/Apr/2015 by Miles Back

Yesterday was the first round of the WCC/Malorees School Go-Race day for 2015. It was a morning of many thrills but no spills. All riders provided the enthusiastic crowd with close and exciting racing.

Conditions for the racing were just about perfect with a dry playing field enabling some impressively fast racing, with all the riders performing exceptionally well. The races were coming thick and fast and by the end of the morning some 15 incident free races had been run. Full results of the individual and Team Pursuit races are at the bottom of this post.

The second and last round of the WCC Malorees Go-Race series is scheduled for Sunday 26th April, sign on from 9:00am with racing starting at 9:30 onwards. Full details can be found here

A PDF file of the above results is available here 2015-04-19 Malorees Results

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Rider Development Session – Race Preparation – 26th April

Posted on 19/Apr/2015 by Miles Back

Rider Development Session – Race Preparation

Sunday, 26th April 2015 – 13.30 to 17.30

Hillingdon Cycle Circuit
Springfield Road,
Hayes,
Middlesex,
UB4 0LP

£4.00 per rider

Aimed mainly for 4th Cat riders these sessions are aimed at anyone planning to race in any Surrey League events during 2015. However these sessions are also ideal for those just wanting to hone their racing skills. The sessions are open to both male and female riders from 14 years upwards.

The Curriculum will include:

A World Class warm up. You can warm up on circuit or use your turbo or rollers if you prefer.
Group riding skills: (Basic) Maintaining your position, close quarters riding, manouvering through the bunch.
Cornering: Line choice, gear selection, entry and exit speed, body position on the bike, eye-line. Optimum line and enforced change of line due to others.
Group riding skills: (Advanced) Working efficiently in smaller groups, breaks, chases etc. TTTs and “Thru & Offs”, pace lines/chaingangs, close wheel-to-wheel riding.
Sprinting: Good technique, holding a line etc. Sprint drills to take away.
Coach-led races: ‘Mock’race scenarios and tactics to practice the coaching points.
Classroom session. This gives the riders advice on WHAT and HOW to train for racing.
Feedback & Q & A

In short, the curriculum includes all the essential elements you will to fulfill to enter the 2015 Surrey League series of events (you must attend two sessions to be race-ready).

There will be two groups for some of the segments. One group who have attended their first Race Preparation Session and another group for those for whom this is their first session.

The time table for the afternoon is as follows

13.15 Sign on.

13.30 Briefing.

17.30 Close

Note: A Parent Consent Form will be required for all U18s

These sessions will be run by –

Graham MacNamee
Development Coach Central Region
Go-Ride Programme

For further details and on-line entry – please click here

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Results from the velodrome

Posted on 16/Apr/2015 by Tony Woodford

Results from the legacy event at the Olympic velodrome on Saturday. Tom Zittel and Connor Woodford both rode well even through they had both been promoted to the B events. Tom had a great start in the Elimination race coming second he followed this with 5th in the Course de primes and 6th in the points race. Connor come 5th in the elimination race and 4th in the Scratch race.

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April 26th WLC 25 mile time trial – Now taking entries

Posted on 15/Apr/2015 by mickpaddington

I’m now taking entries for the above time trial. If you wish to enter please let me know with your PB for a 25. Whilst it would be great to see you enter, I’d really appreciate if you would consider marshalling this event as Willesden is the organising club and we are a bit short of marshals.

Regards

Mick

Willesden TT Sec

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Severn Across – Club 400k Audax 9 May

Posted on 14/Apr/2015 by Tom

Willesden Cycling Club Audax UK Super Ransonneur Series

The club’s 400k Audax from Chalfont St Peter to Chepstow and back, runs on 9 May and is filling up fast. If you have not entered you’ll need to get a move on. And if you are free early on the morning of 9 May, your tea-making skills would be appreciated.

The event has run for 14 years and is part of the club’s Super Randonneur Series that includes the epic 600k Beast from the East. Part of the qualifying series for this years Paris-Brest-Paris, the Seven Across runs to Woodstock, Tewkesbury, Newent, Chepstow, Malmsbury, Wootton Basset, Membury and Henley. It is mostly flatish but with a couple of interesting lumps on the approach and exit from Chepstow; the ride’s challenge is really a test of mental stamina.

With a cap on around 100 entries there are still places for Willesden members who want to have a go.

Enter Here

The ride starts at 0600 from Chalfont St Peter Community Centre and organiser Liam FitzPatrick would be delighted to have any help he can get from 0500 with tea making for the riders. If you can help contact Liam on 07881 841 355 or lfitzpatrick01@gmail.com

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It’s back….!

Posted on 11/Apr/2015 by Miles Back

The Beast from the East

Saturday 23rd May 2015

Start Time: 06:00

Starting from: Waltham Abbey

Entry Fee:£20.00

A 600km Audax (and 2015 Paris-Brest Qualifier) starting from Waltham Abbey.

Controls at Princes Risborough, Hungerford, Warminster, Taunton Deane services, Yeovil, Middle Wallop, Dinton Pastures and Little Missenden.

Organiser Mark Brooking would like helpers from the club for the start and finish in Waltham Abbey and also at the turn-point in Yeovil. Any helpers get a free entry into the “Helpers ride” on the 16th/17th May, plus that inner glow of helping your club mates on this demanding ride.

Please contact Mark on darkhorsetrike8@gmail.com if you are able to help.

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Monthly Meeting Friday 10 April

Posted on 06/Apr/2015 by Wendy Mears

town crier

Monthly meeting to be held in the Club House of Hillingdon Cycle Circuit, Minet Park this Friday 10th April at 8.00 p.m. after training.

We welcome club members to come along to the meeting. You can then air your views and present positive ideas towards the growth and running of your cycling club.

It would be great to see new faces.

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1995 Herne Hill Good Friday meeting

Posted on 03/Apr/2015 by Miles Back

Supposedly this photo was taken at the 1995 Good Friday meeting at Herne Hill.

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WANTED: Two Willesden CC Teams for the Ride London-Surrey 100

Posted on 03/Apr/2015 by Miles Back

Ray Kelly has successfully obtained TWO teams places (2 x 4 riders) from BC for the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 Club Challenge on Sunday 2 August, 2015. He has been allocated:

1 Male team – 4 x Male Riders.

1 Mixed Team – 2 x Male Riders a+ 2 x Female Riders

The conditions are :

1. Each rider within the team must pay their own entry fee (£58) and complete their own online entry form;

2. Every rider in a team must be a current British Cycling member.

3. Riders who hold an Elite or Category 1 British Cycling Race Licence are not eligible to enter the Club Challenge.

4. Riders must be 18 or over

5. Riders who have already secured an individual place through the original entry ballot or a charity place are not eligible to enter the Club Challenge.

If you would like to enter this event then please contact Ray Kelly on raymondkelly211@btinternet.com or call him on 07563 539637.

Team entries will open on 13th April and all 4 riders in the team must have completed and paid for their entry by 17:00 6th May or the team will lose its place.

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Hillingdon Slipstreamers – Summer Race Series

Posted on 28/Mar/2015 by Miles Back

The Hillingdon Slipstreamers are pleased to announce that they have secured Monday nights for-

1. Youth only coaching sessions.
2. A full Summer Race programme
3. A 6 date Go-Ride series.

Coaching
The season will kick off with three “Coach Led Racing” sessions on

30th March (Sunset 19:30),
06th April (Sunset 19:41),
and
13th April (Sunset 19:53).

These sessions are open to anyone wishing to ride the Monday night summer series. It will enable riders to become fully familiar with the Hillingdon Cycle Circuit in a race scenario and coaches will be on hand to explain the racing etiquette necessary to ride safely on the circuit. There will be race scenarios to practice, possibly in teams (dependent on numbers) and they will contain equal measures of coaching and training.

These coaching sessions are open to all youth riders between the ages 7 and 16 at a cost of £5 per session. You do not need to be a British Cycling member or hold a race licence for this block of training.

The Clubhouse will be open from approx. 17:30 for signing-on and registration with Coaching sessions starting at 18:00.

Summer Race Series

The Hillingdon Slipstreamers Summer Series starts for real on Monday 27th April. The events are still in the registration process, but the provisional calendar is as follows-

Slipsteamers Summer Race Programme

Go-Ride Series

With the arrival of the longer evenings, the Slipstreamers have been able to host the following Go-Ride events on Mondays for the new or less experienced young racer

25th May, 15
01st June, 15
15th June, 15
22nd June, 15
29th June, 15
13th July, 15

Signing-on and registration will start at 18:00 and the Go-Ride races will take place between 18:30 and 19:00.

Location

The Hillingdon Cycle Circuit is located within Minet Park in Hayes in West London. It is on the east side of the A312 Hayes Bypass at the A4020 Uxbridge Road roundabout about one and a half miles north of M4 junction 3. The entrance is in Springfield Road off the A4020 Uxbridge Road.

The post code is UB4 0LP.

Happy racing!

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Results from Final week of Winter track League

Posted on 28/Mar/2015 by Tony Woodford

There were two evenings of racing over the last week to finish off the track league at the Olympic velodome. On Monday 23rd Connor and Alex rode the 3 events with Connor taking third in the elimination and 4th in the points race. Despite some great efforts from Alex, Andrew Smith gained enough points over the three events to be equal with Connor on points overall. On Thursday with a good crowd in attendance of Willesden supporters Marianne, Jayne, Tom and Connor rode three events each. They started with an Elimination race with Connor winning and Tom taking 5th. Jayne come second in the ladies race with Marianne staying in contention . This was followed by a Scratch race in which Connor came 4th just edging out his rival Andrew Smith. Jayne come third in the ladies scratch. The last race was a points race and Connor came third with Jayne 5th in the ladies race. We all now waited for the final points to be added and a great result for the Club with Connor winning the ‘C’ league and Jayne second in the Ladies League.

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Boulters Bash 110k Audax

Posted on 27/Mar/2015 by Tom

for100km

Ian Why is organising the Boulters Bash Audax this year, so make sure you take Wednesday 22nd April off work! If you don’t have a job there is no excuse to ride this cracking event.

Starts at Jenner’s Café near Boulters Lock in Maidenhead at 10:00
Its 110km and goes out to Pangbourne and back.

Entry fee is £3:00 for Audax members and £5:00 for non Audax members to cover temperary membership.

Enter Here

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Stolen Bike: Cervelo P5

Posted on 27/Mar/2015 by Tom

Ray Tucker has asked that all Willesden members keep an eye out for this Cervelo. It belongs to a friend in the British Duathlon Team.

rare bike maree

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Willesden Cycling Club

WCC Malorees Go-Ride Races.

Hillingdon Slipstreamers – Time Trials

Club Monthly Meeting on Friday 1 May 2015

Boulters Bash 110km Audax

Strong Willesden Team Win at the Circuit

Malorees School’s Exciting Go-Race Day

Rider Development Session – Race Preparation – 26th April