Four Willesden riders Marianne Connor Harriet and Roger along with Derny pacers Sean and Ian took part in a Derny test event at the London velodrome yesterday. With ten derny’s going around in a tight group on the 250m track it was a spectacular test session. Thanks to Sean for organising and inviting us all along.
We just want to say thanks to Charlotte Zittel for coming forward to take over the role of Social Secretary. We know she (and Tom – I say this as he will get sucked in) will do a fantastic job and it is tailor made for her. Have fun Charlotte and all the Willesden wish you luck and will support you in all your endeavours.
Thanks to everyone who supported Wendy and Jim over the years (too many) in our role as Social Secretaries.
The British Triathlon Federation has informed Ray Tucker that he been pre-selected for the British Duathlon Team for this year’s World Championships in Spain this June and does not need to take part in any of the Trials. Well done Ray!
Ron Purdy is in training for his mini triathlon in May – he was contacted by the organisers to remind him to sign up for this year’s competition. Well done Ron!
We will keep an eye on both Ray and Ron’s results.
Don’t forget it’s the club reliability trial on the 16th. Super organiser Ray Kelly has booked fine weather especially for the event. Probably.
Two routes through the Chilterns for the bargain price of £5, pre and post ride food and drink provided by the crack Willesden catering team.
The London Velodrome session on Sunday 13th April is now full.
All riders who have asked to attend the session at the Olympic Velodrome who have never ridden on the track before or have not ridden on the track for a number of years need to attend a Willesden session at Welwyn track on Sunday 6th April 10 am to 12 noon. All riders are invited to this session as it will give you a good chance for a track warm up one week before London. Youths £4.00 adults £8.00 and bike hire £3.00. Please note novices who do not attend this session will not be able to ride in London.
We will be putting together two groups for the Willesden Reliability Trial on Sunday 16th February. One for the short route and one for the 100k event, all our youth team are expected to ride plus those who have attended our training day’s. Please wear club kit if you can lets look like a real team.
Second Willesden training day at Hillingdon circuit Friday 21st February at 12.00 noon. Adults £3.00 youths £1.00 you can also stay for a turbo session after. Make the most of another chance to train on the circuit.
A fine, dry and sunny day for the club run to Dinton. We picked up Tom Z at Cookham and proceeded on. A largely incident free run. However
Thanks for all the interest just a few points to add.
Yes you can hire bikes you need to let me know what size you want so I can book them.
The coaches will not have time to teach pure novices how to ride a track bike. I will put on a session at Welwyn before the 13th April which you will need to attend if you have not ridden the track before.
I do not know about parking at the velodrome at the moment but will do my best to find out.
The 2014 time trial season dates are now on the WCC website, see https://willesdencyclingclub.co.uk/calendar/west-london-combine/
Great news Willesden CC have been given an early booking on the Olympic velodrome. Sunday 13th April from 1.30 to 4.30 I think the cost for senior riders will be £15.00 to £20.00 and for under 16 £5.00. I will hold this open for just Willesden members for the next two weeks please let me know if you are attending. It must be a definite yes as you will be charged once you say yes.
Tony Woodford email woodford831@live.co.uk
I am sure you all enjoyed the dinner and would like to thank Wendy and Jim for all the effort they made to make it such a success.
Some of the trophy winners from last Saturday’s dinner.
The destination was Tring, so we went to Tring. No-one can say otherwise.
WCC Club Chairman Ian Why has received details of an interesting petition urging that a database of stolen bicycle frame numbers be made freely available to potential buyers. This way buyers can check on the legal provenance of the goods before committing to a purchase. Whilst some police forces collect this information it is only made available via a third party company called Immobilise who make a charge for providing this service.
The petition calls for all police forces to update the database with stolen frame numbers and to make this freely available to anyone wishing to search it contents.
If you would like to support this initiative or find out more about its objectives then please link to it here
In August this year the WCC’s Jane Swain will be chasing the ultimate long distance prize. She’s doing a bit of a ride from Lands end to John O’Groats under the watchful eye of the RRA. It that isn’t enough she is also scheduled to ride the 1000 miles if conditions are favorable. Lynn Taylors bike record will be safe – Jane will be riding it on a trike.
Jane’s trike will be donated by George White and sponsorship is from Adrian Hills, as well as Martin and Alison Purser and the TA.
Mark “Mr Trikie” Brooking*
16 Jan 2014
*Mr Trikie will be playing a key role in supporting Jane’s record attempt. In addition to the complexity of compiling the schedules for the attempt, he will be organising the entry together with providing plenty of support and encouragement. Well done Mr T! Miles Back
Pavel Zaroviskiy, Willesden member, took some great photos of the Westerley Winter Warmer, which are now posted on the Westerley CC site, and on Facebook. http://www.westerley-cycling.org.uk/news/winterwarmerabiticy-somepictures
They may even make an appearance in the local Brent press.
