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 http://www.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.
Malrorees School Winter Cyclo-Cross Go-Ride Race Series 2014
Will be held on –
Sunday 2nd February 2014
Sunday 9th February 2014
Sunday 2nd March 2014
Sunday 9th March 2014
Start 10:00am – Entry fee £2.00
Venue: Malorees Junior School, Christchurch Avenue, London, NW6 7PB
We have a limited supply of bikes and helmets for loan so please bring your own if you can, plus gloves and warm clothes!
For information and entry form contact –
Ray Kelly raymondkelly211 (at) btinternet (dot) com
Go-Ride Racing is entry level competition for riders aged under 16, parental consent will be required.
Here is your club runs list for January -March.
Please note: Rides for the next few weeks will be starting at 10am.
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Ray Kelly has been contacted by the organisers of the Chiltern Cycling Festival to see if any Willesden riders would be interested in taking part in their festival of cycling. Following is their press release, which Ray has requested to be placed on the blog.
The Chiltern Cylingling festival is a celebration of cycling for all the family. The events include –
• Amersham – Brill – Amersham 100mile & 100km sportive rides
• The Rectory Hill Climb Head-to-head knock-out competition
• The Amersham Classic Vintage-inspired ‘Golden Era’ 30mile sportive
• Baby Velodrome Toddler races and family fun
• Concours d’Elegance Retro ride and display … alongside stalls, gourmet food and so much more.
The Chiltern Cycling Festival – a great day out whatever bike you ride. On Sunday 13th July cyclists of all makes and sizes will converge on the historic town of Amersham in Buckinghamshire for the inaugural Chiltern Cycling Festival. A series of races and events celebrating the bicycle in all its glory set against the backdrop of the Chilterns’ legendary climbs. Supported by British Cycling, the various sportives and head-to-head hill climb will be the focus for the more competitive riders, whilst a more leisurely pace will be set on the Vintage Club run with its Concours d’Elegance competition.
The Amersham – Brill – Amersham sportive riders will start the day off, leaving from the beautiful old High Street they then make their way on a fully signposted route through the stunning countryside of this cycling mecca. The town of Brill on the Hill (… yes with its famous windmill) is the turn point for both longer rides. With a FREE feed station perched at the top of the vicious Muswell Hill, wise riders will stock up before heading back into the Chilterns and the ascent of Whiteleaf Hill. This 17% beauty was used regularly in the old Archer GP and has since taken on near-mythical status since featuring in Simon Warren’s 100 Greatest UK Climbs. Once crested, riders head back to Amersham along beech-canopied lanes to finish in front of the waiting crowds and festival goers.
In response to growing demand for Vintage inspired events the organisers are offering an “easier!” 30-mile route, the Amersham Classic. With a vintage theme running alongside the main sportives, riders who wish to compete on classic (pre-1989) bikes and wearing relevant retro kit will get their very own start time and the choice of a slightly shorter route called the Amersham ‘Classic’ at 30 miles. This is a very British version of the vintage rides that take place all over Europe and will have the added bonus of a Concours d’Elegance ride later in the day. Following their earlier exertions riders will be able to join forces with other entrants and vintage team cars in a leisurely parade around Amersham Old Town. They will be informally judged on bikes, deportment and the style that best reflects cycling’s golden eras, with podium presentations for all winners.
Younger cyclists can also take part in British Cycling Go Ride races and skills events and for the next generation of Sir Chris Hoys and Wiggos the Baby Velodrome will put on a series of scooter and balance bike races for toddlers and under-6s. Stalls selling delights such as local produce, beers and gourmet cheese as well as v stalls, cycle parking & servicing, live music, great pubs and even a cycling-inspired art exhibition will all feature and are within easy reach of the start and finish lines.intage wares will be pitched throughout the town. And with a river gurgling past the church and gardens and lots of green space, don’t forget your picnic rug. Bike
The grand finale of the Festival will be the Rectory Hill Climb. A traditional hill climb with a modern twist … competitors will get two chances to ride the 1km 14-20% climb – first individually in timed qualifiers, then the fastest riders will be paired head-to-head on the gradient to compete for the “King of the Chilterns” jersey. There’s a full prize list across all categories, youth to vets, including £650+ of SOLO ride clothing for the overall winner and £100 each, worth of Challenge Handmade tyres for the first lady and junior. All riders will also receive a gift from SOLO race-bred cyclewear when they sign on, on the day. For competitors and spectators alike this is going to be one to watch, so bring your cowbells.
View the CCF video here or enter online via BC here
Easily accessible from Central London, the Festival promises to be a fantastic summer’s day out and an annual date for your diary. Whether you enjoy crunching gears or sampling beers, disc brakes or cupcakes there’s something for everyone at the Chiltern Cycling Festival. Come along and soak up the atmosphere of this unique new event.
QUOTES
“We feel there has never been a better time to celebrate all things cycling,” says Chiltern Cycling Festival’s Nat Rizzi. “With Amersham’s heritage, the Chilterns’ stunning scenery and all the positives that bikes offer to everyone, we can’t wait for what promises to be a memorable summer’s day”
“It’s definitely time for sportives to appeal to a wider audience” says Chiltern Cycling Festival’s Robin Askey. “Our event is all inclusive. Just like larger marathon events we want entrants at all levels to enjoy their own challenge and then stay and share in a great day out with family and friends, not just slip off unnoticed with their bikes in the back of the car.”
“Having participated in a number of L’Eroica type events across Europe, we are delighted to be part of the festival and feel Amersham and the Chiltern Hills are the perfect backdrop to make this the most stylish and authentic ‘classic’ ride on the vintage calendar.” Jim Kent, There Cycling
It’s reliability trial time again!
The Chiltern Classics are a series of rides characterised by the short, sharp hills of the Chilterns and the fine weather that always* graces these events.
The jewell in the crown is of course our very own event on 16th February, this year’s event follows a format many of you will be familiar with. 60km and 100(ish)km circuits taking in the best the area has to offer. The longer route will be fully signposted, following a rolling route out to Wendover with a flattish section leading to a testing route home over Bledlow Ridge, Cryers Hill and everyone’s favourite; Smalldean Lane.
Full route details can be found here
Start time is 9.30 from the Guide Hut, Community Close, Ickenham. Arrive from 8.45 to sign on, chat and avail yourself pre ride tea, coffee and pastries (available at very reasonable prices).
Cost is a £5 per adult, £1 if you’re under 16. Bargain!
06.11.13 ChilternClassics 2014 P2 (1) 06.11.13 ChilternClassics 2014 P1 (1)
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With a late Easter this year, it’s a good chance to do an Easter Arrow (a 24 hour team audax ride from, say, Willesden to York) without fighting gales and snowstorms, this coming Good Friday April 18th. Marcus Jackson-Baker will coordinate things. How far we go and the route are down to us, as long as we stay in the rules, so a minimum of 360Km.
It’s a few years now since we had a club entry, so let’s go for it!
Interested? Either put something on the club facebook page – there’s a thread there or email Marcus at marcusjb at gmail dot com.
Our Road Race Secretary, Jayne Paine, has done an excellent job of setting the dates for the John and Dulcie Walker Road races for Sunday 7th September 2014.
The course HQ will be at Church Road, Great Milton, Oxfordshire, OX44 7PD. The Dulcie Walker Cup will start at 9:30am and the John Walker Trophy will start at 1:00pm. These are provisional times and the details on the web BC web site will be be subject to further editing and change as we move forward ( see here). However the most important thing is that we have a date to work to towards to.
So if you are not racing on 7th September, then we would ask you to help out the club in anyway you can.
BY THE WAY! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!
The Westerley are running the first local reliability ride of the year, so for a brisk winter’s day out…
Event details:
Sunday 12th January – 9:00am Westerley CC, 107km / 58km
HQ – Chalfont St Peter Scout Hut (next to the Community Centre)
Entry fee £10 / £5 on the day (£8 / £4 in advance)
The ride offers a proper HQ, electronic timing, signs, routesheets and GPS trails and, most importantly, home-made cakes at the end.
For further details see their site at http://www.westerley-cycling.org.uk/winter-warmer or email Frank Proud (frank dot proud at gmail dot com)
Subscriptions are now due. They remain the same as last year. Individual £15, Couples £18,Family membership(includes children up to age 16),16-18 £3. Second claim members pay the same. Please include any outstanding time trial fees. Payment to me at 55 Exeter Road, Harrow, Middx ,HA2 9PQ. I will acknowledge receipt if you include your current e mail address. If paying by direct bank transfer please send me an e mail so that I don’t have to chase you up after 31st January.
Gladys Purdy-Treasurer.
Rider response to the Willesden CC training day has been excellent. The good news is that we still have places left for those who want to make a positive start to their 2014 season.
The training session will start at 10:00am, Thursday 2nd January 2014 at Hillingdon Circuit, Springfield Road, London UB4 0LP…. I guess you know where that it is by now!! In return for your £3.00 (for Under 18s it’s a bargin at £1.00) the Willesden CC coaching squad will help you achieve your full potential and unleash that awesome inner-cyclist for the upcoming 2014 season.
These sessions will be customised to the needs of each rider present, focusing upon the specific skills and techniques that you have identified as requiring further development. So it would be helpful if you could complete the following form to enable the club coaches, Tony Woodford and Ray Kelly, to plan the day.
Rider Development Plan
All riders to complete details below
Name__________________________
List three cycling objectives for 2014, these can be any type of races
or audax or sportive.
Objective 1 type of event_________________________
Date of event ______________________________
Result you wish to achieve_______________________
Objective 2 type of event_________________________
Date of event ______________________________
Result you wish to achieve_______________________
Objective 3 type of event_________________________
Date of event ______________________________
Result you wish to achieve_______________________
How do you think the club and the Coaches can help you to achieve
the three objectives?
______________________________
______________________________
Either bring this form along to Thursday’s training or email them (note the spam traps in the addresses) to the coaches at either –
Tony Woodford – woodford831 {at} live {dot} co {dot} uk
Or
Ray Kelly – raymondkelly211 {at} btinternet {dot} com
On the day please bring a bike, warm cycling clothing and helmet. There is no requirement for any prior racing or group riding experience and you will be coached at a comfortable pace in a fun and low pressure environment. The sessions will be run at the traffic-free Hillingdon circuit by the Willesden CC’s team of fully qualified British Cycling coaches.
We all look forward to seeing you this Thursday!
Miles Back, 30th Jan 2013
