Willesden Cycling Club

2012 West London Combine Hill Climb – Windsor Hill (HCC011)

Another year and another horrid, rasping, coughing fit whilst trying to ascend a short, sharp hill as fast as gravity will let me. 2:05 as it turns out.

I’m pretty happy with 2:05.71 (I think) which puts me in 3rd or 4th overall and 1st Willesden CC rider. It’s only 4 seconds slower than last year on a bike that hasn’t been used all year other than as a spare. Although faster at all TT distances this year I thought the midfoot cleat position might hamper me more on the ‘all out’ hill climb. Actually, I don’t think it was the case at all. Motivation for this hill climb was low, having met all my goals and so I was a few kilos heavier this time around. Last year, can you believe, I actually stopped drinking for a while before this!
The coolest thing about hill climbs though is that people come to watch (you suffer) and cheer. I love that. So, thanks everyone who yelled or clapped and I will see you again next year, Windsor Hill. *shudders*

Reposted from Stuart Bernies web site (http://t.co/e9gLYafF)

Jayne is getting in to her stride in this years Track Masters held in Manchester. On Monday she got a 4th position in the TT with a 40.7.

In the Pursuit event on Tuesday Jayne was up against Janet Birkmyre, who had set a world’s best of 2.34 in the qualifying rounds.  Jayne said “I was seeded 1st, so I went last. I didn’t have to do anything too dramatic to get into the Gold-Silver ride-off and managed a 2.38.”

“I thought I had more in the legs and went into the final thinking I could do a PB if nothing else. I forgot to tell my legs. I faded in the last 3 laps and did 2.40 and got the silver. Orla Hendron, my mate from Ireland, got bronze with 2.45”

Jayne has two further events this week, the Scratch race on Thursday and the points race on Saturday.

Thanks very much to everyone who has offered to help at the Road Race.

We’ve now got a full field for the morning race AND only 5 riders short of a full field for the Elite Race in the afternoon too.

I’ve made a brief list of those who have offered to help, and who will be doing what.

Please make sure you keep an eye on the weather and bring clothing for all conditions if possible. A fold up chair for marshals would be a great comfort if you have one available.

For Marshals, please can you be at the HQ which is at Neighbours hall, Church Road, Great Milton, Oxfordshire, OX44 by 8:30am at the latest. This will give you time to have a cup of tea and for John Wheatley to organise you all.

Once the morning race has finished and the Racers in the club have finished, then we will have more marshals and anyone who needs to leave can do so.

If you can only make the afternoon, please can you arrive at 12pm if possible.