Some of our Olympic heroes, seen here at the London Victory parade on 10 September. A number of athletes had passed by earlier.
Some of our Olympic heroes, seen here at the London Victory parade on 10 September. A number of athletes had passed by earlier.
All photos courtesy of Derek Reynolds.
On Monday 17th September Connor Woodford paced by Sean Bannister won the under 14 derny paced race at Reading. He also finished 2nd in the one lap scratch and second in the 10 lap scratch in his age catergory.
Connor Woodford was third in the 5 lap scratch race and the Points race and also 3rd in the 6 lap handicap on Friday. He is now 2nd in the season long series one point behind with one more meeting to go.

Pete Cookson who finished in 25.02 and Gill Reynolds 28.09 together with a plus of 4.21 won the team award in the London Vets 10 held at Fifield on Wednesday afternoon. Brian Moon recorded 31.00
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.
| Richard Jerome | Organiser / Photo Finish |
| John Williams | Lead Driver |
| Ray Kelly | First Aid |
| Nici Savage | Catering |
| Suzanne Cooper | Catering |
| Aycan Mehmed | Catering |
| Lauren Savage | Signing on |
| Kirsten Savage | Signing on |
| Haymie | Marshal/Signing on |
| John Wheatley | Chief Marshal |
| Jumbo | Marshal |
| Elys | Marshal |
| Tom Zittel | Marshal |
| Charlotte Zittel | Marshal |
| Hippy | Marshal |
| Cedric Dodger | Marshal |
| Mrs Dodger | Marshal |
| Marianne Harding | Marshal |
| Debbie Patel | Marshal |
| Faith | Marshal |
| Kulvinder Hambleton-Grey | Marshal |
| Brian Moon | Marshal |
| Sandra Levet | Marshal |
| Ryan Finestone | Marshal |
| Ray Tucker | Marshal |
| Ian Oliver | Marshal |
| Liz Creese | Marshal |
| Richard Creese | Marshal |
| John Tipping | Marshal |
| Vic (aka Sponge) | Marshal |
| Sean Bannister | Marshal |
| Faith | Marshal |
| Jayne Paine | Marshal |
| Tom London | Marshal PM |
| Rich Cooper | Marshal PM |
| Neil Wylie | Marshal PM |
| Simon Wicks | Marshal PM |
| Peter Dixon | Marshal PM |
Willesden CC member Martin Lucas has kindly sent in the following report:
As a fond memorial to Rocco, a select group of long distance cyclists gathered early on Saturday 18th August. Their aim was to follow a route established by Rocco himself from Willesden territory to Brecon in SE Wales and back for a distance of over 500 km; a good fast route on major roads with a few hills to test the legs and descents to test the nerves. Add a tandem into the mix to speed progress on the flat and all the essential ingredients were in place, even the summer made a re-appearance.
The ride was completed in true Rocco Rocket style with the group remaining together for a very sociable weekend awheel. Rumour has it that the route will be established as an Audax UK permanent event so that others can ride in the future.
Just an update with more details for the Road Race…
The morning race is now full with 90 riders and reserves are filling up, the afternoon race has about 45 riders at the moment which is great news.
So far the following people have volunteered to help out and I still have spaces which are mainly for marshalling. There are several Willesden riders taking part in the morning race and due to that shortage we are desperate for more people in the morning.
Thanks to those who have offered to help so far.
Richard Jerome – Organiser, Photo Finish, driver if needed.
Tom and Charlotte Zittel – Signing on (7am – 9:30am) and (11:30am – 1pm)
Haymie Thacker – Signing on (7am – 9:30am) and finish marshal at 11:30am approx and 5pm approx.
Catering – Nici Savage and Suzanne Cooper
Chief Marshall – John Wheatley (7am until finish, TBC with John Wheatley)
First Aid and Driving – Ray Kelly
John Williams – Riding am race and driver pm race.
I am still in need of around 15 marshals for the entire day, obviously without marshals the race will have to be cancelled. If you have entered the morning race, I would appreciate it if you could assist with marshalling in the afternoon.
Many thanks
Richard
| Name | No. | TT Time | TT | Sprint | Points | Scratch | Total | Position | |
| Roger Woodford | 2 | 12.41 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | Senior Track Champ |
| Peter Dixon | 5 | 13.36 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 2 | |
| Jayne Paine | 3 | 14.45 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 3 | Ladies Track Champ |
| Connor Woodford | 1 | 14.51 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 4 | Schoolboy Track Champ |
| John Williams | 4 | 15.22 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 5 | |
| Kirsten Savage | 7 | 14.85 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 27 | 6 | Schoolgirl Track Champ |
| Lauren Savage | 8 | 15.66 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 33 | 7 | Junior Track Champ |
| Ray Kelly | 10 | 16.12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 36 | 8 | |
| Rod Woodford | 6 | 15.26 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 38 | 9 | |
| Mike Diggins | 9 | 13.96 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 13 | Non Club member |
Just in case you were getting bored of seeing the same old photos in the header, we have just had a bit of a refresh. Thanks to Tom Zittel for these fantastic shots.
Here are a few:



The Track training this Saturday at Welwyn will start at the earlier time of 1.00 pm please be at the track for 12.30. This session is run by the Hounslow but all Willesden members are welcome.
Fun day results for one lap time trial and 10 lap circuit race. Note only have top 8 for 10 lap race
10 lap race
1st Connor Woodford
2nd Tony Savage
3rd Tony Woodford
4th Sandra Levet
5th Roger Woodford
6th Vincent H-Grey
7th Simon Passey
8th Lauren Savage
Time Trial
| 1 | Callum Oliver | 02:18 |
| 2 | Roger Woodford | 02:21 |
| 3 | Baysal Meheel | 02:22 |
| 4 | Dan Skinner | 02:24 |
| 5 | Halil Mehmed | 02:24 |
| 6 | Kirsten Savage | 02:26 |
| 7 | Tony Savage | 02:27 |
| 8 | Vincent H-Grey | 02:27 |
| 9 | Sandra levet | 02:36 |
| 10 | Tony Woodford | 02:36 |
| 11 | John Wheatley | 02:38 |
| 12 | Rob Wheatley | 02:39 |
| 13 | Simon Passey | 02:39 |
| 14 | Brian Moon | 02:40 |
| 15 | Natasha Hainddenton-Grey | 02:41 |
| 16 | Jim Mackal | 02:41 |
| 17 | Connor Woodford | 02:43 |
| 18 | Ray Kelly | 02:46 |
| 19 | Lauren Savage | 02:46 |
| 20 | Mark | 02:50 |
| 21 | Debbie Patel | 02:51 |
| 22 | Jason Evans | 02:52 |
| 23 | Larry Dyer | 02:52 |
| 24 | Jon Huwell | 02:54 |
| 25 | Miranda Smith | 02:57 |
| 26 | Ron Johnson | 03:00 |
| 27 | Nici Savage | 03:04 |
| 28 | Jim Mears | 03:06 |
| 29 | Wendy Mears | 03:10 |
| 30 | Kye Lewis | 03:20 |
| 31 | Kulvinder H-Grey | 03:26 |
| 32 | Terry Deere | 03:48 |
| 33 | George Johnson | 04:00 |
| 34 | Tom Zittel | 04:00 |
| 35 | Sophia H-Grey | 04:14 |
| 36 | Nathan Wheatley | 04:18 |
| 37 | Luke Marsden | 04:20 |
| 38 | Grace Johnson | 04:22 |
| 39 | Ollie Marsden | 04:48 |
| 40 | Lucie Woodford | 07:05 |
Club track champs this Saturday 18th August we must start by 1.00 pm as we have had our time slot changed due to Football at 3.00 pm. Please arrive by 12.30 cost £5.00 adults. £3.00 under 18’s. bike hire £3.00. All welcome give track racing a try.
Over seventy riders braved the weather to meet at the Manor Farm cafe in Ruislip on Sunday. Rocco used to run his Audax events from here.They rode to Bolters Lock near Maidenhead and back. This was 76 Kms to commemorate Rocco’s birthday as he would have been 76 on Sunday.
Fun day at Hillingdon circuit this Saturday 11th August arrive at 1.00. Fun races for all the family . One lap time trial. Relay Race. Team sprint. and 10 lap handicap. All ages welcome this is a chance for all Willesden members to ride the circuit. Bring along a picnic for a fun afternoon.
John Tipping has kindly supplied a route sheet for the Rocco John Richardson Memorial Ride on Sunday 5 August.
Please click link below to access the route sheet.




