Willesden Cycling Club

Mark Brooking has found a very interesting Tandem event, which is now in its 43 year! Haven’t got a tandem? Not to worry solos are welcome too.

Details are as follows –

Paul Stewart, WCC Auax and Touring Secretary reported a good turn out on the lastest Willesden organised Audax. He had 33 riders sign on for the Anfractous and a dozen or so so for the Nytophobic. This completes an excellent year of WCC Audax events, including a full “Super Randonnee” series of events, which includes a 200, 300, 400 and 600 km events. Thanks to Paul, Mark Brooking, Liz Crease, Chris Beynon, Rocco and all helpers for making this possible.

Paul is starting off 2008 with the “Little Willy”, a 100km ride to Pangbourne and the now famous, “Willy Warmer” 200km. Both events will run on 26th January 08 from Chalfont St. Peter, Bucks.

Ray and Janice Kelly recently visited Simon in his new care home. Here is their news.

“Jan and I visited Simon last week. Not much to report on any progress. We met his mum who was very pleased that we had visited. Simon needs as many stimuli as possible and visitors can provide this.

The home is excellent. A large private house in a leafy road. The staff that we saw were really friendly and welcoming. There are only 6 patients there so they get the staff’s full attention.. They were clearly caring well for Simon.

Simon is at Rowland House, 1A Lime Tree Avenue, Weston Green, Thames Ditton, KT7 0NY. The home is near to Hampton Court, on the way to the Scilly Isles roundabout.

Any visitor should ring the home first just to make sure that it is convenient as Simon has lots of treatments and isn’t always available.

The phone number is 020 8972 9143 The manager is Pam and the team leader is Lisa

By the way, it’s Simon’s birthday this week. 17 October. I’m sure that a birthday card or three would be welcome even if they arrive late. It may be an idea to include a photo or two with the card to remind Simon who you are and perhaps jog his memory of events.

Cheers

Ray”

Good mix of PBP stills and video with a reasonably rockin’ soundtrack

The first social event and the shortest club ride of the year blend together on Tuesday 1st January 2008. Yes, the London New Year’s Day Parade will once again have the privilege of the Willesden CC’s presence.

The Willesden’s adventure into democracy is now complete. In what was neck and neck voting the Retro look jersey polled 56 votes to the Modern’s 42.

Ray Kelly will now finalise the design and will be placing an order for following only –

• Shorts
• Short sleeve jerseys
• Long sleeve jerseys

If you require any other bespoke apparel (eg Skin suits, thermal tops, Willesden furry hand cuffs etc.) then contact Ray Kelly directly at

willesdencyclingclub@yahoo.co.uk , putting “KIT” in the email header.

Ray will be announcing the costs and revealing the pre-production design shortly.

Thank you to everyone who voted. Both Jerseys were excellent designs, showing what talent we have in our club. Perhaps we should offer Richard and James’ design consultancy services to this club who have a serious kit problem……..

A reminder that Tuesday Night Turbo Torture starts this evening (9/10/07) at 8pm for that heady mixture of loud music, oxygen debt and Ray Kelly’s own brand of humour. Turbo is an excellent way to keep your fitness and motivation throughout the winter months, plus it also gives you the opportunity to sample the wide variety of musical tastes that exists within the club! The session lasts for one hour and costs £2 for WCC members, (Junior riders – free).

Remember to bring the following –
– Bike
– Turbo
– Water Bottle
– Towel
– Change of clothing

Tea and light refreshments available afterwards.

WCC Club Rooms are at the bottom of London Road, Wembley

Retro Design

To submit your vote click on the voting panel on the right hand side of the blog (just under the Willesden Logo).

Ray has pointed out that the rigours of finalising the detail design will involve some changes to the final layout and colour of the jersey.

Voting closes on 5th October 2007

Torture on a Tuesday night returns on 9th October 2007. Ray “Turbonator” Kelly will be meting out the punishment from 8pm every Tuesday till spring 2008 arrives. God save us all!

Dodgey haircuts and even dodiger sunglasses feature in this 1980’s film of the PBP.
See if you can spot a h*lmet. I saw two…

Comments
Dear Miles,

Re the PBP video on the blog. The young lady showing a bit of cleavage (after the Sheila Simpson bit*), is Christine Archer from The Snowdonia CC. Simon Jones and I rode with her on the 1987 PBP. She kept me going through the night telling mucky jokes. She also still has Simon’s long-sleeve Willesden top. He loaned it to her to ward off the cold as she only had a short sleeve top and some home-made arm warmers. Happy memories.

The Turbonator – AKA RAy Kelly

* 2:08 on the video counter. Miles B.

Keith Elliot has forwarded the following Track day details at Newport. This is in addition to Brian Wright’s track Training days at the Welwyn stadium. Miles Back

Track Training – Intermediates and above
Newport track booked for two hours on Tuesday 25th September, primarily for drill for the Agiskoviner Team Pursuit team. As they will only be on the track for part of that time, they have opened up the session to anyone who is interested. This session is for competent riders and would not suit track novices.

Preceding this slot there is also another session organized by Courtney Rowe, so it is possible to have four hours track time if you wish/have the legs!

Details as follows:
25 September Newport Velodrome
12:00-14:00 Courtney Rowe’s Drop In Session:
14:00-14:30 Break
14:30-16:30 Agiskoviner Private Session:

If you would like to be included, please let Keith Elliot know ASAP via willesdencyclingclub@yahoo.co.uk.

Track Training – 17th November, 4-6pm (2hrs)

This session is aimed at beginners and intermediates. That’s people who may never have been on a Track Bike, let alone a Track; or those who have ridden at Reading, Calshot or Newport only once or twice and would like to repeat the exercise and develop the skills (intermediates)

For this session the limit has been set at 15 riders and will cost £12.50 each. Velodrome bikes are available for hire. These use Look pedals which you are NOT allowed to change. If you can’t ride Look you will have to ride in toeclips

Track Training – 9th December, 12-4pm (4hrs)
For the second session in December we have a serious chunk of time at 4hrs. This will be for riders from the first session back to build upon their skills, plus a more regular crowd of experts.

The limit can be up to 24 riders. Costs will vary according to the final size of the group, but is expected to be in the range of £15 to £20 per rider.

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All sessions will need to be paid for in advance, no entries on the day. If you would like to reserve a place email Keith Elliot at willesdencyclingclub@yahoo.co.uk.

Richard Jerome is our new webmaster and is in the process of giving the web site a brand new look. He has many new ideas that he wants to incorporate over the next few months.

The blog will continue to run providing the latest news and articles, whereas the website will be our brochure for attracting new members, as well as a source of information not easily presented through the blog.

Richard is going to develop the site in the following ways –

• Rider profile page, where you can read up on your favourite Willesden rider and non-riding club personality
• Integrated calendar and results page
• Club kit page
• Improved Photo gallery
• Trophy/Club records page
• Seamless link to the news blog

Richard would welcome any ideas or photos for the site and can be contacted at richiej1979@hotmail.com

Miles Back