Paris-Brest-Paris 2007 – Film

Posted on 01/Sep/2007 by Rich Cooper

Damon Peacock manages to compress 1227kms of PBP riding in to a 4’14” film. No shots of any of the slugs though???

John Davies

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New Willesden CC Kit – Version 2

Posted on 30/Aug/2007 by Rich Cooper

Richard Melik has been hard at work designing Willesden Jerseys too.
He has dropped the proposed logo in case we have difficulty in obtaining permission to use it. Richard is keen that London is used on the jersey so that the world knows where Willesden is. A good idea I think.

Cheers

Ray Kelly

Let Ray have your thoughts on the design either via the “comments” facility or through email on willesdencyclingclub@yahoo.co.uk
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Glad’s Tidings – w/e 25/26 August 07

Posted on 29/Aug/2007 by Rich Cooper

Joanna Austin (Pictured above), who only joined the club last month, won the Ladies Invitation Handicap event run by the Hillingdon C.C. on Sunday. She not only took lst handicap with 23.07 but also recorded the fastest time 28.52. Jenny Wright also rode for the first time this year and her handicap time was 27.48.
In the Old Crocks Ten held on the same course which was also by invitation of the President of the Hillingdon C.C, Jim Mckay recorded 29.30 and Ron Purdy 30.54.

On Saturday in the North Hants RC.25 Ed Packard did a 57.27 to record a personal best and go under the hour for the first time. Gill Reynolds also rode and returned in 1.05.04.

STOP PRESS!!! Just heard that Ed rode in the A3crg (yes that is right) 50 mile event this morning and improved by over 10 minutes to finish in 1.59.53 finishing in 37th place out of 102 riders.

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Willesden CC Post Cards

Posted on 17/Aug/2007 by Rich Cooper

A set of Willesden Post cards has been created to give to potential new club members, leave in cafes (but not phone boxes!) and post in local bike shops. We will be taking some out to the PBP to give out to the water carriers as well as other cyclists.

There are three separate fronts (se below), but all share the same reverse side.

By the way all Willesden Blog activity will be on the Willeden PBP blog site until the end of the month (www.wcc-pbp.blogspot.com).

Forza Sqaudra Verde

John Davies


Post card 1

Post card 2

Post card 3
Reverse side of cards 1,2 and 3
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WLCA – 100 Time Trail

Posted on 15/Aug/2007 by Rich Cooper
Wot! 100 miles with out a cafe stop??? Read about Ed’s latest aventure at….
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Glad’s Tiding – w/e of 11/12 August 07

Posted on 14/Aug/2007 by Rich Cooper

Sorry I am a bit late with the results, but after getting up at 4.30am on Sunday to stand on the roundabout at Chawton to marshall the West London C.A. 100 mile event I was too tired to tackle the computer on Sunday night. It was a special event to mark the 100 years of the WLCA and Ed Packard marked the occasion by making this his first ride at the distance. He finished in 13th place with a time of 4.20.29. There was a few showers but it wasn’t too windy and only 6 riders out of over 50 starters failed to finish.

Earlier in the week Gill Reynolds and Brian Moon rode in the London Vets 10 at Fifield. Gill was the fastest lady witha 26.49 and Brian recorded 29.56.

The Vets road racers were in action at Hillingdon and in the fastest race of the season so far -26.5mph – Tony Woodford and Chris James finished in the main bunch. Tony finished in 3rd place in his age group.

Gill rode on Sunday in the Finsbury Park 25 at Sandy recording her fastest 25 mile time of the season a 1.05.09.

Gladys

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WCC -PBP Blog

Posted on 13/Aug/2007 by Rich Cooper

I’ve created a separate blog site (Sponsored by Sainsburys?) for the Willesden riders taking part in Paris-Brest-Paris, which starts in exactly seven days time.

It will display regular updates on the Willesden riders taking part. Plus there is a short and usually insulting profile and picture of each rider for your information.

The site also contains the full route and links to the official PBP web site

You can access either by –
1. Following the link in the Menu bar on the right hand side of this blog
or
2. type in www.WCC-PBP.blogspot.com

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New Willesden CC Kit

Posted on 10/Aug/2007 by Rich Cooper

Design 1 – White Strikes

Design 2 – Plain

Ray Kelly and James Foster have designed a new like kit for the Willesden, and very good it looks too. The design has been based on the current strip used by the Barloworld Team. The club name once again returns to our chests, along with a salute to a local land mark! Both designs are of a classic retro look, the main difference being a couple of flattering white “strikes”.

The design for the shorts is still under development and will be announced shortly.

Please let Ray have your comments, either through the blog or email him at WillesdenCyclingClub@yahoo.co.uk

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For Sale

Posted on 08/Aug/2007 by Rich Cooper

Polar “Protrainer XT” Heart Rate Monitor.
Complete with case/manual. New batteries fitted plus new chest strap and transmitter.
Bargain at only £45.00 ONO

CAT EYE Stadium 3 Front Light
Bulb: 21watt metal halide (3500 candlepower)
Battery: Bottle 12v-4500mAH Ni-MH rechargeable with battery indicator
Charger: 12v AD 1622 Ni-MH
Operation Time: approximately 3 hours
Charging Time: approximately 3 hours
As new, complete with case, manuals etc £300+ new, will accept £180.00 ONO

Giro Helios Helmet
Red/black, as new £35.00 ONO

Contact Dennis Harris at den_har2003@yahoo.co.uk

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Glad’s Tidings – 4/5 August 2007

Posted on 07/Aug/2007 by Rich Cooper
The improvement in the weather has meant improvement in times.

Richard Melik riding only his 2nd 25 mile in the Hitchin Nomads event in Bedfordshire took second place with a personal best of 58.30. He only recently returned from Austria where he took part in the Ironman Competition and broke the 10hour barrier for the first time recording 9hours 50mins. Richard’s partner Jenny Gowans won the 30-34 age group in 10hours 15 mins which qualifies her for a place in the World Champonships in Hawaii.


Richard Melik

Staying with our triathletes. Melissa Arkinstall finished 3rd in the 30-34 years group in the Olympic distance event in the London Triathalon yesterday. Her headset on her competition bike decided to break just 24 hours before the start! However this, nor the oppressive heat affected her time and Melissa finished in 2hr 22. She came 5th in her category and posted the fastest run split. She now has the coveted sub-2hr 30 time to go in the “Fast wave” next year.
Melissa also raced at the Wakefield triathlon and qualified for the World TriathlonChamps in Hamburg on Sept 2nd, so the GB kit is coming out again! She also did the Dorney team relay tri last weekend, finishing in fourth place. Later this week she is doing a 4-up and the National Team Relays at Holme Pierre point (doing both the team event on Saturday, followed by the individual race on the Sunday). Phew!

Claire Beckwith also took part in The London Triathlon and finished in an excellent 2hours 27mins 59secs.

Gill Reynolds has been making up for lost events and went down to Wales to ride the Abergavenny 10 on Thursday finishing 4th in 25.46 and then she was 4th again on Saturday in the event organised by C.C. Topp on behald of the Welsh District Association.

Ed Packard after his 200km night ride in the Dunwich Dynamo last weekend sped round in the Charlotteville C.C. 10 at Farnham to record a personal best of 22.41

Gladys Purdy
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Great Ormond Street Hospital – Appeal

Posted on 06/Aug/2007 by Rich Cooper

Hi guys and gals of the WCC, this is your Hon Sec calling

This year (2007) I am riding the PBP for the FIFTH time (who said get a life!?)
For those of you who don’t know (really?) this is a 1200km/750 mile ride that must be completed in 90 hours max.In my four previous rides I have got round in 89 hours, 89 hours, 89 hours, 88 hours.
This time I thought I might try to put the ride to some worthwhile use and use the ride as a charity appeal.

Many cycling charity collections go for The Heart business. I thought I would go for the children’s charity – GOSH – Great Ormond Street Hospital. Probably the greatest tragedy on planet earth is the death of a child. It ruins lives forever. Many children who are referred to the hospital have a poor prognosis.

Great ormond Street Hospital is at the leading edge of research but NHS funding is insufficient to meet the needs and so the hospital has to rely on charitable donations. I have launched the appeal at my own school with good response. Now I am inviting you to contribute to the collection
I hope you feel that any contribution would be worthwhile.

I have set myself two targets for completing the ride: 84 hours and 75 hours.
I am inviting you to make two offers/contributions – one if I meet the 84 hour target and an additional one if I make the 75 hour target. As things stand at the present time, if you offer an 84 hour contribution then you will probably have to pay up. However, for the additional 75 hour offer your money might be safe. I have had three weeks off the bike with a nasy bug so am behind with my preparation. However I am working on it so you have been warned!

If you would like to contribute to this worthy cause then please email me with your offer(s) at
michael.ellison@blueyonder.co.uk

Mike “The Bike” Ellison

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Club run – 5th August 07

Posted on 06/Aug/2007 by Rich Cooper

The Willesden CC had a lot to offer yesterday. A long and a short club run, plus the Club picnic at Langely Park. All coinciding with the hottest day of the year.

Here is a photo of the Box hill club ride regaining their cool under the shade of a tree.(Photo from Steve Ayres).

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John & Dulcie Walker Road Race

Posted on 04/Aug/2007 by Rich Cooper

In addition to his exciting and fascinating race write ups Richard Jerome has been hard at work giving our web site a much needed make-over (to be launched soon).

He has also introduced some valuable and time saving systems for the Willesden Road Race, which will be held in September. Not only can riders can now enter on line (as opposed to on-the-line), they can also see who else has entered.

He is using a service called RiderHQ.com. Riders registered with RiderHQ.com can enter on-line on one of the two following links.

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Bid for a Trek Madone

Posted on 04/Aug/2007 by Rich Cooper

The Club has received the following email offering two Trek Madones for sale, which may be of interest to members –

“Dear all,

I am not a member but am a keen cyclist and triathlete. These bikes were used for a charity ride from Edinburgh to London so have only done 500 miles and were donated to us by Trek. The monies raised will be for a bike park fora school in North London, and some training for the children.

Please email me if you are interested and I will send some pictures.

Thanks, Chris Turner.”

Two TREK Madone 5.2 SL Double Project One Limited Edition bikes for sale.
One 56cm frame and one 58cm frame. Each worth £2,100.

LIMITED EDITION PROJECT ONE PAINT WORK – ONLY 100 MADE IN THIS COLOUR IN THEWORLD. Each bike has done 500 miles in a charity ride for St Gildas’ with the money raised from the auction to be donated to the school.

Specification as follows:
Frame : OCLV 120 GSM round tubes with Bontrager Race X Lite Carbon forks.
Transmission : Shimano Ultegra STI 10 Speed 52/39
Stem/Bars: Bontrager Race Lite 31.8mm/ Bontrager Race Lite VR bar
Rims: Bontrager Race Lite Wheelsystem

Please email either John Sinnott jjsinnott@btinternet.com, or
Chris Turnerchris@christurnerphotography.co.uk with your bid.

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Dunwich Dynamo

Posted on 04/Aug/2007 by Rich Cooper

Ed Packard is continuing his exploration of cycling beyond the testing world. In addition road racing he took part in last weekend’s Dunwich Dynamo. This is a classic London Cycling event involving a 200 km night ride from a North London boozer London to the lost city of Dunwich on the Suffolk Coast. Read Ed’s customary excellent account on his blog, it’s a treat.

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Annual Club Picnic – This Sunday

Posted on 03/Aug/2007 by Rich Cooper

The Annual Willesden Club Picnic will be held this Sunday (5th August) in the usual venue in Langley Park. Starts around Mid-day with the afternoon reserved for games and the odd water fight. Bring your own picnic and blanket.
Langley Park Country Park is close to Iver Heath in Buckinghamshire. Entrance and car park is in Billet Lane, which runs South off the A412 to Slough.
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Track Training Sessions

Posted on 31/Jul/2007 by Rich Cooper

TRAINING FOR NOVICE & EXPERIENCED TRACK RIDERS
GOSLING STADIUM, WELWYN GARDEN CITY,
4th & 18th August 1st & 22nd September.

Arrive at track at 1.30pm for introductions for all novice riders and meet the coaches.

2.00 p.m. Novice riders line up with their coaches ready to start.

2.15 p.m. Experienced riders 10 lap scratch race

2.30 p.m. Novice riders line up for half lap change overs.

2.45 p.m. Experienced riders line up for team pursuit -10 laps.
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3.00 p.m. Novice riders – 5 lap pursuit.

3.15 p.m. Experienced riders – 10 laps Cat & Mouse.

3.30 p.m. Novice riders – 5 lap scratch race.

3.45 p.m. 20 Lap scratch race for any riders who wish to ride.

Organiser : Brian Wright. 01494 87 4854 e-mail brianwright121@tiscali.co.uk

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Glad’s Tidings – 28/29 July 07

Posted on 31/Jul/2007 by Rich Cooper

The effects of the flooding are still being felt as the headquarters at Aldermarston can’t be used and any events due to be held in that area have been cancelled.

Our veterans were lucky to get a ride in the London VTTA 10 at Billington on Wednesday afternoon. Gill Reynolds was the fastest lady in 25.56, Brian Moon 26.56 and Ron Purdy 30.05.

All for now,
Cheers Gladys

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Minimilist Tabard?

Posted on 29/Jul/2007 by Rich Cooper
Tired of wearing that old bulider’s tabbard on your nighty rides.
Looking for something easy to pack ?
Want to get noticed?
Then send your money to http://marietadesign.wordpress.com/ who have created the first tanga-tabbard or Tanga-Al-a-vista as the product is called
Who’ll be first in the Willesden to sport one?

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Mille Miglia Audax

Posted on 27/Jul/2007 by Rich Cooper


For of those of you who don’t know what to do with yourselves between the PBP in August and the London-Edinburgh-London in 2009, then the Mille Miglia just might fit the bill.

Organised by Audax Italy this will be one of the longest Audax rides in Europe at over 1600 kms. Celebrating the famous car race the course runs down the centre of Italy on a route chosen for its quiet roads. I imagine it will be quite a scenic route as it spends a fair amount of time in the Apennine mountains.

The event will take place between 17 and 23 August 2008.

Limited info can be found on
http://www.audaxitalia.it/1001/1001_miglia2008.pdf

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