Category Archives: Club History

A Day of Cycling, Friendship and Celebration – WCC’s 100th Anniversary Charity Ride

Posted on 16/Jul/2026 by Miles Back

Last Sunday saw another event in our programme of celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the Willesden Cycling Club. More than simply a ride and a lunch, Sunday was a day that reflected what the club has always been … Continue reading →

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600km Last Gasp Audax

Posted on 14/Jul/2026 by Ian Oliver

38 brave souls completed Willesden CC’s 600km Last Gasp. Eight riders completed the Willesden 100th Birthday SR, by riding a Willesden 200km, 300, 400 and 600 events, with three more eligible if they finish the Anfractious 200 in September. It … Continue reading →

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Obituary for Jim Love

Posted on 18/Apr/2024 by Miles Back

Dear clubmates, As many of you already know our much loved President, Jim Love, recently passed away at the age of 95. Jim’s daughter, Carol, has written the following obituary for Jim and very kindly sent it to the club … Continue reading →

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Race Report!

Posted on 06/Nov/2023 by Miles Back

One of the Willesden CC’s finest riders is getting good results in a British stage race! Yes, the Willesden CC’s teleprinter has sprung into life with incoming reports of the 1953 Tour of Britain road race! The Willesden CC’s Ken … Continue reading →

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“Cyclist” magazine article on Jim Love

Posted on 13/Oct/2023 by Miles Back

One of the many assets of the Willesden CC is our club’s remarkable history and heritage. It is great to see an article in an edition of the “Cyclist” magazine about the previous Willesden CC’s Club President, Jim Love. Jim … Continue reading →

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Digger Baulch – funeral

Posted on 12/Mar/2021 by John Wheatley

Digger’s Funeral will be taking place on Tuesday 23rd March at 3.30p.m. If you want to watch it you will need the following information. Go to www.Obitus.com about 5 mins before the time and you will have to insert the … Continue reading →

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Anyone know Ken Daniels?

Posted on 06/Sep/2020 by Ian Oliver

This interesting enquiry was emailed today to us by a Roger Hawkins “I have been doing some research into the history of an early 1960’s Viking track bike now in my ownership. Apparently the bike was used in the 1967 … Continue reading →

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