Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Willesden riders at Stratford this Thursday

Posted on 18/Nov/2014 by Tony Woodford

Come along to the Olympic velodrome at Stratford this Thursday 20th November. Willesden riders will be competing from 7pm until 10pm and entry is only £2.00.

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Mug of the Year

Posted on 17/Nov/2014 by Jim Mears

I am looking for candidates for the 2014 Mug of the year Award. If you know of anyone who has done something a little foolish or embarrassing  this year please send an Email with the candidates name and reason for … Continue reading →

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Robocop Rides Again

Posted on 13/Nov/2014 by Miles Back

50th Crest Tandem Weekend (Roydon to Ipswich and back) This year marked the 50th year of the Tandem Weekend, held annually on Remembrance weekend. Once again, it was well supported with 40 tandems, among them, a superior machine crewed by Brooking … Continue reading →

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Training at Hillingdon this Saturday 8th November

Posted on 05/Nov/2014 by Tony Woodford

Training for Willesden and High Wycombe CC riders this Saturday at Hillingdon. Arrive at 13.00 for a 13.30 start and bring warm clothes food and a drink. We will have three groups on the circuit youths and Juniors, Ladies, Parents … Continue reading →

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AGM – SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER 2014

Posted on 03/Nov/2014 by Wendy Mears

  This year’s Willesden Cycling Club AGM is on Sunday 7 December 2014 to be held at The Hillingdon Track Club House (in the meeting room) from 2.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.  All members are welcome to come along and have their … Continue reading →

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Claim your trophy for the 2014 season

Posted on 03/Nov/2014 by Wendy Mears

The WCC race season ended on 31st of October. If you have been competing in road racing, track, time trials, mountain biking or audax then it is time to claim those trophies. Contact Jim Mears, trophy sect. (jmearswcc@aol.com  tel. 01494862372) … Continue reading →

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Friday 7 November – Club Monthly Meeting

Posted on 03/Nov/2014 by Wendy Mears

After turbo training, there will be a Club monthly meeting this Friday 7 November 2014,  at 8.00 p.m at The Hillingdon Track Club House.  All Willesden members welcome to come along and have their say.

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Olympic Velodrome Booking 2015

Posted on 27/Oct/2014 by Tony Woodford

I have managed to book the Olympic Velodrome on Saturday 21st February 13.00 to 15.00. As we are limited to a 2 hour slot we can only have 32 riders. I will therefore be asking for names in December of … Continue reading →

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Training Day Saturday 8th November

Posted on 27/Oct/2014 by Tony Woodford

We are holding a training afternoon at Hillingdon Circuit on the 8th November with the High Wycombe Cycling Club. Arrive at 1.00 pm for group riding sessions. The groups will be Youth’s 12 to 16 and under 23 riders. Plus a … Continue reading →

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Jayne wins two medals at World Masters

Posted on 13/Oct/2014 by Tony Woodford

Jayne Paine rode in the World Track Masters at Manchester last week and come away with a Silver and Bronze medals. The silver came in the team pursuit with Madeline Moore and Caroline Harding the team qualified second fastest and then … Continue reading →

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Tom Zittel Wins Combine Hill Climb

Posted on 13/Oct/2014 by mickpaddington

Sundays Hill Climb, the last Combine time trial event of the season, saw Willesden’s very own Tom Zittel take the honours for the event with a  time of 1.46. Of the 40 odd riders taking part 9 were from the … Continue reading →

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Combine hillclimb Sunday 12-14

Posted on 12/Oct/2014 by ronpurdy

A few pictures of the well supported hillclimb

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End of Season Track League results

Posted on 30/Sep/2014 by Tony Woodford

Great Year end track league results for Willesden Riders. Tom Zittel finished second overall in the senior B league at Reading a fantastic result in his first full season of Racing on the Track.  Connor Woodford was equal first overall in … Continue reading →

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Coach and Horses 18-9-14

Posted on 19/Sep/2014 by ronpurdy

Several members of the club met at the “Coach and Horses” in Ickenham for the debriefing of the Road Races. It coincided with Tom’s birthday and Kulvinder made him a special cake for the occassion. It was a balmy evening … Continue reading →

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Willesden Monthly Meeting – Tonight

Posted on 05/Sep/2014 by Wendy Mears

Ok peeps just a gentle reminder that after Friday night training is the monthly meeting so if you can’t make it please send Wendy or me an email report please.Hope to see everyone on Friday!

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Willesden road race prize to help riders reach peak performance

Posted on 02/Sep/2014 by Tom

In addition to doling out a ton of cash to the top riders in the Willesden road races, the ever-resourceful Jayne Paine has secured an extra special prize for the fastest racers. The top five in each of the Dulcie … Continue reading →

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Mike Eddlestone – funeral details

Posted on 30/Aug/2014 by John Wheatley

Mike’s funeral will be at 12.30 on Monday 1st September at East Flower Terrace, Breakspear Crematorium. Mike will be sadly missed by all of us in the Willesden Cycling Club. http://www.breakspearcrematorium.com/

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Club Track Champs

Posted on 25/Aug/2014 by Tony Woodford

Just a reminder the club track Champs are next Sunday 31st August at Welwyn. Start time 12 noon please arrive by 11.30 bike hire is available  at £3.00 .

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Tom wins at Reading

Posted on 25/Aug/2014 by Tony Woodford

Last Monday 18th August Tom Zittel won the senior B points race at Reading. He was also 3rd in the Scratch Race and 2nd in the one lap sprint.  Tom is now in the lead in the session long senior … Continue reading →

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Mike Eddleston

Posted on 21/Aug/2014 by Miles Back

Hi All, I received a phone call last night from Mike’s family, and sadly, Mike Eddleston passed away a week or so ago. He had a heart attack, whilst cycling out in Dorset way. I think the funeral is due … Continue reading →

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