Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Welwyn track 10th May

Connor Woodford was in the results again for the under 16 races at Welwyn. 3rd in the elimination race. 2nd in the block handicap and 1st in the 6 lap handicap race.

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Song for Jayne

Jayne Paine’s competitor and friend in Australia, Joanne Troutman, has penned the following poem about Jayne on her return to Blighty. Joanne (or “Trouty” as Jayne calls her) said “She does talk of the club a lot and I love … Continue reading

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Connor Woodford finishes senior 20k Race

On Monday night at Reading Velodrome Connor rode in the senior 20k race. Although riding on his youth restricted gearing Connor stayed in the main pack despite many senior riders losing contact. After 44 laps of the track Connor finished … Continue reading

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The Severn Across, Saturday 11th May

The 400K Severn Across is a ride that takes you to Chepstow and back. Crossing some of the finest scenery in Southern England the ride is mainly flat – but with a couple of decent hills to keep it interesting. … Continue reading

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Cycling for All – Friday Nights @ Hillingdon

Every Friday night starting at 5:30pm Ray Kelly is running training sessions at Hillingdon Circuit. Everyone is welcome to join in. Adults £3 – Youths £1 Refreshments Available Location

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Tony Willard’s Breast Cancer Care Ride – 22nd June 2013

Willesden’s Tony Willard is organising a 50 and 100 mile ride to support Breast Cancer Care. Tony’s daughter Samantha was diagnosed with the disease in January this year, since then she has undergone surgery and is currently in chemo treatment. Breast Cancer … Continue reading

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Connor 3rd in Archer race at Hillingdon

Connor Woodford  finished 3rd in the Archer under 16s race at Hillingdon on Saturday from a strong field of 35 riders. The race split after 4 laps and a front group of ten pulled away from the rest, in a … Continue reading

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Ray Tucker won Silver at The National Duathlon Championships

The National Duathlon Championships were held in Cambridgeshire and Ray Tucker won  a silver medal in the O/70 category behind Britain’s no.1, Brian Grierson.  Here is a brief report: The weather was very warm, reaching 21C which made the final run very … Continue reading

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Brent & Kilburn Times – Press report

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Reading track Monday 15th April

The first meeting of the Reading track League in 2013 and good results for the Willesden Youths. Kye Lewis was 1st in the under 10s 200 tt and 2nd in the Hare and Hounds. Connor Woodford was 3rd in the … Continue reading

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Sydney Cycle Races – Spot the Willesden jersey!

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Track Training on Sunday 21st April

Track training this Sunday 21st at Welwyn arrive at 11.30 for a 12.00 noon start. bikes for hire for £3.00  Look or Look Keo pedals or toe clips and straps. Please note we can not change the pedals. Cost of session … Continue reading

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The 3Down 300km Audax

The 3 Down 300K from Chalfont St Peter to the New Forest and back, attracted 54 starters. The helpers’ ride, with even more of us, will set off on Saturday. It was almost the first day of spring: cold but … Continue reading

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Track training on 7th April

Ten riders turned up for a fine and sunny afternoons track training. With Seven youth and Junior riders and a poor turnout of only three senior riders.  Although everyone enjoyed a hard 2 hour session on the track.      … Continue reading

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Track Training this Sunday

Track training this Sunday 7th at Welwyn arrive at 11.30 for a 12.00 noon start. bikes for hire for £3.00  Look or Look Keo pedals or toe clips and straps. Please note we can not change the pedals. Cost of … Continue reading

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Stolen Bike Alert

The Savages have had some bikes stolen from their shed in Hayes. Please keep an eye out for them. Look KX, carbon, grey frame, white writing highlighted in orange, blue rimmed mavic wheels, white handle bar tape, 52 cm frame, Kirsten … Continue reading

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Club Run list (non MS Word version)

WCC Club Runs Mar-May 13.doc     Download the original attachment WILLESDEN CYCLING CLUB CLUB RUNS 2013 March – May WCC Club Run Notes MARCH 24     ** Check Weather ** http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17595024 31 Wokingham Farm Cafe APRIL 07 Marsworth Black … Continue reading

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Ray Tucker – Super Septuagenarian

Willesden member, Ray Tucker, was selected for the British Team to compete in the World Duathlon Championships in Ottawa, Canada in August.  He won his age group in the British trials race earlier this month in Northamptonshire – the sprint … Continue reading

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David Handley

Dave’s partner, Pat has asked me to let you all know that Dave passed away peacefully this morning after a long illness. Dave was a gifted sprinter and motivator. His proudest moment was as the last British sprinter to reach … Continue reading

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Jayne going well in New South Wales Masters

Jayne’s Report from Australia My total tally: 2 Golds, 2 Silvers. I didn’t race the sprint, but seeing who won it, I should have. 500mTT I got gold (40.8s) , Trouty (Joanne Troutnman) got silver with 42s and Karen Thornton … Continue reading

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