Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Akiko and Kaoru’s Wedding

In mid November, Janice and Ray Kelly travelled to Tokyo to attend the wedding of Willesden member Akiko Kawachi to Kaoru Obata. The wedding took place on 29th November, in the Meiji -Jingu (Imperial Shrine). This is the most important … Continue reading

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The Hard Day in January Reliability Trial Sat 19 Jan

Hippy writes regarding an event on the day of the WCC dinner and prize presentation: Saturday 19th January This is a reliability trial which hopes to recapture some of the spirit of traditional early season club riding. It has its … Continue reading

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Quiz Night – The results

The regular Westerley vs Willesden Quiz night had an impressive turnout of 35 . It was a close fought contest with the Westerley’s “Committee” team beating  Stuart’s (aka Hippy) team by the narrowest of margins – just one point! All eight … Continue reading

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An Invite to a Ride in France (via the Audax Forum)

The following message has been received and is passed on for the benefit of any members who would like to participate. Any queries should be sent direct to Camille at cassaroca@west-telecom.com. From : Cassaro Camille Cycloclub Fabrègues (France) Subject : … Continue reading

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Two Speed Club runs

Last week we experimented with a two speed club run. Both rides ended up at the same cafe stop. The “Fitter and Faster” took a more scenic route, perhaps throwing in a few loops for added mileage. While the “Squadra Directissimo” made a bee-line … Continue reading

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Members’ subscriptions

Please note that all membership renewals should be sent direct to the Treasurer at 55 Exeter Road, Harrow, HA2 9PQ and not to Liz Creese as stated in the last newsletter.  Liz deals with all new applications for membership. If … Continue reading

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Westerley v. Willesden Quiz Night – 21st November 2012

WCC vs WCC Quiz Night The popular and keenly fought Westerley CC vs Willesden CC Quiz Night is here again! The Willesden CC are responsible for organising this autumn’s quiz and our Quizmasters have been busy arranging a wide range … Continue reading

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Westerley CC – Year End Social events

Rolly Callicott from our friends at the Westerley CC have invited us all to a range of their Winter Social events. See following – Quiz Night 21th November, at the clubroom. 8:30pm. Fun for all, as always! Questions being set by … Continue reading

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Brian’s Tree

The rain stopped and the sun came out for the planting of Brian’s Tree by the Minet Ladies, It was well supported with over sixty people present,Brian would have enjoyed the day.

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Brian Wright Memorial- Friday 2nd November

This Friday 2nd November, the Minet Ladies Cycling Club are dedicating a memorial tree to their much loved friend, founder and Head Coach, Brian Wright, who sadly passed away earlier this year. The club invites all members and friends to … Continue reading

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Combine hill climb

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Hippy’s Hill Climb

2012 West London Combine Hill Climb – Windsor Hill (HCC011) Another year and another horrid, rasping, coughing fit whilst trying to ascend a short, sharp hill as fast as gravity will let me. 2:05 as it turns out. I’m pretty … Continue reading

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Jayne’s UCI 2012 Track Masters Cam-paine

Jayne is getting in to her stride in this years Track Masters held in Manchester. On Monday she got a 4th position in the TT with a 40.7. In the Pursuit event on Tuesday Jayne was up against Janet Birkmyre, … Continue reading

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Willesden Ladies – a National record!

On sunday our very own Jane Swain ably stoked by Lindsay Clayton (West Suffolk Wheelers) rode the Lea Valley RC Spco 30 on tandem trike. They recorded 1:29:26 which is being put forward as a National ladies competition record. And … Continue reading

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Welwyn Friday 21st September

The last Welwyn track league meeting of the year took place last Friday, with Roger Woodford coming third in the senior 10 lap scratch on a windy and damp night. Connor  Woodford was again up in the results coming third … Continue reading

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Connor wins at Reading

On Monday 17th September Connor Woodford paced by Sean Bannister won the under 14 derny paced race at Reading. He also finished 2nd in the one lap scratch and second in the 10 lap scratch in his age catergory.

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Welwyn track 14th September

Connor Woodford was third in the 5 lap scratch race and the Points race and also 3rd in the 6 lap handicap on Friday. He is now 2nd in the season long series one point behind with one more meeting to go.

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Road Race update

Thanks very much to everyone who has offered to help at the Road Race. We’ve now got a full field for the morning race AND only 5 riders short of a full field for the Elite Race in the afternoon … Continue reading

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Rocco Memorial Ride 500 aka Bog Standard or Pinner-Brecon-Pinner (PBP)

Willesden CC member Martin Lucas has kindly sent in the following report: As a fond memorial to Rocco,  a select group of long distance cyclists gathered early on Saturday 18th August. Their aim was to follow a route established by … Continue reading

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Club Track Champs Results

Name No. TT Time TT Sprint Points Scratch Total Position Roger Woodford 2 12.41 1 1 1 1 4 1 Senior Track Champ Peter Dixon 5 13.36 2 2 2 6 12 2 Jayne Paine 3 14.45 5 4 4 … Continue reading

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