Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Rocco Ride – 5 August

On Sunday, 5 August, there will be a ride in honour of John Rocco Richardson.  Rocco would have been 76 on this day. The ride will start at  the cafe at Manor Farm, Ruislip, at 10am, and head out to … Continue reading

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Le Tour – 1940

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Results from Welwyn track

Friday 29th June and yet another cold and windy night at Welwyn. Roger Woodford sprinted through to come 2nd in the 10 lap scratch and followed this up with a fine win in a very hard 10 Lap Hare and Hounds. … Continue reading

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Yorkshire’s Bid to Host the Tour

Ian Why has asked that the following message be passed on – In March this year “Welcome to Yorkshire” made an official bid to host the Grand Départ of the greatest cycle race in the world, the Tour de France. … Continue reading

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Welwyn track 15th June

Another cold and windy night at Welwyn but some good results again for the Club. Roger Woodford won the 10 lap scratch with a big effort on the last lap to pull back riders who had broken away. He followed … Continue reading

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Rocco’s Funeral Arrangements

The funeral will take place on Friday, 22nd June in the West Chapel of the Brakespeare Crem at 12.15p.m. Family and Organisations flowers only requested. Donations may be made to the Marie Curie Cancer Trust, Supporter Services Team, at 89 … Continue reading

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Track Training day 14th July

Another track training day has now been booked for the 14th July at Welwyn from 2 to 4 pm. arrive by 1.30 as we need to be on the track for 2. Cost Willesden members £5.00 non members £10.00 and … Continue reading

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Jayne Back in the UK

Jayne is back home with a fine 4th place in the womens race at Hillingdon on Saturday. I hope she can stand the weather and not get back on a plane. Women 1  Leanne Rogers Ride 24/7 2  Aimee Wright High … Continue reading

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The Willesden Box Hill Prologue, 17th June

On Sunday 17th June, follow the route the stars will take on 28th July. The Sunday club run will faithfully follow the Olympic Road Race Route, except that at our pace doing all 9 circuits of Box Hill will get … Continue reading

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Welwyn track training 26th May

  Great Willesden track training day at Welwyn, warm sunshine and 20 riders made it a great day with the girls in the new pink kit and riders from 5 to 67.  Everyone seemed to enjoy the session. Lots of requests … Continue reading

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Welwyn Track Friday 1st June

Despite last nights meeting being shortened due to  rain it was a good night for the Willesden. Connor Woodford was third in the Youth 5 Lap Scratch after chasing down the leaders in the last lap. He then finished second … Continue reading

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The Johnny Morris Ride

Wembley Road Club Annual Charity Cycle Ride In aid of Help For Heroes 24th Anniversary 30 mile Charity Cycle Ride Organiser Johnny Morris Start 10.00am 24th June 2012 The “Hit or Miss” Public House, Penn Street, Amersham, Bucks HP7 0PX. … Continue reading

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Track training at Welwyn this Saturday 26th May

Track Training For Novice Intermediate and Experienced Riders. From 2 to 4 pm arrive by 1.30 for sign on and Briefing. Adults over 18 £5.00 club members and £10.00 non members all under 18s £3.00 Welwyn Track Gosling Sports Park. Stanborough … Continue reading

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Kirsten and Connor in 2nd round of National Omnium

  On Saturday 19th May Kirsten Savage and Connor Woodford took part in the 2nd round of the Youth National Omnium series at the new track in Bournemouth.  After riding in a Scratch race,  points race, Elimination race, Sprint and 4 … Continue reading

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Connor wins again at Welwyn

On Friday 18th May. Connor Woodford won again at Welwyn gaining first place in both the 5 lap Scratch and the elimination race for under 14 riders.

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June Monthly Meeting

The Manor Farm Hall in Ruislip has been booked for Thursday 7th June for the next club meeting  starting at 8pm.  Great if you can make it after training.

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Randonnee on the Isle of Brown

Top tips for keeping your bike clean 1. Avoid riding in wet weather 2. Use a sturdy pair of mudguards 3. Stay away from bridlepaths and dirty tracks Top tip for an enjoyable weekend 1. Ignore the above and get … Continue reading

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RIP Wrighty

An estimated 300 people said farewell to Wrighty today. Rest in Peace Brian.

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Pictures from Youth omnium at Welwyn

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Kirsten and Connor in National Youth Omnium Round 1

On Saturday Kirsten Savage and Connor Woodford rode the first round of the National Omnium  Series at Welwyn. Kirsten was 14th in the Scratch race, 14th in the Devil, 7th in the points, 10th in the sprint, and 9th in … Continue reading

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