Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Connor Woodford wins at Welwyn

Friday 11th May Connor Woodford rode at Welwyn (Under 14’s) and was placed 3rd in the 5 lap scratch, 3rd in the Devil, 3rd in the Points race and won the 4 lap handicap race catching all those in front … Continue reading

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Ditchling Devil 200K on June 10th

A Willesden Audax, the Ditchling Devil, is on June 10th this year. LOCOG bagged our weekend from last year to open the Olympics(!) so it’s relocated to June 10. The Ditchling Devil is a 200km round trip from London to … Continue reading

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Bike Thefts – Hog Hill

A word of warning for anyone using the Hog Hill circuit about security. You may or not be aware that there have been a number of bike thefts recently so people have taken to locking up their bikes when not … Continue reading

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Up-date Brian’s Funeral.

Jenny has now given me the details of arrangements regarding donations which are as follows:- Anyone wishing to make a donation can do so by writing a cheque payable to British Cycling and sending it to- Brian Wright Donation, Finance … Continue reading

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Club Runs May 2012

May 13:       Waddesdon Plant Centre    (n.b. Club Captain not out – riding out from Central London) May 20:  Cheddington – Canal Cafe May 27:  Great Missenden  – Goat Centre  

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Brian’s Funeral

The funeral will take place on Tuesday,15th May at 3.15p.m. at the Amersham Crematorium.  A floral tribute will be sent from the club but Jenny has asked  that others send donations to a fund which is being set up in … Continue reading

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Brian Wright RIP

Brian Wright – husband, father grandfather, cyclist, club mate, chairman, engineer, coach, motivator, Tool Maker, organiser, manager, motivator, bike mechanic, fixer, doer, shaper, fighter, leader, positive thinker and fan of all females is with us no more.  He leaves a … Continue reading

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BRIAN WRIGHT

Jenny has asked me to let you all know that Brian died last night,(April 25th) in Majorca. He was at a training camp with Don Mason. Full details will be available later. I am sure that we all extend our … Continue reading

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Hillingdon Vets 18 April

A soggy ride west to Hillingdon wasn’t filling me full of enthusiasm for the opening round of the Wednesday night vets series. Luckily the weather cleared and we were rewarded with a grey and windy evening, perfect for us grumbling … Continue reading

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Addison-Lee Petition

Most of you have probably read about Addison-Lee’s boss John Griffin telling his drivers they can use bus lanes (here). This was followed up by an anti-cyclist rant that accidents are a cyclist’s fault, trotting out the usual tired old … Continue reading

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April Monthly meeting.

This month’s meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 3rd at the Hillingdon Cycle circuit from 7.30p.m. to 9.30p.m. It would be good to see a few more of our members attend.

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WCC Off Road 25/03 – photos & video. Also the old Jenners.

Thanks to Ian for leading a great ride. Some photos and video here Also I went to the Chiltern Open Air Museum afterwards, as we’d ridden past it on Old Shire Lane, and found the old Jenners Cafe from Boulters … Continue reading

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The Sports Relief Challenge at Malorees Junior School

15 Young riders took part in The Sports Relief Challenge at Malorees Junior School on Sunday 25th March. The event was organised by The Willesden Cycling Club and the challenge was to see how many laps of the 300m course … Continue reading

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Welwyn Track League 2012

Welwyn Track League starts on Friday 20th April. On the first Friday of each Month they have a Team sprint, anyone wanting to make up a Willesden Team please let me know. Open Track Training on track bikes starts on … Continue reading

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Willesden Fun Day Change of Date

Due to the Olympic track events being on the 4th August we have moved the Fun day to the 11th August at Hillingdon Circuit.

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Westerly CC vs Willesden CC Quiz Night

The popular and keenly fought WCC vs WCC Quiz Night is here again! The time and date for your diaries is  8:30pm, Wednesday, 28th March 2012 It will be held at the Westerly CC’s club rooms, just off the Greenford … Continue reading

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Andrew Deaner

I’ve just been reading the Evening Standard in which there is an article about Bolton footballer Fabrice Muamba. The player who had a heart attack whilst playing in a match against Spurs at White Hart Lane. The article praises Andrew … Continue reading

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Malorees Junior School – Cycling Challenge

CALLING ALL CYCLISTS …. We are looking for keen young cyclists to come and have fun AND raise money for Sport Relief 2012. With the kind help of Malorees Junior School and the Willesden Cycling Club We have a special … Continue reading

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Willesden CC – Ladies Kit

The final designs are out – so rush your order (and sizes) over to Ray “All the Kit all the Kolours” Kelly. Jersey costs are as follows – Short Sleeve  £35 Long Sleeve  £40 These items are strictly to order only … Continue reading

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Dates for your Diary

May 26th Track Training at Welwyn Club members £5.00 non members £10.00 plus bike hire if required,  2.00 to 4.00 pm. August 4th Fun Day at Hillingdon start at 1.00 pm. August 18th Club Track Champs at Welwyn £5.00 to … Continue reading

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