Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Paris-Brest 2011 – Bulletin 2

Posted on 22/Aug/2011 by Miles Back

Final update for today (it takes ages!). The big news is that Martin Lucas has reached the turn in Brest in a shade under 26 hours. That’s an average of 23.8 km/h for the 618km including all stops. Chapeau Martin. … Continue reading →

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Cycling research study – forwarded information

Posted on 15/Aug/2011 by John Wheatley

Dear Willesden Cycling Club, I’m a researcher from University College London, and am currently conducting a research study with collaborators from the British Olympic Association. We are investigating a new way of improving the performance of elite athletes, and in … Continue reading →

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Jayne’s own account of the Reading GP

Posted on 25/Jul/2011 by Tony Woodford

I raced the Reading GP on Saturday. I came 3rd in the 15km Derny race behind Corinne Hall ( National Points Race Champion) and Janet Birkmyer (former National Derny Champion, amongst other things). Sean Bannister was my pacer, and is … Continue reading →

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Club Track Champs results and photo’s

Posted on 10/Jul/2011 by Tony Woodford

Thanks to all who turned up for the club track Champs yesterday at Welwyn. We did manage to avoid the rain once again, special thanks to all supporters and to Steve May for judging. Roger won the Senior event with Tom … Continue reading →

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Roger 3rd at Welwyn on Friday

Posted on 10/Jul/2011 by Tony Woodford

Roger 3rd in 10 lap scratch at Welwyn on Friday night. Senior A 10 lap Scratch – John McClelland (Agiskoviner) Lewis Atkins (Orbea) Roger Woodford (Willesden)

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Club track champs this Saturday

Posted on 05/Jul/2011 by Tony Woodford

Club track champs this Saturday at Welwyn. Arrive at 1.30 first event at 2.00. Only £5.00 for Seniors and £2.00 for under 16’s. No track bike not a problem hire one for £3.00. Come along and watch if not riding.

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Jayne gets 4 medals at the track Masters

Posted on 04/Jul/2011 by Tony Woodford

Jayne’s own report of her weekend at the Masters. Total haul 2 bronzes – 500m TT and 2km pursuit 2 silvers – scratch and points. I’m knackered. The Points Race was one of the hardest races I’ve been in. It … Continue reading →

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Jayne back on track

Posted on 30/Jun/2011 by Tony Woodford

Jayne back from Australia and in the results at Reading again. Derny Paced Final 1 Harriet OWEN Motorpoint Pro Cycling 2 Ellie GILHAM Bournemouth Arrow CC 3 Jayne PAINE Willesden CC Unknown Distance 1 Harriet OWEN Motorpoint Pro Cycling 2 … Continue reading →

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Club Track Champs

Posted on 22/Jun/2011 by Tony Woodford

The club track champs are on Saturday 9th July at Welwyn. Arrive by 1.30 as first event is at 2.00. track bikes for hire on the day for £3.00. Everyone Welcome including supporters. Why not bring a picnic. Events for … Continue reading →

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Mike-the-Bike has some “down time”

Posted on 21/Jun/2011 by Miles Back

Michael-the-cycle proving he is a man for all seasons, including late winter in June. Marianne snapped the tumbling Mr Ellison on last week’s50km Chiltern off road ride organised by Brian Moon.

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willesden Fun Race Day

Posted on 18/Jun/2011 by Tony Woodford

Today at Hillingdon at 1.00 first event 1.30 we may miss the rain

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Tonight at Hillingdon!!

Posted on 14/Jun/2011 by Miles Back

Ray Kelly reminds us that it is the Willesden CC’s turn to host racing at Hillingdon tonight. So he would like to see a good turnout of WCC marshals and riders to support this event. Racing starts at 7:00pm with … Continue reading →

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Roger wins at Welwyn

Posted on 13/Jun/2011 by Tony Woodford

Roger Woodford won the 10 lap scratch and was 4th in the points race at Welwyn last Friday.

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Karl Hrouda

Posted on 08/Jun/2011 by Miles Back

Accomplished Audaxer and Randonneur Karl Hrouda passed away over the weekend. Karl completed numerous PBP’s, his last in 2003 at the age of 76 and with one or more broken ribs! His funeral will be at 2pm Thursday 9th June … Continue reading →

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Roger back on form

Posted on 06/Jun/2011 by Tony Woodford

Roger Woodford was back on form at Welwyn on Friday. Finishing 3rd in the Scratch race and 4th in the Devil, he also got in the break in the 10 mile that was brought back before the finish.

Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Paris-Brest 2011 – Bulletin 2

Cycling research study – forwarded information

Jayne’s own account of the Reading GP

Club Track Champs results and photo’s

Roger 3rd at Welwyn on Friday

Club track champs this Saturday

Jayne gets 4 medals at the track Masters

Jayne back on track

Club Track Champs

Mike-the-Bike has some “down time”

willesden Fun Race Day

Tonight at Hillingdon!!

Roger wins at Welwyn

Karl Hrouda

Roger back on form

Track Training this Sunday at Welwyn 10 to 12 noon

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