Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Jayne 4th in Omnium at Herne Hill after winning 2 events

Posted on 31/May/2011 by Tony Woodford

Womens Omnium 2 wins, 2 seconds and a third place by Janet Birkmyre was enough to comfortably win the Herne Hill round of the BC National Womens Omnium. 1 Janet Birkmyre XRT-Elmy Cycles 9 points 2 Marianne Britten VC St … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged | Leave a comment

Another Beastly finisher

Posted on 30/May/2011 by John Wheatley

Peter Turnbull, WCC Audax Ace, receives his coveted WCC Super Randonneur Certificate and 18 carat gold medal at the Beast from the East 600km finish. Congratulations to Peter and Martin and anyone else fortunate enough not to have been photographed … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Leave a comment

Jayne keeps on winning

Posted on 26/May/2011 by Tony Woodford

Jayne won agiain on Monday at Reading dominating the Ladies Derny paced event.

Posted in Miscellaneous, Track | 1 Comment

Urgent – Willesden CC Audax 600km – Support required

Posted on 23/May/2011 by Miles Back

URGENT HELP NEEDED on the Beast from the East 600K Audax event. 2 x volunteers are needed from the afternoon of Saturday 29 May 2011 through to the next day, Sunday 30 May to help setup an outdoor kitchen to … Continue reading →

Posted in Audax, Miscellaneous, PBP | Leave a comment

Club Runs – update

Posted on 17/May/2011 by John Wheatley

Club Runs MAY 22 –  Waddesdon – Plant Centre  29 –  Tring  – Time for Tea JUNE 05 – Wokingham – Farm Cafe 12 – Wendover Woods 19 – Marsworth + SPECIAL OFF ROAD 50k from Denham 26 – Fairoaks … Continue reading →

Posted in Club Runs, Events, Miscellaneous | Leave a comment

Boris meets Brian

Posted on 04/May/2011 by Gladys Purdy

Photos by Ron Purdy Boris Johnson rode into Field  End School this morning to see the circuit that has been laid out for the children to ride. He met with Brian Wright, who has been one of our members who … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Leave a comment

Jayne at Reading behind the Dernys

Posted on 03/May/2011 by Tony Woodford

I did the Paris-Bordeaux track competition at Reading on Sunday. It was a bright and sunny but very windy day. My sole competition in the women’s events was Lydia Boylan, racing for Look Mum No Hands (the Mothers). As she … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous, Track | Tagged | Leave a comment

track training Sunday 8th May

Posted on 30/Apr/2011 by Tony Woodford

PC-WelwynFlyer-May2011 See attached flyer for track training on Sunday 8th May 10 to 12 noon.

Posted in Coaching, Events, Miscellaneous, Track | Leave a comment

Jayne’s own account of Easter Saturday at Portsmouth track.

Posted on 26/Apr/2011 by Tony Woodford

Saturday I had a spectacular win in the women’s omnium at the track in Portsmouth. This had absolutely nothing to do with the recovery drinks I’d had the night before or the fact I was the only woman. I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous, Track, Website News | 2 Comments

Race Report 19th & 20th April – Jayne gets 2nd!

Posted on 21/Apr/2011 by John Williams

After week two’s failed attempt at teamwork in the Tuesday night 3/4’s the mighty squadra verde became embroiled in a seemingly endless email conversation about which tactics we should use in week three to avoid humiliation. A brilliant plan was … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Leave a comment

Jayne back on track

Posted on 13/Apr/2011 by Tony Woodford

Jayne returned to the track at Reading on Monday with some good results. Ladies Devil 1 Harriet OWEN Motorpoint Marshalls Pasta 2 Sarra BOYD Clan Cycles 3 Jayne PAINE Willseden CC Sprint 1 Harriet OWEN Motorpoint Marshalls Pasta 2 Jayne … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous, Track | Tagged | Leave a comment

Lots more website headers

Posted on 07/Apr/2011 by Rich Cooper

Thanks to Dereck Reynolds for the fantastic photos – we now have a large number of new website header photographs. A couple of them are shown below: If you have any other good shots, please send them over to willesden@coopa.net and … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous, Website News | Leave a comment

Pictures from the 25 mile time trial

Posted on 20/Mar/2011 by Gladys Purdy
Posted in Miscellaneous, Time trials | 1 Comment

March 20th 25 mile Time Trial

Posted on 20/Mar/2011 by Gladys Purdy

Congratulations to Harmeet who improved by over 6 minutes to win the 1st Handicap award with a 1.20.01. Her sister, Balneet took 2nd Handicap with her first ride at the distance with 1.25.58. Other first timers, Tony Savage and Halil Hehmed, … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous, Time trials | Leave a comment

Westerley’s Quiz Night

Posted on 17/Mar/2011 by Gladys Purdy

The honour of the Willesden was upheld by Ian & Annie Birch, Sean Bannister and John Tipping when they produced the highest score in last night’s quiz at the Westerley’s clubrooms.

Posted in Miscellaneous | Leave a comment

Japan Earthquake

Posted on 13/Mar/2011 by Miles Back

The membership of the Willesden cycling club extends beyond West London and we have members with connections with Japan. I am pleased to say that Vyvien Baker has heard from Akiko Kawachi who lives in Tokyo. Akiko is fine and … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Leave a comment

Today’s Club Run

Posted on 06/Mar/2011 by Miles Back

The Club Captain’s wheel was hard to follow today ……. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2qcYjJrZVc

Posted in Club Runs, Miscellaneous | 2 Comments

John Brooking

Posted on 05/Mar/2011 by Miles Back

Mark’s father, John Brooking, passed away in February 2011 Willesden Audax riders will remember John for all the support he provided on the Paris-Brest-Paris for many years. He was an essential part of the event and he had a vast … Continue reading →

Posted in Audax, Miscellaneous, PBP, Website News | 1 Comment

Reliability Ride – Thanks

Posted on 21/Feb/2011 by John Williams

Many thanks to everyone who helped to make yesterdays event such a success.  These events depend on the hard work and good will of all members,  whether you’re just supporting the event by riding or getting involved with the organisation. … Continue reading →

Posted in Club Runs, Events, Miscellaneous, Reliability | 1 Comment

Willesden CC Reliability Trial – Sunday!

Posted on 14/Feb/2011 by Rich Cooper

Don’t forget, this weekend is the Willesden Reliability Trial. Starting at Ickenham guide hut, the route takes in either 60km or 100km of the Chilterns, over some fairly challenging terrain.  Food and drink available at the guide hut and first 50 riders get a … Continue reading →

Posted in Club Runs, Events, Miscellaneous, Reliability, Sportives | 7 Comments