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Hillingdon Update

Ian Why gives us a sneak preview of what is shortly going to appear at the Hillingdon circuit!!

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Tuesday night circuit race – Hillingdon

John Williams and Richard Jerome both rode the E/1/2/3 race and Lance Woodman rode the 4th cat race. The E/1/2/3 was very fast with an average speed nearing 28mph, one of the laps was an average of 32mph! The strong … Continue reading

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Race report – 2nd Spring Omnium at Herne Hill

I went to Herne Hill on Sunday. I like Herne Hill – it has a serenity about it, off the track anyway. On the track it was a different matter. There was a Women’s Omnium event, as well as A … Continue reading

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Westerley CC crit- race report – UPDATED WITH PICTURES

UPDATE – Pictures available here On Saturday, Willesden’s finest road racers took part in the Westerley CC crit held at Hillingdon circuit. John Williams, Rich Cooper, Tom London, Peter Dixon and Richard Jerome were all present and with such a … Continue reading

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An Interview With Mark Cavendish

I found this Times article to be a fascinating insight into his motivation and the factors that drive him. See http://is.gd/bxSCX John Davies19 Apr 2010

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SAD NEWS – Neville Chanin

We are sorry to report that Neville Chanin was found dead on Friday 16 April, in a B&B in Winchester, where he was on his way home from a cycling trip abroad. Here is one of Neville’s many photos, taken … Continue reading

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The Busy, Busy Willesden CC

Over the next 10 days the Willesden is organising an impressive array of events. It all kicks off this Saturday…. Sat 17 Apr 2010 Track training – Free to WCC membersOrganised by our track supremo Tony Woodford Sun 18 Apr … Continue reading

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Sick notes out in force on Saturday

The Willesden road team will be out in force on Saturday to ride the Westerley CC spring criterium at Hillingdon circuit. Confirmed so far are – Tom LondonJohn WilliamsRich CooperPete DixonRichard JeromeChris (Jumbo) James Rumour has it that they are … Continue reading

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Tuesday night – Hillingdon circuit

With Richard Jerome still suffering from a cold and Rich Cooper at a Spice girls gig, this left John Williams to fly the Willesden flag. Report from John….. Not exactly a glorious start to the season but enjoyable(ish) none the … Continue reading

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Prime Coaching – Performance Training

Thursday evening performance training resumes at Hillingdon Circuit from this Thursday 15th April 2010 Open for warming up from 6.00 PM – training session starts at 6:30 PM Hillingdon Cycle Circuit, Minet Park, Springfield Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 0LF Suitable … Continue reading

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Reminder – track training.

Reminder Track training this Saturday the 17th April free for Willesden members bike hire if you need one £3.00 please try and come along to Welwyn the club has hired the track and we need as many as possible to … Continue reading

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The Tweed Run

Not sure if anyone from the Willesden was on this ride over the weekend, I think Hippy has done something similar in the past. Looks to be a lot of fun and more comfy than Lycra! More details at http://tweedrun.com/ … Continue reading

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Annual Luncheon of the Old Timers

The Annual Luncheon of the Old Timers Section of the club took place at Aylesford yesterday. Among the 24 present was the club’s president, Jimmy Love, Wally Severn and Reg Daniels who were all members of the club’s winning pursuit … Continue reading

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Isle of Wight Randonnee

Each May Bank holiday the Isle of Wight turns Willesden Green (see what clever word play that was). For a number of years we have been going over to ride a wonderful event discovered by Brian Moon – The Isle … Continue reading

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Road racing / Easter weekend

The ‘roadies’ were a bit quiet this weekend with only 2 riders racing. On Saturday Peter Dixon rode at Hillingdon circuit and finished in the middle of the pack in a bunch sprint. On Sunday Peter Dixon and Richard Jerome … Continue reading

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Wendy, Lynn and Mark completed their third monthly 200km ride, which puts them well on the way to achieving their Randonnee Through the Year Award. Mark’s report follows …. Miles Back RTYRA Round 3 – Boudicca’s Revenge Various factors dictated … Continue reading

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Yoho Bike Hotel

Vyvien Baker has found this unusual hotel in Kenting, Taiwan. Based at the South end of the island that manufactures most of the world’s bicycles, the Yoho bike Hotel is a little different. You can ride straight in to Reception … Continue reading

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Severn Across 400k – help requested

Due to unprecedented demand, Chris Beynon has asked for some extra help overnight on the 24/25th April at Chalfont St Peter. Can you give a hand? Please contact Chris direct – email: chris_beynon@hotmail.com or phone: 07753857049

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Good Friday – Herne Hill

The Good Friday Track meeting at Herne Hill is the usual start of the Willesden CC Easter weekend. Full details of the event can be found at http://www.bristowevents.co.uk/goodfriday.html The first of the 18 races starts at 1pm and the meeting … Continue reading

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L’Eroica

L’Eroica looks like an event made for me . The ethos is to ride fast so you can spend as much time as possible stuffing yourself with fine foods and wines at the controls. It’s what all thta Turbo Torture … Continue reading

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