Category Archives: Miscellaneous

We’ve just received a request for a number of cyclists to take part in a photo shoot for the Mayor of London’s Skyride campaign. It will take place in a large studio (perhaps at Pinewood) for two days during the … Continue reading →

Just had a chat with Ray Kelly and he said that Julie May was the real driving force behind organising the NYDP. Apparenty Ray just dished out some kit and tried to persuade a few of us to blow up … Continue reading →

January 10 Stoke Mandeville 17 Dinton Pasture 24 Ivinghoe 31 Ashridge For January I suggest runs start at 10am instead of 09:30 Club Capitaine

There was a great turnout of Willesden and Slipstreamer riders on London’s 2010 New Years Day parade. Our club colours were beamed across the globe to an estimated TV audience of 200 million viewers. What do you mean you missed … Continue reading →

“Willesden is now an affiliated club to the CTC. The reason for joining was that it gives us the cheapest third party insurance for running the reliability trial. Another benefit of this is that Willesden members can become affiliated members … Continue reading →

This Sunday’s Club Run will be to Boulters Lock. Meet at 10am, Denham Please take care on the roads. The snow & ice has been replaced by some huge potholes. Club Captain

Last night was the last Turbo session of 2009….. Ahhhhh, ….but the new Tuesday Turbo Class for 2010 starts on 12 January 2010!! All the rest remains the same – – the same Death Ray (Kelly),– the same start time … Continue reading →

The 2010 Harp Hilly 100 Reliability Trial will be run on 24th January 2010. The start will be at Kings Langley, Herts and it follows a challenging route through the Chilterns via Chesham, Berkhampstead, Whipsnade, Ivinghoe and Tring. Before returning … Continue reading →

In arctic weekend of Eurostar ,road and rail chaos Cooperman gains an excellent placing at Hillingdon yesterday. Richie made the following post-ride posting on Facebook “Dead chuffed. Came 8th in today’s winter series race, 2 British Cycling points in the … Continue reading →

London’s 24th New Day parade will be held on …. err, New Year day. Each year it seems to get bigger and bigger and as usual the Willesden CC have been invited to attend. It’s a great event and we’d … Continue reading →

I received some information about 1200 Audax to be held for the first time in Holland. Flat, loads of cycling lanes, windmills and bike friendly motorists make this an attractive event. Full detail below. Miles Back 16 Dec 09 For … Continue reading →

The Willesden Dinner & Awards Presentation will be held on Saturday 23 January Uxbridge Golf Club6.30 for 7.00 p.m.£25.00 (last few tickets remaining)Please contact asap: Jim and Wendy Mears if you would like to comeTel: 01494 862372email: wendywearl@aol.com / jmearswcc@aol.com … Continue reading →

In the past I have been to a couple of Cycling film programmes at the Riverside Studios in Hammersmith. It ‘s a good afternoon out with a good helping of nostalgia. This is roughly an annual event and the next … Continue reading →

There will be a festive Westerley v. Willesden darts match on Wednesday16 December. From 20.30 at the Westerley club room in Greenford (Rugby Club, Cayton Road, off Runnymede Gdns, Greenford.UB6 8PL)

Suzz has stood down as Club Time Trial Secretary – many thanks for you work over the past few years, Suzz – and I was selected as his replacement at the AGM. When the season starts I will be badgering … Continue reading →

Simon has created his own web site, which seems to focus on the possibly symbiotic topics of both cycling and sinister foods. Despite recent well publicised remedies to his boiler system, it seems Simon is continuing attempts to increase his … Continue reading →

The Calendar has been updated with details of some of the Audax events and the various training nights.

This seems relevant for quite a few of the Willesden racing team (and Mike Ellison). Click the image to zoom.

Seán Bannister has sent in a very interesting posting about a familiar lament of “Missed the Break again!” Introduction:Beyond the obvious signals that a break is about to go, in a bunched race, what can be done to help riders … Continue reading →

New(ish) in Town: The Hour Lance Woodman goes under the hour…..(Click on above link)