Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Looking on Facebook and Twitter, there are several comments from the Squadra Verde about yesterday’s first round of the Imperial Winter Series at Hillingdon. It seems Tom London may have had a spill, hope you are recovering OK Tom. Let … Continue reading →

Mr Woodman Snr in full flight. Lance Woodman has a very interesting posting on his blog about Rivalry.http://lancewrite.blogspot.com/2009/12/rivalries.html Miles Back05 Dec 09

Mark Brooking took this photo of Peter Turnbull’s Dad at last weekends Audax UK AGM in York. As many know Ken does a great job of delivering Pete to start of Audax and retrieving him from all parts of the … Continue reading →

Who’s up for the Annual Fryathlon on Sunday? The three part event is a greasy spoon breakfast (points awarded for fried items eaten), followed by the hill climb, followed by the free wheeling contest. Meet at Denham 9:30am Sunday 06 … Continue reading →

Result’s are just coming through of last night’s thrilling round of Turbo Torture. In an exciting and closely fought finish Rich Cooper surged for the line to win the coveted Beanie hat. In a modest and restrained victory speech worthy … Continue reading →

Ray Kelly has just sent this picture of Rick, our club mate from Pittsburg taking part in another race. In a homage to Clint Eastwood he’s sporting the latest in cycling ponchos/carpets. We may also copy the nutrition system attached … Continue reading →

Gladys sent me this newspaper clipping. Is she planning a one-way ride for those of us who do not renew our subs at the end of this month??? Most of us wouldn’t be seen dead in the above. I mean … Continue reading →

I thought it would be useful to list all the Willesden Events that I know of between now and the end of January. Whilst I’m sure it is not a complete list it does show just how much we do … Continue reading →

This is highly amusing film I have just seen on the Cycling Weekly web site. Warning- contains very strong language. Miles Back24 Nov 09

This is an excellent posting on car culture and how the law shifts the burden on to cyclists. Please read it if you can spare the time, it’s an informed article written by a lawyer. http://thecyclingsilk.blogspot.com/2009/11/cycling-against-car-culture.html Miles Back22 Nov 09

Willesden Gilets are now in stock at £40.00 each. Please contact Ray Kelly to place your order. He can be contacted directly, or via WillesdenCyclingClub@yahoo.co.uk Miles Back22 Nov 09

I had several emails pointing out that the winning team, from Wednesday night’s quiz was an all Willesden team and not a joint forces operation as I originally reported. My apologies to Mr and Mrs Peter Dixon and to Mr … Continue reading →

I spotted this excellent model of what appears to be a member of a well known Willesden cycling dynasty. Well it’s almost the right spelling! Miles Back22 Nov 09

Not sure yet, but there may be a very interesting rider out on tomorrow’s run from Denham!!?? Lance, Hippy and E&Y will have a clue. We’ll find out tomorrow! Miles Back 20 Nov 09

Chris Beynon is organising another of his highly interesting slide shows tomorrow evening (Friday 20th Nov). His subject will be his recent cycle tour of Vietnam and Cambodia. Amongst other things, Vietnam is famed for it’s culinary ability and has … Continue reading →

The Westerly CC vs Willesden CC quiz night went well last night. A mixed team of the Woodmans and the Westerly took home the coveted first first prize. Willesden teams showed performance in depth by filling some of the minor … Continue reading →

The hottest British Cycling Bike Event in the Race Calendar is the second annual RIDE24 Track Relay Race at Dunsfold Test Track, Surrey and you can be part of it! Coined as one of the most unique and challenging rides … Continue reading →

The annual Willesden vs the Westerley quiz night will be held next Wednesday 18th November. The quiz starts at 8:30 pm and I believe our very own Rocco Richardson will be the Quiz Master. The Westerly’s club room is in … Continue reading →

See Willesden Reliability ride

The club AGM will this year be held on Sunday 6th December 2009 at the Stables, Ruislip starting at 2.30p.m. If you would like to come along please do so as it will give you the chance to have your … Continue reading →