Category Archives: Miscellaneous

New WCC member Rick Carpenter admits to getting his Cyclo-cross and Cross-Dressing a bit mixed up on a recent event. It seems he wasn’t the only only one a bit bewildered by the dress code (See http://bit.ly/3Ae7A). Rick is clearly … Continue reading →

The Westerley Cycling Club requests your presence at the 85th Annual Dinner and Prize Presentation to be held at the Uxbridge Golf ClubThe DriveUxbridgeUB10 8AQ. After last year’s success, the dinner will again be held on a Saturday 28th November … Continue reading →

Stewart Birnie has asked “What are the club records? Is there a list of these?” This is a very good question and I think all records and trophies should be detailed on the web site, however most of us do … Continue reading →

Ray Kelly has just taken delivery of a new batch of Willesden CC kit. This includes Long sleeve tops and bib shorts only – sorry no gillets at the moment. Vast arrays of stock will be available to purchase on … Continue reading →

Stewart “Hippy” Birne has posted a win riding for CS Grupetto at the Hounslow and District Wheelers hill climb. Hipps says his time was “1:47 on a slightly shorter course than the other week”. I’ve crapped the following full story … Continue reading →

Some reports on unprovoked attacks on cyclists in Slough (and other) areas. See http://road.cc/node/10759 Miles Back05 Nov 09

The Willesden have gone International !.Paul Doel, a 2nd claim Life Member of the club went to Majorca to ride in the Vuelta Mallora, a week long International Masters event.In the 4day event consisting of road racing and a time … Continue reading →

Mike is recovering from his broken hip but hopes to be at January’s Dinner and Dance to show off his legendary 1970’s dance moves. I have been in touch with the ever cheerful Mike and here is his update. “The … Continue reading →

I’m not in the market for a Winter bike! But if I was, I would seriously consider the Santos SRR05. With a Rohloff 14 speed hub gear and a belt drive it means no mess and simple maintenance. The bike … Continue reading →

SATURDAY, 21st NOVEMBER 20091:00 PM to 5:00 PM Hillingdon Cycle CircuitMinet Park,Springfield Road,Hayes,Middlesex,UB4 0LF Open to 3rd & 4th Category & Novice Male & Female Riders.BC membership/licence not required An ideal opportunity for riders who are planning to compete inRoad … Continue reading →

Over the past two Sundays we have had enough riders to form two club runs. I joined the “Tourist Pace” club run to Wendover Woods today with Vyv, Kel, Wrighty, Sue, and Yoshi. It was a steady run up there … Continue reading →

Many of us in the Willesden know Mark Doel. Ian Why has written in to announce that Mark has been appointed by British Cycling as their Regional Event Officer for the Central region. Mark (pictured above in the white shirt … Continue reading →

If you are interested in how the website is going, please see the attached pdf. It looks like the site is getting between 40 – 100 visitors per day. If you would like any further information please let us know. … Continue reading →

Wow, the Willesden communication lines are cracking today! I’ve just received the following update on the Hill Climb from one of the Willesden All-stars, Simon Wicks. Simon says three Willesden riders finished in the top six. He went on to … Continue reading →

Hippy’s report, featuring assorted Willesden riders is now available on his blog. The Hill climb has done him a power of good as he can know tell his Ron from his Jumbo…..Jumbo is now a very relieved man! The full … Continue reading →

Ian Why emailed me to say that planning permission for the new Hillingdon Club Room has been granted. This is subject to an ecology report and the CCTV being of a standard suitable to be connected to the council system … Continue reading →

Hippy finished in 2nd place in today’s West Drayton Hill Climb. His quote on Twitter was worth a million dollars – “Take that sober, skinny people”. Excellent result Stewie. Brian Moon appeared on the club run after taking part in … Continue reading →

Our apologies for not seeing our Willesden mates this summer. Trace and I have missed our WCC friends and plan torectify that next year. We leave for our winter in the USthis Friday (me) and 29 Oct. (trace). We want … Continue reading →

Stewart Birnie proves that training is a complete waste of time! After a long layoff after riding in the Pyrenees he posted a PB of 24:55 on last weekend’s Westerly CC 10 mile two-up. See Hippy’s full report at http://bit.ly/PlinC … Continue reading →

The mornings are getting a little chilly but our time trialists managed to produce some personal bests on Sunday. Riding in the Hillingdon C.C. 25 at Maidenhead , Peter Dixon recorded an under the hour ride in 58.59 improving on … Continue reading →