Category Archives: Miscellaneous

More Pix from Sunday’s Road Race – E/1/2/3

Early in the race the group stayed together, but not for long Let out for the day! John , Ray and Jumbo pose for the camera I bet he was pleased to see that finish line, after almost an hour … Continue reading

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James Martin Serves up Humble Pie

James Martin has published an apology on his website. It reads: Regarding the The Tesla Roadster Article…May I take this opportunity to apologize [sic] for any offence I have caused through the article in last weekend’s Mail on Sunday. It … Continue reading

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Willesden Road Race – Report

Yesterday’s Willesden Road races proved to be a great success with big fields signing up for both races. The Cat 3/4 race had a strong green hue with five of the Squadra Verde’s finest lined up at the start. Our … Continue reading

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For Sale

Anthony Stanton has two bikes for sale. They are a Giant TCR carbon for racing and a good Ribble from Audax and Winter training. click on the picture for a enlarged picture of the bikes, the tech. spec. and Anthony’s … Continue reading

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Tweet from Lance

Lance Woodman was in action on the circuit earlier this weekend. His tweet reported “Just to confirm: still rubbish at circuit racing. Managed to finish the day with 3 less BC points than I started it with.” This must be … Continue reading

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2009 Willesden Road Race – 13th September

This Sunday sees one of the premier events to be held in the Willesden calendar – the John & Dulcie Walker Memorial Road Races at the Hillingdon circuit. Will all club members please attend, either helping or racing. Either way … Continue reading

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Now we are on Twitter too!

Willesden CC updates are now available straight to your moby via the technological marvel that is Twitter. Our Twitter presence will not replace the established blog/web site, but will supplement it (not that type of supplement!) with brief toothsome nuggets … Continue reading

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"Come On Richard, we’re almost there"

This is hilarious French video made by Remi Gaillard, who seems to be a well known French prankster. In this film he assembled a completely false cycle race finish on top of a mountain. He then ambushed ordinary cyclists out … Continue reading

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Gladys update

A busy weekend for the time trialists this weekend. Meurig James broke another club record on Sunday when riding in the Welsh National Championship 12 hour event. He covered 272miles 367 yards to beat the previous record held by Digger … Continue reading

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2101 Mille Miglia – Entry now open

Those of you who enjoy a nice ride in the Italian countryside might like to sign up for next year’s Mille Miglia. At 1400kms/1001 miles long the event is Europe’s longest Audax ride. In 2008 Peter Turnbull, Mark Brooking and … Continue reading

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Willesden Jersey in Maryland, USA

Rick is an Audax rider Mark Brooking and Ray Kelly met on the Mille Miglia last year. He also happens to be the same rider who crumpled his titanium bike into a ball on this year’s LEL. After a trip … Continue reading

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2010 – Willesden Road Race

Our annual road race is regarded by many as the event that is the jewel in our crown. The “John and Dulcie Walker” Road races, for there are two races, has been continually run for many years with highly impressive … Continue reading

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Post Card from Martin Lucas

Hi all, I’ve been out in Sharjah, U.A.E. for nearly two weeks now and have settled in to the hotel and office. The beginning of my stay has coincided with hottest part of the year (low 40 C ) and … Continue reading

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Last week

Lance Woodman returned from a 5 week visit to New Zealand and rode in the High Wycombe event at Hillingdon on Saturday managing to hold on to finish in the bunch.Pete Cookson and Joe Foley rode in the Alton C.C … Continue reading

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Time Trial tomorrow – Black Park Evening 10

We are looking for a large Willesden turnout with most of the road team taking part.Come along. Time trial starts at 7pm, you will need to get there earlier to sign on. View Black Park TT in a larger map

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Hillingdon Circuit

Rich Cooper, Richard Jerome and Pete Dixon were both in action at Hillingdon circuit this week on Tuesday Richard Jerome got confused in the sprint finish and sprinted a lap early along with quite a few others. Rich Cooper got … Continue reading

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Gladys update

Meurig James finished in the top 10 of the Hirwaun Wheelers 25 on Sunday with a personal best time of 52.15. He is now taking a week off to join his girlfriend who is competiting in the Dragon Boat Championships … Continue reading

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Wannabe on the telly?

ARE YOU A KEEN AND FREQUENT CYCLIST? WOULD YOU LIKE TO TAKE PART IN A PIONEERING ‘HUMAN POWER’ EXPERIMENT FOR BBC1? Dragonfly TV is looking for fit cyclists over 16yrs to take part in a novel experiment which attempts to … Continue reading

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The Humble M*dguard

In my experience very few riders seem to sport m*dguards on their commute to work. Surely it’s basic potty training for cyclists? I have just seen a new product on the CW website that seems very original in its thinking … Continue reading

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Road race changes

The annual John & Dulcie Walker road races have been forced to off the roads by Thames Valley Police and will now be held at Hillingdon Cycle Circuit on September 13.

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