Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Ray Kelly reports that our traditional meeting spot for the club run was recently honoured by Stephen Roche. When you have won the three biggest cycling races in the world, where do you go if you fancy a bit of … Continue reading →

For some evocative photos of the 1950’s British Time Trial scene please have a look at this site http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/timetrials/classic-time-trial-photos/ The photos are the work of Bernard Thompson. Bernard was a freelance photographer for Cycling Magazine from the 1950s through the … Continue reading →

The Vets were in action at Leighton Buzzard in a 10 mile time trial where Pete Cookson rode after a four year absence and recorded a 24.04. Gill Reynolds finished in 25.58, Brian Moon 26.08 and Ron Purdy 29.53. At … Continue reading →

An early morning in July. A few cabloads of bike-less foreigners arriveat an unmarked sports hall near Vologda train station. There they meet afew dozen semi-locals who are busy unbagging their bikes. A few minuteslater and out of the sports … Continue reading →

France will insist, from 1 September 2008, that all cyclists wear a hi-visibility vest outside of towns at night and in poor light. The vest has to conform to a European standard. Click here to find out more.

I managed to finish 11th last night in the E/1/2/3 race at Hillingdon and got a prize for the 2nd placed 3rd cat rider. PCA had a large presence at the race and controlled the race throughout however I managed … Continue reading →

Gosh!! Last week in a jolly daring adventure Bunty-Jayne managed to seized the inner most secret of the Westerly CC. At great personal danger, her plan was to infiltrate their ranks posing as an ace bicycle polo player. In a … Continue reading →

Just as the summer is at long last kicking in, there is an in-door roller racing evening. A Rollapaluza roller race involves competitors racing against each other over 500m on stage. Up to £2000 worth of prizes are on offer. … Continue reading →

Mixed bag again this week. Whilst Richard Jerome was riding on the Eelmore circuit and taking 7th place on Wednesday evening some of the club members were enjoying a game of bicycle polo and a BBQ at the Westerley C.C. … Continue reading →

Ron Purdy’s action pix from Tuesday nights Westerly Vs. Willesden bike polo match.

Last week Ivo Miesen from the Willesden returned from the Vologda-Onega-Ladoga 1200 km Audax in Russia. Ivo is terrific at taking photos as he cycles around on his rides. He has uploaded a great selection of pictures from the Russian … Continue reading →

Dear all Thanks for coming to support another fun event. The polo was particularly entertaining for participants and spectators alike. Jim and Jayne represented the Willesden, with Dave and Malc for the Westerley. I played for both teams (not simultaneously). … Continue reading →

Got 7th last night, 3 in a break for most of the race. I tried to catch them about 15 times, then I accepted it wouldn’t work! So I organised a bunch chase. The bunch were a bit bit slow … Continue reading →

Ian Why was at Hillingdon yesterday where he met Graham LeSaux who was promoting his charity for Prostate Cancer. IAn wa most impressed with Graham’s commitment to cycling and his charitable cause and suggested we spread the word via the … Continue reading →

L to R – Lynn, Mark, Vyv and Simon Last month seven of the Willesden CC went over to Belgium for dietary purposes. The diet mainly consisting of beer, chocolate and chip consumption joined up by some modest cycling. We … Continue reading →

We have recieved the following invitation from the Westerley CC for their social evening next Wednesday. Dear Willesden CC The monsoon season is nearly over. Sunday is now forecast as sunny and I’m sure we’ll have great weather for the … Continue reading →

This year’s Tour de France started in Brest, a spiritual place for many in the Willesden. All the more poignant that former WCC member and TdF rider Ken Mitchell should be reunited with us once again. To remind you of … Continue reading →

Ray Kelly has now taken delivery of a new batch of club kit. So please contact him on willesdencyclingclub@yahoo.co.uk with your order.

Road RacingIt has been a blustery weekend and this has affected the results. On Tuesday evening down at Hillingdon John Williams and Rich Cooper rode to finish in 16th and 17th places in the 4th cat. race. Richard Jerome rode … Continue reading →

We are in the process of integrating the blog into the brand new WCC web site. So there may be the odd hold up or bump along the information highway over the next few days. John