Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Turning to time trialling Gill Reynolds continues to dominate the club results. This week she went to ride the C.C. Breckland 10 on Wednesday evening and took the 2nd fastest lady with a time of 25.37. On Saturday she rode … Continue reading →

I’m riding in Group 1 from London to Paris, leaving tomorrow morning.Panic has set in! I hope to remain in Group 1 (the racing group) until the end butthere’s some seriously fast competition, including Olympic goldmedallist James Cracknell, Tour de … Continue reading →

Richard Jerome bagged a creditable 12th place in our E/1/2/3 road race on Tuesday night! Furthermore he picked up £10 for getting 2nd place in the 3rd cat race. Overall Richard says that’s his best ever ride in a E/1/2/3 … Continue reading →

See the sprint finish from last night’s racing on YouTube (just click on the play button in the centre of the screen below)

The Willesden CC were out in force at the Hillingdon raceway last night, both as racers and as helpers. Racing proved lively despite a nagging headwind down the back straight. Full results to follow, but a big thank you for … Continue reading →

Please look at the CTT website for details of a cycling day at Blenheim Palace near Oxford. CTT are promoting a 3-lap closed circuit 20 km. time trial which novices and others can ride. The entry form can now be … Continue reading →

Tonight the Willesden CC are promoting the races at Minet Park, Springfield Lane, Hayes UB4 0LT. Race program is as follows – 18:45 Youth races for U16/U14/U12/U10/U8 19:15 4th Cats – 45kms 19:15 Elite, 1st, 2nd, 3rd -70kms Be there … Continue reading →

Road RacingThe road racers have been back in action this week. On Tuesday evening at Hillingdon Cycle Circuit John Williams gained his first placing(10th) in the 4th cat. race. Wednesday saw Richard Jerome in action in the Surrey League event … Continue reading →

Hi Miles, Richard Cooper, Jumbo and myself all took part in the Minet Park festival. This was a 1st cat race, I got 9th just behind Colin Roshier. The race was split up by Colin with 4 laps to go … Continue reading →

The Sports Development Department of Brent Council are organising a fortnight of open club sessions to mark the end of Beijing Olympics and the start of the countdown to the London 2012 games. They have invited the Willesden CC to … Continue reading →

Super Stoker Angus Huntley is seeking a tandem captain for purposes of a touring/Audax nature. Since finishing the WCC turbo season Angus has riden his first 200 k Audax ride up in the Scottish borders and has also hauled a … Continue reading →

Ed Packard tested his bike and nerves to near breaking point on the Paris-Roubaix Cyclo 2008 held earlier this month. Ed + Cobbles + Belgian beer = !!!!!! Caution – Ed’s article contains a number of gratuitous song puns which … Continue reading →

More Racing Good news! Richard Jerome snatched 4th place in last nights Surrey league 3/4 cat race at Eelmore. The winner went off the front with a lap to go and the bunch did not react. Richard said he might … Continue reading →

Both John Williams and Darlene Rini were successful in the 4th cat race at Hillingdon on Tuesday night. John got his first placing, finishing in 10th place. Whilst Darlene finished in 4th in her very first race at Hillingdon! John … Continue reading →

The Willesden CC are holding a track training session at Calshot Velodrome on Saturday 19th July 2008 from 13.00hrs until 16.00hrs. This is open to all riders (not just Willesden members) of all abilities. All the coaches are British Cycling … Continue reading →

On Tuesday 17th June the Willesden CC are promoting the races at Minet Park, Springfield Lane, Hayes UB4 0LT. Race program is as follows – 18:45 Youth races for U16/U14/U12/U10/U8 19:15 4th Cats – 45kms 19:15 Elite, 1st, 2nd, 3rd … Continue reading →

The Vets have been in action this week. On Wednesday in the London and Home Counties 10 at Fifield Gill Reynolds was the fastest lady in 27.22 and with Ron Purdy recording 32.59 they were the 2nd team on Standard. … Continue reading →

This Saturday evening (7th June) road racing returns to the centre of London. You can be a key part of the Smithfield Nocturne as well as getting a grandstand view of the racing by becoming a Marshall. Join Ian Why … Continue reading →

For Novices, Intermediate and Experienced Riders No Licence Required Welwyn TrackGosling Sports ParkStanborough RoadWelwyn Garden City HertsAL8 6XE Dates: Saturdays 14th June, 28th June, 05th July. 2008 Arrive at Track at 1-30 pm for Briefing and Warm UpSessions: start at … Continue reading →

Twickenham Cycling Club are pleased to promote the inaugural Twickenham CC Womens Team Series Race to be held under British Cycling technical regulations Womens National Team Series – Round 3Sunday 22nd June 2008, 11:00am, 53 Miles (85Km) Windlesham, Surrey Race … Continue reading →