Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Club runs: Jan-Feb 2020

Posted on 05/Jan/2020 by John Wheatley

Rides proposed up to 5th March 2020. Subject to agreement at the WCC AGM on 2 Feb, several people will lead individual runs on different dates. Jan 12 – Westerley Winter warmer. A number already entered. Jan 19 – Tring … Continue reading →

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Liz Creese

Posted on 11/Dec/2019 by Ian Oliver

I am passing on the sad news that Liz passed away last Friday, 7th December. It was peacefully in her sleep with her family present. Liz has been a member of the club for 30 years and has been one … Continue reading →

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SOCIAL CLUB RIDES – SAVE THESE DATES

Posted on 16/Sep/2019 by Wendy Mears

It is proposed to run two more Sunday club rides from Denham starting at 10.00am. The first one will be on the 29th September led by Marianne Harding and the second on the 27th October led by John Wheatley . Further details … Continue reading →

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Willesden CC Road Races 15 September 2019

Posted on 16/Sep/2019 by John Wheatley

The annual John & Dulcie Walker Memorial Road Races took place on 15 September 2019, ably organised by new boy Aidan Hegerty, with a crowd of helpers from the club.  

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Club Track Champs Results

Posted on 02/Sep/2019 by Tony Woodford

11 riders took part in the club track champs on Saturday at Welwyn track. The club track Champion for 2019 is Sam Grant. Second place went to Connor Woodford and James Edwards came third.    

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Cycling Holiday in Riccione, Italy 2020

Posted on 01/Sep/2019 by Ian Oliver

Cycling Holiday in Riccione, Italy 2020 As most of you may know, for the past few years, I have been making arrangements with the Hotel Gambrinus in Riccione on the East Coast of Italy, for a group of us to stay with … Continue reading →

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Social Night Out – an AC/DC tribute band at The Tropic at Ruislip

Posted on 01/Sep/2019 by Ian Oliver

Social Night Out – Friday 13th September – The Tropic at Ruislip – Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip HA4 6JQ   The Tropic club is hosting a night featuring an AC/DC tribute band called AC/DC UK – £12 in advance or £14 on the door. … Continue reading →

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Club Fun Day and Track Champs this Saturday 31/08/19

Posted on 28/Aug/2019 by Tony Woodford

All club members are welcome at Welwyn Gosling Stadium for Club Fun Day and Track Champs.  Fun races for adults and children on road or children’s bikes.  Track bikes are available for hire for those wishing to take part in … Continue reading →

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2019 John and Dulcie Walker Memorial Road Races

Posted on 15/Aug/2019 by Miles Back

Willesden Cycling Club John and Dulcie Walker Memorial Road Races Sunday, 15th September 2019 Enter on British Cycling web site Race 1 Dulcie Walker Memorial Road Race 80km (Regional A, Band 3 for Categories 3/4/W/J) Start 9:30am (sign-on 8.15am to … Continue reading →

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John Tipping’s Funeral – The ride

Posted on 23/Jul/2019 by Miles Back

AS a final salute to dear John Tipping a few of us will be riding to his funeral from Jenners Café at Boulters lock on Monday 29th July 2019. We are planning to meet at Jenners Café from 10:00am onwards … Continue reading →

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John Tipping’s Funeral

Posted on 13/Jul/2019 by Ian Oliver

From Tony Willard The funeral of John will take place at Easthampstead Crematorium Nine Mile Ride Wokingham RG403DW on Monday 29 July at 1230pm and afterwards at Pinewood Cafe and Bar Old Wokingham Road RG403AQ Those wishing to cycle behind … Continue reading →

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John Tipping

Posted on 06/Jul/2019 by Ian Oliver

Tony Willard posted this on the club Facebook page. “It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that my old friend John Tipping passed away on Tuesday. Details are all a bit vague at the moment, but … Continue reading →

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Saturday 31st August Club Track Champs and Fun Day

Posted on 04/Jun/2019 by Tony Woodford

We have decided this year to combine the Track Champs and Fun Day at Welwyn Track. The start time is 2 p.m.  All the family welcome and bring a picnic. Track Champs The usual racing programme.  Track bikes are available … Continue reading →

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Help with Hillingdon Crit on June 29th

Posted on 11/May/2019 by Ian Oliver

Reading CC have been in touch asking if we can help them. They are holding criterium races on the afternoon of Saturday 29th June and are having trouble recruiting a first aider for the event. If you are qualified and … Continue reading →

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Cyclist Track Day, 18-19 May – £10 discount

Posted on 02/May/2019 by Ian Oliver

I got this message yesterday from the club’s contact page. The discount code is CLUB35 “It’s Emily here from Cyclist Magazine. I’m reaching out to you with an exciting offer for our hugely popular Cyclist Track Days event at Lee … Continue reading →

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Tim Wainwright’s bikes for sale

Posted on 25/Apr/2019 by Ian Oliver

Especially if you audaxed, you would have known long-time Willesden member Tim Wainwright. Tim sadly died in March 2017, and now his wife Pauline, herself a cyclist, is putting his bikes up for sale. His audaxing career started in the … Continue reading →

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New Wednesday Evening Club Run!! Members only

Posted on 25/Apr/2019 by Ian Oliver

6.30pm on Wednesdays. Start outside Cycle Right, Northwood Hills. Bring lights but we should be back before dark. Not too far and not too fast. Just right.

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Willesden Rovers Cycling Club 1888

Posted on 11/Apr/2019 by Miles Back

I spotted this posting on the Willesden Local History Society. It is from a newspaper said to have been published in 1888. Note the time the club run starts. Anyone have any further information on the Willenden Rovers?

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WILLESDEN CYCLING CLUB – CLUB RUNS 2019 March – June

Posted on 27/Feb/2019 by Wendy Mears

WCCclubrunsMARCHJUNE19 WILLESDEN CYCLING CLUB – CLUB RUNS 2019 March – June All runs leave Shane’s Nursery, 29 Oxfod Road, Denham @ 09:30, unless otherwise stated. 3 March  –  Velolife, Warren row   –   NB:   WLCA “10” 10 March  –  Cheddington 17 … Continue reading →

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Reliability Ride 2019, Results and more photos…

Posted on 22/Feb/2019 by Ian Oliver

Can be found at https://willesdencyclingclub.co.uk/calendar/reliability-rides/ Ian O

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