Category Archives: Miscellaneous

A really nice day but very windy! I didn’t feel that great from training but decided pretty early that I would need to stay at the front of the race to ensure I was in the right place when the … Continue reading →

Mark Brooking has just sent in his portfolio of pictures from yesterday’s parade. Here they are …. The band’s play and the curtain is just about to go up. Slipstreamers strut their stuff through the cones and under the limbo … Continue reading →

There was a very good turnout from the Willesden CC and the Slipstreamers on today’s New Year’s Day Parade in Central London. Banners and club colours were paraded and various displays of bike handling skills were given. The two mile … Continue reading →

This years New Year’s Day parade looks set to be one of the best yet for the Willesden. We are number 18 in the parade start order, which means that we will be right at the heart of the world’s … Continue reading →

Happy Christmas to all Willesden CC members. Thank you to all of you who have made contributions to the blog site over the year. Wishing you every speed and success for 2008 Miles Back

The weather was looking much better this Saturday and a field of 53 riders turned up for this weeks race. The race was fast with all of the big hitters trying their best to get away from the bunch. I … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago a few of us took Simon out to lunch from his new quarters in Thames Ditton. Simon was in good spirits, especially as Janet Heyes was there! His leg is not so painful now, so wheelchair … Continue reading →

Sat indoors sufing, when I should really be doing something more productive, I found a couple photos of the Willesden on the PBP website. Mel leaving Paris with the Vedettes. Anybody know who the others are? (L-R) Steve, Darlene, Yoshi … Continue reading →

The honor of the Willesden darts team was left in the non too capable foursome of Sean, Kel and Ron and I. None of us had thrown a dart since the last encounter with the Westerley many months ago. The … Continue reading →

Despite the freezing cold weather I decided to race again at Hillingdon, luckily this week was dry but cold made up for it. The race started off at a steady pace and the bunch were carefully watching Chris Moores, the … Continue reading →

The New Year’s Day Parade people have asked for entertaining and amusing stories of the Willesden CC. These will be announced at the parade. I need some ideas. Ray Kelly Email your favourite WCC anecdote to WillesdenCyclingClub@yahoo.co.uk with NYD Parade … Continue reading →

I have heard from Giordana that our kit will be made in Italy on 28th January. It will take a few days to get to them in the UK. Hopefully then, if all goes to schedule, we will get our … Continue reading →

Blimey!!! I just nipped out of the house this afternoon for a few essential Christmas fripperies. What do I find when I walking back home in deepest Willesden? A Team Quest rider cycling right past my house. On Willesden CC … Continue reading →

One of the more funky bands in the 2007 New Year’s Day parade from the Suncoast High School. No sign of the Willesden CC in this clip, but hey the band and entourage are dressed in Green!

Dear all We’d like to welcome you all on two of our popular Christmas events….. ANNUAL XMAS SOCIAL Annual fun darts match Willesden v. Westerley at the Westerley Club room. Christmas buffet, good company and good beer. Wednesday (19th December), … Continue reading →

John Wheatley has sent in details of the Chiltern Hundred Challenge 2008, which will be held on Sunday 1st June 2007. There are three rides available on the day. Full details are available on www.chiltern-hundred.org.uk . Here are some of … Continue reading →

Well again it was looking a bit dodgy with the weather on Saturday. It was raining all day and I wasn’t sure if I should ride, I’ve had a cold all week so I decided to take the car down … Continue reading →

I have received our instructions for the New Year’s Day Parade. We are number 18 in the parade which means that we will be to the head of the Parade. The meeting point is in the Blue assembley area. Entry … Continue reading →

Willesden club member Dan Duncan-Jones has renovated an old farmhouse in Italy and is now offering it to us to rent. Called “La Casa Pietra” it is located just outside the town of Bubbio in southern Piemonte. It is approximately … Continue reading →

After a sober night at my work Xmas party I drove home in some of the worst rain I have ever driven in, wondering if the next day would be dry enoughfor the first race at Hillingdon for the Imperial … Continue reading →