Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Yesterday was the first brevet I’ve ever organised. A 200km BRM going in a big loop around the German town of Aachen. Participation was a bit small, with only 29 riders. But those that came were a good mix of … Continue reading →

Mellisa Arkinstall had fabulous news this morning. She has qualified to take part in the ITC Duathlon World Championships that will be held in Hungary later next month. We are taking Team GB here! This news comes on top of … Continue reading →

Hi All, A quick update on the TVAA presentation. Current plan was to attend an TVAA open day at Birds Hill Golf Club on Wednesday 11th but changing work commitments mean that I’m unable to attend. I’ll advise TVAA and … Continue reading →

Ed Packard started the Easter weekend in fine form. He recorded a personal best of 23.49 in the High Wycombe 10 mile event at Maidenhead on Good Friday. Also riding were Richard Jerome 25.56, Suss Patel 26.23, Gill Reynolds 26.51, … Continue reading →

Rather than traditional Easter weekend pursuits, such as going to the garden centre or DIY store, the Squadra Verde was out in force in order to prove their collective worth in the ‘race of truth’. First up, a sunny morning … Continue reading →

A sign out side a shop on the Dorset coast !!

Tim Wainwright’s popular Brass Monkey 100km Audax ride took place last month. As well as organising and running the event, Tim was also out on the route taking photos of all the riders. The full set of photos, including several … Continue reading →

Ian Why has emailed the Blog to say that the Willesden have completed their application to become a go-ride club. The application form was a laborious and time consuming document to complete, but thanks to Ian this is now done. … Continue reading →

Last night saw the final turbo session of the winter season at Wembley. Ray Kelly has been a creative and inspirational coach, painting a different cycling scenario each week. It has been hours of fun, though most of the minutes … Continue reading →

Simon Doughty has over the last few weeks defied medical prognosis andachieved a level of progress which has gone way beyond anything previously expected.The major improvement has seen Simon unexpectedly regain the ability to speak and communicate in very simple … Continue reading →

Another short PBP film, this time from the 2003 event. Sent a shiver up my spine as well as making me chuckle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l80pLwKFL8o

One of our newest members seems to be riding events at weekends whilst others are still trying to shake of the effects of the social season or recent colds.Ed Packard rode in the Middlesex Road 10 mile time trial at … Continue reading →

Damon Peacock of AUK fame has posted a couple of PBP videos over on the AUK mailing list. The films are from the 1980’s. I have only looked at them once, but so far I haven’t spotted a Willesden rider. … Continue reading →

The Willesden took on the WesterlyCC earlier this month and not a bike or a bonk bar was to be seen. This was a locking of minds rather than muscle and took the form of the Annual Westerly Quiz night. … Continue reading →

Derek and Gill Reynolds recently stayed at Exmoor House B&B overlooking Porlock Bay in Devon. They highly recommended this establishment, run by long time Willesden club members Ann and Ian Piper. Exmoor House is a Georgian style house set in … Continue reading →

One of the club’s Vice Presidents has just died- Ben Eley who was in his nineties. The funeral is on Thursday (29th March 07) at the East Chapel, Golders Green Crem at mid day.As family flowers only are requested I … Continue reading →

It seems that a lot of our riders are still in hibernation! Gill Reynolds rode in the first round of the Rudy Project Series in Cambridgeshire on Saturday and finished as the 2nd fastest Lady Vet with a time of … Continue reading →

The CTC have announced the following excellent and long awaited news – “Some of you will remember the Easter Cider Festivals, twelve in number, held at Saint Lô and organised by the local club, l’Union des Cyclotouristes, Saint Lois (affiliated … Continue reading →

PRIME COACHINGTHURSDAY TRAINING AND SKILL SESSIONS 2007Hillingdon Cycle Circuit, Minet Park,Springfield Road, Hayes, Middx, UB4 0LF Every Thursday commencing 29th MarchStart Time prompt 6.30 PMSession Time 1 hour durationGates Open 5.30 PM to 5.45 PMWarming up from 6 PM Suitable … Continue reading →

The Beyond Mountain Bikes/West Drayton Mountain Bike Club this year is promoting a full racing and social calendar. They are organising – 3 road events at the Hillingdon circuit on the 17th, 24th and 31st March , a Mountain Bike … Continue reading →