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Category Archives: Mountain Biking
Rich deflates at Windmill Hill
Rich Cooper: I raced at Windmill Hill, Deepcut yesterday in the Gorrick Brass Monkey’s Winter Enduro series – race 1. Started very strong, near the front (of 60 odd vet starters) and everything was going so well, until my rear tyre … Continue reading
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Would you like a Willesden CC Bidon?
Would you be interested in custom Willesden bidon? (more info here) There is a minimum order so there needs to be a reasonable amount of interest. If you would want one, or two please choose which models you would prefer in … Continue reading
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Results from Gladys
I was hoping to report a 1st and 2nd this morning. However, Stuart Birnie,last year’s winner failed to finish due to mechanical problems. Meurig James was 2nd last year and repeated his performance in the 6-12-24 World’s Time Trial Championships … Continue reading
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Massive Results update – World Champions, club records and epic punctures!
Here is what members have been up to over the last few months. August 3rd Last weekend Hannah Gunn, Rebecca Pressner, Simon & Mark Passey and Sam Grant went all the way down to Plymouth to take part in the … Continue reading
Results from Glad – Hippy wins a short TT!
At the West London Combine 10 mile event yesterday, Stuart Birnie, who last year took the world’s 24 hour championship, finished in first place in a field of 120 riders with a time of 21mins 58 seconds. Nick Mc Cullough finished … Continue reading
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Mountain Biking In Italy
Hi Ray, Sorry I didn’t get back to you about meeting up on a bike somewhere. I’ve had a few issues with my back, hip and knee – apprently due to sitting down at a desk too much! I’m confined … Continue reading
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What a smashing year 2014 was!
Many of you will have seen this on the big screen at the dinner but I thought I would put it online for everyone to see all the great stuff we have been up to in 2014.
Youth and under 21 riders.
The Following was agreed at the AGM for 2015. 1/ Youth or Junior rep on the committee. 2/ Free Jersey for new members under 18. 3/ Any rider under 18 or under 21 and in full time education would receive … Continue reading
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Results from Gladys
Stuart Birnie went to Borrego Springs in Califotnia to take part in the 6-12-24 hours World Time Trial Championships. Riding in very windy conditions he covered 493 miles at an average speed of 20-5mph to take first place in the 30-39 … Continue reading
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Last weeks results
Just received this from our Track Secretary Great start for the club to the new Stratford Track league at the Olympic track. We had four riders taking part, Jayne Paine, Marrianne Harding, Gildas Braine and Connor Woodford. All rode very … Continue reading
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Results from last week
Reports have been coming in fast and furious this weekend. Mark Brooking dusted down his trike and rode the Tricycle Association’s 25 in Essex recording 1.24.13. He had spent the season coaching Jane Moore for her successful attempt on the … Continue reading
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Results from the Press Secretary
Here goes with this week’s results. Down at Hillingdon on Tuesday evening in the BC West Thames 3/4 event Tony Lusardi was 11th, son Darryl 14th and in spite of a puncture Ryan Fineston finished 19th. On Sunday they rode … Continue reading
Gorrick – Saddle Skedaddle Spring Series – Race 2
Rich Cooper raced the Gorrick, Saddle Skedaddle Spring Series – Race 2 at Caesar’s Camp – in the open category. During a warm up he noticed his chain was sticking but had no time to sort before the start. At … Continue reading
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Lee Valley Velopark Taster Sessions
Booking is now open for taster sessions at Lee Valley Velopark. Our club Track session is fully booked but you can still get on the track by booking a taster session. Pricing for adults is £30 for the Velodrome and … Continue reading
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This week’s Brent and Kilburn Times
Several of our riders get a mention in this weeks Brent and Kilburn Times ( Electronic edition available here).
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CLUB RUNS ALERT- SPECIALS
Sunday 25 March – Club Run: Rowan Garden Centre, Chalfont St Giles. There will also be a special off-road ride led by Vice Captain Ian Why. Both rides usual start time of 09:30 prompt. Sunday 01 April – Yet another … Continue reading
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Race Report: Night of the Knobbly tread
Saturday saw the West Drayton Mountain Bike Club put on a fantastic Hallowe’en themed night-time cross country mountain bike race. What better way to throw yourself into Mountain Bike racing, than to do it in the pitch darkness of Black … Continue reading
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Race Report: Endura Autumn Classic 1 Cross Country – Tunnel Hill
It was a foggy and cold morning… That’s how these things always start isn’t it? It was a foggy, cold and still morning and I was loading my mountain bike and kit into the car. I am the sort of … Continue reading
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Mike-the-Bike has some “down time”
Michael-the-cycle proving he is a man for all seasons, including late winter in June. Marianne snapped the tumbling Mr Ellison on last week’s50km Chiltern off road ride organised by Brian Moon.
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