Category Archives: Racing

Hippy under the hour

Stuart Birnie rode under the hour for the first time in a 25 mile time trial this morning on the CC114 Great Missenden Amersham Road course, with a superb time of 59.44. The event, promoted by the Westerley, saw entries … Continue reading

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Kirsten’s Olympic Velodrome Debut

Kirsten was invited to ride on the velodrome by BC as she had qualified for the Omnium finals at Manchester. The BBC were filming for an awards ceremony and wanted cyclists riding around to add to the atmosphere. Kirsten and … Continue reading

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Brompton World Championships

Kathryn Fairhust and Steve Jones took part in this years Brompton World Championships and…. they did rather well. Here’s Kathryn’s report, with a post script from Steve. Miles Back 26 Aug 11 It was a really fun day out – … Continue reading

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Jayne in top three women in uk reported by Sean Bannister

Jayne Payne, Willesden Cycling Club, has firmly established herself in the top ten this season and moves up to third thanks to a string of strong performances culminating in victory at the Team Quest Women’s Crits. Rank Rider Club Name … Continue reading

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Jayne’s own account of the Reading GP

I raced the Reading GP on Saturday. I came 3rd in the 15km Derny race behind Corinne Hall ( National Points Race Champion) and Janet Birkmyer (former National Derny Champion, amongst other things). Sean Bannister was my pacer, and is … Continue reading

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Track Champs Photo’s

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Club Track Champs results and photo’s

Thanks to all who turned up for the club track Champs yesterday at Welwyn. We did manage to avoid the rain once again, special thanks to all supporters and to Steve May for judging. Roger won the Senior event with Tom … Continue reading

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Roger 3rd at Welwyn on Friday

Roger 3rd in 10 lap scratch at Welwyn on Friday night. Senior A 10 lap Scratch – John McClelland (Agiskoviner) Lewis Atkins (Orbea) Roger Woodford (Willesden)

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Club track champs this Saturday

Club track champs this Saturday at Welwyn. Arrive at 1.30 first event at 2.00. Only £5.00 for Seniors and £2.00 for under 16’s. No track bike not a problem hire one for £3.00. Come along and watch if not riding.

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Jayne gets 4 medals at the track Masters

Jayne’s own report of her weekend at the Masters. Total haul 2 bronzes – 500m TT and 2km pursuit 2 silvers – scratch and points. I’m knackered. The Points Race was one of the hardest races I’ve been in. It … Continue reading

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Jayne back on track

Jayne back from Australia and in the results at Reading again. Derny Paced Final 1 Harriet OWEN Motorpoint Pro Cycling 2 Ellie GILHAM Bournemouth Arrow CC 3 Jayne PAINE Willesden CC Unknown Distance 1 Harriet OWEN Motorpoint Pro Cycling 2 … Continue reading

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Hippy’s epic ride

You must read this on Hippy’s blog. Why wasn’t he wearing club colours? Over to you Ray.

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Club Track Champs

The club track champs are on Saturday 9th July at Welwyn. Arrive by 1.30 as first event is at 2.00. track bikes for hire on the day for £3.00. Everyone Welcome including supporters. Why not bring a picnic. Events for … 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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Smithfield Nocturne

  And a few more snaps of the evening can be found here. .. http://www.flickr.com/photos/10730972@N07/sets/72157626942052792/

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Willesden race day / fun day June 18th

WILLESDEN RACE DAY / FUN DAY JUNE 18TH HILLINGDON CIRCUIT. A day for club members and their families Fun for all the family bring along a picnic Fun races for everyone Arrive at 1pm to sign on First event at … Continue reading

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Track Training this Sunday at Welwyn 10 to 12 noon

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Jim Revill

The winner of this year’s Jim Revill Handicap Cup on Sunday was Tony Savage who recorded 1.13.00(54.45) Peter Dixon finished in 57.41.Russell O’Malley, who went a bit further than he need to at the Wendover turn,1.03.29(56.37),Jumbo James 1.11.07(1.01.07)and Brian Moon … Continue reading

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Jayne keeps on winning

Jayne won agiain on Monday at Reading dominating the Ladies Derny paced event.

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Age is just a number.

Ron Purdy decided that at 80 he really ought to try a triathalon. He took part with 250 entrants in the HatchEnd/Harrow Jet Stream triathalon on Sunday. He swam the 400m in 11.16, rode the 17Kms in 44.18 and finished … Continue reading

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