Category Archives: Racing

Results round up

Posted on 10/May/2016 by Tom

On Tuesday night at Crystal Palace, Jayne Paine finished 4th after a hard fought event the winner being Bella Leach Irvine(winner of the Tour of Sardina)and ex pro riders taking 2nd and 3rd. In fine weather,although very windy, Gill Reynolds … Continue reading →

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The Willesden One Two at Welwyn

Posted on 07/May/2016 by Tom

Tom Zittel: Yesterday Connor and I rode the second round of Welwyn Track League, both of us in the B’s. It was a lovely warm and clear evening with larger fields than last week. In the opening 10 lap scratch … Continue reading →

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Strong Start for Willesden Track Team

Posted on 03/May/2016 by Tom

Tom Zittel: Alex Pierce, Connor and I rode the first Welwyn Track League meet of the season all of us in the B category. Alex had come all the way down from Manchester but forgot an 8mm allen key to put … Continue reading →

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Results round up

Posted on 03/May/2016 by Tom

Jayne Paine finished 2nd in the hour long race at Gravesend Cyclopark after making a break and finished just an inch behind the winner. Gill Reynolds rode in the Cambridge 10 recording 26.39 in winter conditions and Pavel Zarovskiy managed … Continue reading →

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BC West Thames Race 4 – 26/4/16

Posted on 28/Apr/2016 by Tom

Tony Lusardi: Two riders for Willesden raced Tuesday night. Connor Woodford made a welcome return to the team taking on the E123. Darryl Lusardi rode both races after a rather shambolic 3/4’s which resulted in few riders crashing into a … Continue reading →

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Gill rides a TT in the snow

Posted on 25/Apr/2016 by Tom

Gill Reynolds rode in the Westerley C.C. 10 mile event at Marlow yesterday . It was bitterly cold and snowing when she started . Nevertheless she returned in 26 mins 11seconds gaining 3rd fastest lady and 4th Vets places.  

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Jayne on the Podium at Lee Valley

Posted on 25/Apr/2016 by Tom

Jayne Paine: I got a 2nd place in the CC Hackney Primavera E1234 race at Lee Valley Circuit Saturday, beaten on the line by Maddie Gammon. Funny race – terribly slow. Only me and Detta Guerrini having an attack or keeping … Continue reading →

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Club Track Champs 2016

Posted on 25/Apr/2016 by Tony Woodford

The Club Track Champs 2016 are on Saturday 3rd September 2pm to 4pm at Welwyn. All are welcome you can hire track bikes or bring your own. All ages can take part but you must have ridden the track before.

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New ‘Bovingdon Bomber’ Cycle Circuit

Posted on 21/Apr/2016 by Tom

The Hemel Hempstead Cycling Club are pleased to announce the ‘Bovingdon Bomber’ Cycle Circuit! Courtesy of Drift Limits, Hemel now have the use of a new 1km traffic-free circuit for criterium racing and training events at Bovingdon Airfield, Hertfordshire.

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Pierce tests new 1x gearing at Tameside

Posted on 21/Apr/2016 by Tom

Alex Pierce: I raced at Tameside circuit yesterday evening in the 2/3/4. Was a little surprised at how hard I was finding the race and my power data was way higher than it usually is in the e/1/2. I just … Continue reading →

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Blinder at Hillingdon – two top 10s

Posted on 21/Apr/2016 by Tom

Tony Lusardi’s Race Update: BCWT 3 at Hillingdon 19 April we had the Squadra Verde grab some excellent results, the team rode very strong throughout the race, two riders broke away and just kept it until the line when the … Continue reading →

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Cormac’s #WATTAGEBAZOOKA on GCN

Posted on 20/Apr/2016 by Tom

Cormac Nisbet not only smashed it up PB on Sa Calobra while in Majorca last week it was featured on yesterday’s GCN Show. Nice work Maccy!

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Another New Club Record! – Results round up

Posted on 12/Apr/2016 by Tom

Stuart Birnie broke the club’s 25-mile record on Saturday. He rode in the Lea Valley CC event and recorded a time of 50:02. The previous record of 50:37 was set by Meurig James in 2009. Karen Pardoe took the 1st … Continue reading →

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Would you like a Willesden CC Bidon?

Posted on 05/Apr/2016 by Tom

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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Lusardi Solos to 4th at Hillingdon after Grant softens the bunch

Posted on 04/Apr/2016 by Tom

WDMB Hillingdon Circuit 02/04/2016. Tony Lusardi: Good result for Willesden CC today, Darryl Lusardi made a solo break with 6 laps to go and managed to keep away from the main bunch for 4th place. Sam Grant made a great … Continue reading →

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April 10th WLC 25 Mile time trial – Now open for entries

Posted on 24/Mar/2016 by mickpaddington

All I am now taking entries from Willesden members for the above Time trial event.This will be held on the usual Amersham Road course A413, with the HQ at Gt Missenden. Please let me know if you wish to enter … Continue reading →

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Records all round!

Posted on 22/Mar/2016 by Tom

Jayne Paine was one of the 40 riders (which included James Cracknall) who rode at Stratford on Friday night raising money for Sports Relief and managed to establish a new Guiness Book of records by indivually riding 1km of the … Continue reading →

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Track Racing: Reading and Welwyn 2016 Registration

Posted on 14/Mar/2016 by Tom

Reading and Welwyn track leagues have published programme and registration details. If you are thinking about getting into track racing now is a great time to start. Welwyn is running some open training sessions in April and Reading are doing now … Continue reading →

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Now in Stock: Long Sleeve Skin Suits

Posted on 08/Mar/2016 by Tom

Due to popular demand long sleeved skin suits are now in stock, sized medium or small. Ray has a few or come down to Pro Music and grab one from me. (and any other kit you need) £80 each. I can … Continue reading →

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Racing and Injury News from Gladys

Posted on 08/Mar/2016 by Tom

First the racing news. Alex Pierce, who is now studying at Manchester University, rode in the Lancaster University CC Spring Criteriums and took 7th place in Round One on the Salt Ayre circuit event. Here is what Alex had to … Continue reading →

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