Category Archives: Racing

Maccy 3rd in Exceedingly Competitive U10 Race

Posted on 30/Jun/2015 by Tom

Great night at Hillingdon cycle circuit for another Slipstreamers Summer Series. The weather was stunning and unbelievably not a breath of wind. U10’s raced with u12’s and Cormac rode a great race having a go off the front for a … Continue reading →

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Pierce Podiums at the Bowl

Posted on 29/Jun/2015 by Tom

Connor Woodford and I (Alex Pierce) rode the BIG events race at the MK bowl on Saturday. Neither of us have ever ridden the senior course before, and due to a sign on glitch didn’t get a chance to have … Continue reading →

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Trio of Willesden ride the Kenton RR

Posted on 23/Jun/2015 by Tom

Connor Woodford, Darryl Lusardi and I (Alex Pierce) rode the Kenton Road Race Sunday on the Cheddington course. It was a reasonably windy day and I tried to attack on several occasions, none of which led to more than a 20 … Continue reading →

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Willesden Duo Take Top Honours at Slipstreamers Summer Crit

Posted on 23/Jun/2015 by Tom

What a great night at Hillingdon tonight in the Slipstreamers Summer Series! Cormac Nisbet and Josh Copley rode brilliantly in their own categories. Maccy won the under 10’s and was second in the under12 race with a superb sprint. Josh … Continue reading →

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Willesden Duo Take Podium at Lee Valley

Posted on 15/Jun/2015 by Tom

Connor Woodford and I (Alex Pierce) rode the Full Gas Legacy meeting at Stratford Saturday night. In the Scratch, a late move got away which picked up the first two positions. I won the bunch sprint getting 3rd overall and … Continue reading →

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News and Results from Gladys

Posted on 09/Jun/2015 by Tom

This week has been crammed full of marshalling duties- Hillingdon Circuit,Canary Wharf, Nocturne and then watching Brad break the hour record. Gill Reynolds had a good weekend. On Saturday in the Beds Road Club 10 she took the first lady … Continue reading →

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Races for all at Bricket Wood this Sunday 7th June

Posted on 02/Jun/2015 by Tony Woodford

Round 1 of the Tour of Herts Series takes place on Sunday 7th June 12:00 – 20:00. This will be a fun filled celebration  of cycling with both family friendly events and semi serious racing around a closed circuit at … Continue reading →

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Pierce places 8th in perfectly paced performance

Posted on 21/May/2015 by Tom

Darryl Lusardi and I (Alex Pierce) rode the E123 at Hillingdon on Tuesday, my last race for a few weeks while I finish my exams. The pace was pretty erratic for the first 45 minutes, with no one wanting to … Continue reading →

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Last weeks results from Gladys

Posted on 19/May/2015 by Tom

On Tuesday in the BC West Thames 1/2/3 event Alex Pierce was placed 19th, Sam Grant 22nd and Daryl Lusardi 28th . Kye Lewis went to Herne Hill Track to ride in the Youth Omnium series finishing 14th out of … Continue reading →

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Dates for Fun Day and Track champs

Posted on 06/May/2015 by Tony Woodford

The Fun Day this year is on Saturday 11th July from 1.30 at Hillingdon. The Club track Champs are on Sunday 30th August at Welwyn from 10.00.

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Club Record for Jane Moore

Posted on 06/May/2015 by Miles Back

Jane took over two minutes off club Trike record for a 10 mile Time Trial on Bank Holiday Monday. Jane was racing at the Tricycle Association’s NE regional “Mike Dixie Memorial 10” on the fast V718 course near Hull.  Jane’s time … Continue reading →

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News and Results from Gladys

Posted on 05/May/2015 by Tom

Another busy week for our members! On Monday the Hillingdon Slipstreamers promoted events for the young riders. Cormac Nisbet riding in his first ever race finished 3rd in the Under 10 age group whilst Kye Lewis (Under12) and Josh Copley … Continue reading →

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Clean sweep for Pierce at Welwyn

Posted on 03/May/2015 by Tom

Alex had a really good night at Welwyn, here is his report: The second night of Welwyn track league was a very chilly one. However I (Alex) was feeling brave and decided to leave the leg warners at home… As … Continue reading →

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Alex grabs points at Eelmore’s opening round

Posted on 01/May/2015 by Alex Pierce

Connor and I (Alex) raced at Eelmore last night. It was dusty and boring as per normal. I got 6th/7th (to be confirmed) and Connor got caught up behind a crash in the sprint so slipped just outside the top … Continue reading →

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Willesden Team Step Up at Hillingdon

Posted on 29/Apr/2015 by Tom

Alex’s Race Report This week Connor, Darryl and I decided to join Sam and ride the E123. An early duo escaped (Nuun-Sigma Sport & Pedal Heaven) afterwards the pace was erratic with many riders trying to join the break while Nunn and Pedal Heaven covered … Continue reading →

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Latest news and results from Gladys

Posted on 28/Apr/2015 by ronpurdy

The Willesden have been very busy this week as well as taking part in events we have been responsible for organising three of them! On Wednesday Ian & Pauline Why ran the 110 Km Audax event from Boullters Lock with over … Continue reading →

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Hillingdon Slipstreamers – Time Trials

Posted on 27/Apr/2015 by Miles Back

The Hillingdon Slipstreamers’ Circuit Time Trials are on Sunday 24th May 2015.  Costs have been kept at a very reasonable £5 per rider. To enter you must complete and return the entry form(s) before the 12th May 2015 closing date. The … Continue reading →

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Strong Willesden Team Win at the Circuit

Posted on 22/Apr/2015 by Tom

It was another evening of nice weather for the racing at Hillingdon last night.

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Results from the velodrome

Posted on 16/Apr/2015 by Tony Woodford

Results from the legacy event at the Olympic velodrome on Saturday. Tom Zittel and Connor Woodford both rode well even through they had both been promoted to the B events. Tom had a great start in the Elimination race coming … Continue reading →

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Results from Final week of Winter track League

Posted on 28/Mar/2015 by Tony Woodford

There were two evenings of racing over the last week to finish off the track league at the Olympic velodome. On Monday 23rd Connor and Alex rode the 3 events with Connor taking third in the elimination and 4th in … Continue reading →

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