Category Archives: Racing

2014 Fryathlon – Sunday 7th December

Posted on 02/Dec/2014 by Miles Back

    John Wheatley, known only as “The Captain”, has given this years Fryathlon an Olympic flavour.  In a transparent manoeuvre to get this prestigious Willesden event in to the 2016 games “The Captain” has spread the event over three … Continue reading →

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Pierce nearly podiums debut Match Sprint

Posted on 27/Nov/2014 by Tom

Alex Pierce picked up fourth in his first attempt at the match sprints on the track at Lee Valley, “I’ve never felt so tiny” he says referring to his competition! Gildas Braine was there to see the action: “Alex was … Continue reading →

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Results from Gladys

Posted on 26/Nov/2014 by Tom

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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First win for the Willesden on the Olympic track

Posted on 24/Nov/2014 by Tony Woodford

Great night for the Willesden last Thursday at the Olympic track at Stratford. The Club had five riders taking part Jayne Marianne Gildas Alex and Connor. All our riders rode very well with the highlights being a win for Connor … Continue reading →

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Stuart “Hippy” Birnie is World 24hour TT Champion

Posted on 18/Nov/2014 by Miles Back

Yep, you read that right! At the weekend Willesden CC rider Stuart Birnie romped home in first place at the 6-12-24 Hour World Time Trial Championships held in Borrego Springs, California. In very windy conditions he covered 493 miles at an average pace of … Continue reading →

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Willesden riders at Stratford this Thursday

Posted on 18/Nov/2014 by Tony Woodford

Come along to the Olympic velodrome at Stratford this Thursday 20th November. Willesden riders will be competing from 7pm until 10pm and entry is only £2.00.

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Last weeks results

Posted on 11/Nov/2014 by Tom

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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Olympic Velodrome Booking 2015

Posted on 27/Oct/2014 by Tony Woodford

I have managed to book the Olympic Velodrome on Saturday 21st February 13.00 to 15.00. As we are limited to a 2 hour slot we can only have 32 riders. I will therefore be asking for names in December of … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, Miscellaneous, Track | 4 Comments

Results from last week

Posted on 21/Oct/2014 by Tom

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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Jayne wins two medals at World Masters

Posted on 13/Oct/2014 by Tony Woodford

Jayne Paine rode in the World Track Masters at Manchester last week and come away with a Silver and Bronze medals. The silver came in the team pursuit with Madeline Moore and Caroline Harding the team qualified second fastest and then … Continue reading →

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Combine hillclimb Sunday 12-14

Posted on 12/Oct/2014 by ronpurdy

A few pictures of the well supported hillclimb

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Club Run – Sunday 12 October

Posted on 06/Oct/2014 by John Wheatley

In view of the fact that a large Willesden contingent will be competing in the West London Hill Climb at Windsor Hill on Sunday 12 October, the club should try to go and support our riders. The club run to … Continue reading →

Posted in Club Runs, Events, Hill climb, Social | 3 Comments

End of Season Track League results

Posted on 30/Sep/2014 by Tony Woodford

Great Year end track league results for Willesden Riders. Tom Zittel finished second overall in the senior B league at Reading a fantastic result in his first full season of Racing on the Track.  Connor Woodford was equal first overall in … Continue reading →

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Entry Open for Hill Climb Championships

Posted on 29/Sep/2014 by Tom

Mick is now taking entries to the Hill Climb Champs. Just shoot him an email to enter. Sunday October 12th with the first rider off at 09.30 Last year Hippy and Tom took joint 1st with 2:06 on Windsor Hill (HHC011) in pouring … Continue reading →

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Last weeks results

Posted on 22/Sep/2014 by Tom

Tom Zittel is lying in 3rd place in the Reading Track league with just 2 meetings to go. He finished in 3rd place in the Devil last week still recovering from his fall in the club’s track championships. Josh Copley … Continue reading →

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Results round up

Posted on 19/Sep/2014 by Tom

At Welwyn Track last week in the 10 lap scratch race Alex Pierce attacked with one lap to go and held on to the line for a fine win. Connor Woodford finished 4th. In the 10 lap handicap Alex and … Continue reading →

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Pre-Register for the Winter Track League at Lee Valley!

Posted on 18/Sep/2014 by Tom

Pre-Registration for the winter track league at Lee Valley is now open If interested you have until the 30th to register interest. http://www.fullgascycling.com/site/

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Photos: John and Dulcie Walker Trophy + Finish Video

Posted on 11/Sep/2014 by Tom

Simon Wicks kindly shot the following photos at the road races at the weekend.

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Track Results from Welwyn

Posted on 10/Sep/2014 by Tony Woodford

On Friday 5th September our young riders again performed well at Welwyn Track. In the 10 lap scratch Alex Pierce attacked with a lap to go and held on all the way to the line for a fine win, Connor … Continue reading →

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Darryl sprints into 11th at the E123

Posted on 08/Sep/2014 by Tom

BC West Thames September 6th Darryl Lusardi came 11th in the E123 Race this afternoon at Hillingdon’s BC West Thames Race, he sat comfortably in the group that worked hard to chase down a 3 man break which was out … Continue reading →

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