Category Archives: Road Racing

Willesden Road Race

Just a short update to let you know, there will be a road race this year and Richard Jerome is ‘organising’ as he likes to call it. He is currently in discussions with British Cycling to get a suitable course, … Continue reading

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Hillingdon Circuit – week 2

After last weeks antics, our green team were out in force for the second race of the series. Appearances from John (poseur) Williams, Tom (too fast) London, Rich (I’ve been training) Cooper and Richard (I’ve not been training) Jerome gave … Continue reading

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Inverse racing series

Inverse racing are promoting a series of events across summer at Hillingdon circuit. Details can be found in the posted below.

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Hillingdon Circuit – week 1

Rich Cooper and Richard Jerome both took the brave steps of entering the first of the Hillingdon Circuit summer races on Tuesday. A change in the format meant that as 3rd cat riders, they had a choice of races to … Continue reading

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Racing report – 18/19 September

The main business of the weekend were the John and Dulcie Walker road races at Great Milton on Sunday. In the morning the 3rd and 4th category riders raced over 3.75 laps (100km/62mls) for the Dulcie Walker trophy. The Green … Continue reading

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Racing report – 18/19 September

See the report here. Lance Woodman (TT Secretary)

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Road race

Road Race This years race will take place on the popular Great Milton course near Thame on Sunday the 19th September. The race HQ will be Neighbours Hall. There will be two races held on the day. E/1/2/3 – 13:00 … Continue reading

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Racing report – August Bank Holiday weekend

Saturday Gill Reynolds rode the Victoria CC ‘10.2’ on the E1. It’s a slightly long, ‘country lanes’ course – not a drag strip. She did a 28:07. The winner was Alex Dowsett in an amazing 19:47. At Hillingdon we had four … Continue reading

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Racing report – August Bank Holiday weekend

SaturdayGill Reynolds rode the Victoria CC ‘10.2’ on the E1. It’s a slightly long, ‘country lanes’ course – not a drag strip. She did a 28:07. The winner was Alex Dowsett in an amazing 19:47. At Hillingdon we had four … Continue reading

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What a week

The Squadra Verde has been tearing round Italy in the Mille Miglia – thanks to John Davies for the regular updates and to the official Web site for round-the-clock time checks. We await a considered report by the participants – … Continue reading

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What a week

The Squadra Verde has been tearing round Italy in the Mille Miglia – thanks to John Davies for the regular updates and to the official Web site for round-the-clock time checks. We await a considered report by the participants – … Continue reading

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Tom pipped on the line – just

Tom London was second in tonight’s 4th cat circuit race at Hillingdon Circuit. On a rain-drenched night he attacked with a lap to go and only one rider got back to him in the last few metres. Tom reckons there … Continue reading

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Tom pipped on the line – just

Tom London was second in tonight’s 4th cat circuit race at Hillingdon Circuit. On a rain-drenched night he attacked with a lap to go and only one rider got back to him in the last few metres. Tom reckons there … Continue reading

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Circuit championships – early photos

Here are three of Ron’s pics: Have you ever seen so much green? I think this one’s from the TTT Jayne ‘Bunty’ Paine – ladies champeen for the day. Tom ‘Tommeke’ London (seated to the left of Ray) was men’s … Continue reading

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Willesden races at Hillingdon

The Ronster took these pictures at last Tuesday’s Hillingdon circuit races. It was good to see so many members there and an honour to see the road team – Richie “Fluff” Jerome, John Williams, Tom London and Jim Mackay – … Continue reading

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Prime training session for younger riders

Dear Club Contact, Prime Coaching is holding a training session for younger riders (aged 15-19 years) who want to improve their racing at Hillingdon Circuit on Saturday 10th July from 1.30 to 5.30 PM. The session will cover road racing … Continue reading

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Jayne Paine wins again

Jayne reports (with edit to protect the poor children): Just a quicky as I am knackered quite tired after reading Track League this evening and haven’t been back long. I won a circuit race on Thorney Island yesterday. It was … Continue reading

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Our night at the Hillingdon Tuesday Evening Circuit Race Series

Tomorrow night (Tuesday 14th June) is the Willesden CC edition of the Hillingdon Tuesday Night Circuit Race Series. It would be great to get as many members as possible down there, preferably wearing club colours.  Come and cheer on the WCC road team as … Continue reading

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New BC Web site

Just checking the revamped BC Web site and came across this… It’s tight at the top for the road championship. UPDATE: It’s been pointed out to me that the championship may not be decided on a straight points count. Apologies. … Continue reading

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Tom in the points

Tom London (how come he gets his surname on the back of his shorts?) scored points in Tuesday night’s circuit race at Hillingdon. He was 7th in the fourth cat race behind winner Rubin Parker of the East Grinstead CC. I was … Continue reading

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