Author Archives: John Wheatley

Randonnee on the Isle of Brown

Posted on 15/May/2012 by John Wheatley

Top tips for keeping your bike clean 1. Avoid riding in wet weather 2. Use a sturdy pair of mudguards 3. Stay away from bridlepaths and dirty tracks Top tip for an enjoyable weekend 1. Ignore the above and get … Continue reading →

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RIP Wrighty

Posted on 15/May/2012 by John Wheatley

An estimated 300 people said farewell to Wrighty today. Rest in Peace Brian.

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European Duathlon Championships 2012

Posted on 09/May/2012 by John Wheatley

The European Duathlon Championships were held in Horst, Holland on 29th April and the races were divided into 5 year age groups. Ray Tucker, a member of Willesden Cycling Club, was selected to compete for Great Britain in the 70 … Continue reading →

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Club Runs May 2012

Posted on 09/May/2012 by John Wheatley

May 13:       Waddesdon Plant Centre    (n.b. Club Captain not out – riding out from Central London) May 20:  Cheddington – Canal Cafe May 27:  Great Missenden  - Goat Centre  

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Club Run 29 April

Posted on 29/Apr/2012 by John Wheatley

Some 30 riders turned out in very wet and windy conditions this morning to ride a club run following the untimely death this week of Brian Wright, WCC Chairman.  The club rode out to Wendover Woods only to find that … Continue reading →

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Club Run Sunday 15 April

Posted on 12/Apr/2012 by John Wheatley

WCC is organising two wonderful Audax rides this Sunday, both starting from Jenners Cafe, Boulters Lock.  This will form the club run for this week. 110 km 10 Thames Bridges start 09:00am  £3 62km Kaf to Kaf  start 10:00am £3 … Continue reading →

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3Down 300K Saturday 7 April – can you ride or help in the evening?

Posted on 03/Apr/2012 by John Wheatley

There are still a few places left on Saturday’s 3 Down  if you’d like to ride it.   This is a 300km cycling event starting from Chalfont St Peter. Controls at Pangbourne, Kimbridge, Fordingbridge, Alresford and Winnersh, plus 2 information … Continue reading →

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URGENT WCC BROADCAST: OXFORD RIDE unavoidably POSTPONED

Posted on 31/Mar/2012 by John Wheatley

We regret to announce that the OXFORD FOUR CANDLES ride tomorrow 01 April 08:00 hours has been POSTPONED, due to unavailability of key staff.  Mr Moon is not feeling well, and your Club Captain is also less than race fit (so what … Continue reading →

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WCC Off Road 25/03 – photos & video. Also the old Jenners.

Posted on 27/Mar/2012 by John Wheatley

Thanks to Ian for leading a great ride. Some photos and video here Also I went to the Chiltern Open Air Museum afterwards, as we’d ridden past it on Old Shire Lane, and found the old Jenners Cafe from Boulters … Continue reading →

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CLUB RUNS ALERT- SPECIALS

Posted on 19/Mar/2012 by John Wheatley

Sunday 25 March – Club Run: Rowan Garden Centre, Chalfont St Giles.  There will also be a special off-road ride led by Vice Captain Ian Why.  Both rides usual start time of 09:30 prompt. Sunday 01 April –   Yet another … Continue reading →

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Club runs Jan – March 2012

Posted on 21/Feb/2012 by John Wheatley

Amended club runs list attached   WCC_Club_Runs_JAN – MAR _12

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Club Run 15/01/12 Worlds End Wendover

Posted on 15/Jan/2012 by John Wheatley
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Eddy Merckx films – Sun 29 Jan

Posted on 10/Jan/2012 by John Wheatley

Terry Deere has drawn my attention to an Eddy Merckx film programme on Sunday 29 January: In case this hasn’t got around yet, the Riverside Studios (Hammersmith) are showing a series of films about Eddy Merckx on 29th Jan (details … Continue reading →

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WCC AGM agenda

Posted on 28/Nov/2011 by John Wheatley

Here is a copy of the agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13R2u_rSuhXzneMuH_q7NpzzUMBGOgur2tcZij8dtLM0/edit

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Club Runs Nov-Dec 2011

Posted on 19/Nov/2011 by John Wheatley

The club runs list has been updated to include the following: 20 November:   Additional ride from Kew Bridge 09:30 lights advised 11 December:  Chinnor for coffee followed by lunch at the Lions of Bledlow. All welcome, lights required 01 … Continue reading →

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London Ride from Kew Bridge Sun 20 November

Posted on 06/Nov/2011 by John Wheatley

Once again Brian Moon has kindly offered to lead a ride starting from Kew Bridge. 09.30 hundred hours, 20 November 2011.  Please bring lights as it gets dark early these days.

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Club run of mists and mellow fruitfulness

Posted on 03/Oct/2011 by John Wheatley

Sunday’s club run to Waddesdon Plant Centre took place in record Autumn temperatures. Images courtesy of Sean Bannister

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Hippy under the hour

Posted on 25/Sep/2011 by John Wheatley

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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Saturday Club Run September 17th

Posted on 13/Sep/2011 by John Wheatley

On Sunday a number of members will be up in London for the Tour of Britain Whitehall stages. So weather permitting there will be a club ride leaving Denham at 10:00 this Saturday, 17 September.

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2000 Lap Charity ride – Hillingdon

Posted on 17/Aug/2011 by John Wheatley

On Friday 19th August 2011 the Minet ladies Club is hosting another sponsored cycle ride to raise funds for The Acorn Youth Club (reg charity 1000729) who help young people from the age of 11 onwards with learning difficulties to lead … Continue reading →

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