Author Archives: Miles Back

The Lexi Cinema in Willesden will be screening the new documentary about David Millar, called ” TIME TRIAL” at 6:30pm on Thursday 19th July 18. This is a once-off screening of the film and it will also include a pre-recorded … Continue reading →

This coming Sunday sees the running of the 30th Annual Charity Cycle Ride! This family fun event is organised each year by John Morris and is a great day out for cyclists of all types and abilities. This is a … Continue reading →

Ian Why has contacted me to say that if people would rather make a donation to charity in lieu of flowers then the family have chosen The London Air Ambulance charity. After Pauline’s funeral there will be a collection box … Continue reading →

The 3rd of June dawned bright and sunny for the annual 10 Bridges and Kaf 2 Kaf Audax events. Brevet cards, entry forms, route sheets and validation stickers all ready for the hoped vast crowds of on the line entries. … Continue reading →

I’m rather late in reporting this but Stuart “The Hippy” Birnie has recently set a new club record and a personal best on the ACME Wheelers 25, with a time of 49:43. Well done Hippy! At the moment Hippy is … Continue reading →

  As many of you many of you will know, Pauline Why, passed away peacefully and quietly at her home last week. Pauline was a valuable helper on club events for many years and was also an Accredited Road Race … Continue reading →

Earlier this year we lost Tim Wainwright, a highly respected and loved member of our club.  Tim lived in Sanderstead, Croydon and rode many miles though the lanes of Kent. His great friend and riding companion, Mark Green, is inviting us … Continue reading →

Anne Mograby is running two Audax rides for us on SUNDAY 14TH MAY 17. Both starting from Jenners Cafe in Maidenhead (See map here) Many of you will know these rides, as previously organised by Mick Hill and John Tipping … Continue reading →

Tim’s funeral will be held at 11:15am on Tuesday 4th April 2017. Update 18th March 2017 Tim’s funeral will be held at the East Chapel, Croydon Crematorium. There are two entrance addresses to the Crematorium, either one will take you … Continue reading →

Mike Ellison on the 100km “Brass Monkey” Audax in 2007, as pictured by Tim Wainwright.

The Willesden CC has signed up with Santa for his preferential premier present delivery service, which is always way in advance of Christmas. So beat the Christmas rush and join Santa and his helpers for an evening of family fun … Continue reading →

Thanet Road Cycling Club celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2017. This commemorative film, made with Heritage Lottery Funding, captures the quintessential nature of club life in the UK.  

This weekend all began on a car trip where somebody suggested inviting Hippy to come on the weekend on a longbarrow – just for fun. It was also made quite clear that there were to be least 3 pub stops over … Continue reading →

Willesden Cycling Club – Road Races Race Day Time Table – Sunday, 18th September 2016 Dulcie Walker Memorial Road Race 80km (Regional B, Band 4: 3/4/W/J) Start 9:30am (sign-on 8.30am to 9:00am) * * * Prizes from 1st to 15th … Continue reading →

JOHN AND DULCIE WALKER MEMORIAL ROAD RACES SUNDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER I am desperately short of volunteers – please, please help. A small number of people have volunteered so far and that is super…… but it is not enough unfortunately. Altogether … Continue reading →