Category Archives: Audax

Well, I was going to blame the pain and grief of PBP all on Margaret (Phillpotts), but I had such a good time that at the end sent her a big thank you. The story winds back a few months … Continue reading →

A Willesden CC cap to the best “cap-tion” (as judged by Vyv Baker) for this picture of Paul Stewart and Arabella Maude on the Paris-Brest. To enter use the “Comments” link below – good luck

I’ve just had a look at the data and Mike-the-Bike 80hour Brevet still looks a goer. He is currently at 74hr 41mn with 64km left to ride to Paris. Go Mike – you can do it. Tal should also finish … Continue reading →

Martin Lucas completed the Paris-Brest this morning at 2:46am – I hope they let him into his hotel room at that hour! Well done Martin. Wendy may be taking some much needed sleep at Carhaix as she has not reported … Continue reading →

Every four years (even) more madness takes over the Willesden CC as Paris-Brest fever rapidly spreads. A highly contagious condition that has affected some members six or seven times. Yesterday the 17th Paris-Brest started with 22 Willesden riders on the … Continue reading →

You don’t need a titanium frame with the latest kit, luggage or lighting systems to ride long distances.  Take for example this particular machine, dating from circa 1982.  Retro features include peg-fitting pump, safety brake levers and down tube shifters.  … Continue reading →

Several more Willesden riders completed their PBP qualifying rides yesterday (Sunday 29) by finishing the WCC 600km ‘Beast from the East’ from Waltham Abbey to Taunton and back, in under 40 hours.  Well what else would they be doing on … Continue reading →

Paris-Brest-Paris PBP is one of the oldest events in cycling and probably the most prestigious in the world that the average cyclist can enter, with cheering spectators right along the course. Whether you’re a newbie or a grizzled ancien or … Continue reading →