Author Archives: Miles Back

Willesden Audax – Wed 19th August 2015

Riverside to Riverside 118km Audax “1 Ride – 2 Cafes – 1 River” Many of you may know this ride, previously organised by Mick Hill and John Tipping. It really does show the best of 3 counties, namely Berkshire, Bucks … Continue reading

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The London Youth Games

It was a full day of sporting action at the Balfour Beatty London Youth Games finals held on Saturday 4 July at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre. The London Youth Games are Europe’s largest youth sports festival with events … Continue reading

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Another Weekend…Another Masters!

Jayne Paine’s collection of Masters’ jerseys and medals continued this weekend with the BC National Masters Track Championships at Newport. Jayne’s medals included  Golds in the Pursuit and Points races, plus silvers in Sprint, 500m TT and Scratch race. Chapeau, Jayne … Continue reading

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Jayne Paine – National Master

Before whizzing off for cycling holiday in France Jayne won the women’s National Masters Closed Circuit championship held on 13th June at the Minet Park track. Jayne was contesting the title in the Women’s E+ category. Jayne said “All the age … Continue reading

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Mo(o)re three wheeled records

Mark Brooking and Jane Moore saddled up on the Longborrow and aimed for a record or two, or more. Here is Mark’s report – Twenty years on from the last 12 hour I rode and with with zero speed training … Continue reading

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The Beast from the East – A Helper’s Story

A Beast, probably from the East A Yeoviltinie’s memoirs The “Beast from the East” is only run every four years…. thank goodness! It is an epic 600+ km Audax ride from Waltham Abbey to Taunton Dean Service station and back. … Continue reading

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Wembley RC Charity Ride for all the Family

27th Wembley Road Club Charity Cycle Ride 21st June 2015 This ride is fondly known within the Willesden CC as the “Johnny Morris Charity Ride” and riders from our club have taken part in this gentle family orientated event for … Continue reading

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Beastly Helpers Ride

Last weekend the riders who will be helping on the forthcoming “Beast from the East” 600km Audax had a test ride around the full course. If the ride was not hard enough, the helpers also missed out on the comfort … Continue reading

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Club Record for Jane Moore

Jane took over two minutes off club Trike record for a 10 mile Time Trial on Bank Holiday Monday. Jane was racing at the Tricycle Association’s NE regional “Mike Dixie Memorial 10” on the fast V718 course near Hull.  Jane’s time … Continue reading

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FREE “Access All Areas” Pass

Ray Kelly has a very limited number of FREE “Access all Areas” passes for the Hillingdon stage of the three day Condor stage race to be held this weekend on Sunday 3rd May 2015!!! As well as a superb track … Continue reading

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WCC Malorees Go-Ride Races.

Yesterday was the second and final part of the Willesden CC’s Spring Go-Ride racing at Malorees school. The forecast rain did not appear and the grass track was in good shape for the day’s racing. A hallmark of this mini-series has … Continue reading

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Hillingdon Slipstreamers – Time Trials

The Hillingdon Slipstreamers’ Circuit Time Trials are on Sunday 24th May 2015.  Costs have been kept at a very reasonable £5 per rider. To enter you must complete and return the entry form(s) before the 12th May 2015 closing date. The … Continue reading

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Boulters Bash 110km Audax

Ian and Pauline Why organised a superb mid-week Audax yesterday.  Ian had ordered good weather for the event and it was delivered in buckets and on time. This was to the complete satisfaction of all riders, many of whom were … Continue reading

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Malorees School’s Exciting Go-Race Day

Yesterday was the first round of the WCC/Malorees School Go-Race day for 2015. It was a morning of many thrills but no spills. All riders provided the enthusiastic crowd with close and exciting racing. Conditions for the racing were just … Continue reading

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Rider Development Session – Race Preparation – 26th April

Rider Development Session – Race Preparation Sunday, 26th April 2015 – 13.30 to 17.30 Hillingdon Cycle Circuit Springfield Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 0LP £4.00 per rider Aimed mainly for 4th Cat riders these sessions are aimed at anyone planning to race … Continue reading

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It’s back….!

  The Beast from the East Saturday 23rd May 2015 Start Time: 06:00 Starting from: Waltham Abbey Entry Fee:£20.00 A 600km Audax (and 2015 Paris-Brest Qualifier) starting from Waltham Abbey. Controls at Princes Risborough, Hungerford, Warminster, Taunton Deane services, Yeovil, … Continue reading

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1995 Herne Hill Good Friday meeting

Supposedly this photo was taken at the 1995 Good Friday meeting at Herne Hill.

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WANTED: Two Willesden CC Teams for the Ride London-Surrey 100

Ray Kelly has successfully obtained TWO teams places (2 x 4 riders) from BC for the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 Club Challenge on Sunday 2 August, 2015. He has been allocated: 1 Male team – 4 x Male Riders. 1 … Continue reading

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Hillingdon Slipstreamers – Summer Race Series

The Hillingdon Slipstreamers are pleased to announce that they have secured Monday nights for- 1. Youth only coaching sessions. 2. A full Summer Race programme 3. A 6 date Go-Ride series. Coaching The season will kick off with three “Coach Led … Continue reading

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Go Ride Racing Dates!

Go-Ride Grass Track Race Series 2015 Sunday 19th April, 2015 and Sunday 26th April, 2015 at Malorees Junior School, Christchurch Avenue, London NW6 7PB Racing Starts  at 10:00am Get there by 09.30am to sign on. Entry fee – £3.00  We have … Continue reading

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