West London and Chilterns Cycling … plus loads more
THESE RIDES ARE OPEN TO WEST LONDON CYCLING MEMBERS (SUBSCRIBERS). BOTH MEMBERSHIP AND THE SUNDAY RIDES ARE FREE OF CHARGE. 9am starting at Hillingdon Station (Hillingdon Circus / Master Brewer … Read More
Every Sunday from Hillingdon Station (Long Lane / A40 UB10 9NR) CHECK OUT OUR UPCOMING RIDES HERE THESE RIDES ARE OPEN TO WEST LONDON CYCLING MEMBERS (SUBSCRIBERS). BOTH MEMBERSHIP AND … Read More
Another cracker and another Wouter Claes win as the race split into two early on …. here are the results….. ENTER NEXT MONDAY’S RACE HERE CURRENT STANDINGS HERE
THESE RIDES ARE OPEN TO WEST LONDON CYCLING MEMBERS (SUBSCRIBERS). BOTH MEMBERSHIP AND THE SUNDAY RIDES ARE FREE OF CHARGE. 9am starting at Hillingdon Station (Hillingdon Circus / Master Brewer … Read More
From Sunday 19th October West London Cycling (British Cycling Affiliated) will run Sunday rides at 9am starting at Hillingdon Station (Hillingdon Circus / Master Brewer / A40 / Long Lane … Read More
A local ride passing an real life Battle of Britain airfield, the Battle of Britain control bunker and the Film Studios where the film Battle of Britain was made …. … Read More
Wheter you are in our online TTT Teams or racing in our popular Monday Malarkey series on Biketerra, if you are a paying BikeTerra subscriber (as opposed to free membership) … Read More
The thing about Masters events is that they are, in theory, quite accessible for the over 35s …. however, in reality one might find oneself up against some retired professionals … Read More
An absolute thriller, lit up by Lorenzo Simons, Matthew Forshaw and Wouter Claes, with Wouter going clear at the end. A great start to the series with a record 6 … Read More
We are looking to expand our Wednesday evening TTT teams. It’s great fun and fantastic for your fitness. We all speak live during the event so it’s social too …. … Read More
Monday Malarkey is back! The popular 16km Monday night online races are back for 12 weeks between 6th October and 22nd December. We will make further announcements about categories and … Read More
RANDONAX 2025: 156 Finishers from 164 starters and 221 entries .. the sun was out and some fine riding was enjoyed across the Northern Home Counties up to Bedfordshire from … Read More
The 2025 Randonax is completely SOLD OUT … PLease do not turn up on the day if you haven’t entered already as there will be no entries on the day. … Read More
NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY THERE WILL NOT BE ANY PLACES AVAILABE ON THE DAY, SO SECURE YOUR RANDONAX 2025 PLACE NOW BEFORE THE EVENT SELLS OUT. AT THE TIME … Read More
Our 4th edition of the Annual Randonax Rides on August Bank Hoiiday Monday (25th August) from Ruislip West London is getting closer. An Audax Style event, with all the fun of … Read More
AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY RANDONAX ENTRIIES NOW OPEN – ENTER HERE! Our 4th edition of the Annual Randonax Rides on August Bank Hoiiday Monday (25th August) from Ruislip West London. An … Read More
If you haven’t tried online TTT racing with West London Cycling yet, then why not? If you own a smart trainer you really should! We ended series one with a … Read More
Paying our respects to Nick Smart following his family’s unexpected breavement was something that beautifully brought together Nick’s family, neighbours and one of local cycling’s oldest clubs, the wonderful Uxbridge … Read More
The unexpected death of popular cyclist Nick Smart came as a shock to everyone and as a regular rider with West London Cycling on Sundays, we would like to invite … Read More
On a wet weekend you might expect cyclists to stay indoors, and indeed we did postpone our Saturday gravel ride in view of the torrential rain, but the Sunday road … Read More
AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY RANDONAX ENTRIIES NOW OPEN – ENTER HERE! It’s Le Veloduct with West London Cycling on Sunday 20th July … be at the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip … Read More
Cafe stop at the Taplow Lake cafe We decide on the day as to how many groups we split into (usually 4 groups during summer) it really depends on who … Read More
Le Tour de France inspires us, so take the passive thrills from your TV screen to the massive thrills of the Chilterns and the 4th Annual Randonax Rides on August … Read More
CAFE STOP AT BLACKWELL’S IN CHIPPERFIELD AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY RANDONAX ENTRIIES NOW OPEN – ENTER HERE! It’s over to Hertforshire and across the Gade Valley this week for the West … Read More
West London Cycling’s online TTT team have consistently held second position in League One for a few weeks now and now have cushion of 3 points before the next placed … Read More
A turnout of 41 riders with great weather, some speedy flats and one challenging climb, all rewarded with a social stop at the Burnham Beeches Cafe …. Bravo a tous! … Read More
Let the benefit of your summer workouts and peak fitness culminate in the ultimate ‘end over summer’ event …. THE 4th WEST LONDON CYCLING RANDONAX RIDES! The Grand Annual August … Read More
Your West London Cycling Sunday gallery from Sunday 22nd June 2025. AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY RANDONAX ENTRIIES NOW OPEN – ENTER HERE! AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY RANDONAX ENTRIIES NOW OPEN – ENTER … Read More
After 3 weeks (out of 8) our online TTT team have consolidated 2nd place in League One. Well done guys. We are always looking for new riders, please contact us … Read More
AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY RANDONAX ENTRIIES NOW OPEN – ENTER HERE! It’s a cafe stop in Burnham Beeches this Sunday (and, if open, a finish at the Rusty Bike in Uxbridge). … Read More
The second weekend of Pyrenees 2025 with West London Cycling took on some Tour de France Cols and amazing Gorges …. see for yourself: AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY RANDONAX ENTRIIES NOW … Read More
It’s over to Warren Row again this Sunday for a cafe stop at the Cycling Cafe that made national news through its battles with Maidenhead Council a few years ago … Read More
We have some great routes, but there’s always room for a few more. So, please be introduced to the Tally Ho Touring Route with a new cafe stop at the … Read More
The first of two weekend trips to the Pyrenees was absolutely fantastic. It was great to see some riders achieve their first Col over 2,000 metres with the stunning view … Read More
Another fine collection of smiles on the miles from West London Cycling …. Your Sunday Club Ride Gallery Collection of photos from a splendid spin out to Chiltern Velo. AUGUST … Read More
It’s always nice to visit Chiltern Velo cafe in Hawridge, and it’s even nicer visiting with one’s Clubmates …. so join West London Cycling on Sunday the 8th June at … Read More
West London Cycling’s Summer Saturday Specials continue with a ride for gravel riders (not too challenging so good for first timers). This Saturday (7th June) it is the Strade Nero, … Read More
Despite the massive turn out for Saturday’s Tour de Ricky, those who missed out and those who wanted more honoured the traditional 9am Sunday rendezvous at the Polish War Memorial … Read More
CHECK THE TOUR De RICKY OFFICIAL PHOTOS HERE there are loads of stunning photos available to purchse from the 2025 Tour de Ricky, taken, supplied and sold by Charles Whitton … Read More
People make events, and there are far too many people who made the 2025 Tour de Ricky a great event to thank individually here, so whatever way you were involved, … Read More
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the start line ….. don’t forget to smile for the cameras! We were at Woodoaks yesterday (Friday) making the last minute arrangements and the … Read More
It’s no secret that West London Cycling are big fans of Biketerra, and love OTR TTT races online …. put the two together and it’s almost perfect. Biketerra has come … Read More
West London Cycling’s Summer Saturday Specials continue with a gravel ride for gravel riders (not too challenging so good for first timers) and a longer distance ride incorporating some disused … Read More
West London Cycling Sunday Rides happen 52 weeks a year, unless extreme weather dictates otherwise. So there’s always a ride after a big Saturday event but we make it sweet … Read More
A favoutite route with your favourite cycling friends is the perfect Sunday! Smiling faces, new faces, determined faces and regular faces …. despite the rainy start and the wind, this … Read More
With a band of rain forecast to coincide precisely with the planned night ride on 23rd / 24th May, we are cancelling the 2025 edition of the Rustington Rave . … Read More
West London Cycling are really excited to see that James Ogilvie’s OTR races have transferred to Biketerra, a platform we love a lot more than MyWhoosh. Fantastic news! The actual … Read More
We are pleased to announce that Charlie Whitton has come on board as event photographer (may be limited to 200km and 100km routes) at the 2025 Tour de Ricky. See … Read More
We are delighted that OTR have now relocated to Biketerra, a platform we think is far better than MyWhoosh and gives the opportunity for a far more interesting series. We … Read More
ORDER YOUR JERSEY BY MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY 21st MAY HERE Available for a limited period only to order (allow 10 weeks for production) in Spinn material at £63 each from the … Read More
The West London Cycling Rustington Rave is specificly designed to get from the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt) to Rustington in time for breakfast. You can catch the … Read More
After a series of Sundays in the Chilterns, it’s an overdue spin out into the Thames Valley (TV) with everyone’s favourite TV Show The Fat Duck Waterside Boult this Sunday … Read More
It is with deep sadness that we record the death of one of the club’s popular Sunday Riders, Nick Smart. Nick started appearing with club stalwart Leon Evans on a … Read More
As usual, another fun day out on the West London Cycling Sunday Ride, although Jung had to turn back, typically on a route named Jung Hearts Ride Free. The route … Read More
The continuing healthy growth of West London Cycling is enabling us to add many more Saturday rides to our calendar, and with the Coy Carp run by club members and … Read More
We are delighted to announce that Bikefood have stepped up and are supplying free energy drinks for riders at the Tour de Ricky. It will be available at the start … Read More
Our Saturday Specials continue as we are, once again, hosted at the Coy Carp, Harefield by Dorosthy and Martin this Saturday 17th May. Even if you are not riding, why … Read More
NOW AVAILABLE AT THE WEST LONDON CYCLING ONLINE CLUB SHOP New Routes & Culture Snoods now available in the Club Shop … blended to match standard West London Cycling jerseys … Read More
THE TOUR DE RICKY IS SOLD OUT. THERE WILL BE NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY. Massive thanks to Specialized Ruislip for stepping up when others let us down! Specialized Ruislip … Read More
Our Saturday Specials continue as we are, once again, hosted at the Coy Carp, Harefield by Dorsthy and Martin this Saturday 17th May. Even if you are not riding, why … Read More
The day after a bumper turnout for the WLC 2025 Brighton Beano, another solid turnout of 22 riders for a Tour de Ricky warm up visit to the Tea Shack … Read More
Scroll down for the glory story pictures … 22 riders on the Brighton Beano 2025 in glorious sunshine. Special mentions, Rob Tulloch on his Bianchi by a vintage Bianchi Team … Read More
ORDER HERE NOW! The iconic ‘Tube Jersey’ representing that ‘Metroland’ culture of our members across London Bucks, Berks and Herts etc.… a limited edition based on this order, if you … Read More
Our next Saturday Gravel Ride will be on Saturday 7th June, starting at 9am from the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt) The new Strade Nero ride is local, … Read More
We are delighted to confirm the routes for our two weekend trips to the Pyrenees in June 2025….. WEEKEND ONE: SOLD OUT The riding in the first weekend will be … Read More
The Brighton Beano is one of the ‘must do’ events on the West London Cyclng Calendar and Fish and Chips on the beach rounds it off superbly. We have our … Read More
Your TdR warm up event is here this Sunday, 11th May starting from the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt) at 9am. A jaunt around some of the lower, … Read More
A true HOTH (Headwind Out, Tailwind Home) and Chiltern rides tend to be, broadly, uphill outbound and downhill back …. so a real ‘ride of two halves’ as a soccer … Read More
What a stunning setting this cafe stop provides, with that classic gentle climb to Ashridge House … don’t miss out, be at the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt) … Read More
Cycling Sundays in the Sun with West London ….. check out the latest Sunday Galery below from the Chipperfield Circuit route …. it’s that summer feeling and we haven’t got … Read More
What a weekend! … a 280km ride around the Cantii Way, ‘sandwiched’ between two localrides from Ramsgate which both visited Sandwich … a four day ride with pretty much everything … Read More
It’s a great venue with a West London Cycling connection as Martin and Dorosthy have, kindly, hosted quite a few West London Cycling ‘end of ride’ events over the last … Read More
Eight great weekend West London Cycling rides in store for May 2025 …. The Tour de Ricky is sold out, but we also have our annual Brighton Beano and the … Read More
The West London Cycling Cantii Way Weekender 25th to 28th April 2025 (Sold Out) With just a few days before the Cantii Crew embark on their circuit of Kent expedition, … Read More
A cafe stop at Blackwells is probably a little overdue, so what better way to remedy that with a spinn out to Chipperfield on the Chipperfield Circuit Route …. see … Read More
Almost a perfect day, a slight wind on a sunny day on great lanes beyond the boundaries of London … West London Cycling’s ‘Leeward Bikelands Route’ proves to be a … Read More
Robert Melton rode most of our 200km ‘A Kelsic Education’ ride on Good Friday in the small chainring after half the teeth sheared off his large chainring during the ride. … Read More
Another great West London Cycling evening at the Lee Valley Velodrome in East London with some excelent coaching on Wednesday 16th April. Make sure you get a place next time, … Read More
One of our softer Chilterns voyages, with less than average climbing for the area plus pleasant lanes make this an enticing ride with a (s)coffee stop at The Lee … … Read More
A total of 43 riders took part and were rewarded with some great Chiltern Hills and the classic Wendover Woods Cafe as a (s)coffee stop ….. some great ‘out of … Read More
Starts at 7am from the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt on Good Friday 18th April 2025 The second of our 2025 PKMs (Premium Kilometre Specials) series of rides … Read More
One of the Chilterns’ most iconic and denjoyable climbs with a super cafe at the top, in fact the highest point in the Chilterns! You’ll love the lower alpine feel, … Read More
Another great Curry Night with the West London Cycling movers and shakers …. scroll down for pictures: AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY RANDONAX ENTRIIES NOW OPEN – ENTER HERE! AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY … Read More
It’s always great to visit the Taplow Lake Cafe, and Sunday the 6th April’s ride was no exception …. scroll down for your ride photos collection: AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY RANDONAX … Read More
Our inaugral Saturday morning Gravel Ride was a great success in the sunshine, look out for announcements of future forays off road over the summer! Scroll down for pictures from … Read More
August Bank Holiday Randonax Ride Entries open 7am on Saturday 5th April Click here for info An unscheduled stop at the Lakeside Cafe at Taplow Lake last week means we … Read More
Scroll Down for route overview and pictures of the route. We have a few Gravel Rides lined up for 2025 and our first one is on Saturday 5th April 2025 … Read More
ENTER HERE They sell out every year, so best to get your entry in early! Entries open at 7am on Saturday 5th April The event itself is on the August … Read More
Another good week for the TTT Team … 4th place across all teams and consolidating 5th position in the highest division … well done guys! Teams are of 3 to … Read More
August Bank Holiday Randonax Ride Entries open 7am on Saturday 5th April Click here for info West London are pleased to add some Gravel Rides to our 2025 event calendar, … Read More
Another great Sunday run (scroll down for pictures), road and cafe closures caused some need for improvisation but what a glorious day to be at the Taplow Lake Cafe. If … Read More
The first of our longer Excursion Rides saw 21 West London Cyclonauts storm the Stonehenge Stonker (202km). Scroll down for pictures. August Bank Holiday Randonax Ride Entries open 7am on … Read More
Another of our popular Curry Evenings is coming up! An invitation has gone out on Spond, for our next Curry Evening which is on Sunday 6th April at 6.30pm at … Read More
It’s been a while since we’ve done this one and, normally, the cafe is at the end of the ride at the Rusty Bike Cafe. However, theRusty Bike is closed … Read More
Julius Caesar was warned to beware of the Ides of March (according to Shakespeare) but Jolly Cyclers will want to be-aware of the Rides of March …. there is just … Read More
AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY RANDONAX ENTRIES OPEN 7am SATURDAY 5th APRIL Our first 200km DIY of the year is on 29th March. We have fine-tuned PK’s original historical tour ride into … Read More
Our debut in the OTR MyWhoosh League One TTT series got off to a good start with 7th place in all leagues and 5th in League One with a time … Read More
August Bank Holiday Randonax Ride Entries open 7am on Saturday 5th April Click here for info Reach Dorney Reach is always a popular route, relatively flat and a great coffee … Read More
Despite the chill, we all need the thrill of the Chilterns, so another bumper turnaout for West London Cycling’s Sunday Ride to the Chiltern Cafe at Hawridge … this is … Read More
The talk of the Chilterns, The Chiltern Velo Cafe has become a cherished institution for Chiltern cyclists and we are doing one of our regular pilgrimages there on Sunday 16th … Read More
With our own Winter Racing Series on Biketerra completed a few weeks back, we set up a team and entered the MyWhoosh TTT League. This week the team finished 5th … Read More
Everybody loves the sunshine, as Roy Ayers famously sang (he, sadly, died this week), and everyone loves the Ascot Great Park ride on their favourite steed, …. looks like we … Read More
West London are pleased to add some Gravel Rides to our 2025 event calendar, so keep an eye on the UPCOMING RIDES page on the website. First up, is the … Read More
Back to one of our enduring favourites, the Ascot Great Park route with a stop at the cafe in Savil Garden (Windsor Great Park). It needs no introduction, see you … Read More
ORDER YOUR TOUR DE RICKY JERSEY NOW. The retail price of a Kalas Spinn jersey is £89, the discounted price here is £49.50, but only until 5th March …..or orders … Read More
Thirty riders in the sunshine, reaching for the sky on a sunny Sunday funday run with West London Cyclig … scroll down for the pictoral flight log: August Bank Holiday … Read More
Another new West London Cycling route for 2025, the third already plus the Rustynax …. you lucky people! Cafe stop at The Crew Room Denham Aerodrome, plus finish at Eastcote … Read More
A Kalas Spinn jersey at retail prices will cost you the ‘thick end’ of £90 but for just £49.50 you can get the limited edition exclusive Tour de Ricky jersey … Read More
West London Cycling, from the Westside,Naxed up, next day from Rustynax ridesAttax on tarmax out Thames Valley sidesNaxed to the max or a relaxed Sunday Ride? With a massive turnout … Read More
WARNING: THIS CONTENT CONTAINS PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES OF PEOPLE SMILING. 110 Finishers from 155 entrants and 112 starters as we expanded capacity for 2025 and the smiles mean we’ll look at … Read More
With just 10 places left on Wednesday morning it is unlikely that the 2025 Rustynax will still be open for entries by Thursday evening, so enter now! £10 via British … Read More
As is tradition at West London Cycling, the day after one of our big events we do everyone’s favourite route, the wonderful Fat Duck Waterside Boult …. a nice short, … Read More
If you can’t see our email, please check your spam, but contact us if that fails and you can’t find your GPX file …. we can’t have you getting lost … Read More
When it’s ‘Three Degrees’ on a Sunday morning, you might be forgiven for thinking about who else may turn up and asking ‘When Will I see you Again?’ But 28 … Read More
It’s only February and we are into our second Brand Spanker of 2025; a new route and new cafe awaits the West London Cyclonautic Sunday Team on Sunday 16th February … Read More
GO TO THE CLUB SHOP …. Socks, Gloves, Snoods, Caps, Mugs and more in store! TOUR DE RICKY JERSEYS MUST BE ORDERED BY 5th MARCH TO GET THE RIDICULOUSLY LOW … Read More
If you believed the weather forecasters and stayed in bed, went to Asda / Ikea / suffered other retail ordeals or put up some shelves, cleaned the car etc …. … Read More
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 20th FEBRUARY West London Cycling’s fun Audax Style Reliability Ride started in 2024, selling out in its first year and we have added extra places for 2025. … Read More
A nice Thames Valley Velo Venture this Sunday with a coffee stop at the the Little Green Boat Cafe in Staines right by the river … will you be rollin’ … Read More
We won’t pretend that the temperature was tropical, but the sun certainly put on a bit of a show for the 31 West London Cyclonauts out on the Seer Ecstacy … Read More
We’ll be back in the autumn (fall) of 2025 with another series on Biketerra but we now move on to our real life cycling program for 2025 … starting with … Read More
The Tour de Ricky jersey is a massive bargain at just £49.50, made by top international brand Kalas, it is almost half the price of one of their retail jerseys … Read More
West London Cycling’s fun Audax Style Reliability Ride started in 2024, selling out in its first year and we have added extra places for 2025. It’s a great value event, … Read More
CAFE STOP: The Beech House Beaconsfield Beaconsfield bound in a low Chilterns winter ride …. all the usual fun of a West London Cycling Sunday ride, starting at 9am from … Read More
With added places we are pleased to say that you still have a chance to kick start your 2025 campaign at the Randonax on 22 February, now less than a … Read More
Cycling gourmets and gourmands delight, as we pass the Waterside Inn and The Fat Duck then stop at the quirky and charismatic delights of the Lakeview Cafe for massive cakes … Read More
Saturday 22nd February from the Rusty Bike Cafe in Uxbridge, West London ….60km &83km Routes A Reliability Ride event with 2 distances of 60km (380m ascent) and 83km (550m ascent) … Read More
WEST LONDON CYCLING CLUB SHOP Take the chill off your face with a snood in place! Order a snood now, we can bring them along to the Sunday club rides … Read More
Everyone hankers to do Brand Spankers. Have you been out all three Sundays in January 2025 on a West London Cycling Club Ride? If not, you’ve missed some winter fun … Read More
It’s been a while since we visited the Glebe Cafe in Ashley Green, and a dry, crisp ride in the low centigrades proved an ideal to return for the 25 … Read More
With the Tour de Ricky selling out in just 3 weeks we have added places to the Rustynax on 22nd February (9am starts already sold out) by adding an extra … Read More
WLC – LIKE 1980s HIP HOP, IT’S VIBIN’ FRESH BEATS ON THE STREETS ! First up, 26th January,a return to the Lakside Cafe on the Fifield Loop which we discovered … Read More
All £14 entries SOLD OUT but a few Ride Plus Cap entries remain All 9am starts sold out but limited Short Route 9.30am starts and 10am Long Route Starts still … Read More
At West London Cycling we are not short of great cycling routes, but we still like to add a few new ones over the year and why not start early … Read More
We often pass the Glebe Cafe at Ashley Green, so don’t miss this rare opportunity to stop and have a social coffee with your club mates, always fun on the … Read More
Défi, in French, means a challenge, and you will apprecaite that it is a source of our modern English word ‘defy’. On Sunday 12 January, twelve West London Cyclonauts took … Read More
With overnight ice forecast we have decided to move the Sunday Ride start time back 90 minutes to 10.30am on Sunday 12th January. We have also trimmed the route a … Read More
If you have missed out on Standard Tour de Ricky Place, there two other routes to gaining an entry, there are still a liited number of Ride plus TdR Cap … Read More
ROUTE AND START TIME NOW AMENDED DUE TO ICE – START 10.30am and AMENDED ROUTE (TAPERED TAPLOW) It’s been a long time since we did this one, an old original … Read More
Overnight snow you say? Ah well, it was there at 7am but was thawing by 9am, so our Sunday ride went ahead and turned out to be a truly great … Read More
ENTER THE TOUR DE RICKY NOW WHILST YOU STILL CAN; Step Up and Thrill Out, don’t Chill Out and Miss Out ! The Tour de Ricky is on course to … Read More
If you want a summer sports belly, don’t sit and watch winter telly! Get out and train for the Rustynax Rides in February, your early season cycling special! Rustynax places … Read More
A whizz over to Eton then a cafe stop at the Burnham Beeches Cafe? …. it’s what Sunday Cycling is all about. Be at the Polish War Memorial at 9am … Read More
The Tour de Ricky is on course to sell out. Early Bird entries run until 1st January at £12. Any remaining places will be on sale at £14 from 2nd … Read More
Well done to everyone who completed the 2024 Festive 500 …. and a specail thankyou to Dorosthy Teng for laying on the reception at the end of Day 8 at … Read More
Kay Green and Martin Whellans did a couple of Fifield Loops on the way back on the West London Cycling Festive 500 Day 7 Ride to round off the challenge, … Read More
If you want a summer sports belly, don’t sit and watch winter telly! Get out and train for the Rustynax Rides in February, your early season cycling special! Rustynax places … Read More
A nippy day on the bike, both temperature-wise and speed-wise as 22 West London Cyclonauts spun around the Wraysbury Way course …. and some edged closer to the esteemed Festive … Read More
A bit of a technical mix up meant that we all rode an old version of this route, but an opportunity to vary it could be a positive take on … Read More
Within a few days of going on sale on Christmas Eve, 100s of people have already entered the Tour de Ricky and it is on course to sell out. Early … Read More
It was cold and misty on day 4 of our Festive 500 quest, but 12 riders battled on for a most enjoyable ride out into the Chilterns. A stop at … Read More
Oh, I have a good job in the city Working for the week but ridin’ other days And I never lost one minute of riding Worrying ’bout the way things … Read More
On the Radio; a bit more ‘Doing Winter’ than ‘Donna Summer’, but ‘On the Radio, Whoa-oh-oh-oh, On the Radio’ An early 7.30am start for our Christmas Day ride means that … Read More
If you got a new bike for Xmas, you’ll need a Tour de Ricky entry to get the best use out of it. If you didn’t get a new bike … Read More
Three laps of the Fifield Road Race / TT circuit helped build up the kms on day one of the Rapha Festive 500 as 10 challenge entrants took on the … Read More
Although the route is 147km long, it can be shortened by missing out one or two of the loops if the weather is bad or you need to get back … Read More
Fun on the club run, you say? Christmas Sprit? Party atmosphere? A cycle ride with 28 riders on a cold day? Yes, certainly, you need the West London Cycling Pre … Read More
DO THE FESTIVE 500 CHALLENGE AND GET THE COLLECTIBLE SOUGHT AFTER ROUNDEL / PATCH / BADGE / AWARD THINGY – THERE IS A £7 Entry Fee to cover the costs … Read More
Biketerra gets fresh festive and fun as West London Cycling’s Race 8 sees the series leaders battle for points The joy of roots events is that the cyclists form a … Read More
The Langley Lanes route is this Sunday’s ride with West London Cycling … be at the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt) 9am Sunday 22 December. Cafe stop at … Read More
It’s Xmas Party Time with West London Cycling’s Biketerra Bash on Wednesday 18th December before we take a two week breay (returning on 8th January). Horton H2O rides around a lot … Read More
TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS AND REGISTER YOUR INTEREST IN THE TOUR de RICKY – REGISTER HERE ENTER HERE ALL FINISHERS OF THE WEST LONDON RUSTYNAX RELIABILITY RIDE ON 22nd FEBRUARY ARE … Read More
The West London Winter Massive orbit Slough en masse
These West London Cycling Specials caused a bit of a stir when they appeared on the Club Ride on 15 December, so we’ve taken note of all the people who … Read More
It’s Xmas Party Time at West London Biketera on Wednesday 18th December before we take a two week breay (returning on 8th January). Horton H2O rides around a lot of … Read More
When they are gone, they are gone, and although we are exploring expanding capacity, it will be limited so make sure you have your entry in soon for the 22nd … Read More
Another great fun evening at Lee Valley on 11th December, with the excellent Nadine coaching us on the boards …. we are aiming to have another session after April 2025, … Read More
A tour around SL Postcodes (a week after Slough Town beat Maidenhead United in the SL Classico derby) as we continue our West London Hinterland Forays with a long overdue … Read More
It’s not the first time, but it has been a couple of years since we were forced to cancel a West London Cycling Sunday ride, but Strom Darragh’s 48mph winds … Read More
Just in case the weather in bad, we have set up an online ride for Sunday Morning at 9am (UK Time) on Biketerra ….. local ride around the London Borough … Read More
Wouter Claes and Jeppe Snaever top the standings as Karl Axel Zander Persson and Dirk S dominate Race 6 …. West London’s Wednesday Series on Biketerra where the Avant Garde … Read More
Tour de Ricky … Register your interst now, Entries open on Christmas Eve, Tuesday December 24th at 8am on the British Cycling Website It’s the big 2025 event in London’s … Read More
The RGT vibe is back and RTG (Ready To Go) with West London VR every Wednesday at 19.00pm UK Time on Biketerra. Organiser Dave Morrison has promised to sit this … Read More
With the Rustynax nearly 60% sold out already, we recommend you enter soon. We will explore the possibility of increasing capacity but this is not guaranteed and will require some … Read More
A nice Thames Valley spin out to Maidenhead and Boulters Lock for coffee at Jenners then back via Harvest Hill, the only significant climb of the day. See you at … Read More
The RGT vibe is back and RTG (Ready To Go) with West London VR every Wednesday at 19.00pm UK Time on Biketerra. Biketerra brings back that ‘Made to Measure’ course … Read More
Rollin’ Bones up the Chess Valley with their Mojos Workin’ in the rain and spray; No mind dem Muddy Waters, We’all goin cyclin’! It was another Michael Fish day, last … Read More
We go to Chiltern Velo: West London Cycling’s Sunday Run on 1st December takes in the Cycling Hub, for Coffee and Grub It’s that iconic cafe that Chiltern Cyclists all … Read More
West London Cycling online has Coy Carp on the line …. a real life West London cycling venue with a moderate hill awaits the Terra Terrors riding on Wednesday 27 … Read More
Tour de Ricky HQ to be featured in BBC’s Countryfile Sunday 1st December at 5.20pm Woodoaks Farm in Maple Cross, the HQ for the Tour de Ricky on Saturday 31st … Read More
Tour de Ricky sponsor features in the Sunday Times Gift Guide 2024 … and you can win one at the Tour de Ricky 2025 TOUR DE RICKY ENTRIES OPEN ON … Read More
More than a Breeze Ride – winding through the wind in Windsor When the wind has been howling all night, keeping you awake, and weather channels and BBC journalists are … Read More
West London Cycling on Biketerra … it’s growing, come and join the evolution! Biketerra’s gettin’ busy and with 12 races left of 16 left in the West London Cycling Series, … Read More
Cafe Stop at Savills in the Great Park …. ends at the Rusty Bike (We are checking whether it may be open … since Shirley’s illness it has been closed … Read More
CURRENT STANDINGS – SERIES IS BASED ON YOUR BEST 10 RESULTS WITH 13 RACES LEFT NEXT RACE: WEDNESDAY 20th NOVEMBER 19.00pm UK Time ENTER HERE 20th NOVEMBER 2024 Right On … Read More
Another fantastic Sunday Ride with 28 ‘winterists’ enjoying the winter sunshine on the Rowan’s Ramble route … our first visit to Rowan’s since the cafe extension … and wasn’t it … Read More
Scroll down for details of our West London Wednesday races already announced. As you will know, when it comes to Magic Roads, West London Cycling have a pedigree, having had … Read More
We are back at Rowan’s Garden Centre in Chalfont for our Sunday Ride in the lower Chilterns on Sunday 17th November, starting 9am from the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip … Read More
JOIN WEST LONDON CYCLING on BIKETERRA… ENTER OUR NEW AND ORIGINAL RACES …. FROM WEST LONDON VR, YOUR BESPOKE RACING SOLUTION FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS, IS BACK WITH A … Read More
Remembrance Sunday was observed with a minute’s silence at the Polish War Memorial before the 31 riders left, and the Beech House in Beaconsfield also had two minute’s silence at … Read More
We think that BikeTerra is, potentially, the best thing since RGT …. let’s hope if fulfills its promise! TRY IT YOURSELF: 13th NOVEMBER 2024 Box Hill BikeTerra (72) 20th NOVEMBER … Read More
Another great test ride on Biketerra, despite a few glitches (which Biketerra are on to). Don’t miss next week’s tester on Box Hill … Wednesday 13th November 19.00 (UK Time) … Read More
In memory of the iconic local road race from years gone by … Our Beaconsfield Archers tribute to the Archer Road Race. Cafe stop at the Beech House in Beaconsfield. … Read More
Two West London Cycling Classic Routes on offer on a single day … a difficult choice but 21 went to Brighton and 17 went to Bray … 38 had fun! … Read More
The home of VR Racing, West London VR has been absent for a few months as we grew disillusioned with the state of online platforms since the despicable demise of … Read More
The home of VR Racing, West London VR has been absent for a few months as we grew disillusioned with the state of online platforms since the despicable demise of … Read More
QUICK LINKS: ROUTES …… GETTING THERE …… BADGES …… CAPS …… FESTIVAL OF CYCLING …… WOODOAKS FARM …… SPOKES …… WATFORD CYCLE HUB …… NEWLANE FOLDING CYCLE HELMETS …… PRO-CYCLING … Read More
Don’t miss out on our unique splashtech jersey Make sure that you’re seen this winter design in our new Ride WLC jersey. This culture creature of a jersey is predominantly … Read More
It’s one of those eagerly awaited weekends, it’s the Brighton Veteran Car Rally Ride on Sunday 3rd November …. or if you want to stay local, it’s the ever popular … Read More
. Coming up with West London Cycling: JUST TURN UP FOR SUNDAY RIDES. FOR ROUTE DETAILS SEE THE RIDES AND ROUTES TAB IN THE MEMBERS ZONE. YOU MUST BE OVER … Read More
38 West London Cyclonauts out on the club run on 27 October … not bad for winter, although we think the sunshine helped! Heaps of laughter at the Blackwells coffee … Read More
From 2025, the way you download our routes is changing. You will need to sign up for our (FREE) club account on Ride With GPS (RWGPS) and you’ll get access … Read More
With the Tour de Ricky making an ideal alternative to your annual Ride London Challenge, you could find yourself over £80 better off this summer with the savings on entry … Read More
SIGN UP FOR THE FEBRUARY RUSTYNAX RIDES NOW! It’s back to Blackwells Cafe at Chipperfield on Sunday 27th October (9am start at the Polish War Memorial – A40 Ruislip / … Read More
Not too many pictures today, a bit too wet to get the cameras out! Coming up with West London Cycling: JUST TURN UP FOR SUNDAY RIDES. FOR ROUTE DETAILS SEE … Read More
Make sure that you’re seen this winter design in our new Ride WLC jersey. This culture creature of a jersey is predominantly grey so that spray splashes are less visible … Read More
Collecting West London Cycling Badges and Mudguard Stickers is becoming increasingly en vogue. Although we occasionally give away generic stickers at Sunday Club Rides, most badges and Stickers must be … Read More
We start at 8am on Sunday 3rd November from the Polish War Memorial, ride to Brighton in amongst the veteran cars, fish and chips on the beach and then catch … Read More
The Fairoaks Flyer is a stand out ride, a great ride out to Surrey and the Heather Farm Cafe near Woking, and you won’t want to miss the opportunity to … Read More
It was great to see so many West London Cyclonauts out on the road the day after our Spoke’s Sparkler Special the day before and they were rewarded with a … Read More
A West London Cycling Saturday Special out to the amazing Spoke Cafe involved 24 riders in three groups. for quite a few it was their first experience of one of … Read More
We are delighted to announce our new winter design which is predominantly grey so that spray splashes are less visible (tongue in cheek we have called it ‘Splashtech’ just because … Read More
Saturday 22nd February from the Rusty Bike Cafe in Uxbridge, West London ENTER HERE VIA BRITISH CYCLING A Reliability Ride event with 2 distances of 60km (380m ascent) and 83m … Read More
This ride was originally designed to incorporate Jungs Cafe / Bakery in Beaconsfield which, sadly, closed down after many years BUT we then started going to the excellent Beech House … Read More
An Autumn ride to the classic setting of Wendover Woods, the highest point in the Chilterns, saw 24 West London Cyclonauts venture into the hills. They didn’t find gold, but … Read More
West London Cycling’s routes are based on years of experience riding local roads. Occasionally, we find new cycling pastures and plan a route that you may not have done before. … Read More
You just can’t beat the setting at Wendover Woods Cafe, the highest point in the Chilterns and one of the best climbs the Chilterns has to offer. Always a popular … Read More
Arm warmers, leg warmers, gilets and jackets … all mean that as the temperature drops, your cycling pleasure doesn’t! So 29 West London Cycling Cyclonauts took to the roads for … Read More
Just a teasa’ for ya! We are currently finalising our new winter design which is predominantly grey so that spray splashes are less visible (tongue in cheek we have called … Read More
It’s a cafe, and route, that needs no introduction …. a popular favourite and a must do ride this Sunday! Just turn up at 9am at the Polish War Memorial … Read More
Another fantastic West London Cycling Curry Night at Rajdoot in Ruislip Manor, featuring our first Table-Top Racing (with dice) to decide the winner of the Newlane Folding Helmet contest … … Read More
Nasty weather forecast? Never mind that, West London Cycling were still out riding the (aptly named) Wash Hill Thrill route on Sunday 22 September … Your Wash Hill Thill Gallery … Read More
Despite the name, the Wash Hill Thrill route is not particularly a climbers ride apart from the one classic climb of Wash Hill … it is a beauty too…. a … Read More
There were 42 riders out for the West London Cycling’s Little Green Boat Ride Sunday Run, cafe stop in Staines to fuel the flat and fast Thames Valley terrain ….. … Read More
ANOTHER ACTION PACKED YEAR AHEAD, REGULAR AND SPECIAL EVENTS … SCROLL DOWN AND LOG THEM IN YOUR CALENDAR! OUR RUSTYNAX RELIABILITY RIDE EVENT IS ON SATURDAY 22nd FEBRUARY 2025 AND … Read More
Another stop at the popular Little Geen Boat Company cafe in Staines for coffee (ending at the Rusty Bike too, if open). It’s the The Little Green Boat Ride. A nice … Read More
We do intermittent orders for West London Cycling Kit based on demand. See below for order form further details. A lot of new members are asking about jerseys and existing … Read More
When Bijay and Nargis suggested a club ride out to the Spoke Cafe, we totally agreed that a visit was long overdue. So Dave M and Leon tested the route … Read More
Hear what ….. dis event was ‘king excellent last year and it was unaminously and immediately decided at da cafe stop dat it ‘ad to be an annual event, like. … Read More
As we head into Autumn, West London Cycling keeps up the fun on the run on Sunday 8th September with our classic ride out to Saunderton, with a prize for … Read More
The Newlane packable helmet gives you the freedom to ride safely whenever and wherever you want to. Whether riding to work or out meeting friends, its innovative Flip-Clip mechanism allows … Read More
There’s no doubt that Adrian Ignat’s ‘Ditch Detour’ was the talking (and laughing) moment of the day … Thankfully, no injuries but plenty of banter as he encountered more flora … Read More
With the Grand Depart of the 2025 Tour de France from Lille, let’s ride in France and take in the spectacle! Thursday 3rd or Friday 4th July to Monday 7th … Read More
Another great turnout is expected at our next Curry Night on Sunday 22nd September at Rajdoot. Please let us know if you are coming, via our Spond App if you … Read More
As well as our regular Sunday Rides (9am every Sunday from the Polish War Memorial), West London Cycling run a plenty of ‘Special’ rides throughout the year, including overseas trips. … Read More
PYRENEES 2024: OPTION ONE: LUSH LANDSCAPES (Gorges, Cols, Mountains and More) WEEKEND ONE: ONLY ONE PLACE REMAINING The riding will be similar to our 2024 expedition (see photos below) Thursday … Read More
Another stop at the popular Blackwells in Chipperfield for coffee (ending at the Rusty Bike too, if open). It’s the Norf of Watford Ride. Just one week after the Randonax … Read More
Thanks to everyone who made it such a great day at the 2024 Randonax Rides. Especially all of the helpers (David Tobin and Clan Morrison (Controls) get a special mention … Read More
West London Cycling’s Anniversary Weekend is, of course, focused upon our annual Randonax Rides on the August Bank Holiday Monday, but Sunday Rides are organised 52 weeks a year … … Read More
For the third year running entries have increased for West London Cycling’s popular Randonax Rides event. In anticipation we had already created extra capacity and a limited amount of entries … Read More
LAST CHANCE TO ENTER AT £10 … ENTRIES TO DATE ARE UP ON PREVIOUS YEARS SO A SELL OUT IS LIKELY. We are not certain whether or not entries will … Read More
It was so good last year, we’re doin’ it again! You don’t have to ride up Whiteleaf (The Chilterns’ No 1 Hill) but if you want the trophy, you’re gonna … Read More
The big end of summer event: Aim for the West London Cycling Showcase on Monday 26th August from Ruislip, West London August Bank Holiday Randonax ENTER HERE Randonax Rides are … Read More
Another cracking night at the London Lee Valley Velodrome with West London Cycling … here’s the gallery. SIGN UP FOR THE AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY RANDONAX RIDES NOW! Your Track-Pack Flashback … Read More
The big end of summer event: Aim for the West London Cycling Showcase on Monday 26th August from Ruislip, West London August Bank Holiday Randonax ENTER HERE Randonax Rides are … Read More
THE WORLD’S FIRST BIKE BOOTY BRUNCH: A simple concept, you clear out your bike shed but instead of throwing stuff out, you sell it at under £6 per item to … Read More
Another great overseas cycling event from West London Cycling … Belgium 2024. Ten people gave Belgium a full scoring Ten, great roads (albeit that cobbles are obviously rough on purpose), … Read More
West London Cycling were well represented again at this year’s Dunwich Dynamo … four riders topping up to 400km and another notching up 365km on the return leg. We started … Read More
In pictures: The West London Cycling Pyrenees 2024 Trip
The gallery from the latest West London Cycling doing East London Velodroming Still to come in 2024; be part of the West London Cycling Scene:
Saturday saw an unadvertised re-run of the Rustynax Reliability Ride for those who had originally entered but missed the official running due to the torrential rain. Well done to the … Read More
When a seductive French accent outside Alain Roux’s Three Michelin Starred Waterside Inn Restaurant enquires if you would like to top up your water bottles, it’s really annoying that they … Read More
As we put up the flags and banners in torrential rain, we wondered if anyone would actually turn up for this sold out event. Whilst, understandably, the majority stayed at … Read More
A special treat for 16 West London Velonauts with an evening of coaching on the Lee Valley Olympic Velodrome …… Why not get into shape with our upcoming Reliability Ride … Read More
Another glorious Top Ten finish for West London Cyclig in the Natioanl Audax UK Clubs Championships. Although we slipped from 7th (2022) to 9th in 2023, agonisingly, if Jas Gill … Read More
We were delighted to see a great write up on Paris-Brest-Paris in the latest edition of Cycling Plus, Britain’s largest selling Cycling Magazine. Even more pleasing, was to see a … Read More
ENTER RACE 8.4 HERE WATCH THE ZMS LIVESTREAM WITH COMMENTARY HERE REMEMBER, WE ARE NOW ESTABLISHED AS A LEADING EVENT EVERY MONDAY ON IndieVELO AT 7.30pm UK TIME … NO MORE WEDNESDAY … Read More
Clifford French is the West London Cycling Audax Champion as he nears his 100 point target (for which Audax UK issue a 100 point trophy) as the club currently sits … Read More
Using the 100 Greatest Climbs Strava segment we decided to have an informal Hill Climb Event up Whiteleaf during the Club Ride on Sunday 10th September. Those who didn’t want … Read More
The weather was pleasant, a tail wind home, loads of compliments about the routes (70km, 100km and 200km) and fun all round. We had 199 entries, 152 starters and 148 … Read More
Wow! What a fantastic location to watch the Tour de France in Paris .. waiter service, a good view and a prime spot … West London Cycling does the Parisien … Read More
Beutiful countryside almost to Paris and then things got interesting … gravel, cobbles and Parisien traffic …. a little less glorious but a great celebratory evening at the hotel rounded … Read More
L’Avenue Verte lived up to all expectations, miles of traffic free riding in nice weather … and some delicious food stops avec cidre!
Nice weather and nice roads for day one, the British Leg as we rode down to Newhaven whilst Jason drove the van with our luggage … beers on the boat … Read More
THE SUNSET CYCLIST WEBSITE It is a special day when Clifford French turns up for a Sunday club ride, but the reality is that he’s probably taking some time off … Read More
In West London Cycling’s very first season we reached the dizzy heights of 7th out of 344 clubs in the National Championship with some sterling efforts from all 15 riders. … Read More
A big thank you to everyone involved with the 2022 August Bank Holiday Randonax Rides, riders, helpers, route testers and organisers…. and Hang’s wife for the wonderful coconut cakes. We … Read More
Huge congratulations go out to five members of the West London Audax Squad on gaining this prestigious national accolade. We are absolutely delighted to report that five of our riders … Read More
When and where can you take your bike on the tube? The short answer is, unless it is a folding bike (which are allowed anywhere on the tube at any … Read More
A Heavyweight duel to contest supremacy between the two sides of the coin that is Lady Luck….. The battle between good and evil took on an epic confrontation between the … Read More
TWO FREE WEEKEND RIDES FROM THE POLISH WAR MEMORIAL ON THE A40 – SHORT AND LONG OPTIONS West London Cycling is a free to join cycling community for local cyclists … Read More
