WEST LONDON CYCLING

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Lunch at te Coy Carp? …… don’t mind if we do! …. How about Saturday 17th May with a ride starting at 9am from the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt)? …. Perfect, see you there!

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

The Leeward Bikelands Route with West London in the sun: a big hit beyond the London boundaries with plenty of spinners with everyone out for tea (and coffee, cakes etc).

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

West London Cycling round off our March 2025 Sunday rides with Reach Dorney Reach … see you at the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt) at 9am Sunday 23rd March

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

Our online TTT team have qualified for League One, congratulations everyone ….. we are looking for more riders in order to create a second WLVR Team …. if you have a smart trainer, join the fun every Wednesday evening at 7.00pm

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

Rustynax 2025, a proper early season Reliability Ride for cyclists who like to smile! Well done to all the riders and a big shout out to the helpers who make it happen! And weren’t the staff at the Rusty Bike Cafe and Burnham Beeches great too?

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

A slice of the Chilterns from your local bikery: We bring you another West London Cycling Sunday Ride Brand Spanker on 16th February 9am at the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt) ….

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

It’s been a long time since we tapped out to Taplow, so getcha glad rags on and party with West London Cycling on Sunday 12th January at 9am from the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt) – ROUTE AND START TIME NOW AMENDED DUE TO ICE

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

Due to demand, extra places have been added to The West London Cycling Rustynax 2025 Rides on 22nd February from Uxbridge … an extra 30 places have been added by introducing an extra start time at 10am after nearly 90% of the original places were snapped up!

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

Tour de Ricky – Ride Only entries nearly sold out already, just hours remain for Early Bird entries at £12 and there will be very few £14 entries on sale, leaving only Ride and Cap packages remaining at £25. There are also places held back at £14 exclusively for finishers of our Rustynax event in February.

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

Looking for those winter miles that make for summer smiles? Start the new year training by taking aim at the Rustynax Rides on Saturday 22nd February from Uxbridge, only £10 entry … cycling into the new year in your Christmas presents gear!

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

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 for Xmas then you’ll need a Tour de Ricky entry to show your relatives that you deserve one

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

We’re giving away Christmas Points on Biketerra on Wednesday 18th December at 19.00pm UK Time …. get into online riding the West London Cyclying way …. Ho, ho, ho, it’s the way to go!

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

Ride WLC kit orders … 24 hour window closes midnight Monday 16th December … don’t miss out, these caused a stir on the Group Ride on Sunday and this will be your one chance to get this Routes & Culture WLC special

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

Work, Rest and Play the West London Way – It’s the ORBIT MARS ROUTE on Sunday 15th December for your ‘SL Classico’ West London Cycling Sunday Ride … 9am from the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt)

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

Wouter Claes and Jeppe Snaever top the standings as Karl Axel Zander Persson and Dirk S dominate Race 6 …. West London’ Wednesday Series on Biketerra where the Avant Garde Race

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

WLC announces Bikterra Series One … Join the Pioneers, be part of the birth of Biketerra, it’s for Johnny Come Greatly, not Johnny Come Lately!

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

The November 17th Sunday Club Ride is the Rowan’s Ramble low Chiltern Classic … see you at the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt) at 9am Sunday morning…

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

Tour de Ricky 2025 Early Bird Entries go on sale on 24th December at 8am … don’t miss out

QUICK LINKS: ROUTES …… GETTING THERE …… BADGES …… CAPS …… FESTIVAL OF CYCLING …… WOODOAKS FARM …… SPOKES …… WATFORD CYCLE HUB …… NEWLANE FOLDING CYCLE HELMETS …… PRO-CYCLING … Read More

Another Brand Spanker from West London Cycling … and a bit of a gem, if we may say so! Don’t miss October’s Saturday Special from West London Cycling on 12th October.

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

Our exciting 2025 West London Cycling Events Schedule is ready for you to select and plan your 2025 cycling adventure!

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

Two wheels keep on turnin’, ya’ two legs keep on churnin’, Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’ by the river … Spin ya’ chains to Staines with West London Cycling Sunday 15th September (9am from the Polish War Memorial – A40 Ruislip / Northolt)

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

Saunderton wiv or wivout Whiteleaf? …. da big decision for ya big day out y’all! Sunday 8th September, the club ride wiv’ an optional hill challenge! … (In case ya’ don’t know, ya’ really don’t wanna miss this one, jus’ sayin’ like).

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

Only days left to enter the Randonax Rides 2024, your essential end of summer spectacular cycle event from Ruislip, West London on 26th August Bank Holiday Monday … details and entry here!

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

Bryn Evans’ last ride before leaving the UK … don’t miss the Berko Bash Ride with a cafe stop at Hill Farm Barn for all the ‘goodbyes’ on Sunday 18th August from the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip/Northolt) at 9am

Viva Evans-yeah! One of the very first original West London Cyclonauts is leaving the UK for Spain and we intend to say a very fond farewell, and give our best … Read More

New cafe stop aded to the Sunday Ride on 28th July as we do one our Thames Gems … the CAPE Crusaders routes starting at 9am from the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt)

Sunday 28th July, starts at 9am from the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt) .. Cafe Stop at the Ferry Coffee Shop Cafe at Shepperton and the Rusty Bike in Uxbridge … Read More

Be on the scene, be seen on the scene and see the scenery …. It’s the 2024 Randonax Rides by West London Cycling Bank Holiday Monday 26th August from Ruislip, West London … new routes, same great vibe! Only £10 entry including goodies!

August Bank Holiday Randonax ENTER HERE Never mind the cost of living crisis, the Randonax Rides are still only £10 to enter including refreshments at the start and finish, a … Read More

The sought after Randonax 2024 Badges have arrived, you need to enter if you want one … West London’s big cycling event on Bank Holiday Monday 26th August from Ruislip, West London

FOR FULL DETAILS CLICK HERE The 200km route, heads out into the Chilterns towards our cafe control at Pitstone then spears out from the Chiltern hinterland to orbit Milton Keynes … Read More

Tubed or Tubeless, discover lost tube lines with West London Cycling’s GOING UNDERGROUND DIY DAY – 208km ride starting from Ruislip at 7am on Saturday 5th June

August Bank Holiday Randonax ENTER HERE This unique 200km cycling route traces the old Metropolitan Line railway from the West London suburbs past it’s current finish in Amersham and Chesham … Read More

Do you suffer from insomnia in summer? Try the elixia of the theraputic Rustington Rave for night owls, a pedaling potion mixed with invigorating sea air and the healing powers of a traditional breakfast. Dosage: To be taken at midnight in May. Can be enhanced with Audax supplement. Doctors don’t recommend it but what do they know?

For your health, wellbeing and enjoyment we are running a Night Ride on Friday/Saturday 24th/25th May …. A great night out, escapism whilst partying to the sound of freehubs and … Read More

Locked and Loaded … the latest brand spanker from West London Cycling on Sunday 19th May at 9am from the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt) …. you’re gonna love this one!

We think this one is a bit of a cracker, with that iconic Weir Walk at Hambleden followed by some beautiful iconic Chiltern Climbs (after you’ve fuelled up at Velolife … Read More

Another Brand Spanking New Route this Sunday to round off your Brighton Beano weekend …. a new local route & cafe for you recovery and recreation starting at 9am from the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt) Sunday 12th May

Not too far this Sunday as many of us will be doing the annual Brighton Beano Ride on Saturday. THis route is the ideal Recovery Ride, with manageable ascent and … Read More

ZIG ZAGGED HOVIS ON SATURDAY 30th MARCH (Easter): The long Ride you’ve been longing for … to Bournemouth via Hovis Hill and Zig Zag Hill (train home)…230km.

DATE CHANGE TO SATURDAY 30th MARCH (Easter) The cycling season is getting underway and we’re moving onto the big stuff …. a full 200km stonker ….. 230km actually. With 2,000 … Read More

The morning after; The Three Starred Waterside Inn offer to fill up our water bottles …. Now that could have been a cafe stop story to dine out on for years!

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

After Saturday’s Rustynax main course, we offer Sunday Petit Forays with Coffee …. Yes, Sunday features everyone’s favourite Sunday Ride; Fat Duck, Fine Riding! Sunday at 9am from the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt)

What more could you want as a weekend follow up to Saturday’s Rustynax Reliability Rides? Everyone’s favourite Pacing Menu and Ride Pairing, the wonderful Fat Duck, Fine Riding routes … … Read More

So, what is a Reliability Ride then? Come and find out on Saturday 2nd March from the Rusty Bike Cafe in Uxbridge with West London Cycling. Just £8 entry.

Historically, Reliability Rides were an important feature in the UK Cycling Calendar. Basically they are early season events to test the cyclists’ fitness and bike set up. Designed around routes … Read More

Put some Zing in Your Spring for some Summertime Prime …. We bring you the reason to cycle early season – Don’t miss the Rustynax Reliability Rides from Uxbridge West London on Saturday 2nd March …

West London Cycling have a lot of events scheduled for 2024, and we are sure that you’ll want to be at your peak this summer for all the events you … Read More

Set saddle for a swashbiking adventure to The Leeward Bikelands and the exotic Cafe Au Lee cycling partee parlee! Another new Sunday Ride velo voyage from West London Cycling on Sunday 21st January at 9am from the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt) … yo, ho, ho on a water bottle run.

… and yet another brand spanker of a route for the dedicated winter wonderland riders from West London Cycling as we head to The Lee and Cafe au Lee for … Read More

The Devil fools with the best laid plans ….. ah well! don’t get the blues …. just remember that the Blues is the Devil’s music and West London Cycling has its Mojo Working! We woke up this morning and …..

When the ‘thick end’ of 30 riders turn up in mid-January for a cold Sunday ride, you just know this is a fabulous community …. ah,well! Bloody typical that the … Read More

Build for the big one – Summer Success is built on some Spring Zing …. West London Cycling has just what you need with our Rustynax Reliability Rides, Online Racing and Sunday Rides …. Be part of the West London Scene.

Many of us cyclists have our eyes and ambitions set on achieving a summer goal, whether audaxing, sportives, touring, West London’s coast and night rides, overseas events, perhaps even more … Read More

Wanna be at your prime for the summer’s big rides? Don’t be rusty, dusty and musty, mount your trusty for the Rustynax Rides from Uxbridge, your early season must do cycling event in West London – Saturday 2nd March from Uxbridge and just £8 entry including finisher’s Roundel.

THE WEST LONDON RUSTYNAX RIDES FROM UXBRIDGE – SATURDAY 2nd MARCH 2024 BRITISH CYCLING ENTRY PORTAL FOR THE RUSTYNAX RIDES Sign up for the exciting new Spring Reliability Rides coming … Read More

Another new Sunday Ride from West London Cycling with a favourite Cafe Stop at Blackwells … Sunday 7th January at 9am from the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt)

Another new route in the West London hinterlands of the Chilterns, this ride has a relatively early cafe stop at Blackwells in Chipperfield with a slightly below average amount of … Read More

Get ready to roar in 2024, Sundays at 9am from the Polish War Memorial with three brand new routes and a new cafe stop for the new year … it’s gotta be West London Cycling Sunday Rides!

FULL 2024 EVENTS CALENDER HERE We get into 2024 with three brand spanking new routes for January plus the popular Le Veloduct to round the month off. OPTION ONE: Chipperfield … Read More

Destination Bike, Box Hill, VeloForte, Ribble Collective, Tom Couzens, Rain, Fun, Banter, Off Road Pleasure, Pleasure Pit Road, Unpleasant Pothole Roads and injuries (aka War Stories) … The Full Monty! …. West London Cycling, Festive 500 Day Seven ….. A CLASSIC!

Joy and Pain, are like Sunshine and Rain, both one and the same as anyone familiar with the Frankie Beverley Anthem will recognize. Apart from the sunshine, this ride had … Read More

All Roads lead to the Coy Carp in Harefield on Sunday 31st December, Ride or Rendezvous, but be there for the climax of the Festive 500 Challenge as the finishers get awarded their Roundels…

It’s the grand finale of our Festive 500 series of eight rides over the Festive Season. There are two route options at 64km and 67km and a social gathering and … Read More

Weather Forecasts? Pah! But didn’t we have some fun? Another new cafe in the wind and rain made great by fantastic company … it must be a West London Cycling ride. Festive 500 update and gallery for your digestion online:

Day Five of the Festive 500 and congratulations to Hang Pang, the first to complete 500km, and in only 5 days! The morning ride, despite a dry weather forecast, was … Read More

THE GRAND FAREWELL … THE 95th AND FINAL WEST LONDON VR ON RGT – WEDNESDAY 25th OCTOBER AT 7.30pm UK TIME… WEST LONDON MOVES TO INDIE VELO ON MONDAYS, OUR FRIENDS AT eCKD WILL BE THERE FOR YOUR WEDNESDAYS … NEW HORIZONS, AS OTR WILL TELL YOU!

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

The clock doesn’t stop during Paris-Brest-Paris …1,230km of mind games and pedaling … will it make you or break you? Light for Flight, Bryn and Gear it, Mechanical Mayhem and Ankle Rankles … here’s the DL from our Toursome Foursome!

SCROLL DOWN FOR PICTURES ETC For anyone who is unaware, Paris-Brest-Paris (PBP) is the oldest bike race in the world still running. It is 1.230km long, from Paris to Brest … Read More

LEL: Bonnie Scotland, Picturesque Pennines , Yorkshire Moors, Lovely Lincolnshire, The Fantastic Fens, Cambridge, Essential Essex and a couple of suspension bridges …. all in a non-stop 1,550km heatwave ride.

Having ridden the ‘thick end’ of 1,550 kilometres it is difficult to remember it all, but three things really will be cemented in the minds of 2022 LEL riders; (1) … Read More

From COVID to Caledonia, how a bunch of West London locals went from static rides to epic rides, lockdown to lochs and 10 mile rides to a 1,000 mile ride; the iconic London-Edinburgh London

In March 2020, the early days of lockdown meant that cycling was effectivelybanned, so Ruislip’s Dave Morrison started running online rides and races forcyclists with, so called, smart trainers which … Read More