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It is, of course, well known that there is a place near Burnham Beeches called Egypt and that this ride doesn’t actually go there, it goes north of Egypt, hence … Read More
London-Edinburgh-London is a 1500km ride from London/Essex to Dunfermline and back, which is the UK’s equivalent of Paris-Brest-Paris, albeit a lot newer! Riders must ride the route in under 125 … Read More
We last took coffee at Rowan’s Garden Centre in the spring, so we though it was about time we returned for a summer visit. So, Sunday 7th of August, for … Read More
NEXT RACE WEDNESDAY 17th AUGUST AT 7.30pm ENTER HERE There is just no knowing who will be our Ladies League champion in Series Five. With the Best Six Results’ format … Read More
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
NEXT RACE WEDNESDAY 17th AUGUST AT 7.30pm ENTER HERE This was a fantastic time trial, but the results were thrown into chaos when the platform’s timing system only start clocking … Read More
The race of truth is here; make sure you’re here too! Wednesday 3rd August 7.30pm (UK Time) on Wahoo RGT ENTER HERE It’s dead flat, but with no draft capability … Read More
West London VR Series Five could get a massive shake up in the Individual Time Trial as we all discover life without the draft. The race of truth is here; … Read More
Another chance to visit the cafe at Rowan’s Garden Centre on Sunday 10th August , which proved popular a few months ago when we visited, and then on the 14th … Read More
Our friends at Willesden CC have a rich history in Audaxing and promote some great local events. One of them is this little gem of a midweek summer 100km delight, … Read More
Only four weeks and the West London Cycling Bank Holiday Buzz will be upon us! Entries have been pouring in and we have decided to limit entries at 250. So … Read More
A new route, a new cafe at Ashley, a second cafe stop at Eastcote, Danny Williams and Graham Lane suffered mechanicals and we all got muddy cleats scrambling around the … Read More
It’s dead flat, but with no draft capability (we’ve flicked the switch) you will get a full workout. Riders will go off at 5 second intervals, and with the draft … Read More
WEATHER BAGEL FORECAST HERE Whilst it may not be blazing Sunshine on Sunday the 31st July, the forecast does suggest that cycling might be just the sort of activity appropriate … Read More
Although West London VR Series 5 is in full flow, we at West London VR HQ have been busy putting together Series Six, which will feature some new courses. Eleven … Read More
SUNDAY 31st JULY 9am POLISH WAR MEMORIAL (A40 RUISLIP / NORTHOLT) On the 31st July, we see the month out with a brand spanker, The Ashley Bash as we check … Read More
Watch our Dun Run Eleven score 180km not out (and more for those riding to the start and back home). Bryn Evans had even done a 300km ride the night … Read More
We think that we can all agree that the West London Cycling Sunday ride was rather pleasant this week, we’ll let the pictures do the talking. See below for your … Read More
Work is already underway on the Winter Series (Northern Hemisphere), Series Six, which starts on Wednesday 12th October and runs on alternate Wednesdays at 7.30pm UK Time until 29th March … Read More
AN AUDAX STYLE EVENT FROM WEST LONDON – WHY GO TO THE BANK HOLIDAY FURNITURE SHOP SALE WHEN £10 CAN BUY YOU HOURS OF PLEASURE SITTING ON YOUR BIKE? Bank … Read More
WEATHER BAGEL WEATHER FORECAST HERE On Sunday 24th July we are set enjoy a West London Cycling classic as we do the Fat Duck, Fine Riding route, passing the Fat … Read More
With Wouter Claes not around, this was a big moment for anyone aspiring to take the General Classification and our hearts go out to Tom Gakes who suffered a Techanical … Read More
OK, so some extra graphics may not cool you down if you are living in a summer heatwave, but they might cheer you up a bit and, whilst you’ll have … Read More
ENTER HERE With the ability to get on the front row of the start line half an hour before the start, it is noticeable how many riders choose to get … Read More
On Sunday 24th July we are set enjoy a West London Cycling classic as we do the Fat Duck, Fine Riding route, passing the Fat Duck Restaurant in Bray and … Read More
Wow, what a weekend, scorchio weather and tally-ho cycling as 11 riders did the Dunwich Dynamo (4 rode back too) and the club rides did the mad-dogs and West London … Read More
ENTER HERE With a short sharp ramp up to the finish line a close bunch sprint will be a fascinating prospect. However, we expect the big hitters to put a … Read More
It’s not only at the finish do you get your rewards with West London Cycling’s Randonax Rides, there’s also a free reflective mudguard/frame sticker you’ll receive at the start when … Read More
Race 5.8 Wednesday 20th July 2022 …….7.30pm UK time. Route MIXED The UXB Blast is a15.1km Softly undulating route, with manageable gradients and a slight uphill finish. Theseries is now past the half-way point but … Read More
When Heatwave had a hit with ‘Mind Blowin’ Decisions’ the lyrics were ‘Mind Blowin’ Decisions, causes head on collisions’ but we don’t expect any of those. We’re sure that everyone … Read More
ENTRY VIA BRITISH CYCLING HERE Your August Bank Holiday, farewell summer hurrah can only be The West London Randonax Rides from Ruislip on Bank Holiday Monday. A choice of three … Read More
With the weather potentially being hot, we thought we’d we’d spare the hills this week and return to a very popular coffee stop at Dorney Reach….. it all starts at … Read More
A few nice Chiltern climbs and glorious sunshine ensured some great views, but we went for the ‘moneyshot’ and got pictures of our coffee stop, the spectacular Ashridge House … … Read More
We couldn’t resist a day at the roadside at the Tour de France on Tuesday 5th July as Le Tour was going to Calais, about as near to London as … Read More
As chosen by you in our vote on Spond, we’re off for coffee at the wonderful Ashridge House – what a setting! A worthy people’s poll winner; a nice route, … Read More
Another great Sprint from Wouter Claes sees him extend his lead in series 5. Ellen Lockett powered home as Ladies League winner, from Twickenham CC’s Gail Robinson, despite having to … Read More
It’s the old cliche,. ‘LOG IN EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT …. West London VR Series Five. Our 16km fast blast races are usually quick, but this one is downhill too! … Read More
A couple of days before the Tour de France raced on some of the Paris-Roubaix cobbled sections, we took a ride along the Trouee d’Arenberg and 4 other sections of … Read More
ENTER HERE The downhill thrill of the Hambledon Hurdles could throw up a few surprises and we think think might be one that Kevan Unsworth relishes! Make sure you are … Read More
West London Cycling are keen to have trips abroad for the community and our first ‘test event’ was an exploratory itinerary to the mythical land of the Flandrien Bergs, the … Read More
This weeks photographic portrayal of our trip out to Marlow from the Polish War Memorial. Rides take place every Sunday from The Polish War Memorial at 9am on a Sunday. … Read More
ENTER HERE There’s still plenty to play for as we reach the half way stage of West London VR Series Five with several teams well within reach of the top, … Read More
85km or 95km OPTIONS …. Coffee at Ashridge House (pictured) A worthy people’s poll winner; a nice route, nice scenery and a great coffee setting for Sunday 10th July, starting … Read More
Wouter Claes is certainly dominating the series, but John Sammut and TomGakes are still well within reach and the top 10 remains full of top names, so if anyone has … Read More
It’s the start of the grand spectacle we know and love as Le Tour de France and, no doubt, subscribers to West London Cycling will be avidly watching, from Copenhagen … Read More
At 7.30pm (UK Time) on Wednesday 6th July you can enjoy Le Tour de Cyberspace, our Cycberspace Cycle-race on Wahoo RGT … or as it is officially called, West London … Read More
ARTS AND SCIENCE 600KM AUDAX, 18th, 19th June 2022 So how does one recount their maiden 600km audax ride? This is my account after a week to digest the enormity … Read More
Ever wondered what joining an e-Racing team is like? We run two teams and want to expand, but here’s what it is like to race in our development based second … Read More
Twickenham Ladies are back and clocking up the points …. The Ladies League is based on a rider’s six best results, and we have seven races left, so it is … Read More
ITV commentator and acclaimed author Matt Rendell is the next ‘must see’ guest at the Radio Days events at the George IV events in Chiswick (Turnham Green Station Piccadilly / … Read More
Marlow Magic, is another slam dunk Sunday ride. Bring ya ‘Bike Air’ pumps as we Shoot some Loops and have a great Time Out with the West London Globetrotters. The action … Read More
Always a nice cafe stop destination at Wendover Woods and a lovely climb up to the cafe too. Great to meet Kyle and Christan, the latter of whom came all … Read More
A short video summing up our popular Sunday Rides, International e-Racing and amazing Audaxing. We don’t really see that there should be any limit to West London Cycling’s activities but … Read More
NEXT RACE WEDNESDAY 6th JULY at 7.30pm UK Time … a downhill special! ENTER HERE TOM GAKES RACE STREAM HERE It was the hill that would decide this race and … Read More
Pedal the road to happiness on a Sunday Runday Funday from the Polish War Memorial at 9.00 on any Sunday. The buzz of cycling deserves the buzz of a shot … Read More
CADE TRAILER HERE West London Cycling was born out of e-Racing and its Wahoo RGT based series West London VR. There are a number of reasons for choosing Wahoo RGT … Read More
ENTER HERE Exciting times as the West London VR Ladies league with Race 5.6, the sixth of 13 races in the series. The Ladies League is based on your best … Read More
AN AUDAX STYLE EVENT FROM RUISLIP, WEST LONDON Bank Holiday Monday 29th August from St.Martin’s Church, Eastcote Road, Ruislip, HA4 8DG 80km, 100km and 200km route options ENTRY VIA BRITISH … Read More
THE POPULAR JULY NIGHT RIDE Taking place on the Saturday nearest the full moon each July, this event doesn’t officially exist, There is no official organiser but thousands of cyclists … Read More
Two rides were organised this weekend, Saturday saw 8 riders do a 200km round trip to Tunbridge Wells for the very first Tunbridge Wells Cycling Festival organised by Southborough District … Read More
WATCH TOM GAKES’ (TEAM DRAFT) STREAM HERE ENTER RACE 5.6 HERE – Wednesday 22nd June 7.30pm on WahooRGT West London VR Races are not designed to be hard, they are … Read More
A 96km one way ride (train back) or a 200km Round trip (potentially an Audax DIY) to the Tunbridge Wells Cycling Festival which is being run by our good friend … Read More
Three expeditions over four days with West London Cycling in action across swathes of the realm over the four day Queen’s Jubilee celebrations. Thursday saw sunshine and a great ride … Read More
What a day we had cycling down to Brighton …. check out the Brighton Beano snaps here! A great day with great weather, great route and great company ….. the … Read More
Cycle our Seaside Special to Right-On Brighton and enjoy lashings of salt and vinegar on your fish and chips just like any world-tour rider would after a decent ride out. … Read More
A busy Sunday for the West London Cyclonauts with club rides, some big event in London and a curry night to digest it all at the end. Alright, we didn’t … Read More
AN AUDAX STYLE EVENT FROM RUISLIP, WEST LONDON Bank Holiday Monday 29th August from St.Martin’s Church, Eastcote Road, Ruislip, HA4 8DG 80km, 100km and 200km route options ENTRY VIA BRITISH … Read More
The Goodspell accruing to Wouter, miracle after miracle! Sitting down to write this after watching an absolutely stunning race with so much going on isn’t easy, we suggest you watch … Read More
ENTER HERE Race 5.4 Wednesday 25th May 2022 …….7.30pm UK time. PUNCHEURS The Round of Pennsylvania (3 laps one climb each lap)15.3km A race that may shake up the standings in Series Five with three … Read More
AN AUDAX STYLE EVENT FROM WEST LONDON Bank Holiday Monday 29th August from St.Martin’s Church, Eastcote Road, Ruislip, HA4 8DG 80km, 100km and 200km route options ENTRY VIA BRITISH CYCLING … Read More
The West London Cycling thoughts on this Sunday’s Ride London-Essex There are quite a few of the West London Cycling faithful who are signed up for the Ride London-Essex Sportive … Read More
Nice weather, nice riding and very sociable too, with West London Cycling out in numbers for Liam Fitzpatrick’s Tour de Ricky on Saturday and another bumper turnout for our popular … Read More
NEXT UP RACE 5.4 … THE ROUND OF PENNSYLVANIA – 25th May 7.30pm UK Time It’s got the makings of another cracking race, 3 laps, 3 climbs and 3 descents, … Read More
It’s back to a popular spin out to Taplow, now on the new Elizabeth Line don’t cha know? It also offers the first opportunity in a while to have a … Read More
Everything to play for as the ladies continue to thrill in the peleton…… It’s gettin’ hot in here, so take off on our roads …….. I was like, good gracious … Read More
NOT EVERYONE IS DOING RIDE LONDON – ESSEX, WHY NOT TRY LONDON – BUCKS – BERKS WITH WEST LONDON CYCLING? HEAD WEST FOR FREE ENTRY, OPEN ROADS, NON-TIMED CYCLING HEDONISM … Read More
Gamble and Puff on our Pennsylvania 16.5000km race, 2 laps around the keystone Cherry Pie village of Seer Green and the Quaker village of Jordans before the liberty bell signals … Read More
Tuesday May 17th 2022 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM GMT Boston Room, George IV, 185, Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London W4 2DR Andy McGrath, editor of Rouleur, will be in Chiswick (Turnham Green – District … Read More
Fun, coffee, scenic scenarios and, some rain at the end with a few pesky punctures, but not enough to spoil the spectacle and another great day out …. Here are … Read More
Watch one of the most impressive finishes you are likely to witness on Wahoo RGT WATCH THE ZMS BROADCAST HERE We won’t spoil the ending if you don’t already know … Read More
WEST LONDON VR 5.3 THROWS UP ANOTHER DRAMATIC THRILLER …. WITH A CLASSIC FELDBALLE FINALÉ, FULL OF FLASHY FLYING FINESSE The Results are below, and THE STANDINGS ARE HERE Note … Read More
It’s back to a popular spin out to Taplow, now on the new Elizabeth Line don’t cha know? It also offers the first opportunity in a while to have a … Read More
Fast, Furious, flat, flat-out, fume free fun at 7.30pm (UK TIME) on Wednesday 11th May 2022 WEDNESDAY 11th MAY 7.30pm UK TIME ON WAHOO RGT ENTER HERE You may exhale … Read More
WEDNESDAY 11th MAY 7.30pm UK TIME ON WAHOO RGT ENTER HERE Due to circumstances beyond our control, our usual ZMS live stream will not be broadcast live for race 5.3 … Read More
Bank Holiday Monday 29th August 2022 From St.Martin’s Church Hall Eastcote Road Ruislip with three route distances to choose from. Every finisher will get a cloth roundel (illustrated below), refreshments … Read More
We have been planning this event since, simply ages! It’s the first birthday of the club. For your miserly £10 entry fee you’ll get refreshments at the start and finish, … Read More
Four West London Cyclonauts completed the London Circuit 400km Audax on Saturday, two of them just carried on and did the Sunday Club Ride too …. which turned out to … Read More
WahCooligan-Event-Bonanza Wednesday-Evening-Bash Windsor-Eton-Bray Women’s-Event-Bonus WahooRGT’s-Extra-Brilliance WLVR-Evening-Beano on the WEB NEXT RACE 5.3 WEDNESDAY 11th MAY 7.30pm UK TIME ON WAHOO RGT ENTER HERE WATCH THE ZMS RACE 5.2 LIVESTREAM HERE … Read More
SATURDAY 11th JUNE FROM THE POLISH WAR MEMORIAL (A40 RUISLIP / NORTHOLT) Southborough District Wheelers are a special club based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent and are celebrating 90 years with … Read More
Another healthy turnout for our Bank Holiday Sunday club ride, despite the strong Audax participation this weekend and people going away for the weekend, we salute our stalwarts who enjoyed … Read More
HOW TO OBTAIN AN eBIOPASSPORT FOR TOP END RACERS To add credibility and fairness we are introducing a new, flexible, rule that allows us to ask for an eBIOPASSPORT from … Read More
The action starts, at 7.30pm (UK Time) but we recommend getting there earlier…. Not only will early arrival get you a good starting position, but it will allow you time … Read More
We were excited by the news that RGT is now part of the Wahoo family, so we had to check it out before the next West London VR Race. We … Read More
WAHOO SUPPORT INFO HERE From the Wahoo site: Wahoo X Frequently Asked Questions Welcome to Wahoo X Welcome to Wahoo X! We expect you might have some questions about your … Read More
This series is designed to let you see things that you may, or may not, feel are useful to you. It’s an individual thing, and we suspect this one is … Read More
We are aware that many of you are entered in the forthcoming Ride London-Essex and thought we’d do a little preview. NOTE: WE ARE STILL INTENDING THERE TO BE A … Read More
Now, the title of this series of articles is quite explicit, it’s about stuff you would probably not usually have thought about needing. It is up to you to decide … Read More
Watch the videos, but if you are really short of time, don’t miss the last 2.3km … a tribute to the riders involved it was awesome. NEXT RACE: Race 5.2 … Read More
WHAT A FINISH! THE NORTH LONDON MOON RIDER ROCKETS HOME TO PIP A BRILLIANT RASMUS FELDBALLE … ELLEN LOCKETT WAS THE LADY ROCKET TO BECOME THE LADIES LEAGUER LEADER. WATCH … 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
West London Cycling clocking up the points as 10 riders clock up the kilometres West London Cycling may be less than a year old, but the pioneering members have wasted … Read More
Topical tool as (at the time of publication) we have seen Chris Froome commenting on Disc Brake Rotor Rub Now if you’ve been reading the cycling tittle-tattle that journalists use … Read More
OK, it’s a bit analogue, but we did get asked about them recently….. With Google maps, and a plethora of cycling apps and computers why would anyone need a map … Read More
DOES IT MAKE TYRE CHANGES EASIER? British made and available here We are going to be totally honest and say that we have no idea how good these are, they … Read More
Not cheap and not for everyone but it’s a neat design and is useful….. This cute little piece of kit is basically a bell fixed onto the bottom of a … Read More
Now, let’s be honest, this isn’t some special gadget we’ve dug out to impress you with, it’s a mini ‘box-cutter’/Stanley knife from B&M costing a couple of quid. But if … Read More
Now we will readily accept that these little beauties will are not essential but do free up space in your saddlebag. They probably add weight and aren’t aerodynamic, but they … Read More
WEST LONDON VR SERIES FOUR …. THE FINAL STANDINGS AND ANOTHER THRILLER IN YA’ VILLA WATCH THE ZMS RACE STREAM HERE ENTER RACE 5.1 (13th April) HERE Slovenian Borut Grauf … Read More
You may think we’re ‘aving a giraffe’ but, seriously, this Gorilla Tape stuff is legendary amongst long distance cyclists So, what’s it for then? You may ask. Well, nothing and … Read More
NOT ONE WE THOUGHT WE’D EVER NEED BUT TURNED OUT TO BE A BIG MONEY SAVER! These nifty little replacement tabs are brilliant … not least because they may save … Read More
With quick link chains, you’ll need chain pliers…. Of course, quick links on chains are simpler than a chain tool and chain pins but you still need a tool to … Read More
Of course, none of us really need Bling, do we? But, to be fair, it can make us feel a bit better and enjoy the fact that, to our own … Read More
VAR TYRE LEVERS AVAILABLE HERE KOOL STOP TYRE LEVER AVAILABLE HERE In a world where Tubeless Tyres are becoming the standard, we have to accept that tyres need to be … Read More
A Tyre Boot is needed where a gash in a punctured tyre is so large that the inner tube squeezes through such that it will inevitably puncture, this isn’t big … Read More
AVAILABLE FROM SJS CYCLES Now, to be fair, broken spokes are not as common as punctures and aren’t always terminal but on a long ride it is not ideal. however, … Read More
We are planning a Sunday Send-Off for Carl Yates before he relocates to Norfolk, with a ‘Curry Night’ at RajDoot in Ruislip Manor (near the Metropolitan Line / Piccadilly Line … Read More
A tribute to a man who has made a massive contribution to West London Cycling It is quite a sad moment for West London Cycling, as founder member Carl Yates … Read More
West London Cycling’s TTT team is new and honing it’s craft, but the early signs are pretty positive. That’s not to say that there haven’t been glitches, Dave Morrison had … Read More
London Lockdown night ride 25th March 10pm from Victoria Station Date and Location Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2022Distance: 160 km (100 miles for the uninitiated)Climb: 1,086m (flat)Start Time: 22:00 (late)Starting … Read More
Gremlins galore spices up a great Time Trial in West London VR Race 4.11 NEXT RACE WEDNESDAY 16th MARCH 7.30pm UK TIME ENTER HERE Oooh errr! A bit of controversy … Read More
Lighter than lycra, the West London Cycling e-kit is now available on RGT as part your virtual racing couture – log in to RGT and eek-out the e-kit Log in to … Read More
WATCH THE ZMS VIDEO STREAM HERE Next Race Race 4.11 Wednesday 2nd March 2022 …….7.30pm UK time. .INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL Waltham St.Lawrence HCC234 (2 laps flat)15.6km (5 second start intervals and no drafting) ENTER HERE Race 4.10 … Read More
Lighter than lycra, the West London Cycling e-kit is now available on RGT as part your virtual racing couture – log in to RGT and eek-out the e-kit Log in … Read More
Whilst we appreciate that you all love our Sunday Rides at 9am from the Polish War Memorial, we support cycling in the area generally and we are delighted to see … Read More
Lisa West remains the leading Lady Leaguer whilst ‘newbie’ Judith Newton knew what she was doing in an impressive winning debut. ZMS STREAM HIGHLIGHTS HERE (Latter stages and results) This … Read More
BE AWARE OF NEW RULES BUT REMEMBER THAT MANY OTHER ROAD USERS MAY NOT BE SO AWARE! Without wishing to appear negative, in a ‘what could possibly go wrong’ vein, … Read More
GREAT WIN FOR THE BRIT, JUST PIPPING THE LEGENDARY NED BOWEN AND MILES ASKEW AS ANNA RONKAINEN POWERS HOME IN THE LADIES LEAGUE ZMS VIDEO STREAM HERE ( WEST LONDON … Read More
THE CYCLE SHOW RETURNS TO LONDON AFTER A 10 YEAR ABSENCE The last time the Cycle Show was in London it was held in Earls Court, which was probably past … Read More
West London Cycling’s take on Randonneuring (audaxing) We will run a series of unofficial Audaxes throughout 2022, as we have done in recent times. The so’called ‘X-rated’ ones will be … Read More
IMMENSE EFFORT REWARDED WITH A WIN ON DOWNHILL ROCKET RACE If you thought riding downhill was easy, you might like to think again after watching this race. It may not … Read More
Furthest distance ridden in the Festive 500 earns him a coveted West London Cycling cap. Congratulations to Bryn Evans who rode a whopping 821.6km over the eight days of the … Read More
Six West London Cycling members raised over £3,000 for charity over the festive period by doing the Festive 500 challenge for Harrisons Fund. The charity raises money for research into … Read More
AND THERE, AND THERE, AND THERE……. HERE’S THE FINAL LEADERBOARD AFTER ALL EIGHT DAYS: Bryn Evans 821.6km Dave Morrison 658.7km Rafael Nunez 613.6km Gurpreet Dhindsa 505.9km Leon Binding 502.9km Samir … Read More
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTURISTS HERE’S THE LEADERBOARD AFTER SEVEN DAYS: Bryn Evans 707.5km Dave Morrison 585.2km Leon Binding 502.9km Rafael Nunez 518.1km Gurpreet Dhindsa 505.9km Samir Doshi 500.6km Baz Mistry (COVID … Read More
RETURN OF THE ISOLATERS December 28, 2021 HERE’S THE LEADERBOARD AFTER SIX DAYS: Bryn Evans 559.4km Dave Morrison 517km Leon Binding 502.9km Rafael Nunez 453.2km Gurpreet Dhindsa 452.9km Samir Doshi … Read More
HERE’S THE LEADERBOARD AFTER FIVE DAYS: Bryn Evans 531.5km Leon Binding 502.9km Dave Morrison 431.5km Rafael Nunez 427.8km Gurpreet Dhindsa 399.8km Samir Doshi 364.7km Baz Mistry (COVID Isolating) 0km If … Read More
One for the water babes….. HERE’S THE LEADERBOARD AFTER THREE DAYS: Leon Binding 408.2km Bryn Evans 399.6km Rafael Nunez 395.7km Dave Morrison 331.6km Samir Doshi 286.8km Gurpreet Dhindsa 255.1km Baz … Read More
Bryn’s grin defies the grim weather… HERE’S THE LEADERBOARD AFTER THREE DAYS: Bryn Evans 296.9km Dave Morrison 268.9km Gurpreet Dhindsa 255.1km Samir Doshi 241.8km Leon Binding 213.8km Rafael Nunez 173.2km … Read More
HO HO HO, JUST WATCH THOSE GUYS GO ….. WEST LONDON CYCLISTS PULL OUT MORE CHRISTMAS CRACKERS…. HERE’S THE LEADERBOARD AFTER TWO DAYS: Dave Morrison 215.9km Leon Binding 213.8km Bryn … Read More
A GREAT START FOR THE WEST LONDON CYCLING FESTIVE 500 RIDERS HERE’S THE LEADERBOARD AFTER ONE DAY: Bryn Evans 190.9km Leon Binding 187.3km Dave Morrison 162.2km Gurpreet Dhindsa 161.8km Samir … Read More
THE CHRISTMAS LYCRA AND SWEAT PARTY WITH MORE OH OH OHs THAN HO HO HOs WAS ABSOLUTELY ROCKING WITH THE KOOL GANG MAKING IT A ‘LADIES NIGHT‘ ZMS LIVE STREAM … Read More
Christmas came early for everyone on the West London Cycling Sunday Club Run (19 December 2021) when our local bike shop and cafe gave every West London Cyclist on the … Read More
WATCH THE ZMS STREAM WITH COMMENTARY HERE ENTER RACE 4.6 HERE Where to start this report is a dilemma, do we shout about the amazing uphill finish that saw Robert … Read More
THIS MAY BE A LOT BETTER THAN YOU REALISE ….. It is our perception that a lot of British riders get excited by the spectacle and legend of Paris-Roubaix and … Read More
. . 2022 LePape Marmotte Granfondo Alpes As the market for big swish grandiose sportives grows, it is easy to overlook one of the originals. It’s not on closed roads … Read More
Will you Tick the TOC in 2022? Fancy a chance to qualify for the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships in Trento, Italy? When the Tour of Cambridgeshire came along a … Read More
Wouter Claes still leads the General Classification with Moon Riders still the dominant team. ZMS LIVE STREAM CAN BE VIEWED HERE NED BOWEN’S LIVE STREAM HERE A cracking race with … Read More
ANOTHER FANTASTIC TURNOUT FOR THE WEST LONDON CYCLING SUNDAY RIDES We were delighted to see another strong turnout for our Sunday Ride at 9am from the Polish War Memorial on … Read More
THE NUMBER ONE BIKE AND BEER FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD It would be fair to say that COVID restrictions did dampen the atmosphere at the 2021 Six Days of Ghent … Read More
This iconic cyclosportive, run for charity in the Lake District, is one that carries genuine kudos. Ask anyone who had ridden Hardknott Pass and they’ll give you a facial expression … Read More
A year later than originally scheduled, but the 4 yearly marathon is back with a slightly re-vamped route in 2022. This is Britain’s equivalent of Paris-Brest-Paris and whilst it doesn’t … Read More
Wouter Claes wins in Ghent; 6 breathless laps of intense racing, 6 days before the 6 days of Ghent……666, the Devil’s race! WATCH THE ZMS LIVE STREAM HERE (double bill … Read More
The Capital’s big cyclo-sportive is back, and with Surrey County Council pulling out; THE ONLY WAY IS ESSEX! The Ride London- Surrey cyclo-sportive had become one of the world’s biggest … Read More
We all had a great time riding with the veteran cars to Brighton in the sun, Fish and Chips on the beach and a train home …. make sure you … Read More
Get ya focus on the hocus pocus of a magical criterium race in the mythical city of Ghent/Gent in Belgium on Wednesday 10th November at 7.30pm (UK Time) on RGT … Read More
We look at why you should get a bike fit with an insight from top London Bike-fitters, Cyclefit in Covent Garden/Holborn. The time to get a bike-fit is just before … Read More
The Dunwich Dynamo is one of those rides that we would recommend to any cyclist, even if only to do it once in their life. It starts at 8pm – … Read More
BELGIUM IS A PLACE ENGRAINED IN CYCLING’S RICH HISTORY AND IS THE SOURCE OF MANY A CYCLING LEGEND. FLANDERS IS CLOSE BY AND IS A PILGRIMAGE FOR MANY A CYCLING … Read More
Once the Puncture Witch ran out of puff, the Fairy Godmother unleashed the sunshine…. PREVIOUSLY IN THE PUNCTURE WITCH v FAIRY GODMOTHER (FIRST INSTALMENT) Now if you were following last … Read More
Start in the east at sunrise and try to beat the sunset in the west over 205 miles of riding! SOUTH ENGLAND ROUTE DETAILS There are three routes, one in … 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
THE GREAT SURRY RUMBLE SPORTIVE ORGANISED BY TWICKENHAM CC IS ONE OF OUR LOCAL TREASURES This 2022 Surrey Rumble Sportive will take place on 13th March 20222 from Cobham in … Read More
Wouter Claes, Ned Bowen and James Currie surging ahead in the standings whilst Moon Riders are looking dominant in the team classification with Pocomotion chasing VIEW VCN NEWS (Mike Lister … Read More
This is the first of an occasional series of articles focused on ideas, targets, plans and aspirations for your 2022 Cycling Season. Some will be events and some will be … Read More
Some scenery snippets of the 203km Audax Route Test Enjoy the best of Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire on this brief teaser video of Liam Fitzpatrick’s latest Audax creation…… For an … 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
FLANDRIAN CLAES IS EMPHATIC IN A STUNNING WIN ZMS / ESTV STREAM (FOLLOWS LA COPA RACE At 1h 5 min IN DOUBLE HEADER) JONATHAN CRAIN’S RACE STREAM Doug Hart and … Read More
Individual GC and Team Classification winner with Rasio Racing, Nick Greenhalgh talks to West London Cycling in a West London Hostelry Well done Nick on an unbelievable finish to win … Read More
We have added the cobbled sections of Paris – Roubaix to our Rides and Routes selection via the Members’ Zone tab above. To access the route you need to be … Read More
A stunning finish gives Nick the championship from Ned Bowen in a thrilling finale whilst Tom Gales takes a stunning race victory! WATCH THE RACE HERE (Preceded by La Copa … Read More
ONE RACE LEFT AND THE LEADERS ARE ONLY SEPARATED BY A SINGLE POINT …. START BITING YOUR NAILS NOW AS WE ANTICIPATE THE GRAND ARRIVEE ON 29th SEPTEMBER … NED … Read More
Never mind the Tour of Britain, West London VR Series Three is the knife edge General Classification to watch! Just 7 points separate Nick Greenhalgh and Ned Bowen and James … Read More
