WEST LONDON CYCLING
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
As many West London Cyclonauts already know, our good friend Shirley at the Rusty Bike Cafe in Uxbridge has not been well recently. We all wish her well. With the … Read More
A turnout of 38 riders accompanied Bryn on his last Club Ride before he emigrates to Spain, and what a wonderful send off it was. A particularly hilly ride out … Read More
If you want your GPX sent early, we are aiming to send all GPX, Route Sheets and instruction emails out on Monday 19th August for people entered by Sunday 18th … Read More
We are not certain whether or not entries will be available on the day and, if they are, they will cost £15 rather than the £10 advance entry price. So … Read More
We are not certain whether or not entries will be available on the day and, if they are, they will cost £15 rather than the £10 advance entry price. So … Read More
IT’S BACK FOR 2024 …. THE FESTIVE 500 WITH WEST LONDON’S COLLECTORS’ ROUNDELS UP FOR GRABS AGAIN … HERE ARE THE DETAILS: DO THE FESTIVE 500 CHALLENGE AND GET THE … Read More
West London Cycling is active all year round and our popular Sunday rides continue throughout winter. We have had a plethora of events across summer 2024 and we have several … 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
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
As we gear up for the Randonax Rides on Bank Holiday Monday the British Weather delivers a sunny Sunday to remember, and any extra sweat shed on those punchy climbs … 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
SIGN UP FOR THE AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY RANDONAX RIDES NOW! Barn Beverages went down well at the Hill Farm Cafe last November so West London Cycling will be back again … 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
It’s another Coy Carp special and everyone loved the food and drink at the Coy Carp Caper and Bike Booty Brunch events, now a Summer Special Sunday Ride for the … Read More
Fresh back from Belgium, the Alps or wherever, some of those local hills (bergs/hellingen) don’t seem such an effort …. 35 riders completed a 100km Sunday ride out to Henley … 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
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
A West London Cycling social lunch subsidised by donating your unwanted bike equipment and gear to our Bring and Buy sale (it is not for profit or gain – all … 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
Great to see Baz Mistry back after illness and a new cafe too … it’s the enlarged version of the Cape Crusaders Route. Enjoy the photos: SIGN UP FOR THE … Read More
It’s the peak of the summer season, so time to up the distance for that 100km ride that you’ve been working up to, and it’s the classic Hooray Henley from … Read More
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
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
Into the Valley of Gade, rode the West London Brigade …….. another lovely ride out to Hertfordshire traversing the Gade River. photographic evidence below from the Sunday People’s Lovely Herts … Read More
Out to Herts we go, traversing the Gade Valley at Kings Langley and back again. Always a nice ride and slightly unconventional, it’s what makes Sunday Rundays fun with West … Read More
The sun shone, nice roads and a great coffee stop by the river …. sorry if you missed out, it was awesome! Big up the riders. August Bank Holiday Randonax … Read More
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
We have had some great events so far in 2024, and we are heading towards our Blue Ribband Event on August Bank Holiday Monday (26th) … the Randonax Rides. But … Read More
YOUR NIGHT RIDE DETAILS FOR SATURDAY 20th JULY The Dunwich Dynamo takes place on the Saturday nearest the full moon each July, this event doesn’t officially exist, there is no official … Read More
FOR WEBPAGE BELIGIUM 2024 FULL INFO & CLIMB DETAILS ETC CLICK HERE You have a choices, two days’ riding the iconic bergs (3 nights), or three days riding (plus a … Read More
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
A popular route to the Velolife riverside cafe at Wargrave, a slightly longer route for a Sunday but very flat for the most part and quite manageable. Definitely a summer … Read More
The 20 riders out in the rain on Sunday 7th of July was testimony to the wonderful spirit of West London Cycling and its popular Sunday rides. ‘Ride Wid Us’ … Read More
We at West London Cycling are delighted to present the 2024 edition of the classic Randonax Rides which take place every August Bank Holiday from Ruislip in West London. As … Read More
A bit of an adventure this one, Bottom Lane was a nightmare of gravel and potholes, the ford at Chalfont St.Giles was almost a torrent, Ian Nguru sufferred multiple puncture, … Read More
West London Cycling out to The Lee on Sunday 7th July with a gem of a cafe stop, if you haven’t done this route before …. make it a date! … Read More
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 on a truly picturesque and … Read More
Whilst we might acknowledge that the ‘bod on the Clapham omnibus’ might mistakenly believe that France is the epicentre of cycling, most road cyclists are well aware that it is, … Read More
A ride around some Chiltern foothills then back to Maple Cross for a trip to the Tea Shack …. start 9am from the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt) … Read More
Another bumper turnout for a West London Cycling Sunday Ride with some members taking on some great challenges elsewhere …. Meanwhile at the Dragon Ride… And at Chase the Sun … Read More
In pictures: The West London Cycling Pyrenees 2024 Trip
West London Cycling’s 2024 Randonax Rides: 26th August Bank Holiday Monday
From West End Road to West End Farm Cafe, this reasonably flat route is a popular event amongst West London Cyclonauts …. Be at the Polish War Memorial at 9am … Read More
RANDONAX 2024 ENTRIES NOW OPEN! Always a popular ride and cafe stop, it’s the Chiltern Velo cafe with West London Cycling on Sunday 9th June from the Polish War Memorial … Read More
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
August Bank Holiday Randonax ENTER HERE The 2024 edition of our popular Randonax Rides takes place on the traditional August Bank Holiday Monday as usual, Monday 26th August from 8am … Read More
This is one of our favourites, short, mainly flat and an ideal ride for a first timer …. so join the fun with West London Cycling starting at 9am from … Read More
West London Cyclonauts spread themselves avross several rides over the bank holiday weekend, a great turn out and well done to everyone. We started with the Rustington Rave, our annual … Read More
There is something special on a night ride at this time of year, something very special. The traffic free roads, the sunrise, the dawn chorus, the breakfast in the morning … Read More
The route last week involved a bit of water and we retain the theme this week with the well liked Fantastic Voyage Lakeside route – 9am from the Polish War … Read More
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
ENTER HERE THROUGH BRITISH CYCLING: The 2024 edition of our popular Randonax Rides takes place on the traditional August Bank Holiday Monday as usual, Monday 26th August from 8am from … Read More
Now, we did hint beforehand that this was a great route, so if you missed this one, well don’t say you weren’t warned. The sunshine and the wonderful company of … Read More
The 2024 edition of our popular Randonax Rides takes place on the traditional August Bank Holiday Monday as usual, Monday 26th August from 8am from St.Martin’s Church Hall in Ruislip, … Read More
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
Who’d have thought it was possible to do such a local ride with two cafe stops? Langley Lanes was the new route with a stop at the cafe in Langley … Read More
You can’t be disappointed when the best weather of 2024 so far lands on the day of the West London Cycling Brighton Beano … 28 riders rode down and 11 … Read More
It’s a double header this weekend, with the epic Anuual Brighton Beano Ride on Saturday and a brand new route short, flatish, recovery ride on Sunday with a brand new … Read More
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
It’s back for 2024, West London Cycling’s popular Brighton Beano Ride to Brighton and here’s the DL: This year, it is on theSaturday 11th May. We set off at 8am … Read More
Wendover Woods is one of the most beautiful climbs in the Chilterns, it reaches the Chilterns’ highest point and has a fantastic cafe at the top …. don’t tell anyone. … Read More
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:
Whilst the terrential rain on Sunday 29th April severly cut the number of Sunday riders, three others were enjoying themselves at the Mallorca 312 …. You’ve got to hand it … Read More
It’s that iconic climb up to Wendover Woods, one of the best in the Chilterns, good tarmac, one way traffic with slow cars and the feel of the lower slopes … Read More
Since the inception of West London Cycling a couple of years ago, the Ascot Great Park route has been hugely popular and makes a welcome return on Sunday 28th April … Read More
Blue skies and dry roads don’t tell the staory, a chilly north wind was the order of the day, a HOTH (Headwind Out, Tailwind Home) but the stop at Ashridge … Read More
It’s a classic destination on Sunday 21 April as we head to Ashridge House in its resplendent setting … a slightly longer ride as we head into the warmer weather … Read More
It’s difficult to know where to begin, the true grit displayed by the 10 riders participating in the 3Down 300km ride to the New Forest and back on Saturday was … Read More
West London Cycling brings you a summer extravaganza of regular Sunday Club Rides and specials both in the UK and overseas. All Sunday rides are free, whilst the end of … Read More
It’s about time we returned to Jenners Cafe in Maidenhead and with some West London Cyclonauts doing the 300km 3Down on Saturday, a Thames Valley spin on Sunday makes sense … Read More
Huge Thanks to Ian Oliver and Willesden Cycling Club for letting us use their classic 3Down as a DIY ride. Ian is not running the calendar event in 2024 and … Read More
Despite the high winds, 21 riders ventured out, with special guest Gavin Grant who will be hosting us in the Pyrenees in June. A typical Chiltern run out with a … Read More
We are putting in an order for West London Cycling Gloves this week. Please email your size and quanity to Dave.MorrisonR@gmail.com and pay the appropriate amount through Paypal to dave.morrison@nlpca.co.uk. … Read More
We all loved a trip to the Musette cafe, and there was genuine sadness when it closed. But is open again under a new name (Church Farm Cafe) and we’re … Read More
Another great Sunday ride south to Chobham in Surrey, a relatively flat and pleasant ride with a great cafe stop. Despite the epic ride to Bournemouth the day before we … Read More
Gus McPherson repped Gold Hill three times, the stats show it is a harder climb on cobbles than the feared Belgian monument that is the Koppenberg, on which many of … Read More
This popular route was originally designed to go to Fairoaks but was altered to go to the Heather Farm Cafe just outside Woking because the Fairoaks Cafe no longer opens … Read More
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
You always know that a visit to Chiltern Velo will be good, and there are a few smiling faces at the cafe to prove it! There are loads of events … Read More
A dedicated cycling cafe in the heart of the Chilterns and deservedly popular; we make an overdue visit to one of the iconic destinations in our area … join us … Read More
Well done to the hardcore stalwart riders out in the rain for the St.Patrick’s Day ride ….. typical British/Irish weather with roads bright and shiny for all of the wrong … Read More
Another favourite destination as West London Cycling reach out to Dorney Reach for our Sunday ride on 17th March. Be at the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt) at … Read More
The very first riding of the Chesh of Drawers route was a special day for all the right and wrong reasons, we are having some amazing Sunday Rides recently … … Read More
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
We think we’ve found a gem of a cafe and have built a new route especially to visit it. The owner has agreed to open an hour early for us … 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
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
With a lumpy parcours, standing water and a slight nip in the air, this was a proper early season fitness ride and everyone will have benefitted from a great workout. … Read More
THE RUSTYNAX RELIABILITY RIDES ON SATURDAY 2nd MARCH ARE NOW SOLD OUT; THERE WILL BE NO ENTRY ON THE DAY All entrants have been sent the route … please contact … Read More
We’re chillin’ in the Chilterns this Sunday (25 February) with a stop at the Roald Dahl Museum in Missenden …. all made possible by West London Cycling. Start at 9am … Read More
Places are running out and there will not be any entries on the day. We will be forwarding GPX Route files to entrants around the 24th/25th February. If you enter … Read More
What did we learn today? 1-Don’t stay in bed because it is raining, you may just miss one of the best rides of the year – yeah, this was a … Read More
Places are running out and we do not expect that there will be any entries on the day. We will be forwarding GPX Route files to entrants around the 24th/25th … Read More
The 2024 West London Cycling calendar is brimming with events at home and abroad, with trips to France, Belgium and Spain as well as our night rides, coastal trips, Audax … Read More
It’s back to a (relatively) local cycling institution, the VeloLife cafe at Warren Row, a winner with cyclists and a winner in court against a Nimby and local council bureaucrats … Read More
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
When you look out of the window at 8am and it’s raining, check the forecast….. The rain at 9am quickly ceased and was replaced by sunshine as another wonderful West … Read More
See you at the the Polish War Memorial at 9am for a flat-ish Sunday spin with an early cafe stop at Burnham Beeches. You can choose your route on the … Read More
We have all the main items included in your £8 entry fee ready, Brevet Cards, Reflective Bike Frame Stickers and the sought after Finisher’s Roundel. Route Sheets are prepared and … Read More
You will need club jerseys this summer to be identifiable to your club mates in those big marquee events as well as to look good on our club rides and … Read More
We have all the main items included in your £8 entry fee ready, Brevet Cards, Reflective Bike Frame Stickers and the sought after Finisher’s Roundel. Route Sheets are prepared and … Read More
It’s one of those ‘don’t miss’ events, they happen randomly every few months and they get a great turnout …. yes, your next West London Cycling Curry Night will be … Read More
We were disappointed to hear that one of our favourite cafe stops, Jungs in Beaconsfield, had closed down so we switched to the cafe ‘over the road’, the Beech House … Read More
We were disappointed to discover that one of our favourite cafe stops, Jungs in Beaconsfield has closed dow (after 83 years!) …. and we were scheduled to stop there this … Read More
We could try to write about how nice today’s ride was, but you probably had to be there. Although we can show you some pictures of the 33 riders on … Read More
We went out and tested the Rustynax Reliability Rides Routes on Saturday 27th January, starting at around 9am, just as the actual event on 2nd March will do. We are … Read More
Transitions happen, they change the world we live in and can be really exciting ….. we are entering a pivotal moment in VR racing and you should be excited ….. … Read More
Back on the flat roads of the Thames Valley this Sunday (28th January) as we take an easy pre Randonax saunter out Windsor way …., coffees at Burnham Beeches and … Read More
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
The temperatures were up, but forecast wind and overnight rain restricted numbers to just under 20 riders who enjoyed a fantastic ride out to Cafe Au Lee at The Lee … Read More
… 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
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
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
As West London Cycling gears up for the summer challenges, our popular online Monday Malarkey Series on the IndieVelo platform returns for a third series spanning five weeks leading up … Read More
Another brand new route for the West London Cycling Velonauts, and for many a new cafe, although this will actually be our third visit, with previous visits occuring during the … 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
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
Nineteen riders out in the joyful January sunshine (not a phrase you will hear often) … yes, despite all the doom and gloom about a drop in temperature, this turned … Read More
We will be making another kit order at the end of January so that you can all have your summer kit by March ready for those big summer events you … Read More
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 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
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
We have to say, the Coy Carp was such a brilliant venue to round off this year, and thank you for the generous and kind hospitality laid on by Dorosthy … Read More
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
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
Saturday 30th December a 100km spin down to Box Hill FESTIVE RIDES EVERY DAY UP TO, AND INCLUDING NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH OUR FESTIVE 500 AWARDS RECEPTION AT THE COY … Read More
As we edge closer to the target, we have some riders who could finish the challenge tomorrow (Saturday) but remember that we will be presenting the awards on Sunday at … Read More
FESTIVE RIDES EVERY DAY UP TO, AND INCLUDING NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH OUR FESTIVE 500 AWARDS RECEPTION AT THE COY CARP, HAREFIELD EN ROUTE NEW YEAR’S EVE Friday 29th December a … Read More
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
A short 54km ride scheduled for Thursday, so you may need to top up a few solo KMs if you are targeting the Festive 500 Challenge (Average 62.5kms required per … Read More
It was wet and windy, a workday and wonderful … we can appreciate why people choose not to ride in the rain, but sometimes it becomes almost an irrelevance on … Read More
Day 3 of the Festive 500 Challenge and 23 riders hit the road for the West London Cycling Boxing Day Bash …. meanwhile, the 15 riders doing the challenge had … Read More
The Xmas Fat Burner Ride starts at 9am, our normal start time from the Polish war Memorial. There may be a cafe stop at Ashley Green if the cafe is … Read More
The Boxing Day Ride starts at 8am so that people can be home in time for family get togethers. There is no cafe stop and the ride is just a … Read More
Eleven ultra keen cyclonauts turned up at 7.30am in the rain, yes, that’s right 7.30am in the rain on Christmas morning …. the rain stopped and we all enjoyed an … Read More
The Christmas Day Ride starts at 7.30am so that people can be home in time for family get togethers. There is no cafe stop and the ride is just a … Read More
Five riders started the 150km Festive 500 starter ride, but at the outset there were doubts as to how far each rider might go in the weather conditions. Fortunately the … Read More
FULL CHRISTMAS RIDE SCHEDULE HERE We have rides starting at the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip/Northolt) every day from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Eve (8 consecutive days) … they … Read More
West London Cycling will be out riding everyday over the Festive Period from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Eve unless it is icy weather. All rides are free to participate … Read More
Zeb Norman’s 10th place made him Series Two GC Winner, whilst we thought that Aileen Davidson had done enough to hold on to the Ladies League … we were wrong! … Read More
The Climax of Monday Malarkey Series Two is Race 2.12 on Monday 18th December. Although there is a race 2.13 it is a Non Series Race so no points will … Read More
WATCH RACE 2.12 LIVESTREAM WITH COMMENTARY HERE The Climax of Monday Malarkey Series Two is Race 2.12 on Monday 18th December. Although there is a race 2.13 it is a … Read More
A dry Sunday at last, and a very rare trip to the Cinnamon Cafe in Windsor for West London Cycling…. and everyone seems to have got a seat too! With … Read More
Signed up so far: Kay Green, Steve Green, Brett Smith, Tony Davis, Baz Mistry, Bryn Evans, Jas Gill, Cathal Keneally, Dave Morrison … and you? HOW TO ACHIEVE THE AWARD……. £7 … Read More
The Climax of Monday Malarkey Series Two is Race 2.12 on Monday 18th December. Although there is a race 2.13 it is a Non Series Race so no points will … Read More
An unconventional route and a rare stop for us at the Cinnamon Cafe in Windsor, and a finish at the Rusty Bike Cafe in Uxbridge. a short enough route to … Read More
WATCH THE LIVESTREAM WITH COMMENTARY HERE With 80 starters and a flat 17km course, the question was whether or not we could get a bunch sprint? With ove 30 riders … Read More
It’s the penultimate race and it’s gonna be fast and flat on the Coastal Loop Route … 17km route with just 43m ascent. There are no bots. Remember that there … Read More
WATCH MONDAY MALARKEY RACE 2.11 LIVE WITH COMMENTARY HERE Another top notch ZMS broadcast coming your way on Monday 11th December as we bring you Monday Malarkey Race 2.11 live … Read More
A ride of two halves, dry with tailwind to the wonderful Chiltern Velo Cafe in Hawridge, and then rain and headwind home for the 17 hardy souls who ventured out … Read More
As a novelty idea we did actually consider offering 5 bonus points for finishing 11th but thought it might be a bit disruptive and decided not to …. but, yes, … Read More
We are nearly at the end of Series Two of Monday Malarkey … be part of the 2023 revolutions revolution … the year we found Indievelo, make sure you can … Read More
Life’s a bitch, that ain’t no lie, which is why we all get high …. so get high on some Malarkey Moments, well in fact, it’s a flat course as … Read More
Your next Monday Malarkey race is closer than your next summer* (*applies to Northern Hemesphere Velonauts only) so keep that warm winter glow going with Monday Malarkey on Monday 11th … Read More
Just two more races in Series Two of Monday Malarkey, and then it’s Christmas. Of course, we understand that many riders will not be fit and available on Christmas Day … Read More
The Chiltern Velo Cafe is, of course, one of the highlights of the Chilterns for cyclists, so we make sure we make a few visits a year to this great … Read More
THE WEST LONDON RUSTYNAX RIDES FROM UXBRIDGE – SATURDAY 2nd MARCH 2024 BRITISH CYCLING ENTRY PORTAL FOR THE RUSTYNAX RIDES Sign up for the new Spring Reliability Rides coming your … Read More
Up and over we go, it’s a lump in the middle (See profile below) that will decide this one, Race 2.10, our 23rd IndieVelo Classic … the 25th will be … Read More
Another Monday Broadcast Bonanza comin’ atcha! WATCH RACE 2.10 LIVESTREAM WITH COMMENTARY HERE Scroll down for other race and series details MAKE SURE YOU’RE SIGNED UP FOR MONDAY MALARKEY AT … Read More
Skyfall spills, hills, chills and thrills … another action packed West London Cycling Sunday ride … Mad Dogs and West London go out in the midday rain …. most pictures … Read More
A golden age of online cycling has been upon us in recent years and Monday Malarkey and West London VR are proud to be a part of that, and to … Read More
You don’t need to be an Ace to be a Face, Monday Malarkey is open to all and we try to feature all the riders in our live broadcasts … … Read More
Dere’s gold in dem’ dere hills, said someone once …. and get over the hill in this week’s Monday Malarkey as we do Parry Vlo Bae and you could be … Read More
One of those winter favourites, as we make a long overdue return to Rowan’s Garden Centre in Chalfont this Sunday, wife some bike riding thrown in for godd measure and … Read More
It’s not really going be like Paris-Robaix but ‘Parry Vlo Bae’ does finish in a velodrome and Monday Malarkey Race 2.10 on the fourth December may not be ‘The Hell … Read More
WATCH THE LIVESTREAM WITH COMMENTARY HERE Over 75 starters, for the third week in succesion saw Zeb Norman storm home ahead of Wouter Claes and Christophe Contant who fought a … Read More
5 laps of fast blast racing …. expect some fast turns on the front from the big names whilst the rest of us find our levels and battle our peers … Read More
THREE OR FOUR DAY STAY (Start Day 1 or Day 2) Staying in Oudenaarde Riders will need to make their own arrangements with regards to transport and accommodation but we have … Read More
Can the super fast guys distance Eugene Korolev and make up ground with 4 races to go? A five lap relatively flat criterium race may open up the opportunity to … Read More
With temperatures barely above zero, we were quite impressed that 26 bold riders braved it … and it actually rained towards the end too. Of course, they properly warmed up … 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
RACE 2.9 LIVESTREAM WITH COMMENTARY LINK HERE Let’s get those graphics rollin’ whilst you get your statics rockin’; it’s a fast blast Citerium around the South Lake Reverse Course … … Read More
We have been out finalising the routes for the new Spring Reliability Rides coming your way from West London Cycling … an unconventional route designed for a winter ride, with … Read More
Let’s get those statics rockin’ this Monday, it’s a fast blast Citerium around the South Lake Reverse Course … cleat in for a classic! 5 laps of fast blast racing … Read More
It’s The South Lake Loop Reverse Course this week with 8 laps of fast blast racing …. expect some fast turns on the front from the big names whilst the … Read More
A first West London Cycling Sunday Ride visit to Wash Hill, hidden between Burnham Beeches and Wooburn, but an absolute gem of a climb … well worth riding for. The … Read More
RACE 2.1: 30 Starters – RACE 2.2: 50 Starters – RACE 2.3: 45 Starters – RACE 2.4: 51 Starters – RACE 2.5: 60 Starters – RACE 2.6: 59 Starters – RACE 2.7: … Read More
RACE 2.1: 30 Starters – RACE 2.2: 50 Starters – RACE 2.3: 45 Starters – RACE 2.4: 51 Starters – RACE 2.5: 60 Starters – RACE 2.6: 59 Starters – RACE 2.7: … Read More
WATCH THE RACE 2.8 ZMS LIVESTREAM WITH COMMENTARY HERE For racers and facers, race, watch or even race and watch, but make it Malarkey Monday! …. Another Monster is coming … Read More
The second of three new routes for November got a big thumbs up from the West London Cycling Sunday Scene Set …. a picture is worth a thousand words, apparently,…. … Read More
WATCH THE RACE 2.8 ZMS LIVESTREAM WITH COMMENTARY HERE For racers and facers, race, watch or even race and watch, but make it Malarkey the Monday! …. Another Monster is … Read More
You pack a punch as Monday Malarkey packs a bunch …. Another Monday Malarkey is coming your way and it’s up and over, just one climb and then all you’ll … Read More
WEST LONDON CYCLING KIT PAGE We are planning on putting in an extra order for West London Cycling kit. Although this is essentially a winter kit order, we would make … Read More
We will always acknowledge how Rapha developed this, but they stopped doing the badges and it isn’t quite the same. We understand why, commecially it is expensive and we have … Read More
