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We will organise some special rides occasionally from the Polish War Memorial along the A40 in West London – all welcome but you will need to subscribe to add your name to the spreadsheet on the Ruislip Rides page.
- West London Cycling Sunday Ride for 21st August announced ….. and it’s another Burnham blast with the popular Fights Over Egypt and coffee at the Rusty Bike…. Starts at the Polish War Memorial at 9am
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 ‘Flights Over’ in the name. Not everyone will realise that the name is a play on the Jones Girls’ 1980s record, Nights Over Egypt. So … Read More - It’s London-Edinburgh-London 2022 and West London Cycling have a few riders on their way ….
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 hours, getting their Brevet cards stamped at the controls along the way to prove that they did it. The controls are, typically, schools or community … Read More - Rollin’ out to Rowan’s …… the summer edition…Sunday 7th August at 9am from the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt)
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 those not doing LEL, it’s RRR (Ruislip, Rowan’s Ruislip). As usual, there will be two routes to choose from and various speed groups to meet … Read More - The ladies keep us guessing, Ladies League is going to thrill the West London VR Race community on Wahoo RGT
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 it is almost certainly going to be someone who completes six races, but it also rather depends on who else is racing. Points are awarded … 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 can replicate the hills andother dynamics of real life cycling. Those short evening races are stillrunning today and now attract global participation, short fast events … Read More - Controversy as timing system misfires …. but don’t we love a bit of drama? It must be the West London VR Race 5.9 Individual Time Trial results……
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 Ned Bowen’s time from the start of lap two. Consequently, with only 12 minutes registered at the end, people will see on RGTdb and WahooRGT … Read More - WEST LONDON VR RACE 5.9 … TIME FOR A TIME TRIAL AND TIME FOR YOUR RACE PACK …. WEDNESDAY 3rd AUGUST AT 7.30pm (UK TIME) ON WAHOO RGT
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 (we’ve flicked the switch) you will get a full workout. Riders will go off at 5 second intervals, and with the draft feature switched off … Read More - West London VR Series Five; The race of truth is here, make sure your here too! Wednesday 3rd August 7.30pm (UK Time) on Wahoo RGT
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; make sure your here too! Wednesday 3rd August 7.30pm (UK Time) on Wahoo RGT ENTER HERE It’s dead flat, but with no draft capability (we’ve … Read More - August Sunday Rides, 7th and 14th now on the menu …. West London Cycling Sundays; Every Sunday 9am from the Polish War Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northwood)
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 it’s that favourite, Bolt Out To Boulters where we visit Boulters Cafe in Maidenhead. As usual, there will be two routes to choose from and … Read More - Willesden’s Mid Week Audax special is back ……
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, Riverside 2 Riverside. Wednesday 17th August ENTER HERE Wednesday 17th August 10am from Jenner’s Cafe, Ray Mead Road, Maidenhead SL6 8NP 2 cafes – 1 … Read More - Only 4 weeks to the West London Randonax Rides on August 29th Bank Holiday Monday
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 enter now to avoid disappointment. ENTER HERE A choice of rides, 70km, 100km and 200km, you’ll get a GPX file (plus a printable routesheet as … Read More - West by Northwest – it’s the Ashley Bash Ride
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 blocked road near Latimer ….. plenty of talking points but what a great day out it was overall! - West London VR Race 5.9: IT’s an ITT on your IT and IT’s gonna be ‘IT’ …. make sure you’re in IT ….. Wednesday 3rd August 7.30pm UK Time
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 feature switched off there will be no advantage in sitting behind any riders you may catch. Its 16km over 2 laps of the Waltham St.Lawrence … Read More - Pleasant pedalling prospects predicted for Sunday
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 for the climate. With this in mind you are cordially invited to rendezvous at the Polish war Memorial on Sunday at 9am to join some … Read More - West London VR Series Six – Early Bird Entries for e-Racing’s WahKooligans
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 of the thirteen races are open for early-bird entry and several of the real life preview videos are available to watch on YouTube. The races … Read More - It’s a new cafe ride this Sunday….. West London Sunday Rides are doing the Ashley dash bash at 9am Sunday 31st July from the Polish war Memorial (A40 Ruislip / Northolt)
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 out the new cafe at Ashley Green. As usual, there will be two variants for each route and various speed groups to meet everyone’s needs. … Read More - The West London Cycling Dunwich Dynamo Nightrider action movie is now on a screen near you, available on all good devices
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 before, clocking up around another 400km (there and back) on this overnight Beano to complete consecutive night rides. The Dun Run is an essential ride … Read More - Fine Riding, Fine Company and Fine Weather is Fine by us …. it’s your West London Cycling Sunday Ride portrait exhibition…..
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 sunshine snaps of the 25 riders who participated today…. - West London VR Racing Series Six Teaser…..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 2023. As usual there will be 13 races approximately 16km long (10 miles) over various terrains but never steep, some criteriums, a team time trial … Read More
- It’s the West London Randonax Rides, £10 Bank Holiday Monday deal …. A choice of three fun rides from Ruislip, West London
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 Holiday Monday 29th August from St.Martin’s Church, Eastcote Road, Ruislip, HA4 8DG 70km, 100km and 200km route options ENTRY VIA BRITISH CYCLING … DETAILS HERE … Read More - It’s Your Sunday Special, Fat Duck, Rusty Bike Fine Dining, Fine Weather Forecast … Be at the Polish War Memorial at 9am Sunday 24th July for another Fine Foray with West London CyclingWEATHER 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 Duck Restaurant in Bray and heading for coffee at the Rusty Bike in Uxbridge at the end. As usual, there will be two variants for … Read More
