by Dave George | Jun 23, 2019 | Racing - General, Time Trials
A pleasant Sunday morning with fair conditions, saw 11 riders competing in the London West regional heat of the GHS. Through the quiet rolling roads around the Beenham’s Heath club time trial course, young riders, some of whom were taking part in on-road Time...
by Dave George | May 11, 2019 | Time Trials
Background George Herbert Stancer OBE (1878-1962) The George Herbert Stancer 10 Mile Time Trial Championship is named in tribute to a man of many talents. George Herbert Stancer or GHS as he was known, in his early years was a nationally renowned performer on both...
by Dave George | May 10, 2019 | Time Trials
Registration is now open for the 2019 Interclub Time Trial hosted by Hillingdon Slipstreamers. We are hoping to replicate the success of previous years – click here to view the 2016 race report and photographs – so if you happen to be free on Sunday 19th...
by Dave George | Apr 19, 2017 | Important Announcements, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner, Time Trials
Registration is now open for the 2017 Interclub Time Trial hosted by Hillingdon Slipstreamers. We are hoping to replicate the success of previous years – click here to view the 2016 race report and photographs – so if you happen to be free on Sunday 14th...
by Web Admin | Oct 5, 2016 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner, Time Trials
Well done all of you who took part in the Time Trial Club Champs on the 17th and 24th September. Fantastic riding by everyone, despite the gloomy wet start! It was just wonderful to see so many smiles, first timers giving it a go, and personal bests achieved out on...
by Dave George | Jun 26, 2016 | Racing - General, Time Trials
The London West GHS District Championship Time Trial took place on Sunday, 26th June. This year, the event was hosted by Hillingdon Slipstreamers. We had a strong field of 20 Youth Riders into this year’s event – with 18 riders starting. One of the...
by Web Admin | Jun 17, 2016 | Important Announcements, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Time Trials
Well done to those of you who took part in a rather wet and soggy GHS reconnaissance ride last Sunday on the pleasant 2 lap course in Beenhams Heath. The big day is almost upon us, and 20 youth riders are confirmed as taking part this year on the 26th June 2016. Sign...
by Dave George | Jun 7, 2016 | Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner, Time Trials
Background The London West District round of the GHS Time Trial is now just a few weeks away. This year, Slipstreamers are organising the event and is one of the Premier Time Trials on our calendar. As with last year, we are running the event on the HCC234...
by Web Admin | Jun 3, 2016 | Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Time Trials, Volunteering
Following the success of previous events in 2014 and 2015, Saturday 21st May 2016 was the date for the third annual Inter-Club Time Trial hosted by Hillingdon Slipstreamers. Once again, many clubs submitted riders to take part in one of the few Youth Only Time Trials...
by Web Admin | Apr 20, 2016 | Rider Reports, Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross, Racing - General, Track, MTB Cross-Country, Time Trials, Circuit/ Road
The 2016 racing season has begun in earnest, and Slipstreamers have been out and about all over the country representing the Club at events in all disciplines ranging from Cyclo-Cross, Track, Circuit, Time-Trials and Mountain Biking. Nationals are also well underway...
by Dave George | Mar 29, 2016 | Important Announcements, Racing - General, Time Trials
Get ready! Following the success of our 2015 Inter-Club Time Trial, it’s almost time to do it again! Invitations are being sent out to various clubs who will be joining us on the afternoon of Saturday 21st May 2016, and of course, as hosts, we are also inviting...
by Dave George | Oct 19, 2015 | Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner, Time Trials
This morning (October 18th) saw 9 riders represent Slipstreamers in the 2nd Closed Circuit National Championship Time Trial at Thruxton. An event which is certainly growing in popularity which saw almost 200 riders take part on the 11.6 mile (18.6km) course. The...
by Web Admin | Oct 2, 2015 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Time Trials
Round 1 has come and gone, and for a number of you, Saturday the 26th September was your first experience of the Slipstreamers Club Championships and our annual Family Fun Day. We hope you all had a great time ( judging by the photos we think you did!)… And that...
by Dave George | Aug 21, 2015 | Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner, Time Trials
This year’s GHS Final, the national School’s Time Trial competition, will be held on Saturday 12th September starting at 9am. This year, the following Slipstreamers have qualified for the final: Josh Copley (riding for Willesden) Ieuan Woods (riding for...
by Dave George | Aug 16, 2015 | Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Time Trials
During the August Time Trial practice, Duncan was out taking some excellent photographs [visit the Gallery to see these] that captured the rider’s position on the bike. This has been a very useful exercise, as it allows you to compare your own position with what...
by Web Admin | Jun 25, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials, Fun Corner, General Cycling Fun
We love to hear from our Members about all the fun and exciting things they get up to in their spare time. This time it’s the turn of Member Astrid Spragg, who rode a tandem on the 13th June with Dad Dave at the Team Axiom 10 Time Trial on the A3. Both had an...
by Web Admin | May 25, 2015 | Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Time Trials, Circuit/ Road
Sunday 24th May saw us play host to our second ever Inter-Club Time Trial. This year we welcomed riders from Palmer Park Velo, Welwyn Wheelers, Willesden CC, Twickenham CC, Charlotteville CC, Kingston Juniors and riders from both Hounslow and Hillingdon Borough teams...
by Dave George | May 22, 2015 | Important Announcements, Racing - General, Time Trials
The programme for Sunday’s Inter-Club Time Trial is now available to download here. Please look at the start sheets within the programme to find your allocated start time. Also, please remember to sign-on at least 30 minutes before the start of your race. You...
by Web Admin | May 10, 2015 | Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner, Time Trials
We recently posted an article regarding the upcoming GHS Time Trial competition coming up soon – visit this page for details and a link to the entry page. If you are considering doing the GHS TT (which we would highly recommend), there will be a reconnaissance...
by Dave George | Apr 24, 2015 | Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner, Time Trials
The George Herbert Stancer (GHS) Schools Time Trial Competition The George Herbert Stancer (OBE 1878-1962) 10 Mile Time Trial Championship is named in tribute to a man of many talents. George Herbert Stancer or GHS as he was known, in his early years was a nationally...
