Web AdminMay 1, 2017Track, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
We have managed to acquire a morning track coaching session at Lee Valley on Saturday 13th May 2017, from 8am until 10am, for those of you like to rise and shine with the early birds! This session is open to all Slipstreamers Members aged 10 years and older with some...
Web AdminFeb 28, 2017Important Announcements, Slipstreamers in Action, Track, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
Overview Helpful Information Session Rules PARTICIPANT DETAILS COMPLETE BOOKING Email Track Coaching Booking Form The March 2017 track coaching session will be run at Calshot Velodrome on Sunday 12th March, from 1pm until 5pm. Attendance is by pre-booking only via...
Web AdminJan 13, 2017Important Announcements, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Overview Helpful Information Session Rules PARTICIPANT DETAILS COMPLETE BOOKING Twitter Track Coaching Booking Form The firt track coaching session of 2017 will be run at Calshot Velodrome on Saturday 21st January, from 1pm until 5pm. Attendance is by pre-booking only...
Web AdminNov 25, 2016Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Track, Chatter Box Corner
For the very first time, we broke with tradition of holding the final Club Championship races during an afternoon and instead opted for a Saturday early evening slot inside the infamous Calshot Velodrome. Of course, not breaking with tradition this time of year, the...
Web AdminNov 16, 2016Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Track, Chatter Box Corner
Four events down (Skills, Time Trials, Circuit and MTB), and we prepare for the final event of this year’s Club Champs series: Track Races on Saturday 19th November. This year, we have an evening slot meaning it will be dark outside, but the orange glow of the...
Web AdminAug 12, 2016Important Announcements, Track, Chatter Box Corner
We have confirmed the following dates for our off-site velodrome track sessions at Calshot in Southampton and Derby Arena in Derby. These are open to all Slipstreamers Members, with Calshot perfect for beginners and Derby just an awesome place to ride if you...
Web AdminApr 20, 2016Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
On Saturday 27th February, a large number of Slipstreamers travelled all the way down to Calshot Velodrome just outside Southampton for an afternoon of speed, thrills and (of course) some track training. What is most refreshing to note from the group were the number...
Web AdminApr 20, 2016Rider 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...
Web AdminApr 19, 2016Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Rider Report from Newport Youth Icebreaker Series 2016 By Jed Smithson, U12 “I love riding on the Velodrome and I had heard about Icebreakers series at Newport Velodrome. I asked my Dad if I could race in that series. He said yes but it is very competitive and...
Web AdminApr 19, 2016Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Cycling is such an empowering sport that we believe provides our members – and all children – with opportunities for growth. We love to hear about all their highs, even the lows, and all the experiences that help them develop! And we are very proud to be...
Web AdminJan 22, 2016Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner, General Cycling Fun
At Slipstreamers we encourage our Members to experience a variety of cycling disciplines, from taking part in our annual Club Championship to joining in the various opportunities that come their way via the Club or indeed other avenues that offer the chance to do...
Web AdminDec 8, 2015Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Track
We’ve already mentioned how much we love a success story at Slipstreamers – success being defined not just by winning a race, but by overcoming fears, grabbing opportunities, taking part in Saturday sessions, trying something new for the first time, or even...
Web AdminJul 31, 2015Important Announcements, Track, Chatter Box Corner
We now have confirmed dates for our usual round of velodrome track sessions at Calshot in Southampton, so do read on for further info on these and how to book your places. If you have never ridden in a velodrome before, then this is definitely for you – Calshot...
Web EditorJul 10, 2015Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Rider Report by Zoe Brookes, U14’s “On Saturday I went to Wolverhampton for the national track championships. I had qualified for the final in April and May at the southern track qualifiers. Jemma had also qualified in my category, Tom in the 14 boys and Louis...
Web AdminJun 3, 2015Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
By Lia Leonard, Under 12 Slipstreamer On the 10th of May, I went to Welwyn to ride on the outdoor velodrome. We hired a track bike, a ‘fixie’, and I went to the centre of the track and waited to be given instructions. As I had never ridden in a velodrome before, I was...
Web EditorMay 8, 2015Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
On Saturday April 25th my Mum took Lorna and I to Bournemouth for the Susie’s Track Omnium which is a National qualifier. We didn’t get off to a good start as it had rained all night and just stopped at 8am as we arrived. We sat and watched the track dry...
Web AdminApr 3, 2015Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track, Training & Education
Two of our enthusiastic regulars to the recent Monday night training workshop & turbo sessions sent in their thoughts about how these went. Enjoy the following reports! Jemma Bowler Reflects: “Over the past few weeks I have gone to the Monday night...
Web AdminApr 3, 2015Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Slipstreamer member Orla Devlin took a time out from the classroom and books, to enjoy a fantastic day out at Lee Valley Velodrome with her school’s PE department. Orla shares her experience… “On Monday 16th March I travelled to the Olympic velodrome in...
Web AdminApr 2, 2015Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
On Saturday 28th March, 3 Slipstreamers took part in the Lee Valley VeloPark “Anniversary Meeting”. Enjoy the following report by Slipstreamer Dad Nick O’Brien, who was track-side supporting our young Slipstreamers! “Three riders represented...
Web AdminApr 1, 2015Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
The thing about track cycling – like most things – is you never know if you like it until you try it. Calshot is a long way to travel for a taster, but once you’ve sampled what it’s like cycling on the steep banks of this iconic velodrome,...
