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January 2019 Assessment Results
Rider Development Programme Assessments: 26th January 2018 Well done to all of you who took part in the assessments last Saturday! Coaches have sent in the names of riders who have moved up a group for both Circuit and MTB assessments, so scroll down for the full list...
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Calshot Track Coaching – Winter 2019 Sessions
This is a reminder of the confirmed dates for our off-site velodrome track coaching sessions at Calshot Velodrome in Southampton for Winter 2019. These are open to all Slipstreamers Members, with Calshot perfect for absolute beginners to track. Our Coaches are very...
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Keen To Join Slipstreamers? January Induction Details
It’s almost time for the first Hillingdon Slipstreamers induction of 2019, which will take place on Saturday 26th of January 2018. Spaces are VERY limited and need to be booked in advance – these are available on on a first-come-first-served basis. If you are...
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Hillingdon 50 or 25 is back for 2018
Winter training rides are the mainstay of developing a solid base for the summer, and there's no better way to do so than by joining a Reliability Ride. To quote Wikipedia: "A reliability trial is an organised bicycle ride which challenges a cyclist to complete a...
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November 2018 Assessment Results
Rider Development Programme Assessments: 17th November 2018 Well done to all of you who took part in the assessments last Saturday! Coaches have sent in the names of riders who have moved up a group for both Circuit and MTB assessments, so scroll down for the full...
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2018 Track Races Champs – Plan and Schedule
The final round of the Club Champs series is almost upon us, with round 5 taking place on Saturday 17th November 2018 from 2pm at the Calshot Velodrome in Southampton. This is always a very exciting set of races, and we hope this year will see many more of you who...
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Surrey Hills MTB Social Ride – Sunday 25 November 2018
Enjoyed the Club Champs MTB Race? Didn't find the A-lines challenging or scary? Then join us for our monthly MTB Social ride, where on this occasion, we shall be taking it to Surrey Hills, instead of Swinley Forest in Berkshire. Read on to find out more… When and...
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2018 Autumn/Winter Workshops and Turbo Sessions
First week in November means one thing - Monday night sessions are back!We have another 25 weeks of training and rider education planned to help keep you in tip top condition over the winter months. Starting on Monday 3rd November, we will be introducing the new...
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Schedule – 2018 Skills Challenge (Part 2) Champs
If you missed the Club Champs Skills Challenge event on Saturday 15th September, you are very welcome to have a go at this on Saturday 3rd November before or after your Mountain Bike Club Champs race (if you are doing this). Read on to find out more... If you are...
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2018 Mountain Bike Races Champs – Plan and Schedule
It's almost time for the next round of the 2018 Club Championship, with this Saturday, 3rd November 2018, the turn of the highly anticipated and ever exciting mountain bike races. The Mudslingers MTB Coaches have once again designed a superb course, complete with...
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Older Rider Induction – Wednesday 24 October 2018
It's almost time for the next Hillingdon Slipstreamers induction of 2018, which will take place on Wednesday 24th October 2018, during the half term holiday, from 1pm - 5pm. Spaces are limited and restricted to certain age groups, and need to be booked in advance -...
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Schedule – 2018 Time Trials (Part 2) Champs
If you missed the Club Champs Time Trial event on Saturday 15th September, you are very welcome to have a go at this on Saturday 12th October during the early session only. If you took part in the first event, you may absolutely have another go, but your first time is...
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2018 Road Races Champs – Plan and Schedule
This weekend, on Saturday, 6th October 2018, we will be running the 3rd of 5 Club Champs events, and this time it's the turn of the Road Races. We are holding out for clear(ish) skies and a dry morning, but rain (click here for a visual reminder of 2017's downpour) or...
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September 2018 Assessment Results
Rider Development Programme Assessments: 29th September 2018 Well done to all of you who took part in the assessments last Saturday! Coaches have sent in the names of riders who have moved up a group for both Circuit and MTB assessments, so scroll down for the full...
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Invictus Games Training Camp
The Background September 2018 has been one of the busiest month's for Slipstreamers on record. Collectively, we have been all over the country racing, crossing, time trialling, mountain biking, holidaying with bikes in amazing settings, started our club championships...
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2018 Family Fun Day & Club Champs Kick Off
It's that time of the year again when we kick off our annual Club Championships with the first two events - Skills Challenge and Time Trials - alongside Family Fun Day. A very special day in the Club Calendar - check out our Flickr collection here to enjoy a few...
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Saturday End of Session Races – 2018-09-08
Weekly End-of-Session Races Back by popular demand, we bring you the results of our end-of-session races, of which there are always Circuit Races and occasionally Mountain Bike Races. Medals are awarded at the end of each session to the winners, and...
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Are You Ready for the 2018 Club Champs?
It's that time of the year again, where ALL Slipstreamers Members - regardless of age or race experience - have the opportunity to challenge themselves in 5 cycling categories i.e. Skills, Time Trials, Road, Mountain Bike, Track; with a view to becoming the Club...
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Calshot Track Coaching – Autumn/ Winter 2018/19 Sessions
We have confirmed dates for our off-site velodrome track coaching sessions at Calshot Velodrome in Southampton. These are open to all Slipstreamers Members, with Calshot perfect for absolute beginners to track. Our Coaches are very experienced in teaching novices, who...
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Saturday End of Session Races – 2018-08-25
Weekly End-of-Session Races Back by popular demand, we bring you the results of our end-of-session races, of which there are always Circuit Races and occasionally Mountain Bike Races. Medals are awarded at the end of each session to the winners, and photographs are...
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Forest of Dean MTB Social Ride – Monday 27 August 2018
Every now and then, we look for opportunities off-site that as a club we feel will support the development of our members and the intended outcomes. On this occasion, we shall be taking our monthly MTB Social ride to the Forest of Dean, instead of Swinley Forest...
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Saturday End of Session Races – 2018-08-18
Weekly End-of-Session Races Back by popular demand, we bring you the results of our end-of-session races, of which there are always Circuit Races and occasionally Mountain Bike Races. Medals are awarded at the end of each session to the winners, and photographs are...
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August 2018 Assessment Results
Rider Development Programme Assessments: 11th August 2018 Well done to all of you who took part in the assessments last Saturday! Coaches have sent in the names of riders who have moved up a group for both Circuit and MTB assessments, so scroll down for the full list...
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Saturday End of Session Races – 2018-08-11
Weekly End-of-Session Races Back by popular demand, we bring you the results of our end-of-session races, of which there are always Circuit Races and occasionally Mountain Bike Races. Medals are awarded at the end of each session to the winners, and photographs are...
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Keen To Join Slipstreamers? August Induction Details
It's almost time for the next Hillingdon Slipstreamers induction of 2018, which will take place on Saturday 18th August 2018. Spaces are VERY limited and need to be booked in advance - these are available on on a first-come-first-served basis. So if you...
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June 2018 Assessment Results
Rider Development Programme Assessments: 16th and 23rd June 2018 Well done to all of you who took part in the assessments last Saturday! Coaches have sent in the names of riders who have moved up a group for both Circuit and MTB assessments, so scroll down for the...
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Saturday End of Session Races – 2018-06-16
Weekly End-of-Session Races Back by popular demand, we bring you the results of our end-of-session races, of which there are always Circuit Races and occasionally Mountain Bike Races. Medals are awarded at the end of each session to the winners, and photographs are...
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Surrey Hills MTB Social Ride – Sunday 17 June 2018
Every now and then, we look for opportunities off-site that as a club we feel will support the development of our members and the intended outcomes. On this occasion, we shall be taking our monthly MTB Social ride to Surrey Hills, instead of Swinley...
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Saturday End of Session Races – 2018-06-09
Weekly End-of-Session Races Back by popular demand, we bring you the results of our end-of-session races, of which there are always Circuit Races and occasionally Mountain Bike Races. Medals are awarded at the end of each session to the winners, and photographs are...
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An Epic Adventure Begins At 69….
For many of us, when we enter our 70th year on earth, we are well into our retirement and looking to enjoy a bit of undoubtedly much needed r&r after a busy life or work, raising families, travel etc. However, for Volunteer Coach extraordinaire, Duncan...
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The 2018 National Youth Circuit Series Comes to Hillingdon…
The Hillingdon round of the British Cycling National Youth Circuit Series is almost upon us. Saturday the 2nd June 2018 - yup, this weekend - is going to be a busy day, and if you haven't seen it yet, visit this section of the website for everything you need to know....
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Saturday End of Session Races – 2018-05-26
Weekly End-of-Session Races Back by popular demand, we bring you the results of our end-of-session races, of which there are always Circuit Races and occasionally Mountain Bike Races. Medals are awarded at the end of each session to the winners, and photographs are...
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Saturday End of Session Races – 2018-05-19
Weekly End-of-Session Races Back by popular demand, we bring you the results of our end-of-session races, of which there are always Circuit Races and occasionally Mountain Bike Races. Medals are awarded at the end of each session to the winners, and photographs are...
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Interclub Time Trial 2018
Registration is now open for the 2018 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 27th May 2018 and...
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May 2018 Assessment Results
Rider Development Programme Assessments: 5th May 2018 Well done to all of you who took part in the assessments last Saturday! Coaches have sent in the names of riders who have moved up a group for both Circuit and MTB assessments, so scroll down for the full list of...
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Keen To Join Slipstreamers? May Induction Details
It's almost time for the Spring Hillingdon Slipstreamers induction of 2018, which will take place on Saturday 5th of May 2018. Spaces are VERY limited and need to be booked in advance - these are available on on a first-come-first-served basis. So if you...
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Saturday End of Session Races – 2018-04-14
Weekly End-of-Session Races Back by popular demand, we bring you the results of our end-of-session races, of which there are always Circuit Races and occasionally Mountain Bike Races. Medals are awarded at the end of each session to the winners, and photographs are...
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Have Your Say: Join us at the AGM on 28th April 2018
If you are passionate and care about Hillingdon Slipstreamers, want to hear more about what we achieved during 2017, and are interested in our plans for the year ahead, we encourage ALL members and parents/ guardians to join us on Saturday 28th April 2018 for the...
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Calshot Velodrome Track Coaching – 8th April 2018
If you've never given track inside a velodrome a go, then our track coaching session on Sunday 8th April 2018 at Calshot Velodrome in Southampton is just for you. This session is open to all Slipstreamers Members and a few invited sister clubs, with Calshot perfect...
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March 2018 Assessment Results
Rider Development Programme Assessments: 17th March 2018 Well done to all of you who took part in the assessments last few Saturdays! Coaches have sent in the names of riders who have moved up a group for both Circuit and MTB assessments, so scroll down for the full...
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