by Web Admin | Sep 18, 2014 | Fun Adventures, Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
A Few Words from Coaches Steve Cochrane & Ralph Passey: What a fantastic turnout on such a beautiful day. Some of us arrived early on the 14th September and had a chance to soak up all the atmosphere. Everyone was keen and there was a great buzz of parents and...
by Web Admin | Sep 18, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country
Our fellow mountain bike club, Summit MTB Club, organised an off road cycle sportive in the Chilterns last Sunday on the 14th September, where a few Slipstreamers took to the trails for a day of windy single-track and rocks, rolling hills, and glorious views. Enjoy...
by Web Admin | Sep 17, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
At the weekend, on Saturday 13th September, Slipstreamers attended the GHS Time Trial Final in the Midlands. This is a National competition run by the Cycling Time Trials Council for riders under 17 years of age. We were represented by Josh Murphy, Niall Dawkins, Sam...
by Web Admin | Sep 15, 2014 | Chatter Box Corner
This past Sunday, 7th September, the first of the Club’s Calshot Velodrome sessions took place in sunny Southampton. This was probably the warmest day ever for a session, as we are normally used to the cold and the wind, but we were greeted by a fabulous day! ...
by Web Admin | Sep 15, 2014 | Event Features, Rider Reports, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Special Reports by Carl, Lorna & Charles In last week’s newsletter, we reported on how brilliantly our 4 Slipstreamers, Lorna Bowler, Harriet Mellor, Carl Jolly and Charles Page, performed at the Sainsbury’s UK Schools Games that were held in...
by Web Admin | Sep 9, 2014 | Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Track
We previously reported that 4 Slipstreamers, Lorna Bowler, Harriet Mellor, Carl Jolly and Charles Page, were selected to make up half the team representing the Central Region for Track at the Sainsbury’s UK Schools Games, part of the Inter Regional Team...
by Web Admin | Sep 8, 2014 | Important Announcements, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country
Each week, more and more Slipstreamers are joining the mountain bikers on Saturdays – this is fantastic news, but they are a greedy bunch, and the MTB coaches would like even MORE of you to try them out. Why should you bother, you ask? Don’t like mud, you...
by Web Admin | Sep 4, 2014 | Important Announcements, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Each year, the club arranges a series of track sessions for our members so they can experience the thrill of riding in a velodrome. You will have noticed recent announcements regarding Calshot, with the first session of the 2014 Winter season taking place this...
by Web Admin | Aug 31, 2014 | Young Volunteering, Volunteering
Another Young Volunteer, Simon, Shines in Gold Last week we celebrated 3 Slipstreamers who go out of their way to volunteer with British Cycling, giving their time to learn new skills and to make a difference. This week, we celebrate the fantastic news that Simon...
by Web Admin | Aug 31, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
Time Trial Practice Report & Results August’s round of club time trial practice took place on Saturday 9th August. This far into the season and with a number of practice sessions under their belts, the riders are nearly all displaying very consistent lap times...
