by Web Admin | Jul 31, 2014 | Young Volunteering, Volunteering
Our Young Volunteers Shine in Platinum and Gold As most of you will know, British Cycling provides young people with the opportunity via their Young Volunteer programme to build leadership and communication skills in a practical environment. Much like the...
by Web Admin | Jul 31, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
Assen Tour 2014 – First Set of Results In A number of our Slipstreamers are currently on tour in Holland at the week long European Youth Tour Assen 2014 (if you’re not sure what this is all about, read more on the tour website here). The 6 day stage race...
by Web Admin | Jul 31, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action
Reporting from the Commonwealth Games… Ciarán Reed, an U14’s member, sent in this awesome photo from the games up in Glasgow: Ciarán’s Experience with his Family… “We were lucky enough to have tickets to watch the final session of the...
by Web Admin | Jul 31, 2014 | Special Reports, Volunteer Features, Celebrations & Awards, Volunteering
Alison Grant Receives Points of Lights Award! On the 7th July, our very own Chair, Alison, was awarded the Points of Light Award by the Cabinet Office for her volunteer work at Slipstreamers. As per the official statement on the government website: “The Points...
by Web Admin | Jul 31, 2014 | Special Reports, Celebrations & Awards
Track Team Selection Congratulations to Lorna Bowler, Harriet Mellor, Carl Jolly and Charles Page, who have been selected to make up half the team representing the Central Region for Track at the UK Schools Games that will be held in Manchester in September. They have...
by Web Admin | Jul 30, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, General Cycling Fun
The Tour De France Grand Depart – Slipstreamers Experiences… Loveless Family At the Opening Ceremony: Caitlin and Erin Loveless were lucky enough to attend the opening ceremony, and sent in these amazing photos. From what we’ve heard, the ceremony...
by Web Admin | Jul 30, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
Guildford – Wednesday 8th July Slipstreamers were out in force at Guildford on Wednesday night, in the closed circuit town races. All age categories were superbly represented, particularly in the U8 and U10 areas. A very technical course with a cobbled up hill,...
by Web Admin | Jul 30, 2014 | Important Announcements
The Second Club Race Day Is Almost Here! This Saturday, 19th July, is our second Slipstreamers Race Day! We’re pretty sure you’ll all agree that the first race day was great fun, even in the pouring rain (if you missed the race report click here to read...
by Web Admin | Jul 30, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
Westerley Time Trials – 2nd July An evening of experimentation at the circuit this Wednesday as both Josh Copley and Sam Henning took to the circuit, racing on fully equipped Time Trial machines for the first time. Both riders made significant improvements to...
by Web Admin | Jul 15, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, General Cycling Fun
Ralph & Simon Passey At the London Stage of Tour – 7th July: Simon’s Experience It was an amazing and an unforgettable day. The atmosphere was great and while we were not able to watch the race at the Mall due to large crowds, we watched it in Green...
