by Web Admin | Jun 26, 2015 | Important Announcements, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner
We’ve talked about it for a while now, and it’s almost here… Hillingdon Slipstreamers and Palmer Park Velo have decided to hold an inter-club circuit race, giving members of both clubs a chance to race and have fun together! This will take...
by Dave George | Jun 8, 2015 | Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
The club is currently in the process of arranging a series of visits to St Mary’s University in Twickenham. These sessions are to visit the “Centre for Health, Applied Sport and Exercise Science”. We are looking at arranging demonstration events and...
by Web Admin | Jun 5, 2015 | Important Announcements, Training & Education, MTB Cross-Country, Chatter Box Corner
The last session was in September 2014 [check out the blog post for this], but we now have the dates booked, and are ready to start taking bookings for the monthly off-site Dews Farm MTB sessions at Dews Farm Quarry in Harefield, UB9 6JN! YAY! A few things to...
by Web Admin | Jun 5, 2015 | Important Announcements, Cyclo-Cross, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
Cyclo-Cross (CX) is not just for the Winter months! Throughout the year, there are number of Cyclo-Cross events, most of which are listed in the youth events section of the British Cycling web site. Click here to visit the events page where we have filtered the events...
by Web Admin | Jun 5, 2015 | Young Volunteering, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
Our Young Volunteers are the next generation that will one day take over from the “old fogies” and continue to carry on the volunteering legacy that came before – whether it’s at Slipstreamers, with British Cycling, or indeed in any other...
by Web Admin | Jun 5, 2015 | Event Features, National Circuit Series, Special Reports, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner
Do visit our dedicated page here to view the archived information regarding the 2015 National Youth Circuit Series races at Hillingdon on the 6th June. You will find our 2015 programme and schedule, as well as a link to full set of results on BC.
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 Web Admin | May 8, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
Last weekend was the second and final of the free pedal stroke analysis and bike fitting sessions offered by Royce Murphy, one of our Volunteer Coaches. Royce spent time with individuals on a 1:1 basis assessing pedalling techniques and looking at areas that could be...
by Web Admin | May 1, 2015 | Important Announcements, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner
Once again, May is upon us, and it’s almost time for our Inter-Club Circuit Time Trial – click here to be reminded of last year’s event. Invitations have been sent to various clubs who will be joining us on Sunday 24th May 2015, and of course, as...
by Web Admin | Apr 24, 2015 | Important Announcements, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner, Circuit/ Road
Does anyone remember the 21st June 2014? Do you recall the beautiful sunshine, the exciting races? How about the efficient Sign-on, marvellous Mechanics, entertaining DJ’s, watchful First Aiders, superb Judges and Marshalls, speedy Runners, fabulous Catering and...
by Web Admin | Apr 24, 2015 | HSS Youth Summer Series, Important Announcements, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner
It’s finally arrived! We launched the idea in February; we’ve gave you the tools to prepare yourselves mentally and physically without our first set of workshop and turbo sessions; taken you through the paces with the recent block of race training; and now...
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...
by Web Admin | Apr 24, 2015 | Young Volunteering, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
We recently published a blog by Young Volunteer Callum [click here if you missed it] as part of a series where our YVs spend a regular Saturday session “shadowing” a Club Official, and getting taste of what it’s like being a volunteer in that role....
by Dave George | Apr 23, 2015 | Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner
How would you like to race the Roubaix cobbles and finish in the world famous velodrome this Spring? If you were born later than 2001, then on Sunday May 31st you will be eligible to take part in the 23rd edition of the Mini Paris Roubaix. Entry for this year’s...
by Dave George | Apr 17, 2015 | Slipstreamers in Action, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Circuit/ Road
A very big thank-you to all who supported our new Monday Night Training Rides (MNTR), which started on Monday 30th March and ended recently on the 13th April. This block of three sessions were open to all riders, from any cycle club, who wanted to brush up their race...
by Web Admin | Apr 10, 2015 | Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
Royce Murphy, one of our Volunteer Coaches, will be offering pedal stroke analysis and bike fitting for interested Gold A, B & C riders. The objectives will be to analyse the rider’s pedalling technique, looking for any symmetry problems or weaknesses that...
by Web Admin | Mar 27, 2015 | Special Reports, Volunteer Features, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
On Sunday 22nd March 2015, Keith Wilmot coached his last session for The Hillingdon Slipstreamers at Calshot Velodrome. It marked the end of a remarkable 17 and a half years of association with the club, making Keith our longest serving volunteer at Slipstreamers...
by Web Admin | Mar 27, 2015 | Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner, General Cycling Fun
Mac’s ever popular MTB sessions have been confirmed, along with a number of other British Cycling holiday activities being put on for you all to enjoy during the holidays. These are great sessions and fun for everyone – check out our Slipstreamers’...
by Web Admin | Mar 27, 2015 | Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner, Rider Assessments
You’ve been working hard, practising your skills, and now it’s time to show your coaches what you can do! Assessments will be held at the circuit tomorrow, Saturday 28th, so make sure you are on time and in your groups promptly. Riders who have recently...
by Web Admin | Mar 26, 2015 | Special Reports, Volunteer Features, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
Club Chairman, Alison Grant, feeds back on the highlights of the Slipstreamers AGM that was held on 7th March 2015 The AGM serves as a reflection and subsequent validation on record of the immense amount of work undertaken by Club Officials and Volunteers during the...
