by M G | Oct 10, 2023 | Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Rider Assessments
Rider Development Programme Assessments: October – December 2023 Well done to all of you who took part in the assessments now that the warmth of summer is feeling like a distant memory! Coaches have sent in the names of riders who have moved up a group for both...
by M G | Sep 25, 2023 | Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action, Track, Chatter Box Corner
The final round of the Club Champs series is almost upon us, with round 5 taking place on Sunday 19th of November 2023 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 are...
by M G | Sep 25, 2023 | Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action, Chatter Box Corner, MTB Cross-Country
It’s almost time for the penultimate round of the 2023 Club Championship, with Saturday, 11th November 2023, the turn of the highly anticipated and ever exciting mountain bike races. The Mudslingers Coaches have once again designed a superb course, complete with...
by M G | Aug 25, 2023 | Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action, Chatter Box Corner, Time Trials
If you missed the Club Champs Time Trial event on Saturday 16th September, you are very welcome to have a go at this on Saturday 14th of October during the early session only. If you took part in the first event, you may absolutely have another go, but your first time...
by M G | Aug 25, 2023 | Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner, Circuit/ Road
On Saturday, 7th October 2023, we will be running the 2nd of 5 Club Champs events, and this time it’s the turn of the Road Races. We are hoping for clear(ish) skies and a dry morning, but rain or shine it should be a great bunch of races. Check out our Flickr...
by M G | Aug 25, 2023 | Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action, Chatter Box Corner, Time Trials, General Cycling Fun
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 – we hope all our members will be...
by M G | Aug 25, 2023 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Racing - General, Track, Chatter Box Corner, MTB Cross-Country, Time Trials, Circuit/ Road
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...
by M G | Jul 24, 2023 | Training & Education, Track, Chatter Box Corner
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...
by M G | Jul 7, 2023 | Chatter Box Corner, MTB Cross-Country, Fun Corner, Club Social Rides
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 Forest in...
by M G | Jun 24, 2023 | Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner, Rider Assessments
Rider Development Programme Assessments: June – September 2023 Well done to all of you who took part in the assessments when it’s finally warm! Coaches have sent in the names of riders who have moved up a group for both Circuit and MTB assessments, so...
by M G | Apr 14, 2023 | Saturday Sessions, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Rider Assessments
Rider Development Programme Assessments: April – June 2023 Well done to all of you who took part in the assessments during the warming months! Coaches have sent in the names of riders who have moved up a group for both Circuit and MTB assessments, so scroll down...
by M G | Apr 6, 2023 | Chatter Box Corner
Reflecting on another brilliant series of races at Hillingdon: complete with good weather and bad, spills and sprints, and competitive spirits tempered with comraderies. It was just great to see so many young people out there enjoying riding their bikes. We’re...
by M G | Mar 28, 2023 | Important Announcements, Saturday Sessions, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Rider Assessments
We shall soon be running our Spring Hillingdon Slipstreamers induction for 2023, which will take place on Saturday 15th of April 2023. Spaces are limited and need to be booked in advance – these are available on on a first-come-first-served basis. If you are...
by M G | Jan 16, 2023 | Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Rider Assessments
Rider Development Programme Assessments: January – March 2023 Well done to all of you who took part in the assessments over the cold months! Coaches have sent in the names of riders who have moved up a group for both Circuit and MTB assessments, so scroll down...
by M G | Dec 14, 2022 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Celebrations & Awards, Chatter Box Corner
The annual 2022 awards were handed out and celebrated on the 3rd of December – we had a great turnout and held the ceremony indoors for the first time in 3 years! Scroll down for a full list of who won what award… 2022 Club Championship Awards 1st Place...
by M G | Dec 7, 2022 | Chatter Box Corner
It’s almost time for the first Hillingdon Slipstreamers induction of 2023, which will take place on Saturday 14th of January 2023. Spaces are limited and need to be booked in advance – these are available on on a first-come-first-served basis. If you are...
by M G | Nov 28, 2022 | Club Championships, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner, General Cycling Fun
Ho ho ho! December is just about to arrive and another year at Slipstreamers appears to have raced by… and once again it’s time to celebrate the successes of our members during 2022, say thank you to our wonderful volunteers, and of course, have a party to round it...
by M G | Oct 3, 2022 | Chatter Box Corner
It’s almost time for the final round of the 2022 Club Championship, with this Saturday, 12th November 2022, the turn of the highly anticipated and ever exciting mountain bike races. The Mudslingers Coaches have once again designed a superb course, complete with...
by M G | Sep 22, 2022 | Chatter Box Corner
Rider Development Programme Assessments: October – December 2022 Well done to all of you who took part in the assessments over the Autumn months! Coaches have sent in the names of riders who have moved up a group for both Circuit and MTB assessments, so scroll...
by M G | Sep 5, 2022 | Chatter Box Corner
On Saturday, 15th October 2022, we will be running the 4th of 5 Club Champs events, and this time it’s the turn of the Road Races. We are hoping for clear(ish) skies and a dry morning, but rain or shine it should be a great bunch of races. Check out our Flickr...
