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, Racing - General, Circuit/ Road
We’ve been talking about it for ages, and now it’s almost time… to-do lists are almost fully checked-off, on-the-day action lists are ready to go, volunteers are being co-ordinated, and we even have a dedicated website section for everyone...
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 Dave George | May 22, 2015 | Important Announcements, Racing - General, Time Trials
The programme for Sunday’s Inter-Club Time Trial is now available to download here. Please look at the start sheets within the programme to find your allocated start time. Also, please remember to sign-on at least 30 minutes before the start of your race. You...
by Web Admin | May 15, 2015 | HSS Youth Summer Series, Event Features, Important Announcements, Special Reports, Racing - General, Circuit/ Road
The Hillingdon Slipstreamers Youth Summer Series kicked off on Monday 27th April, and to date we have completed our first three events [see below for results]. We had a few great evenings of extended racing at the circuit which we all hope you have been enjoying...
by Web Admin | May 15, 2015 | Important Announcements, MTB Cross-Country, Fun Corner, General Cycling Fun
It’s that time again – British Cycling are putting on 2 MTB session to keep you busy during the May half term holiday, and these have been confirmed as per below. Mac’s sessions are very popular and immense fun for everyone, as attested by Maddie...
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 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 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 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 | Rider Reports, Important Announcements, Saturday Sessions, Slipstreamers in Action, Training & Education
The early sessions were implemented with a single objective in mind: to help those riders over the age of 12+ wanting to improve their stamina, endurance and overall cycling fitness and performance. You don’t have to be a racer to take part, nor do you have to...
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 27, 2015 | Important Announcements, Training & Education
As part of the Slipstreamers 2015 Spring/Summer training and racing programme, the first of the 3 Coach led “Race Training” sessions will commence on Monday 30th March 2015 (sunset 19:30), followed by the remaining 2 sessions on Monday 6thApril (sunset...
by Dave George | Mar 18, 2015 | Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner
As part of the Slipstreamers 2015 Spring/Summer training and racing programme, the fourth and final of our training workshops is this coming Monday 23rd March. The cost per session will be £4. This is very interactive session and practical session looking at tips to...
by Dave George | Mar 13, 2015 | Important Announcements, Time Trials
It’s the regular Time Trial practice slot this Saturday – with ALL Slipstreamers members welcome to test their performance against the clock. If you’ve never given TT a go, now’s your chance! The clubhouse will be open from 8am. Please sign-on...
