by Dave George | Feb 20, 2015 | Important Announcements, Volunteering
A Slipstreamers Call for Volunteers You may have seen recently that we are working on the organisation of Monday Night Youth Racing this summer. As with anything that we arrange , it is run entirely by volunteers. To make this work, Slipstreamers is always on the...
by Dave George | Feb 20, 2015 | Important Announcements
Now that your February Time Trial practice is out of the way, we can switch the focus back onto advanced technique and performance training. Remember to sign-on early, as close to 8am as you can get. You will need to be warmed up and ready to go at 8:30. Remember...
by Web Admin | Feb 15, 2015 | Important Announcements
This will be held on Saturday 7th March, in the clubhouse classroom, starting at the end of the regular session around 12pm. This is the most important meeting on the Club calendar, and is where, among other things, the Club Officials report on the previous year’s...
by Dave George | Feb 13, 2015 | Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
At the end of last year, the Slipstreamers Committee discussed how we could improve the Youth Racing Calendar for 2015. In 2014, we had a few challenges. Primarily, the youth races were always a “sideshow” to the BC West Thames Summer Series. As such, as...
by Web Admin | Feb 6, 2015 | Important Announcements, Rider Assessments
The first assessment of 2015 is almost upon us. All groups will be undergoing assessments this weekend, and as usual it’s your chance to show your coaches your skills after weeks and weeks of practice. Bronze Circuit riders’ assessments (road bikes only) will...
by Dave George | Feb 2, 2015 | Important Announcements
Last Saturday it happened. A very cold day and damp air meant we had a snow flurry just before we started the A/B’s early session. It wasn’t heavy enough to call snow, but was wet and icy enough to create a slush on the circuit, that is no way friendly to...
by Dave George | Jan 26, 2015 | Important Announcements
Entry to this year’s European Youth Tour in Assen opens on Monday February 2nd. This year we are looking to build on the success that the Slipstreamers’ riders made last year. This year’s event is from Monday 27th July until Saturday 1st August....
by Dave George | Jan 20, 2015 | Important Announcements
If you are planning to attend the early performance session on Saturday, please take careful note of the following: All road riders over 12 years of age with their own bike will be expected to sign-on between 8:00 and 8:30 Warm-up before 8:30 using rollers, turbo or...
by Web Admin | Jan 16, 2015 | Important Announcements, MTB Cross-Country
If you are in the BC Central Region, enjoy mountain biking, and would like to get more performance focussed coaching in this area, read on… British Cycling are planning to hold a few Central squad training sessions early in the year, and are on a scouting...
by Web Admin | Jan 16, 2015 | Important Announcements
If you are planning to attend the early performance session on Saturday, please take careful note of the following: All road riders over 12 years of age with their own bike will be expected to sign-on between 8:00 and 8:30 Warm-up before 8:30 using rollers, turbo or...
by Web Admin | Jan 9, 2015 | Important Announcements, Track
We are now taking member bookings for the two upcoming Calshot track sessions on Sunday 15 Feb 2015 Sunday 22 Mar 2015 IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING BOOKING CALSHOT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Slipstreamers subsidise the track sessions, and you pay £5 to ride. Only U8...
by Web Admin | Jan 9, 2015 | Important Announcements, Club Social Rides
Please note that if you are regular Lookout rider, or keen to give it a go, the date for the February ride has moved back by a week. To be clear, the first two rides of the year are: 18th January (3rd Sunday, no change) 22nd February (pushed back a week to the 4th...
by Web Admin | Dec 18, 2014 | Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner
You will have all received your packs by now – if not, please email membership@slipstreamers.co.uk so this can be re-sent to you. Please kindly...
by Web Admin | Dec 18, 2014 | Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner
New Session Structure – Sign-On Times & Early Session The new session timetable, available here to view if you have not seen it already will become operational on Saturday 3rd January 2015 (please let us know if this is the case as it was communicated to you...
by Web Admin | Dec 18, 2014 | Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
It’s almost party time and that very special time of year for the club where we celebrate the achievements and successes of not only our Members but also the volunteers who run the club. We have around 88 awards to hand out, so do be ready to clap along and...
by Web Admin | Dec 11, 2014 | Young Volunteering, Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
We are very pleased to introduce you to your newest Rider Representative, Carl Jolly, who has taken over from Charles Page, and will be joining Ben, Hannah, Elizabeth, Anastasia and Seth as your voice on the Committee. Welcome aboard Carl! Remember Members, the...
by Web Admin | Dec 11, 2014 | Important Announcements, Rider Assessments
It’s that time again Members… Assessment Saturday has arrived and ALL GROUPS will be undergoing assessments this weekend. It’s your opportunity to show off your superb skills gained after weeks and weeks of practice, and your coaches are very much...
by Web Admin | Dec 4, 2014 | Important Announcements, Circuit/ Road
The week-long European Junior Cycling Tour Assen takes place from Monday the 27th of July to Saturday the 1st of August. It is regularly attended by Slipstreamers of all age groups, and this year in particular saw a larger than normal group who displayed some...
by Web Admin | Dec 4, 2014 | Important Announcements, MTB Cross-Country, Chatter Box Corner
Slipstreamers’ members and families are invited to join a Slipstreamers MTB family weekend in the beautiful Afan Valley, South Wales next June. The valley features an extensive trail network offering everything from a gentle former railway bed to highly...
by Web Admin | Nov 20, 2014 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Track
It’s been a busy and very exciting Club Champs so far for those of you taking part in the various events – in some instances having never raced before! – we are proud of you all! There is one Club Champs event left for 2014, and this weekend sees the...
