by Dave George | Jun 3, 2015 | Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Circuit/ Road
31st of May, 2015. 4am – wake up with a start. It’s dark outside, and my eyes are stinging. The 23rd Edition of the Mini-Paris Roubaix is about to start in 10 hours, and I’m nervous that I’ve forgotten something – and it’s not even...
by Web Admin | May 25, 2015 | Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Time Trials, Circuit/ Road
Sunday 24th May saw us play host to our second ever Inter-Club Time Trial. This year we welcomed riders from Palmer Park Velo, Welwyn Wheelers, Willesden CC, Twickenham CC, Charlotteville CC, Kingston Juniors and riders from both Hounslow and Hillingdon Borough teams...
by Web Admin | May 15, 2015 | HSS Youth Summer Series, Important Announcements, Event Features, 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 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
By Lia Leonard, U12 Slipstreamer “On Monday the 27th of April, I entered my first British Cycling race. It was at the Hillingdon track but open to racers from all clubs. I didn’t really know what to expect, but when we arrived, we signed in and I warmed up on...
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 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
By Louis Rose-Davies, U16 Slipstreamer “The trip up to Hetton was long and boring, I had to stay awake in case my Mum crashed into the car in front (like my Dad did on the way to the Northwest tour last year)! Eventually we got to the hotel and tried to check in...
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 | Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
The last race of the West Drayton Specialized Crit Series was held on Saturday 4th April. Slipstreamers dominated throughout the series in the youth races, with previous races on the 21st and 28th March. Final Slipstreamers standings as follows: U8 Girls: 1st Maddie...
by Web Admin | Apr 3, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Training & Education, Circuit/ Road
The first in a series of 3 youth race training sessions was held on Monday the 30th March. Slipstreamers Head Coach Dave George reports on the evening: “Clocks forward. Lighter nights. The start of Spring. It’s a shame nobody informed the weather at...
by Web Admin | Apr 3, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
On a very wet and windy Sunday morning – 29th March – a number of Slipstreamers took to the circuit to combine their cycling and running skills in the Hillingdon Triathletes Duathlon. First up were the U8’s, with Maddie Emment first home out of boys...
by Web Admin | Mar 17, 2015 | Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
Saturday 14th March saw Slipstreamers racing at Hog Hill in the 3rd of the series. At the bottom of the circuit saw Finn O’Brien coming 3rd in the U8’s. Starting at the bottom but finishing at the top were the U10’s, Bobbie O’Brien came in 1st...
by Web Admin | Feb 20, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Circuit/ Road
Getting onto a discipline specific RSR is not a simple feat – you have to work really hard to meet the performance criteria, and demonstrate you “have what it takes” before you are even considered for invitation. We are very pleased that Jamie Wimbourne was put...
by Web Admin | Feb 20, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Circuit/ Road
It’s not easy getting onto a discipline specific RSR – you have to work really hard to meet the performance criteria, and demonstrate you “have what it takes” before you are even considered for invitation. We are very pleased that the most...
by Web Admin | Feb 12, 2015 | Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
This past weekend saw the final race of the Hillingdon Slipstreamers Youth Winter series. For all of you who braved the elements over the last few Saturdays, ‘Chapeau’! We had some hotly contested races over the course of 5 bitterly cold, sometimes very wet, weekends,...
by Web Admin | Jan 29, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
Youth Winter Series 2015, Round 3, Saturday 24th January 2015 The Hillingdon Slipstreamers Youth Winter Series is well under way, with round 3 completed last weekend and 2 more to go. Enjoy the following reports by siblings Ollie and Maddie, both of whom raced on the...
by Web Admin | Dec 18, 2014 | Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross, Track, Celebrations & Awards, Chatter Box Corner, MTB Cross-Country, Circuit/ Road
Well what a year of racing it has been seeing Slipstreamers travel up and down the country winning races, and even conquering Europe! Currently as a club we are ranked 25th in the country for National Club Road & Track racing, with a whopping 1270 points –...
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 | Nov 20, 2014 | Event Features, Special Reports, Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Track, MTB Cross-Country, Circuit/ Road
We’ve had highs, we’ve had lows, there’s been wind, a bit of chill, some rain and some mud, and we’ve even had some sunshine – but mostly, we’ve had record numbers of you taking part in the 2014 Club Champs, many for the very first...
by Web Admin | Nov 5, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road, Club Social Rides
Enjoy the following fantastic report by a RP social ride regular: “I started going on the Richmond Park ride when I completed my bronze award. We meet at eight forty five at Pen Ponds car park. We do three laps round the park which is about 32 k. I ride there...
by Web Admin | Oct 25, 2014 | Event Features, Special Reports, Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Celebrations & Awards, Circuit/ Road
Well done to the 101 riders who took part in the Club Champs Road Races event on Saturday 18th October – a fantastic turnout and some excellent racing. The senior riders managed 17 laps in their 40 minute race, the U12’s managed 11 laps in their 30 minute...
