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 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Fun Corner, Circuit/ Road, General Cycling Fun
By Ben Coppola, U10 Slipstreamer “I went on holiday in Mallorca and I went to train with my Mum and Dad and after that I went to a restaurant called Tolo’s and I saw Bradley Wiggins and his friends. He was in Mallorca training to beat the hour record in...
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 | Fun Adventures, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
On paper it looked so simple: a bike race, starts at 14:30, different start points for different age groups, all finishing in the famous Roubaix Velodrome. What could possibly go wrong? Well, first the weather, it was awful, I mean proper awful. It was raining, windy...
by Web Admin | Jun 5, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country, General Cycling Fun
May Half-Term Lookout Ride in Swinley By Rafael Garcia, U10 Slipstreamer I had the best time at the session organised by British Cycling in Swinley. I would like to go there again as soon as possible! It was awesome! Here are some pictures taken at the end of the...
by Web Admin | Jun 5, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
Event Report, Mini Paris Roubaix – 31st May 2015 By Finn O’Brien, U8 Slipstreamer Last Sunday I went to France to ride a famous race called Paris Roubaix with my Brother and Sister. We had to stay in a funny hotel the night before and after a sleep had a...
by Web Admin | Jun 4, 2015 | Slipstreamers in Action, Saturday Sessions
And the weekly end-of-session race winners are: Boys Girls On Mountain Bikes Thomas Whittaker, William Jones & Jack Proter O’Malley Grace Whittaker & Vicky Woodford U8 Luca Leefe Maddie Emment U10 William Roake Millie Coleman U12...
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 | Jun 3, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
By Lia Leonard, Under 12 Slipstreamer On the 10th of May, I went to Welwyn to ride on the outdoor velodrome. We hired a track bike, a ‘fixie’, and I went to the centre of the track and waited to be given instructions. As I had never ridden in a velodrome before, I was...
by Web Admin | May 28, 2015 | Saturday Sessions, Slipstreamers in Action
And the weekly end-of-session race winners are: Boys Girls On Mountain Bikes Rafael Garcia Kim Bowler U8 Benedict Scott Maddie Emment U10 Pascal Giret Angel Woods U12 Stanley Kent & Thomas Ross Lia Leonard U14 Morgan Evans & Finn Dyer...
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 22, 2015 | Slipstreamers in Action, Saturday Sessions, Rider Assessments
Rider Development Programme – 16th May Assessment As usual, fabulous turnout for your assessments last weekend! If you have been promoted – congratulations! If you remain in your current groups, do not despair – ask your coaches for feedback, listen to...
by Web Admin | May 22, 2015 | Slipstreamers in Action, Saturday Sessions
And the weekly end-of-session race winners are: Boys Girls On Mountain Bikes Rafael Garcia Grace Whittaker U8 Finnlay Weeks n/a U10 Harry Leeson & Ben Coppola Millie Coleman & Bobbie O’Brien U12 Tom Stringer Lia Leonard U14 Tom...
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, 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 | 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 15, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country, General Cycling Fun
By Seth Kanaris, U14 Slipstreamers Mudslinger “For me, it’s all about the Mountain Biking (MTB). I think I have always preferred the thrill of ripping down a trail and being in the air as opposed to smashing a personal best round a circuit – respect to those who...
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 | May 13, 2015 | Slipstreamers in Action, Saturday Sessions
The weekly end-of-session race winners (on the circuit) are: Boys Girls On Mountain Bikes Thomas Gordon & Harry Ross Holly Hirst & Kim Bowler U8 Finn O’Brien N/A U10 William Roake Millie Coleman U12 George Fowkes Beth Adeyemi U14 Peter...
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...
