by Web Admin | Nov 13, 2014 | Rider Reports, Special Reports, Celebrations & Awards
A Note from Our Chair, Alison Grant: “Everyone at Hillingdon Slipstreamers Cycling Club are so proud and delighted that three of our young riders have had their talent recognised by British Cycling, and have been invited to attend the Olympic Development...
by Web Admin | Nov 7, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross
A group of Slipstreamers, Isabella Escalara, Cameron Still, Millie Coleman, Ben Bisson, Astrid Spragg and Elsa Kristiansson attended a very wet, cold and muddy Cyclo-cross event in Croydon last Sunday. See for yourself! Well done to all of you for putting up with such...
by Web Admin | Nov 6, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
A few weeks ago, we reported that Sam Henning and Nathan George took part in the RTTC National Closed Circuit Championships held on Sunday, 19th October, at Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit in Hampshire [click here to refresh your memory]. It was an incredibly exciting...
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 | Nov 5, 2014 | Important Announcements, Club Championships
Yes, it’s finally here – it’s all about mountain biking this weekend riders. So leave your road bikes behind, grab your mountain bikes (or hire one from your marvellous mechanics), bring along a towel and change of clothes, and get ready to put those...
by Web Admin | Oct 31, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross
BC National Trophy CX Series Round 2. Southampton, 26th October A few Slipstreamers made the trip down to Southampton for the second race in the Cyclo-cross National Trophy Series. The course was mainly flat with a few steep inclines to go up, lots of tight...
by Web Admin | Oct 31, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country
MTB Series Finale, Saturday 25th October So a few weeks ago, I entered the Banjo Cycles XC Rampage series because I felt obliged to race more cross-country in order to get my endurance levels up to scratch. I can honestly tell you, I’m glad I did! Alongside me (but in...
by Web Admin | Oct 31, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Track Practice Session at Calshot, Sunday 26th October On Sunday I went to Calshot for the first time. I was a bit worried at first because I have never been to a velodrome, or been on a track bike! Once I got on the bike and used to the fact I couldn’t stop...
by Web Admin | Oct 31, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country
BC MTB Holiday Fun at Black Park and Swinley Forest, 29-30th October Black Park It was a good experience to learn and develop my skills in mountain biking. It was fun and exciting to do stuff I hadn’t done before. It was raining, cold and muddy and it took a bit...
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...
by Web Admin | Oct 25, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
RTTC Closed Circuit Championships, Sunday 19th October Sam Henning and Nathan George made their way to the Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit in Hampshire on Sunday, where both riders took part in the 11.5-mile time trial, covering 5 laps of the motor racing circuit. Sam...
by Web Admin | Oct 24, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country
Slipstreamer Yasmin Basit attended the annual Summit Go-Ride MTB Autumn Classic in Lotts Wood last Saturday, 18th October, where a large number of racers from several clubs took part. It turned out to be a fantastic event, and Yasmin did us proud by taking 3rd place...
by Web Admin | Oct 24, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross
Last Saturday, while the Club Championships were in progress, coaches delivered the first introductory Cyclo-cross (CX) training session at Slipstreamers. For some this was the very first time trying out CX, resulting in a fun morning whilst learning new skills which...
by Web Admin | Oct 20, 2014 | Important Announcements, Track
The next Track session at Calshot is on Sunday the 26th October, i.e. this weekend. There are still a few places left for Sunday, so if you are interested in trying this out, please get in touch ASAP. Slipstreamers subsidise this so you only pay £5 to ride. You will...
by Web Admin | Oct 15, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Rider Assessments
Rider Development Programme – 11th October Assessment Results We are very pleased to announce the assessment passes who may now move to the next level in the development programme. Make sure you bring your passports to be signed off if you did not do so last...
by Web Admin | Oct 11, 2014 | Important Announcements, Club Championships
This week (18th October) sees the next round of the Club Champs, road racing, taking place. It promises to be a busy exciting morning, especially as we are also holding our very first cyclo-cross coaching session for those who don’t want to race, or who want to...
by Web Admin | Oct 10, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross
Wessex Cyclo-cross League, Round 5, Sunday 5th October A chilly start on Sunday morning greeted those making their way to Southampton for the 5th leg of the Wessex Cyclo-cross League. The morning warmed up but left a few slippery conditions for riders to manage. The...
by Web Admin | Oct 10, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country
Banjo Cycles Rampage MTB XC Series, Round 3, Sunday 5th October A beautiful mild Autumnal morning greeted riders at Hammonds Farm in Oxfordshire, at the 3rd round of the Banjo XC races. The course was reversed from the previous rounds, and Slipstreamers’ Nathan...
by Web Admin | Oct 10, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
On the 4th October, Millie Coleman attended the Lee Valley Cycle Ability/ Legacy Supporters League Festival at the Olympic Park Road Circuit. Flying the solo flag for Slipstreamers, Mille rode in the combined boys/girls U8 race and WON! Well done Millie – what a...
by Web Admin | Oct 10, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Slipstreamers dominated the races for the juniors on Sunday 5th October! What a wonderful sight to see our young “cycling nuts” in yellow and gold, simply shining! Some fantastic racing in the velopark; with 1st place in the U8 category brought home by...
