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 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...
by Web Admin | Nov 20, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country, Club Social Rides
A beautiful crisp morning, the 3rd Sunday of the month arrived once again and how fantastic it was to see a few “new” faces to the group! Enjoy the following fantastic reports by two of our riders on the ground: “Aaaaaaaaaaargh!!! I love MTB!”...
by Web Admin | Nov 13, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, General Cycling Fun
On a lovely sunny Remberance Sunday morning, a number of Slipstreamers took to Minet Park for Hillingdon Triathletes Autumn Duathlon. Throughout all age groups we were represented, and as you can see below some fantastic results and great efforts by those that took...
by Web Admin | Nov 13, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross
In direct contrast to the torrential rain the weekend before in Croydon, Slipstreamers were treated to a lovely crisp and sunny morning in Oxford – perfect cycling conditions. Some fantastic cycling and wonderful results – see the U12 race results below....
by Web Admin | Nov 13, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross
Enjoy the following fantastic report by Jemma Bowler: “Last Sunday my Dad, Lorna and I went up to Chesterfield to the Inter-Area team cyclo-cross championships. I raced for my region which is Central with under 16’s because we are all classed as youth. The other...
by Web Admin | Nov 13, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country
A fantastic, dry and sunny morning greeted Slipstreamers upon arrival at Crowthorne Woods for the second and final race of the Gorrick Autumn Classic XC races. The club was represented in the Under 11 category (a mix of various younger age groups) by Lucy Allsop, and...
by Web Admin | Nov 13, 2014 | Rider Reports, Event Features, Special Reports, Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Celebrations & Awards, MTB Cross-Country
Well done to all of you who braved the course, faced the mud, and tackled the technical bits in what was the penultimate Club Champs event for 2014 – whether you came in the top spots or not, there was some fantastic racing and even if you didn’t finish...
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...
