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...
by Web Admin | Oct 1, 2014 | Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
Slipstreamers Excel at Inter-Regional Road Championships, Redbridge, 26-28 September 2014 We recently reported that 3 Slipstreamers, Charles Page, Harriet Mellor and Carl Jolly, were selected to represent the Central Region in the Central Road Team of 8 riders, and...
by Web Admin | Sep 30, 2014 | Event Features, Club Championships, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Celebrations & Awards, Time Trials
Fun Day & Club Championships TT + Skills Report – 27th September 2014 What do you get when you throw together a sizzling barbecue and friendly canteen to keep up energy levels, mechanics at the ready, musical beats, sack races and tug of war, a mountain...
by Web Admin | Sep 29, 2014 | Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action
A fantastic day was had last Saturday on the 20th September, where we hope you all enjoyed yourselves learning about safety – whether you hopped into the Police lorry, got to ride out with the Bikeability instructors, or learned a little bit about bike marking...
by Web Admin | Sep 28, 2014 | National Circuit Series, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Celebrations & Awards, Circuit/ Road
We’ve reported on the individual series race results as and when they’ve taken place, and you will remember that we even hosted a “Nationals” race at the club in June [click here to be reminded of this fantastic event!]. For those of you that...
by Web Admin | Sep 28, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross
A great day on the 21st September for Slipstreamers, where Ben Bisson came 3rd in the U10 boys; and Astrid Spragg came 1st in the U10 girls. See Winners Corner for full set of results. Well done to all of you who took part!
by Web Admin | Sep 27, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country
Banjo Cycles Rampage Series Round 2 – Sunday 21st September The breezy Autumnal weather didn’t stop our mountain bikers from enjoying a fantastic set of races in a beautiful setting. His second in the series, Nathan George put power to the pedal, winning...
by Web Admin | Sep 21, 2014 | Important Announcements, Club Championships
Well the first day of our annual Club Championships AND Family Fun Day is almost upon us! This Saturday, 27th September, sees the Time Trial and the Skills categories of the Club Championships kick things off. Please do read the following information very carefully,...
by Web Admin | Sep 19, 2014 | Fun Adventures, Special Reports, Saturday Sessions, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country
A record number of enthusiastic mountain bikers arrived for sign-on at the Dews Farm Quarry last Saturday, 13th September, ready to get down and dirty, and have some fun. A few spills and bruises notwithstanding, the session turned out to be one of the best yet, with...
by Web Admin | Sep 18, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
Everyone did extremely well on the 13th September session, and we highlighted a few dips in concentration by looking at the split times. This is an area that can be worked on to improve further. Specific highlights from the session: Jamie Wimbourne recorded the best...
by Web Admin | Sep 18, 2014 | Fun Adventures, Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
A Few Words from Coaches Steve Cochrane & Ralph Passey: What a fantastic turnout on such a beautiful day. Some of us arrived early on the 14th September and had a chance to soak up all the atmosphere. Everyone was keen and there was a great buzz of parents and...
by Web Admin | Sep 18, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country
Our fellow mountain bike club, Summit MTB Club, organised an off road cycle sportive in the Chilterns last Sunday on the 14th September, where a few Slipstreamers took to the trails for a day of windy single-track and rocks, rolling hills, and glorious views. Enjoy...
by Web Admin | Sep 17, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
At the weekend, on Saturday 13th September, Slipstreamers attended the GHS Time Trial Final in the Midlands. This is a National competition run by the Cycling Time Trials Council for riders under 17 years of age. We were represented by Josh Murphy, Niall Dawkins, Sam...
