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...
by Web Admin | Sep 15, 2014 | Rider Reports, Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Special Reports by Carl, Lorna & Charles In last week’s newsletter, we reported on how brilliantly our 4 Slipstreamers, Lorna Bowler, Harriet Mellor, Carl Jolly and Charles Page, performed at the Sainsbury’s UK Schools Games that were held in...
by Web Admin | Sep 9, 2014 | Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Track
We previously reported that 4 Slipstreamers, Lorna Bowler, Harriet Mellor, Carl Jolly and Charles Page, were selected to make up half the team representing the Central Region for Track at the Sainsbury’s UK Schools Games, part of the Inter Regional Team...
by Web Admin | Sep 8, 2014 | Important Announcements, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country
Each week, more and more Slipstreamers are joining the mountain bikers on Saturdays – this is fantastic news, but they are a greedy bunch, and the MTB coaches would like even MORE of you to try them out. Why should you bother, you ask? Don’t like mud, you...
by Web Admin | Sep 4, 2014 | Important Announcements, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Each year, the club arranges a series of track sessions for our members so they can experience the thrill of riding in a velodrome. You will have noticed recent announcements regarding Calshot, with the first session of the 2014 Winter season taking place this...
by Web Admin | Aug 31, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
Time Trial Practice Report & Results August’s round of club time trial practice took place on Saturday 9th August. This far into the season and with a number of practice sessions under their belts, the riders are nearly all displaying very consistent lap times...
by Web Admin | Aug 31, 2014 | Important Announcements, Slipstreamers in Action, General Cycling Fun
Slipstreamers Selected for Central Road Race Team! It is with great pleasure that we announce the selection of 3 Slipstreamers – Charles Page, Carl Jolly and Harriet Mellor – who have been selected to represent the Central Region on the Central Road Team....
by Web Admin | Aug 31, 2014 | Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
Prudential Ride London Report Last week we announced that Carl Jolly, Joshua Murphy and Charles Page, along with London Dynamo rider Oliver, formed part of a team of 4 Central Region riders that took part in the Prudential Youth Grand Prix in Central London last...
by Web Admin | Aug 31, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
Pedal Heaven Series End Report The Pedal Heaven Series at Aldershot came to a close Wednesday night, 6th August, with Slipstreamers taking podium places in all categories from U12 down. On the night, plenty of Slipstreamers were spotted racing, and again dominated....
by Web Admin | Aug 31, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country
Banjo Cycles Rampage Round 1 – MTB XC Race The first race of the Autumn mountain bike XC races have kicked off, and Nathan George was the first Slipstreamer to get down and dirty and represent the club on the 31st August in Oxford. And what a way to start the...
by Web Admin | Aug 31, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross
Cyclocross a.k.a. “Grass Track” Development Day On Sunday, 31st August, British Cycling held a Cyclocross Development Day at Hillingdon Circuit. Around 64 people attended this fantastic 5 hour event, spanning across all age groups, and many of whom were...
by Web Admin | Aug 30, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
Winchester Criterium – Slipstreamers Paint the Town Yellow & Orange! On Sunday 17th August, the Slipstreamers were out in force at the Winchester town race. This was a very technical course that makes the Guilford race look like a walk in the park! The rain...
by Web Admin | Aug 30, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross
Ben and Alex Take on the Grass Track for the First Time! Last weekend, on the 23rd August, Alexander Uphill and Ben Bisson took part in their first cyclocross race at the Crawley Wheelers Summer Cross in the Park, Grass Criterium, and our 1st cyclo-cross race of the...
by Web Admin | Aug 30, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
2014 Scarborough Festival of Cycling – Youth Races The last of the National Youth Circuit Races was held on Sunday, 31st August, at the Festival of Cycling in (you guessed it!) Scarborough. The weather was perfect – dry warm and bright, and must have been...
by Web Admin | Aug 15, 2014 | Fun Adventures, Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
Rays of Orange & Yellow Shine at Assen – Special Feature Assen 2014 has come and gone, and what an incredible set of results and photos to celebrate the achievements of our wonderful Slipstreamers. Assen In a Few Snaps… As ever, we like to ensure...
by Web Admin | Aug 15, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
The O’Brien’s Take on Italy Hot off the heels of the recent Assen tour, the O’Brien family of Joe, Bobbie and Finn entered the Caletti Trophy race in Oleggio near Milan, in Italy. The Italian gear restrictions are very low compared to these in the...
by Web Admin | Aug 15, 2014 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action
Club Championship Dates Yes members, it’s almost time for our annual Club Championships, in which you get to test your cycling prowess in 5 categories [Skills, Time Trials, Road, MTB, Track], and compete for some fantastic prizes, including the much coveted Club...
by Web Admin | Aug 15, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Rider Assessments
Rider Development Programme August Assessment Results – A Note from Your Coaches… Well done to all of you who took part last weekend on assessment day. All the passes are listed in the table below, along with riders who recently passed their BCE training...
by Web Admin | Jul 31, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
Time Trial Practice Report – 12 July We had 30 riders turn out for the July Time Trial Practice on Saturday. Quite a few riders turning out for the first time, which is great to see! Riders continue to record some very good times, and we are pleased to see that...
