by Web Admin | Jun 30, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Rider Assessments
Rider Development Programme – A Few Updates Further to the June assessment results published in last week’s newsletter, please note a few additions and corrections: The following riders will be able to move to the Gold Squad – once they have completed...
by Web Admin | Jun 30, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Herne Hill Velodrome Youth Team Championship – Sunday 29th June
by Web Admin | Jun 30, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
Westerley Time Trials – 4th June It was a another night of looming dark clouds, and a strong wind building from the West. Later riders had to finish with litter and debris being blown out of the bins into their path. A reduced field with only 3 Slipstreamers...
by Web Admin | Jun 30, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, General Cycling Fun
Cycling for Cancer Research From Kitty Vasey, Age 10: On Sunday 22nd June, Ted and I did a 20 mile bike ride for cancer research. I cycled with a sprained wrist and Ted was the youngest cyclist. The bike ride was set up by my mum’s mum but she died of cancer so...
by Web Admin | Jun 30, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Rider Assessments
June 2014 Assessment Results – A Note from Your Coaches… The standard continues to be VERY high. We are getting better and better the more we practice. All of our work on gears, group riding and endurance is paying off. We can see riders working harder,...
by Web Admin | Jun 30, 2014 | Rider Reports, Event Features, Special Reports, National Circuit Series, Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
National Youth Circuit Series, 21st June 2014 The Nationals have come and gone for another year, and wow what a wonderful day it turned out to be! Weather wise, we could not have asked for a more amazing day – unlike last year where we had to deal with dreadful...
by Web Admin | Jun 30, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
GHS 10 – London West District Final Report, 18 June The West London heat of the GHS 10 Mile Time Trial was held this week on Wednesday night, 18th June. In terms of entries, again Slipstreamers dominated the field. The standard of riding was incredibly high, and...
by Web Admin | Jun 30, 2014 | Fun Adventures, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Olympic Velodrome Visit – Report & Photos The long awaited Slipstreamer visit to the velodrome on Sunday was a truly thrilling experience for all involved. For those of us that were non-riding participants we can only begin to imagine what it must have felt...
by Web Admin | Jun 30, 2014 | Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country, Time Trials, Circuit/ Road
Slipstreamers Race Day 1 Report, July 12th “Race Day” was an idea submitted to the Slipstreamer’s Committee by the Rider’s Representatives. The youth riders felt that as well as some of the coach led racing scenarios, it would be good to expose the entire club to more...
by Web Admin | Jun 1, 2014 | Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Celebrations & Awards, MTB Cross-Country
Slipstreamers Own the Podium at Black Park MTB Youth Races The Hillingdon Slipstreamers MTB squad were out in force last Saturday, 31st May, with a full seventeen club riders participating in a series of mountain bike races at Black Park. Supported by a healthy...
by Web Admin | May 31, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
Westerley Time Trials – 21st May It was another hard night, with fairly gusty winds. All riders are continuing improve, as the results below show: Position Name Time This Week Average Speed (mph) Previous Time 6th Charles Page 24:30.5 25.313 23:58.2 8th Carl...
by Web Admin | May 31, 2014 | Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
Inter Club Time Trial Report First and foremost, a big thank you to all the riders who turned out on Sunday 18th May. There are some excellent times recorded, and everyone should be pleased with the efforts they put in. A big well done! To everyone who helped today...
by Web Admin | May 31, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Rider Assessments
Awards Scheme Promotes… The following riders have been promoted to Promotes from Silver 1 to Silver 2. Well done all of you. Beth Adeyeme Thomas Gordon Leo Griffiths Sam Farman Sam Henning Bronze passes for this week: ALLSOP Lucy JONES William STEWART Jamie...
by Web Admin | May 31, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
Time Trial Practice Session Report… Last week’s Time Trial Practice was very well supported. We expected around 20 riders, and ended up being swamped with 40 riders! It is great to see this enthusiasm and we were all very pleased with riders showing such...
by Web Admin | May 29, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
Westerley CC Time Trials – 7th May 2014 A mild but blustery night saw some Slipstreamers and their parents turn out for the Westerley evening 10 for the first time. Charles managed to shave a further 3.6 seconds off of his last outing. Whilst 3.6seconds may not...
by Web Admin | Mar 31, 2014 | Rider Assessments
March 2014 Assessment Results – A Note from Your Coaches… Here are the results – well done every one – the standard was very high. Your skills were very good and endurance is getting much better. Many more people are staying in their groups and will get...
