by Web Admin | Jul 31, 2014 | Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Celebrations & Awards, MTB Cross-Country, Circuit/ Road
Club Race Day 2 Feature – As It Happened! July’s Race Day was somewhat kinder in weather terms than the previous one in May, and whilst numbers appeared slightly down, the racing was extremely exciting. Race Days are intended to allow those that don’t race on a...
by Web Admin | Jul 31, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
Assen Tour 2014 – First Set of Results In A number of our Slipstreamers are currently on tour in Holland at the week long European Youth Tour Assen 2014 (if you’re not sure what this is all about, read more on the tour website here). The 6 day stage race...
by Web Admin | Jul 31, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action
Reporting from the Commonwealth Games… Ciarán Reed, an U14’s member, sent in this awesome photo from the games up in Glasgow: Ciarán’s Experience with his Family… “We were lucky enough to have tickets to watch the final session of the...
by Web Admin | Jul 30, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, General Cycling Fun
The Tour De France Grand Depart – Slipstreamers Experiences… Loveless Family At the Opening Ceremony: Caitlin and Erin Loveless were lucky enough to attend the opening ceremony, and sent in these amazing photos. From what we’ve heard, the ceremony...
by Web Admin | Jul 30, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
Guildford – Wednesday 8th July Slipstreamers were out in force at Guildford on Wednesday night, in the closed circuit town races. All age categories were superbly represented, particularly in the U8 and U10 areas. A very technical course with a cobbled up hill,...
by Web Admin | Jul 30, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
Westerley Time Trials – 2nd July An evening of experimentation at the circuit this Wednesday as both Josh Copley and Sam Henning took to the circuit, racing on fully equipped Time Trial machines for the first time. Both riders made significant improvements to...
by Web Admin | Jul 15, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, General Cycling Fun
Ralph & Simon Passey At the London Stage of Tour – 7th July: Simon’s Experience It was an amazing and an unforgettable day. The atmosphere was great and while we were not able to watch the race at the Mall due to large crowds, we watched it in Green...
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, Circuit/ Road
A Few Random Race Evenings at Slipstreamers – 24th June & 1st July
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 | Event Features, Rider Reports, National Circuit Series, Special Reports, 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...
