by Web Admin | Nov 27, 2017 | Slipstreamers in Action, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, MTB Cross-Country, Fun Corner, General Cycling Fun
Every now and then, we look for opportunities off-site that as a club we feel will support the development of our members and the intended outcomes. On this occasion, we have been very fortunate to be offered use of a brand new mountain bike skills track...
by Web Admin | Nov 17, 2017 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Racing - General, Track, Chatter Box Corner
The final round of the Club Champs series is almost upon us, with round 5 taking place on Saturday 25th November 2017 from 2.30pm at the Calshot Velodrome in Southampton. This is always a very exciting set of races, and we hope this year will see many more of you who...
by Web Admin | Nov 10, 2017 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner
The annual Club Champs series is well under way and next up for round 4, on Saturday 11th November 2017, it’s the turn of the highly anticipated Mountain Bike (MTB) races. For those of you that recall the 2016 Club Champs (photos here and recap here), the MTB...
by Web Admin | Nov 2, 2017 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner
This weekend, on Saturday, 4th November 2017, we will be running round 3 of the 2017 Club Champs events, and this time it’s the turn of the Road Races. We are holding out for clear skies and a dry morning, but rain (click here for a visual reminder of...
by M G | Oct 31, 2017 | Chatter Box Corner, Rider Assessments
Rider Development Programme Assessments: 21st of October 2017 Well done to all of you who took part in the October assessments, the final one for 2017! Coaches have sent in the names of riders who have moved up a group for both Circuit and MTB assessments, so scroll...
by Web Admin | Oct 20, 2017 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner
If you missed the Club Champs Time Trial event last Saturday (14th October 2017), you are very welcome to have a go at this on Saturday 21st October during the early session only. If you took part in the first event last weekend, and had a mechanical or miscalculated...
by Web Admin | Oct 15, 2017 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner
Well done all of you for taking part in the 2017 Club Championships so far. We will be collating and posting each event’s results on this page, so do bookmark this and come back to it a few days after each event for any updates. Note: Once the judges have...
by Web Admin | Oct 13, 2017 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner
This weekend, on Saturday, 14th October 2017, we will be running round 2 of the 2017 Club Champs events, and this time it’s the turn of the Time Trial. The weather is looking very promising, so it should be great day outdoors, and if that’s not enough to...
by Web Admin | Sep 29, 2017 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
It’s that time of the year again when we kick off our annual Club Championships with the first event – Skills Challenge – alongside Family Fun Day. A very special day in the Club Calendar, we do hope all our Members will be joining us along with...
by M G | Sep 9, 2017 | Chatter Box Corner, Rider Assessments
Rider Development Programme Assessments: 2nd of September 2017 Well done to all of you who took part in the September assessments, the first one after the summer break! Coaches have sent in the names of riders who have moved up a group for both Circuit and MTB...
by M G | Jul 31, 2017 | Chatter Box Corner, Rider Assessments
Rider Development Programme Assessments: 15th of July 2017 Well done to all of you who took part in the July assessments, just before heading away for the summer holidays! Coaches have sent in the names of riders who have moved up a group for both Circuit and MTB...
by M G | May 31, 2017 | Chatter Box Corner, Rider Assessments
Rider Development Programme Assessments: 24th May 2017 With the weather heating up and riders requiring loads of water – well done all of you who passed. Coaches have sent in the names of riders who have moved up a group for both Circuit and MTB assessments, so...
by Jackie Whitney | May 17, 2017 | Young Volunteering, Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Chatter Box Corner, General Cycling Fun
We have featured a number of stories on our blog written by our Members, sharing their cycling experiences and journeys in their own words. We do this because we firmly because it’s important to celebrate success – be it winning a race, overcoming certain barriers,...
by Web Admin | May 16, 2017 | Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, MTB Cross-Country, Fun Corner
Last year we visited the legendary London 2012 Olympic Mountain Biking venue, Hadleigh Park, for a change of scenery and some MTB Coaching in a more challenging environment – you know, like where Olympians go! Check out our photo album here from the...
by Web Admin | May 1, 2017 | Track, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
We have managed to acquire a morning track coaching session at Lee Valley on Saturday 13th May 2017, from 8am until 10am, for those of you like to rise and shine with the early birds! This session is open to all Slipstreamers Members aged 10 years and older with some...
by Web Admin | May 1, 2017 | Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner, MTB Cross-Country, Fun Corner
It’s almost that time of the year again, and we are hoping to make our 3rd visit to the stunning Afan Valley in Wales the best one yet! Slipstreamers get to hang out with friends, overcome fears, beat challenges, and experience some of the most...
by Dave George | Apr 19, 2017 | Important Announcements, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner, Time Trials
Registration is now open for the 2017 Interclub Time Trial hosted by Hillingdon Slipstreamers. We are hoping to replicate the success of previous years – click here to view the 2016 race report and photographs – so if you happen to be free on Sunday 14th...
by Web Admin | Apr 16, 2017 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
Report by Corinne Brookes On Sunday 26 March, British summertime began and the first National Road Series races for 2017 took place at nearby Redbridge circuit (also known as Hoghill!) and 16+ Hillingdon Slipstreamers were there taking place in the day’s races. It was...
by Web Admin | Apr 14, 2017 | Slipstreamers in Action, Chatter Box Corner, Rider Assessments
Rider Development Programme Assessments: 8 April 2017 A stunning Spring day for assessments with many of you showing your coaches what you’ve learnt with great enthusiasm, focus and determination – well done all of you who joined in. Coaches have sent in...
by Web Admin | Mar 4, 2017 | Saturday Sessions, Slipstreamers in Action, Chatter Box Corner, Rider Assessments
Rider Development Programme Assessments: 18th February 2017 The first assessment of the year kicked off with many of you showing enthusiasm, focus and determination – well done all of you who. Coaches have sent in the names of riders who have moved up a group...
