by Web Admin | Apr 20, 2016 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
On Saturday 27th February, a large number of Slipstreamers travelled all the way down to Calshot Velodrome just outside Southampton for an afternoon of speed, thrills and (of course) some track training. What is most refreshing to note from the group were the number...
by Web Admin | Apr 20, 2016 | Rider Reports, Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross, Racing - General, Track, MTB Cross-Country, Time Trials, Circuit/ Road
The 2016 racing season has begun in earnest, and Slipstreamers have been out and about all over the country representing the Club at events in all disciplines ranging from Cyclo-Cross, Track, Circuit, Time-Trials and Mountain Biking. Nationals are also well underway...
by Web Admin | Apr 19, 2016 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Rider Report from Newport Youth Icebreaker Series 2016 By Jed Smithson, U12 “I love riding on the Velodrome and I had heard about Icebreakers series at Newport Velodrome. I asked my Dad if I could race in that series. He said yes but it is very competitive and...
by Web Admin | Apr 19, 2016 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Cycling is such an empowering sport that we believe provides our members – and all children – with opportunities for growth. We love to hear about all their highs, even the lows, and all the experiences that help them develop! And we are very proud to be...
by Web Admin | Jan 22, 2016 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner, General Cycling Fun
At Slipstreamers we encourage our Members to experience a variety of cycling disciplines, from taking part in our annual Club Championship to joining in the various opportunities that come their way via the Club or indeed other avenues that offer the chance to do...
by Web Admin | Dec 8, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Track
We’ve already mentioned how much we love a success story at Slipstreamers – success being defined not just by winning a race, but by overcoming fears, grabbing opportunities, taking part in Saturday sessions, trying something new for the first time, or even...
by Web Admin | Jul 31, 2015 | Important Announcements, Track, Chatter Box Corner
We now have confirmed dates for our usual round of velodrome track sessions at Calshot in Southampton, so do read on for further info on these and how to book your places. If you have never ridden in a velodrome before, then this is definitely for you – Calshot...
by Web Admin | Jul 10, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Rider Report by Zoe Brookes, U14’s “On Saturday I went to Wolverhampton for the national track championships. I had qualified for the final in April and May at the southern track qualifiers. Jemma had also qualified in my category, Tom in the 14 boys and Louis...
by Web Admin | Jun 3, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
By Lia Leonard, Under 12 Slipstreamer On the 10th of May, I went to Welwyn to ride on the outdoor velodrome. We hired a track bike, a ‘fixie’, and I went to the centre of the track and waited to be given instructions. As I had never ridden in a velodrome before, I was...
by Web Admin | May 8, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
On Saturday April 25th my Mum took Lorna and I to Bournemouth for the Susie’s Track Omnium which is a National qualifier. We didn’t get off to a good start as it had rained all night and just stopped at 8am as we arrived. We sat and watched the track dry...
by Web Admin | Apr 3, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Training & Education, Track
Two of our enthusiastic regulars to the recent Monday night training workshop & turbo sessions sent in their thoughts about how these went. Enjoy the following reports! Jemma Bowler Reflects: “Over the past few weeks I have gone to the Monday night...
by Web Admin | Apr 3, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Slipstreamer member Orla Devlin took a time out from the classroom and books, to enjoy a fantastic day out at Lee Valley Velodrome with her school’s PE department. Orla shares her experience… “On Monday 16th March I travelled to the Olympic velodrome in...
by Web Admin | Apr 2, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
On Saturday 28th March, 3 Slipstreamers took part in the Lee Valley VeloPark “Anniversary Meeting”. Enjoy the following report by Slipstreamer Dad Nick O’Brien, who was track-side supporting our young Slipstreamers! “Three riders represented...
by Web Admin | Apr 1, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
The thing about track cycling – like most things – is you never know if you like it until you try it. Calshot is a long way to travel for a taster, but once you’ve sampled what it’s like cycling on the steep banks of this iconic velodrome,...
by Web Admin | Apr 1, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Anastasia Vocick, U14, shares her very first experience of the Calshot track on the 22nd March, and what it was like cycling in a velodrome for the very first time. Enjoy! “After a lengthy journey, we finally got there. Prior to going there, I did my research so...
by Web Admin | Apr 1, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Sunday the 22nd March saw the last of the Calshot training sessions until September. As expected, training was hard, fast and tough, with a large group of experience riders being taken through their paces! We had a few first timers joining the regulars as well,...
by Web Admin | Mar 31, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
The ice has been broken, the Icebreaker Youth & Junior Track Series in Newport at the Wales Velodrome is now done and dusted, and Slipstreamers are suitably warmed up for the season ahead! Enjoy the following report by Slipstreamer Dad Steve Mellor, who was...
by Web Admin | Mar 11, 2015 | Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Icebreaker Youth & Junior Series 2015 Round 2, Newport, Saturday 21st February 2015 Slipstreamers were again well represented at the second round of Icebreaker series held at Newport Velodrome, Wales with 2 podium finishes. Isabella Escalera raced in the...
by Dave George | Feb 20, 2015 | Event Features, Rider Reports, Special Reports, Volunteer Features, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Head Coach, Dave George, gives us his perspective on coaching track at Calshot: There’s not much I don’t like about cycling – maybe cheating, seeing someone get hurt, or hurting myself – but pretty much everything about it pleases me. No more...
by Web Admin | Feb 20, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
On Sunday 15th February, a number of Slipstreamers made the trek down to Calshot Velodrome for an afternoon of training and fun in the only indoor banked velo in the south of England. Tom Stringer, U12, was amongst the group and shares his experience: “When I...
