by Dave George | Jan 1, 2020 | Fun Adventures, Special Reports
Last August, Slipstreamers descended, with their families in tow, upon the town of Cognac in South West France. This was to take part in the 81st edition of the Semaine Federale organised by the French Cycling Federation. The Semaine Federale is an annual event that...
by Web Admin | Dec 13, 2019 | Important Announcements, Celebrations & Awards, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
Ho ho ho! It’s December again, Club Champs are done and dusted, and it’s that time of the year where we gather in the clubhouse to celebrate the successes of our members during 2019, say thank you to our wonderful volunteers, and of course, have a party to...
by Dave George | Sep 18, 2018 | Young Volunteering, Volunteer Features
The Background September 2018 has been one of the busiest month’s for Slipstreamers on record. Collectively, we have been all over the country racing, crossing, time trialling, mountain biking, holidaying with bikes in amazing settings, started our club...
by Web Admin | May 29, 2018 | Fun Adventures, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Volunteer Features, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner, Volunteering, General Cycling Fun
For many of us, when we enter our 70th year on earth, we are well into our retirement and looking to enjoy a bit of undoubtedly much needed r&r after a busy life or work, raising families, travel etc. However, for Volunteer Coach extraordinaire,...
by Web Admin | Dec 7, 2017 | Important Announcements, Celebrations & Awards, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
Ho ho ho! December has arrived and oh goodness gracious where does the time fly…? Another year has gone by and once again it’s time to celebrate the successes of our members during 2017, say thank you to our wonderful volunteers, and of course, have a...
by Web Admin | Jun 7, 2017 | Young Volunteering, Event Features, Special Reports, National Circuit Series, Volunteer Features, Volunteering
A massive WELL DONE to all the racers in both the support and national series races who provided an exciting day of live cycle racing at the Hillingdon round of the National Youth Circuit Series 2017 on Saturday 3rd June. We hope you had a fantastic day with us...
by Jackie Whitney | Apr 29, 2017 | Important Announcements, National Circuit Series, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner
It’s almost that time of year again when the Slipstreamers Community comes together to host the Hillingdon round of the British Cycling National Youth Circuit Series. This year it’s on the 3rd June 2017, and like last year, we hope to see as MANY of our...
by Web Admin | Jan 25, 2017 | Special Reports, Saturday Sessions
Weekly End-of-Session Races Back by popular demand, we bring you the results of our end-of-session races, of which there are always Circuit Races and occasionally Mountain Bike Races. Medals are awarded at the end of each session to the winners, and photographs are...
by Web Admin | Jan 6, 2017 | Important Announcements, Special Reports, Club Championships, Celebrations & Awards, Chatter Box Corner
The annual 2016 awards were handed out and celebrated on the 10th December – we had a great turnout and everything went like clockwork before it was time for the Xmas party festivities! Scroll down for a full list of who won what award… 2016...
by Web Admin | Dec 8, 2016 | Important Announcements, Celebrations & Awards, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
Ho ho ho! December has arrived and oh goodness gracious where does the time fly…? Another year has gone by and once again it’s time to celebrate the successes of our members during 2016, say thank you to our wonderful volunteers, and of course, have a...
by Web Admin | Nov 17, 2016 | Young Volunteering, Important Announcements, Special Reports, Volunteer Features, Celebrations & Awards
Being a Young Volunteer provides many opportunities for growth and development – click here to find out more. One of these is the exciting Youth Sport Trust National Talent Camp that takes place at Loughborough University every December, where hundreds of young...
by Web Admin | Jul 20, 2016 | Special Reports, National Circuit Series, Racing - General
After months of planning and organising, the Hillingdon round of the National Youth Circuit Series 2016, held at Hillingdon Cycle Circuit on Sunday 17th July 2016 has come and gone. If you’d like a reminder of the event and a review of the programme for the day,...
by Web Admin | Jun 12, 2016 | Special Reports, Volunteer Features, Celebrations & Awards, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
It’s Volunteers’ Week, and it’s a time to celebrate people who all over the country give their time freely for a good cause. At Slipstreamers, we have well over 70 Volunteers last time we counted – but when we take into account our ad hoc...
by Web Admin | Jun 10, 2016 | Special Reports, Volunteer Features, Celebrations & Awards, Volunteering
We love to celebrate our Volunteers – each and every one of them. But there is one in particular who stands out not only for everything she has done and continues to do for the Hillingdon Slipstreamers, but also for the awards and recognition received from...
by Web Admin | Jun 10, 2016 | Young Volunteering, Event Features, Special Reports, Volunteer Features, Celebrations & Awards, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
It’s been a long time coming. An idea that took years to be realised, and a grand opening hosted by Slipstreamers that will not soon be forgotten. On the 14th May 2016, the enlarged apron and links roads that now extend the Hilliingdon Cycle Circuit were...
by Web Admin | Jun 4, 2016 | Important Announcements, Special Reports, Volunteer Features, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK – and it’s taking place from the 1-12 June 2016. British Cycling – our governing body – recognise the impact Volunteers have on our chosen...
by Web Admin | Jun 3, 2016 | Young Volunteering, Special Reports, Volunteer Features, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
British Cycling, at their recent Go-Ride conference in March, described Volunteers as the most important people at any Go-Ride club. We like to think ALL our stakeholders are important. Without dedicated parents and sparky kids, who are ‘up to something’, we’d have no...
by Web Admin | Jun 3, 2016 | Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Time Trials, Volunteering
Following the success of previous events in 2014 and 2015, Saturday 21st May 2016 was the date for the third annual Inter-Club Time Trial hosted by Hillingdon Slipstreamers. Once again, many clubs submitted riders to take part in one of the few Youth Only Time Trials...
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 | Mar 13, 2016 | Important Announcements, Special Reports, Club Championships, Celebrations & Awards, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
The annual 2015 awards were handed out and celebrated a little bit earlier than usual on the 12 December – we had a great turnout and everything went like clockwork before it was time for the Xmas party festivities! We’ve posted a few special feature blog...
