by M G | Nov 23, 2021 | Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
Announcing Tuesday evening Slipstreamers group turbo sessions on Zwift & “Learning to Fish” workshops on Zoom Starting 30 November We get to coach Slipstreamers riders just once a week, but what happens the other six days to help them achieve their...
by M G | Oct 1, 2021 | Important Announcements, Saturday Sessions, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
We’ll be holding our first Autumn Hillingdon Slipstreamers induction of 2021 on Saturday 9th of October 2021. Spaces are VERY limited and need to be booked in advance – these are available on on a first-come-first-served basis. So if you are interested in...
by M G | Jul 1, 2021 | Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
It’s almost time for the first open Hillingdon Slipstreamers induction of 2021, which will take place on Saturday the 10th of July 2021. Spaces are VERY limited and need to be booked in advance – these are available on on a first-come-first-served basis. If you are...
by Web Admin | Dec 27, 2019 | Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, MTB Cross-Country, Fun Corner, Club Social Rides
Please note there is NO coaching on Saturday the 28th December – if you turn up at the circuit, no one will be there. We have decided that we will use this day to (a) enjoy a bit of a lie in, OR (b) go on an off-road social ride. If you wish to join us...
by Dave George | Dec 20, 2019 | Training & Education
Winter training rides are the mainstay of developing a solid base for the summer, and there’s no better way to do so than by joining a Reliability Ride. To quote Wikipedia: “A reliability trial is an organised bicycle ride which challenges a cyclist to complete a...
by Dave George | Nov 2, 2019 | Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
First week in November means one thing – Monday night sessions are back! We have another 25 weeks of training and rider education planned to help keep you in tip top condition over the winter months. Starting on Monday 4th November, we will start the series of...
by Web Admin | Sep 27, 2019 | Important Announcements, Racing - General, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
Hillingdon Slipstreamers would like to announce the formation of a junior and U23 club starting in January 2020. This will be open to existing members once they reach the age of 16 and to U23 riders in general. The club will be separate from the existing club, but...
by Dave George | Mar 26, 2019 | Training & Education
The Winter/Spring workshops for 2018/2019 are now complete. If you missed the workshops, or would like to catch up on any material that you would like to go over, you may select the details from the grid below. If there is anything you may be unclear about, please ask...
by M G | Jan 8, 2019 | Track, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
This is a reminder of the confirmed dates for our off-site velodrome track coaching sessions at Calshot Velodrome in Southampton for Winter 2019. These are open to all Slipstreamers Members, with Calshot perfect for absolute beginners to track. Our Coaches are very...
by Dave George | Dec 21, 2018 | Training & Education
Winter training rides are the mainstay of developing a solid base for the summer, and there’s no better way to do so than by joining a Reliability Ride. To quote Wikipedia: “A reliability trial is an organised bicycle ride which challenges a cyclist to...
by Dave George | Nov 4, 2018 | Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
First week in November means one thing – Monday night sessions are back!We have another 25 weeks of training and rider education planned to help keep you in tip top condition over the winter months. Starting on Monday 3rd November, we will be introducing the new...
by M G | Oct 14, 2018 | Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
It’s almost time for the next Hillingdon Slipstreamers induction of 2018, which will take place on Wednesday 24th October 2018, during the half term holiday, from 1pm – 5pm. Spaces are limited and restricted to certain age groups, and need to be booked in...
by M G | Sep 6, 2018 | Track, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
We have confirmed dates for our off-site velodrome track coaching sessions at Calshot Velodrome in Southampton. These are open to all Slipstreamers Members, with Calshot perfect for absolute beginners to track. Our Coaches are very experienced in teaching novices, who...
by M G | Aug 7, 2018 | Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
It’s almost time for the next Hillingdon Slipstreamers induction of 2018, which will take place on Saturday 18th August 2018. Spaces are VERY limited and need to be booked in advance – these are available on on a first-come-first-served basis. So if you...
by Web Admin | Mar 30, 2018 | Important Announcements, Track, Training & Education
If you’ve never given track inside a velodrome a go, then our track coaching session on Sunday 8th April 2018 at Calshot Velodrome in Southampton is just for you. This session is open to all Slipstreamers Members and a few invited sister clubs, with Calshot...
by Dave George | Dec 26, 2017 | Important Announcements, Training & Education
Winter training rides are the mainstay of developing a solid base for the summer, and there’s no better way to do so than by joining a Reliability Ride. To quote Wikipedia: “A reliability trial is an organised bicycle ride which challenges a cyclist to...
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 | Sep 8, 2017 | Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
It’s that time of year again, when the Transport Police come and visit the Club to talk to you about safety on the road in general, bring a big lorry and some gadgets; and do some bike marking for free. Aptly referred to as Safety Saturday, the session...
by Dave George | Sep 5, 2017 | Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
What is Zwift? Zwift is an on-line platform that takes gamification to cycle training in a fully immersive way. If you need either distraction or motivation when training on the turbo, this is the place to come. How does it work? You can register online at zwift.com...
by Web Admin | Aug 29, 2017 | Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
We have confirmed dates for our off-site velodrome track coaching sessions at Calshot Velodrome in Southampton. These are open to all Slipstreamers Members, with Calshot perfect for absolute beginners to track. Our Coaches are very experienced in teaching novices, who...
