Club News Hub | Hillingdon Slipstreamers

The Plan for Upcoming Track Club Champs – 22nd November 2014

Nov 20, 2014 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Track

It's been a busy and very exciting Club Champs so far for those of you taking part in the various events - in some instances having never raced...

Family MTB ” Lookout Ride” in Swinley Forest, Bracknell – Sunday, 16th November

Nov 20, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country, Club Social Rides

A beautiful crisp morning, the 3rd Sunday of the month arrived once again and how fantastic it was to see a few "new" faces to the group! Enjoy the...

Not Just Cyclists – Duathletes Too! – Sunday, 9th November 2014

Nov 13, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, General Cycling Fun

On a lovely sunny Remberance Sunday morning, a number of Slipstreamers took to Minet Park for Hillingdon Triathletes Autumn Duathlon. Throughout all...

Wessex CX League, Oxford Brookes – Sunday 9th November 2014

Nov 13, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross

In direct contrast to the torrential rain the weekend before in Croydon, Slipstreamers were treated to a lovely crisp and sunny morning in Oxford -...

Inter-Area Team Cyclo-Cross Championships – Sunday 9th November 2014

Nov 13, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross

Enjoy the following fantastic report by Jemma Bowler: "Last Sunday my Dad, Lorna and I went up to Chesterfield to the Inter-Area team cyclo-cross...

Gorrick MTB Autumn Series, Round 2 – Sunday 9th November 2014

Nov 13, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country

A fantastic, dry and sunny morning greeted Slipstreamers upon arrival at Crowthorne Woods for the second and final race of the Gorrick Autumn...

Results In – Club Championships MTB Races, Saturday 8th November 2014

Nov 13, 2014 | Rider Reports, Event Features, Special Reports, Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Celebrations & Awards, MTB Cross-Country

Well done to all of you who braved the course, faced the mud, and tackled the technical bits in what was the penultimate Club Champs event for 2014...

British Cycling Youth Rider Pathway – Consultation

Nov 13, 2014 | Important Announcements

On 7th November 2014, BC published a consultation paper outlining proposed changes to the youth rider development pathway from 2016. The changes...

Are you Over/ Almost 14? Calling Potential Young Volunteers

Nov 13, 2014 | Young Volunteering, Volunteering

Most of you will have heard about the British Cycling Young Volunteer scheme, and what an excellent way it is for you to grow your leadership and...

Slipstreamers Olympic Development Apprentices

Nov 13, 2014 | Rider Reports, Special Reports, Celebrations & Awards

A Note from Our Chair, Alison Grant: "Everyone at Hillingdon Slipstreamers Cycling Club are so proud and delighted that three of our young riders...

CX London League, Croydon, Sunday 2nd November 2014

Nov 7, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross

A group of Slipstreamers, Isabella Escalara, Cameron Still, Millie Coleman, Ben Bisson, Astrid Spragg and Elsa Kristiansson attended a very wet,...

Hire Bikes – Any Problems? Let the Mechanics Know!

Nov 6, 2014 | Important Announcements

A number of hire bikes are being returned to the mechanics with defects that are not being reported. Your bike hire fee includes fixing any issues;...

Fantastic HD Video of the RTTC Closed Circuit Championships, ft Slipstreamers!

Nov 6, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials

A few weeks ago, we reported that Sam Henning and Nathan George took part in the RTTC National Closed Circuit Championships held on Sunday, 19th...

Stanley Rides Richmond Park – Sunday, 2nd November 2014

Nov 5, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road, Club Social Rides

Enjoy the following fantastic report by a RP social ride regular: "I started going on the Richmond Park ride when I completed my bronze award. We...

The Plan for Mountain Bike Club Champs – 8th November 2014

Nov 5, 2014 | Important Announcements, Club Championships

Yes, it's finally here - it's all about mountain biking this weekend riders. So leave your road bikes behind, grab your mountain bikes (or hire one...

October 2014: CX National Trophy Series Round 2

Oct 31, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross

BC National Trophy CX Series Round 2. Southampton, 26th October A few Slipstreamers made the trip down to Southampton for the second race in the...

October 2014: Banjo MTB XC Series Wins – Rider Report

Oct 31, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country

MTB Series Finale, Saturday 25th October So a few weeks ago, I entered the Banjo Cycles XC Rampage series because I felt obliged to race more...

October 2014: Calshot Training Session Reports

Oct 31, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track

Track Practice Session at Calshot, Sunday 26th October On Sunday I went to Calshot for the first time. I was a bit worried at first because I have...

October 2014: MTB Holiday Fun – Rider Report

Oct 31, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country

BC MTB Holiday Fun at Black Park and Swinley Forest, 29-30th October Black Park It was a good experience to learn and develop my skills in mountain...

October 2014: Results In – Club Championships Road Races

Oct 25, 2014 | Event Features, Special Reports, Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Celebrations & Awards, Circuit/ Road

Well done to the 101 riders who took part in the Club Champs Road Races event on Saturday 18th October - a fantastic turnout and some excellent...

October 2014: RTTC Closed Circuit Champs

Oct 25, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials

RTTC Closed Circuit Championships, Sunday 19th October Sam Henning and Nathan George made their way to the Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit in...

October 2014: Summit Autumn Classic MTB Races – Yasmin’s Report

Oct 24, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country

Slipstreamer Yasmin Basit attended the annual Summit Go-Ride MTB Autumn Classic in Lotts Wood last Saturday, 18th October, where a large number of...

October 2014: CX Cyclo-Cross Training Continues

Oct 24, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross

Last Saturday, while the Club Championships were in progress, coaches delivered the first introductory Cyclo-cross (CX) training session at...

October 2014: New Rider Representatives

Oct 20, 2014 | Young Volunteering, Important Announcements, Volunteering

We have had an amazing response to our shout out in last week's issue for Riders' Representatives, and are delighted to announce that these roles...

October 2014: Upcoming Track Session, Calshot on Sunday 26th October

Oct 20, 2014 | Important Announcements, Track

The next Track session at Calshot is on Sunday the 26th October, i.e. this weekend. There are still a few places left for Sunday, so if you are...

October 2014: Assessment Results

Oct 15, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Rider Assessments

Rider Development Programme - 11th October Assessment Results We are very pleased to announce the assessment passes who may now move to the next...

October 2014: BC Club Clusters of Training Schedule

Oct 14, 2014 | Important Announcements

British Cycling Performance Pathway - Club Clusters of Training (CCT’s) Attention members aged 12 - 16 years who are already racing, or considering...

October 2014: Cyclo-cross Coaching is Coming to Slipstreamers

Oct 11, 2014 | Important Announcements

You asked for it in the recent survey Members, and our fabulous coaches are making it happen. Aren't they just the best?! A series of 6 cyclo-cross...

October 2014: Club Championships Event – Road Races Plan

Oct 11, 2014 | Important Announcements, Club Championships

This week (18th October) sees the next round of the Club Champs, road racing, taking place. It promises to be a busy exciting morning, especially as...

October 2014: Wessex CX League, Round 5 Report

Oct 10, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross

Wessex Cyclo-cross League, Round 5, Sunday 5th October A chilly start on Sunday morning greeted those making their way to Southampton for the 5th...

October 2014: Banjo MTB XC Round 3 Report

Oct 10, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country

Banjo Cycles Rampage MTB XC Series, Round 3, Sunday 5th October A beautiful mild Autumnal morning greeted riders at Hammonds Farm in Oxfordshire, at...

October 2014: Lee Valley Development Meet

Oct 10, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road

On the 4th October, Millie Coleman attended the Lee Valley Cycle Ability/ Legacy Supporters League Festival at the Olympic Park Road Circuit. Flying...

October 2014: Cycling Nuts, Gravesend Velopark

Oct 10, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Track

Slipstreamers dominated the races for the juniors on Sunday 5th October! What a wonderful sight to see our young "cycling nuts" in yellow and gold,...

October 2014: Assessment Preparation

Oct 9, 2014 | Important Announcements

It's Assessment Saturday Riders! It's that time again Members... Assessment Saturday has arrived (11 October 2014) and ALL GROUPS will be undergoing...