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 27, 2016 | Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
Hot off the heels of our track session at the Olympic velodrome on the 20th February, we have been offered another slot and now have a confirmed date of 25th June 2016 from 8am – 10am for a Slipstreamers visit to Lee Valley Velodrome. If you missed the slot in...
by Web Admin | Feb 19, 2016 | Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner
It’s almost time for the track coaching session at Lee Valley, and for those of you who have booked and received confirmation (either verbally or via email) of your place by Asti, please take note of the following: Signing On This will start around 9.15am at the...
by Web Admin | Jan 23, 2016 | Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
Fantastic news! Thanks to the efforts of our fabulous track coaches, a session has been booked and we now have a confirmed date of 20th February 2016 for a Slipstreamers visit to Lee Valley Velodrome. If you have only ever joined us at Calshot, then this is a...
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 | 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 | Jan 28, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
London Youth Track League, Lee Valley Cycle Circuit Rider Report by Tom Portsmouth This winter I have been racing in the London Youth Track League at the Lee Valley Velodrome. It is the first time the league has been run, and it is also the first time I have raced on...
by Web Admin | 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 the solo flag for Slipstreamers, Mille rode in the combined boys/girls U8 race and WON! Well done Millie – what a...
by Web Admin | Jul 31, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
Lee Valley Road Races Stanley Kent takes the podium on the 12 July and also won their Summer series. Well done Stanley!
by M G | Apr 3, 2022 | Young Volunteering, Event Features, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Celebrations & Awards, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
Reflecting on a brilliant series of races beginning in Winter and ending in Spring at Hillingdon: we’ve welcomed 203 riders from as far afield as the North West, Wales and even Munster and made many new friends along the way. With regards to local talent, an...
by Web Admin | Apr 15, 2016 | Important Announcements, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner
The Balfour Beatty London Youth Games is Europe’s largest youth sports festival, introduced in 1977 to celebrate the Queens Jubilee and has since grown to be the largest youth sports event in Europe! Over 45,000 competitors aged 7 to 17 from 33 London boroughs...
by Web Admin | Apr 15, 2016 | Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner
If you are a regular track rider and keen to be part of the selection process for the British Cycling Central Region Youth Track team, do read the following information sent to us by the 2016 team management … 2016 BC Central Region Youth Track Team In 2016...
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 Dave George | Sep 16, 2015 | Important Announcements, Racing - General, Celebrations & Awards
This Saturday, 19th September, sees the final round of the five BCWT races. After the event, there shall be a presentation of awards for the following: Under 16 Boys Giles Clark, Zappi’s RT, 10 points Gabriel Blythe, Outdoor Trader’s RT, and Angus Hawkins,...
by Web Admin | Mar 10, 2015 | Slipstreamers in Action, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner, General Cycling Fun
Last Saturday, 28th of February, a number of Slipstreamers made their way to the London Velodrome at Lee Valley to join in the excitement of the Revolution series. Tom and Ollie were amongst these, and sent in the follow fantastic reports about their exciting evening...
by Web Admin | Jan 19, 2015
Track Sessions A few of our coaches are specialised in delivering velodrome track training, which we deliver at the Calshot track in Southampton a few months per year. These sessions are used as practice for the more experienced track riders, but are also a fantastic...
by Web Admin | Dec 11, 2014 | Fun Corner, General Cycling Fun
Quite a few Slipstreamers’ families were seen enjoying the high speed thrills and overall experience of watching cycling royalty take to the track at the recent Track World Cup at Lee Valley Velodrome. Millie Coleman, Kim, Jemma and Lorna Bowler, Adam Moreve,...
by Web Admin | Sep 18, 2014 | Fun Adventures, Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
A Few Words from Coaches Steve Cochrane & Ralph Passey: What a fantastic turnout on such a beautiful day. Some of us arrived early on the 14th September and had a chance to soak up all the atmosphere. Everyone was keen and there was a great buzz of parents and...
by Web Admin | Oct 27, 2015 | Fun Adventures, Event Features, Rider Reports, Special Reports, Volunteer Features, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country, Fun Corner, Club Social Rides
“What if we facilitated an off-site WEEKEND away?” the MTB Coaches mused. “The Roadies do this every year when they travel to Assen – why not the Mudslingers?” exclaimed the children! “What if we explore the opportunity for our...
