by Web Admin | 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 – perfect cycling conditions. Some fantastic cycling and wonderful results – see the U12 race results below....
by Web Admin | 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 championships. I raced for my region which is Central with under 16’s because we are all classed as youth. The other...
by Web Admin | 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 Classic XC races. The club was represented in the Under 11 category (a mix of various younger age groups) by Lucy Allsop, and...
by Web Admin | Nov 13, 2014 | Event Features, Rider Reports, 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 – whether you came in the top spots or not, there was some fantastic racing and even if you didn’t finish...
by Web Admin | 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 proposed are significant and cover a range of topics including rider age-group eligibility for regional and national racing...
by Web Admin | 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 communication skills whilst continuing to cycle. We have a number of Young Volunteers at the club already part of this...
by Web Admin | 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 have had their talent recognised by British Cycling, and have been invited to attend the Olympic Development...
by Web Admin | 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, cold and muddy Cyclo-cross event in Croydon last Sunday. See for yourself! Well done to all of you for putting up with such...
by Web Admin | 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; so if something breaks or isn’t working as it should when you hire a bike, please tell the mechanics. You will not...
by Web Admin | 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 October, at Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit in Hampshire [click here to refresh your memory]. It was an incredibly exciting...
