by M G | Aug 25, 2023 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Racing - General, Track, Chatter Box Corner, MTB Cross-Country, Time Trials, Circuit/ Road
It’s that time of the year again, where ALL Slipstreamers Members – regardless of age or race experience – have the opportunity to challenge themselves in 5 cycling categories i.e. Skills, Time Trials, Road, Mountain Bike, Track; with a view to becoming the...
by M G | Jul 24, 2023 | Training & Education, Track, 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...
by M G | Jul 7, 2023 | Chatter Box Corner, MTB Cross-Country, Fun Corner, Club Social Rides
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 shall be taking our monthly MTB Social ride to Surrey Hills, instead of Swinley Forest in...
by M G | Jun 24, 2023 | Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner, Rider Assessments
Rider Development Programme Assessments: June – September 2023 Well done to all of you who took part in the assessments when it’s finally warm! Coaches have sent in the names of riders who have moved up a group for both Circuit and MTB assessments, so...
by M G | Apr 14, 2023 | Saturday Sessions, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Rider Assessments
Rider Development Programme Assessments: April – June 2023 Well done to all of you who took part in the assessments during the warming months! Coaches have sent in the names of riders who have moved up a group for both Circuit and MTB assessments, so scroll down...
by M G | Apr 6, 2023 | Chatter Box Corner
Reflecting on another brilliant series of races at Hillingdon: complete with good weather and bad, spills and sprints, and competitive spirits tempered with comraderies. It was just great to see so many young people out there enjoying riding their bikes. We’re...
by M G | Mar 28, 2023 | Important Announcements, Saturday Sessions, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Rider Assessments
We shall soon be running our Spring Hillingdon Slipstreamers induction for 2023, which will take place on Saturday 15th of April 2023. Spaces are limited and need to be booked in advance – these are available on on a first-come-first-served basis. If you are...
by M G | Jan 16, 2023 | Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Rider Assessments
Rider Development Programme Assessments: January – March 2023 Well done to all of you who took part in the assessments over the cold months! Coaches have sent in the names of riders who have moved up a group for both Circuit and MTB assessments, so scroll down...
by M G | Dec 14, 2022 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Celebrations & Awards, Chatter Box Corner
The annual 2022 awards were handed out and celebrated on the 3rd of December – we had a great turnout and held the ceremony indoors for the first time in 3 years! Scroll down for a full list of who won what award… 2022 Club Championship Awards 1st Place...
by M G | Dec 8, 2022 | Saturday Sessions, Training & Education, General Cycling Fun
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...
