by Web Admin | May 29, 2018 | Fun Adventures, Special Reports, Volunteer Features, Slipstreamers in Action, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner, Volunteering, General Cycling Fun
For many of us, when we enter our 70th year on earth, we are well into our retirement and looking to enjoy a bit of undoubtedly much needed r&r after a busy life or work, raising families, travel etc. However, for Volunteer Coach extraordinaire,...
by M G | Mar 8, 2018 | Important Announcements, Slipstreamers in Action, Saturday Sessions, Chatter Box Corner, MTB Cross-Country, Fun Corner, General Cycling Fun
If you joined us in December last year for an off-site MTB session at London Youth’s outdoor education and sports centre, Woodrow High House in Amersham, you’ll be aware of what a fantastic mountain bike skills facility this is to put into practice...
by Web Admin | Dec 7, 2017 | Important Announcements, Celebrations & Awards, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
Ho ho ho! December has arrived and oh goodness gracious where does the time fly…? Another year has gone by and once again it’s time to celebrate the successes of our members during 2017, say thank you to our wonderful volunteers, and of course, have a...
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 29, 2017 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
It’s that time of the year again when we kick off our annual Club Championships with the first event – Skills Challenge – alongside Family Fun Day. A very special day in the Club Calendar, we do hope all our Members will be joining us along with...
by Dave George | Sep 22, 2017 | Important Announcements, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
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...
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 Web Admin | May 16, 2017 | Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, MTB Cross-Country, Fun Corner
Last year we visited the legendary London 2012 Olympic Mountain Biking venue, Hadleigh Park, for a change of scenery and some MTB Coaching in a more challenging environment – you know, like where Olympians go! Check out our photo album here from the...
by Web Admin | May 1, 2017 | Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner, MTB Cross-Country, Fun Corner
It’s almost that time of the year again, and we are hoping to make our 3rd visit to the stunning Afan Valley in Wales the best one yet! Slipstreamers get to hang out with friends, overcome fears, beat challenges, and experience some of the most...
by Web Admin | Dec 8, 2016 | Important Announcements, Celebrations & Awards, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
Ho ho ho! December has arrived and oh goodness gracious where does the time fly…? Another year has gone by and once again it’s time to celebrate the successes of our members during 2016, say thank you to our wonderful volunteers, and of course, have a...
by Web Admin | Nov 16, 2016 | Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
Great news! We have managed to secure a date for an off-site coaching session at the legendary London 2012 Olympic Mountain Biking venue, Hadleigh Park, on Sunday 27th November, from 12pm until around 3.30pm! We will NOT be charging for the session and this is a great...
by Web Admin | Oct 15, 2016 | Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
What can be better than a bit of fun on a mountain bike as the weather gets a bit nippy, the leaves fall around us, and of course it’s half term? For those of you who prefer being outdoors during the school break, British Cycling are putting on a few activities...
by Web Admin | Sep 16, 2016 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
If you’ve been keeping up with the latest news from on the News Hub, you’ll be aware from this post here that this Saturday, 17th September, is our annual Family Fun Day and Club Champs kick-off. This is a very special day in the Club Calendar, where...
by Web Admin | Sep 3, 2016 | Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
The Cyclo-Cross (CX) season has started, and we are very pleased to announce that CX coaching will be running during our regular Saturday sessions over the coming months. To help you practice and improve your skills Coach Duncan will be running these sessions during...
by Web Admin | Sep 2, 2016 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner, General Cycling Fun
Every year, we host a Family Fun Day from 9am until around 4pm, where Slipstreamers members, friends and families come together to enjoy a day of cycling, fun and games and of course the first 2 rounds (Skills and Time Trials) of the annual Club Champs. The 2015...
by Web Admin | Sep 2, 2016 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
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...
by Web Admin | Sep 2, 2016 | Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
The 10th of September 2016 promises to be a superb day learning mountain bike skills from the very best. Our friends over at Summit MTB Club are hosting a very special session with Slipstreamers MTB Coaches at Lotts Wood near Amersham, with our Club VP Jenny Copnall,...
by Web Admin | Jul 20, 2016 | Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
As part of our ongoing commitment to encourage cycling in a fun and safe environment, the Hillingdon Slipstreamers have partnered with Hillingdon Council to deliver FREE cycling sessions to residents and visitors to the borough for a period of 5 weeks throughout the...
by Web Admin | Jun 20, 2016 | HSS Youth Summer Series, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Fun Corner, Circuit/ Road
We’re midway through the Hillingdon Slipstreamers Youth Summer Series that kicked off in May, and our open Go-Ride Series is already well underway. The first of our Go-Ride events took place on Monday 13th June, with riders taking part in a series of fun skills...
by Web Admin | Apr 1, 2016 | Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
It’s holiday time again, and for those of you looking for some fun activities on your bikes to keep you active and get you out the house, look no further. As usual, there is lots on, and British Cycling are putting on a few activities to keep you busy and...
