by Dave George | Dec 14, 2015 | Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
Last Monday was the second week of Turbo sessions designed by the attendees – this time the Boys. The session started with Ralph presenting details of the Performance Pathway, and what it means in the context of rider development. During the session, first hand...
by Web Admin | Dec 12, 2015 | Young Volunteering, Event Features, Rider Reports, Special Reports, Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action, Volunteer Features, Chatter Box Corner, MTB Cross-Country, Volunteering
The Mountain Bike Club Champs is always a favourite on the champs calendar – and this year was no exception on the 14th November. This was also the first time we hosted open Go-Ride XC races at the club, and whilst the atrocious weather kept a few riders away in...
by Web Admin | Dec 10, 2015 | Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
Wow! Is it mid December already? Have you heard? Have you seen? It’s beginning to look a lot like Xmas! The suburbs and high streets are alight with festive cheer, and the all too familiar sounds of Bing Crosby, Slade and The Pogues (Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift...
by Web Admin | Dec 5, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Chatter Box Corner, General Cycling Fun
We love a success story here at Slipstreamers, particularly one where our members have overcome a particular challenge to achieve their goals. Nikita came to us just over a year ago, and this is her story so far… My Slipstreamers Journey, by Nikita Matharu,...
by Web Admin | Dec 5, 2015 | Fun Adventures, Young Volunteering, Special Reports, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
Not only did Brian Wright leave a lasting legacy in the cycling world with his commitment to bringing the pure joy and passion of cycling to the local communities in which he volunteered; he also touched and inspired the lives of many Slipstreamers who knew him from...
by Dave George | Dec 1, 2015 | Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
Last night was the 4th in our Monday night workshop series. Previously, we had covered “Setting Your Compass”, “Goal Setting” and “Components of Fitness”. If you missed the Components of Fitness workshop, watch out for the video in...
by Web Admin | Nov 19, 2015 | Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner
After 2 rather wet and muddy Club Champs events in a row (event reports and results will follow soon!), it’s time for the final event on Saturday 21st November 2015. Track Champs is always quite an exciting one and last year had us enjoy some serious...
by Web Admin | Nov 13, 2015 | Important Announcements, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner
3 down, 2 to go! So far you’ve inspired us all with your determination and passion with the Skills, Time Trial and Road Races events – rain (or were those monsoons at the road races?!), wind or sunshine! But now the time has come for the one event many of...
by Dave George | Nov 6, 2015 | Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
Monday Night Workshops start again this year on Monday 9th November – a lot earlier than we did earlier this year. We will open the clubhouse at 18:45 to allow you time to sign-on and set up your turbo. No need to book in advance, just turn up with: A notebook...
by Web Admin | Nov 5, 2015 | Important Announcements, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner
It’s November, and that means we have 3 fabulously funtastic Club Champs events planned for you over the course of the month! As a reminder, read this page for the remaining dates of our 2015 Club Champs and go here to read all the latest reports and event...
by Web Admin | Nov 2, 2015 | Important Announcements, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
Hillingdon Slipstreamers are hosting an afternoon of MTB Cross Country (XC) Go-Ride racing at Hillingdon Cycle Circuit on Saturday 14th November 2015. This event is open to ALL children from ages 5 – 16, and you do not need to be a Slipstreamers Member to take...
by Web Admin | Oct 23, 2015 | Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
Picture the scene… The woods are dark, ghosts and ghouls are doing the rounds, zombies are wreaking havoc, and of course there is a LOT of candy! Yes kids, it’s almost HALLOWEEN and our sister club Summit MTB are hosting the scariest funnest most ghoulish...
by Web Admin | Oct 23, 2015 | Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner
It’s half-term again (yay!) and British Cycling are putting on a few events to keep you busy and entertained throughout the week. There is something for everyone – from BMX, cycle-speedway, cyclo-cross, mountain bike, road and track – across all the...
by Web Admin | Oct 23, 2015 | Young Volunteering, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
We currently have over 70 volunteers who dedicate their spare time to the club and the development of each and every Slipstreamer, and without whom the club cannot function. But we cannot do it alone, and amongst the adults are another group of volunteers who, as part...
by Web Admin | Oct 22, 2015 | Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
We’ve previously written about a study that Brunel University are currently running on bicycle fit for children. Click here to read more about this. Brunel are now looking for another 15 participants who are 8 years and under, with an inside leg length less than...
by Dave George | Oct 19, 2015 | Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner, Time Trials
This morning (October 18th) saw 9 riders represent Slipstreamers in the 2nd Closed Circuit National Championship Time Trial at Thruxton. An event which is certainly growing in popularity which saw almost 200 riders take part on the 11.6 mile (18.6km) course. The...
by Web Admin | Oct 9, 2015 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner
Club Champs Round 1 has come and gone, and if you missed the report and first round of results, be sure to visit this page here for more info. As you should all know by now, if you missed the Skills and Time Trials (Part 1) on the 26th September, you have got another...
by Web Admin | Sep 24, 2015 | Important Announcements, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner
Fancy a bit of mountain biking XC in an open and friendly environment? Would you like to join fellow mountain bikers at a course that is designed for maximum fun and isn’t overly technical? Well, our friends over at Palmer Park Velo are hosting their annual MTB...
by Web Admin | Sep 24, 2015 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner
The dates have been published, the calendar is up to date, and by now we are hoping you are all super excited about our upcoming Family Fun day and Round 1 (Skills and Time Trial) of Club Championships on Saturday 26th September. If you have never competed in the Club...
by Web Admin | Sep 19, 2015 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner
You’ve been patient. You’ve been watching this space… Yes Members, it’s time to announce the dates for our annual Club Championships where EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU – roadies, trackies, mountain bikers, funsters – get to challenge...
