by Web Admin | Apr 20, 2016 | Rider Reports, Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross, Racing - General, Track, MTB Cross-Country, Time Trials, Circuit/ Road
The 2016 racing season has begun in earnest, and Slipstreamers have been out and about all over the country representing the Club at events in all disciplines ranging from Cyclo-Cross, Track, Circuit, Time-Trials and Mountain Biking. Nationals are also well underway...
by Web Admin | Jun 5, 2015 | Important Announcements, Cyclo-Cross, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
Cyclo-Cross (CX) is not just for the Winter months! Throughout the year, there are number of Cyclo-Cross events, most of which are listed in the youth events section of the British Cycling web site. Click here to visit the events page where we have filtered the events...
by Web Admin | Mar 13, 2015 | Rider Reports, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross, Celebrations & Awards
On Friday the 27th February 2015, a few of our regular cyclo-cross riders enjoyed the pleasure of an evening with fellow Central CXL winners, where their respective successes of the 2014/15 season were celebrated! Caitlin Loveless, Elsa Kristiansson and Astrid Spragg...
by Web Admin | Feb 5, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross
Much to the disappointment of those who love mud, the cyclo-cross season is nearing its end, and indeed we say goodbye to the Wessex CX League for another season. And what a wonderful season it’s been, with Slipstreamers represented in full force in the Youth...
by Web Admin | Jan 22, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross
CXL10 Hitchin Nomads, Sunday 18 January 2015 The final race in the Central CX League took place on Sunday, with Slipstreamers represented by Caitlin & Erin Loveless, Astrid Spragg, Jemma Bowler and George Gould. Overall league standing were excellent where...
by Web Admin | Dec 18, 2014 | Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross, Track, Celebrations & Awards, MTB Cross-Country, Chatter Box Corner, Circuit/ Road
Well what a year of racing it has been seeing Slipstreamers travel up and down the country winning races, and even conquering Europe! Currently as a club we are ranked 25th in the country for National Club Road & Track racing, with a whopping 1270 points –...
by Web Admin | Dec 18, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross
Enjoy the following fantastic report by Jemma, who raced in the U14 category: “On Sunday my Dad took me to Hillingdon where I raced in the Central Cyclo-cross which I enjoyed very much. I am in under 14’s now so I did a bigger course than the under 8, 10 and...
by Web Admin | Nov 27, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross
Enjoy the following fantastic report by Isabella, who raced in the U12 category: On Sunday I took part in the London League Cyclocross race in Lewis. It was pouring with rain and the course was really muddy and waterlogged. Parts of it was like riding through a river!...
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 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 | Oct 31, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross
BC National Trophy CX Series Round 2. Southampton, 26th October A few Slipstreamers made the trip down to Southampton for the second race in the Cyclo-cross National Trophy Series. The course was mainly flat with a few steep inclines to go up, lots of tight...
by Web Admin | Oct 24, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross
Last Saturday, while the Club Championships were in progress, coaches delivered the first introductory Cyclo-cross (CX) training session at Slipstreamers. For some this was the very first time trying out CX, resulting in a fun morning whilst learning new skills which...
by Web Admin | Oct 10, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross
Wessex Cyclo-cross League, Round 5, Sunday 5th October A chilly start on Sunday morning greeted those making their way to Southampton for the 5th leg of the Wessex Cyclo-cross League. The morning warmed up but left a few slippery conditions for riders to manage. The...
by Web Admin | Sep 28, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross
A great day on the 21st September for Slipstreamers, where Ben Bisson came 3rd in the U10 boys; and Astrid Spragg came 1st in the U10 girls. See Winners Corner for full set of results. Well done to all of you who took part!
by Web Admin | Aug 31, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross
Cyclocross a.k.a. “Grass Track” Development Day On Sunday, 31st August, British Cycling held a Cyclocross Development Day at Hillingdon Circuit. Around 64 people attended this fantastic 5 hour event, spanning across all age groups, and many of whom were...
by Web Admin | Aug 30, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross
Ben and Alex Take on the Grass Track for the First Time! Last weekend, on the 23rd August, Alexander Uphill and Ben Bisson took part in their first cyclocross race at the Crawley Wheelers Summer Cross in the Park, Grass Criterium, and our 1st cyclo-cross race of the...
