by Web Admin | May 28, 2015 | Slipstreamers in Action, Saturday Sessions
And the weekly end-of-session race winners are: Boys Girls On Mountain Bikes Rafael Garcia Kim Bowler U8 Benedict Scott Maddie Emment U10 Pascal Giret Angel Woods U12 Stanley Kent & Thomas Ross Lia Leonard U14 Morgan Evans & Finn Dyer...
by Web Admin | May 25, 2015 | Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Time Trials, Circuit/ Road
Sunday 24th May saw us play host to our second ever Inter-Club Time Trial. This year we welcomed riders from Palmer Park Velo, Welwyn Wheelers, Willesden CC, Twickenham CC, Charlotteville CC, Kingston Juniors and riders from both Hounslow and Hillingdon Borough teams...
by Web Admin | May 22, 2015 | Slipstreamers in Action, Saturday Sessions, Rider Assessments
Rider Development Programme – 16th May Assessment As usual, fabulous turnout for your assessments last weekend! If you have been promoted – congratulations! If you remain in your current groups, do not despair – ask your coaches for feedback, listen to...
by Web Admin | May 22, 2015 | Slipstreamers in Action, Saturday Sessions
And the weekly end-of-session race winners are: Boys Girls On Mountain Bikes Rafael Garcia Grace Whittaker U8 Finnlay Weeks n/a U10 Harry Leeson & Ben Coppola Millie Coleman & Bobbie O’Brien U12 Tom Stringer Lia Leonard U14 Tom...
by Dave George | May 22, 2015 | Important Announcements, Racing - General, Time Trials
The programme for Sunday’s Inter-Club Time Trial is now available to download here. Please look at the start sheets within the programme to find your allocated start time. Also, please remember to sign-on at least 30 minutes before the start of your race. You...
by Web Admin | May 15, 2015 | HSS Youth Summer Series, Event Features, Important Announcements, Special Reports, Racing - General, Circuit/ Road
The Hillingdon Slipstreamers Youth Summer Series kicked off on Monday 27th April, and to date we have completed our first three events [see below for results]. We had a few great evenings of extended racing at the circuit which we all hope you have been enjoying...
by Web Admin | May 15, 2015 | Important Announcements, MTB Cross-Country, Fun Corner, General Cycling Fun
It’s that time again – British Cycling are putting on 2 MTB session to keep you busy during the May half term holiday, and these have been confirmed as per below. Mac’s sessions are very popular and immense fun for everyone, as attested by Maddie...
by Web Admin | May 15, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country, General Cycling Fun
By Seth Kanaris, U14 Slipstreamers Mudslinger “For me, it’s all about the Mountain Biking (MTB). I think I have always preferred the thrill of ripping down a trail and being in the air as opposed to smashing a personal best round a circuit – respect to those who...
by Web Admin | May 15, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
By Lia Leonard, U12 Slipstreamer “On Monday the 27th of April, I entered my first British Cycling race. It was at the Hillingdon track but open to racers from all clubs. I didn’t really know what to expect, but when we arrived, we signed in and I warmed up on...
by Web Admin | May 13, 2015 | Slipstreamers in Action, Saturday Sessions
The weekly end-of-session race winners (on the circuit) are: Boys Girls On Mountain Bikes Thomas Gordon & Harry Ross Holly Hirst & Kim Bowler U8 Finn O’Brien N/A U10 William Roake Millie Coleman U12 George Fowkes Beth Adeyemi U14 Peter...
by Web Admin | May 10, 2015 | Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner, Time Trials
We recently posted an article regarding the upcoming GHS Time Trial competition coming up soon – visit this page for details and a link to the entry page. If you are considering doing the GHS TT (which we would highly recommend), there will be a reconnaissance...
by Web Admin | May 8, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner
Last weekend was the second and final of the free pedal stroke analysis and bike fitting sessions offered by Royce Murphy, one of our Volunteer Coaches. Royce spent time with individuals on a 1:1 basis assessing pedalling techniques and looking at areas that could be...
by Web Admin | May 8, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
On Saturday April 25th my Mum took Lorna and I to Bournemouth for the Susie’s Track Omnium which is a National qualifier. We didn’t get off to a good start as it had rained all night and just stopped at 8am as we arrived. We sat and watched the track dry...
by Web Admin | May 7, 2015 | Slipstreamers in Action, Saturday Sessions
And the weekly end-of-session race winners are: Boys Girls On Mountain Bikes Raphael Garcia Lauren Aujaro, Lucy Woodford & Holly Hirst U8 Finlay Weeks Maddie Emment U10 Pascal Giret Astrid Spragg U12 Ollie Emment Lia Leonard U14 Peter Hewson...
by Web Admin | Apr 29, 2015 | Slipstreamers in Action, Saturday Sessions
And the weekly end-of-session race winners are: Boys Girls On Mountain Bikes Finlay Moss Bobbie O’Brien U8 Finley O’Brien U10 William Roake Millie Coleman U12 Finlay Hawker Beth Adeyumi U14 Peter Hewson Jess Henning U16 Joe McGuinness...
by Web Admin | Apr 24, 2015 | Important Announcements, Racing - General, Chatter Box Corner, Circuit/ Road
Does anyone remember the 21st June 2014? Do you recall the beautiful sunshine, the exciting races? How about the efficient Sign-on, marvellous Mechanics, entertaining DJ’s, watchful First Aiders, superb Judges and Marshalls, speedy Runners, fabulous Catering and...
by Web Admin | Apr 24, 2015 | Slipstreamers in Action, Saturday Sessions
And the weekly end-of-session race winners are: Boys Girls On Mountain Bikes William Jones Kim Bowler U8 Benedict Scott Maddie Emment U10 William Roake Millie Coleman U12 Jude Ackland Abbie Old U14 Morgan Evans Jess Henning U16 Carl Jolly n/a ...
by Dave George | Apr 24, 2015 | Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner, Time Trials
The George Herbert Stancer (GHS) Schools Time Trial Competition The George Herbert Stancer (OBE 1878-1962) 10 Mile Time Trial Championship is named in tribute to a man of many talents. George Herbert Stancer or GHS as he was known, in his early years was a nationally...
by Web Admin | Apr 24, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
By Louis Rose-Davies, U16 Slipstreamer “The trip up to Hetton was long and boring, I had to stay awake in case my Mum crashed into the car in front (like my Dad did on the way to the Northwest tour last year)! Eventually we got to the hotel and tried to check in...
by Web Admin | Apr 23, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, MTB Cross-Country
By Seth Kanaris, U14 Mudslinger On Saturday 18th April, my Mum and I both drove for about 4 hours from Buckinghamshire down to Devon, so I could compete in Round 2 of the BC National XC series at Newnham Park on Sunday. I was actually looking forward to this one for a...
