by Web Admin | Dec 18, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Rider Assessments
Rider Development Programme – 13th December Assessment Results We are very pleased to announce the assessment passes who may now move to the next level in the development programme. Make sure you bring your passports to be signed off if you did not do so last...
by Dave George | Dec 18, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
On a December morning, not usually associated with Time Trials, 22 riders turned out to try and brave the near-freezing conditions. Those riders that did had to combat the conditions by warming up sufficiently to be able to ignore the effects of the cold. For some of...
by Web Admin | Dec 11, 2014 | General Cycling Fun
At the recent Revolution Series, Slipstreamer Millie Coleman had the pleasure of meeting and posing with Olympic and Commonwealth gold medallist Laura Trott! Fantastic!
by Web Admin | Dec 11, 2014 | Fun Corner, General Cycling Fun
Quite a few Slipstreamers’ families were seen enjoying the high speed thrills and overall experience of watching cycling royalty take to the track at the recent Track World Cup at Lee Valley Velodrome. Millie Coleman, Kim, Jemma and Lorna Bowler, Adam Moreve,...
by Web Admin | Dec 11, 2014 | Important Announcements, Rider Assessments
It’s that time again Members… Assessment Saturday has arrived and ALL GROUPS will be undergoing assessments this weekend. It’s your opportunity to show off your superb skills gained after weeks and weeks of practice, and your coaches are very much...
by Web Admin | Dec 4, 2014 | Important Announcements, Circuit/ Road
The week-long European Junior Cycling Tour Assen takes place from Monday the 27th of July to Saturday the 1st of August. It is regularly attended by Slipstreamers of all age groups, and this year in particular saw a larger than normal group who displayed some...
by Web Admin | Dec 4, 2014 | Important Announcements, Chatter Box Corner, MTB Cross-Country
Slipstreamers’ members and families are invited to join a Slipstreamers MTB family weekend in the beautiful Afan Valley, South Wales next June. The valley features an extensive trail network offering everything from a gentle former railway bed to highly...
by Web Admin | Dec 4, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country
Taken during a recent MTB session, enjoy the following pix of Jake and Miles having a bit of fun taking on the pallets! Remember Slipstreamers: if you fancy a bit of a change from the apron or circuit, and want to try something different to improve your skills, you...
by Web Admin | Nov 30, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Saturday Sessions
Saturday Club Session Races – 22nd & 29th November… And the weekly end-of-session circuit race winners are: Boys Girls On Mountain Bikes 22nd: Jake Wilson 29th: Indris Robertson 22nd: Betty Cochrane 29th: Scarlett Hirst U8 22nd: Hayden Crow 29th: ...
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 27, 2014 | Rider Reports, Event Features, Special Reports, Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Track, Celebrations & Awards
Well done to all of you who took the long drive down to Calshot to take part in the final Club Champs event for 2014, and what turned out to be a fun-filled afternoon of intense speed, a few close calls, personal bests, some tumbles, and tense and exciting racing all...
by Web Admin | Nov 20, 2014 | Event Features, Special Reports, Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Track, MTB Cross-Country, Circuit/ Road
We’ve had highs, we’ve had lows, there’s been wind, a bit of chill, some rain and some mud, and we’ve even had some sunshine – but mostly, we’ve had record numbers of you taking part in the 2014 Club Champs, many for the very first...
by Web Admin | Nov 20, 2014 | Important Announcements, Club Championships, Track
It’s been a busy and very exciting Club Champs so far for those of you taking part in the various events – in some instances having never raced before! – we are proud of you all! There is one Club Champs event left for 2014, and this weekend sees the...
by Web Admin | Nov 20, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country, Club Social Rides
A beautiful crisp morning, the 3rd Sunday of the month arrived once again and how fantastic it was to see a few “new” faces to the group! Enjoy the following fantastic reports by two of our riders on the ground: “Aaaaaaaaaaargh!!! I love MTB!”...
by Web Admin | Nov 13, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, General Cycling Fun
On a lovely sunny Remberance Sunday morning, a number of Slipstreamers took to Minet Park for Hillingdon Triathletes Autumn Duathlon. Throughout all age groups we were represented, and as you can see below some fantastic results and great efforts by those that took...
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 13, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country
A fantastic, dry and sunny morning greeted Slipstreamers upon arrival at Crowthorne Woods for the second and final race of the Gorrick Autumn Classic XC races. The club was represented in the Under 11 category (a mix of various younger age groups) by Lucy Allsop, and...
by Web Admin | Nov 13, 2014 | Event Features, Rider Reports, Special Reports, Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Celebrations & Awards, MTB Cross-Country
Well done to all of you who braved the course, faced the mud, and tackled the technical bits in what was the penultimate Club Champs event for 2014 – whether you came in the top spots or not, there was some fantastic racing and even if you didn’t finish...
by Web Admin | Nov 13, 2014 | Rider Reports, Special Reports, Celebrations & Awards
A Note from Our Chair, Alison Grant: “Everyone at Hillingdon Slipstreamers Cycling Club are so proud and delighted that three of our young riders have had their talent recognised by British Cycling, and have been invited to attend the Olympic Development...
