by Jackie Whitney | May 17, 2017 | Young Volunteering, Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Chatter Box Corner, General Cycling Fun
We have featured a number of stories on our blog written by our Members, sharing their cycling experiences and journeys in their own words. We do this because we firmly because it’s important to celebrate success – be it winning a race, overcoming certain barriers,...
by Web Admin | Apr 16, 2017 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
Report by Corinne Brookes On Sunday 26 March, British summertime began and the first National Road Series races for 2017 took place at nearby Redbridge circuit (also known as Hoghill!) and 16+ Hillingdon Slipstreamers were there taking place in the day’s races. It was...
by Web Admin | Apr 20, 2016 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
On Saturday 27th February, a large number of Slipstreamers travelled all the way down to Calshot Velodrome just outside Southampton for an afternoon of speed, thrills and (of course) some track training. What is most refreshing to note from the group were the number...
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 | Apr 19, 2016 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Rider Report from Newport Youth Icebreaker Series 2016 By Jed Smithson, U12 “I love riding on the Velodrome and I had heard about Icebreakers series at Newport Velodrome. I asked my Dad if I could race in that series. He said yes but it is very competitive and...
by Web Admin | Apr 19, 2016 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Cycling is such an empowering sport that we believe provides our members – and all children – with opportunities for growth. We love to hear about all their highs, even the lows, and all the experiences that help them develop! And we are very proud to be...
by Web Admin | Mar 9, 2016 | Rider Reports, Special Reports, Celebrations & Awards, MTB Cross-Country
During the past year, mountain biking at Slipstreamers has grown from infancy to a fully fledged discipline in it’s own right, with the Club’s “Mudslingers” growing in numbers. Opportunities such as monthly Swinley Forest social rides, Dews...
by Web Admin | Mar 8, 2016 | Rider Reports, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Celebrations & Awards
As part of our numerous annual awards that are handed out during the Slipstreamers awards presentations and Xmas party in December, the Club also recognises individual attendance throughout the year (based on sign-on records), Mudslingers who have demonstrated great...
by Web Admin | Mar 7, 2016 | Rider Reports, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Celebrations & Awards
At the end of each year, our Coaches put their reflection caps on and nominate Slipstreamers – boy and girl – who have demonstrated consistent progress and improvement throughout the year, in 3 categories: Most Improved Road Rider, Most Improved Mountain...
by Web Admin | Mar 7, 2016 | Rider Reports, Special Reports, Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Celebrations & Awards
If you missed our summary of the 2015 Club Championships, click here to read all about it – you will find some fantastic reports from those who took part, as well as all the final results from each event. After the final champs event, the overall results from...
by Web Admin | Jan 22, 2016 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Chatter Box Corner, General Cycling Fun
We have featured a number of stories on our blog written by our Members, sharing their cycling experiences and journeys in their own words. We do this because we firmly because it’s important to celebrate success – be it winning a race, overcoming certain...
by Web Admin | Jan 22, 2016 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track, Chatter Box Corner, Fun Corner, General Cycling Fun
At Slipstreamers we encourage our Members to experience a variety of cycling disciplines, from taking part in our annual Club Championship to joining in the various opportunities that come their way via the Club or indeed other avenues that offer the chance to do...
by Web Admin | Jan 10, 2016 | Rider Reports, Event Features, Special Reports, Club Championships, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Celebrations & Awards, Chatter Box Corner
2015 Club Champs have come and gone, and gosh what a series of exciting events they were! We had sunshine and clear skies to kick off the Skills and TT events; and not even the insane winds, torrential downpours, mounds of mud and bitter cold deterred our...
by Web Admin | Dec 12, 2015 | Young Volunteering, Rider Reports, Event Features, 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 8, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Track
We’ve already mentioned how much we love a success story at Slipstreamers – success being defined not just by winning a race, but by overcoming fears, grabbing opportunities, taking part in Saturday sessions, trying something new for the first time, or even...
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 | Oct 27, 2015 | Fun Adventures, Rider Reports, Event Features, Special Reports, Volunteer Features, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country, Fun Corner, Club Social Rides
“What if we facilitated an off-site WEEKEND away?” the MTB Coaches mused. “The Roadies do this every year when they travel to Assen – why not the Mudslingers?” exclaimed the children! “What if we explore the opportunity for our...
by Web Admin | Oct 10, 2015 | Young Volunteering, Rider Reports, Special Reports, National Circuit Series, Slipstreamers in Action, Volunteer Features, Racing - General, Circuit/ Road, Volunteering
Has it already been 4 months since we hosted the Hillingdon round of the National Youth Circuit Series? Do you all remember what an absolutely fantastic day it was for the Club, spectators, and of course the almost 400 riders who took part? Well how about a few...
by Web Admin | Aug 30, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, General Cycling Fun
Our Members never cease to amaze us with their skills and stamina – and we love to hear about all the fun and exciting things they get up to! This time it’s the turn of George Fowkes, who took part in the Capital to Coast Cycle Challenge on the 29th June with...
by Web Admin | Jul 10, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Rider Report by Zoe Brookes, U14’s “On Saturday I went to Wolverhampton for the national track championships. I had qualified for the final in April and May at the southern track qualifiers. Jemma had also qualified in my category, Tom in the 14 boys and Louis...
