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 | Rider Reports, Event Features, 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...
by Web Admin | Nov 5, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road, Club Social Rides
Enjoy the following fantastic report by a RP social ride regular: “I started going on the Richmond Park ride when I completed my bronze award. We meet at eight forty five at Pen Ponds car park. We do three laps round the park which is about 32 k. I ride there...
by Web Admin | Oct 31, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country
MTB Series Finale, Saturday 25th October So a few weeks ago, I entered the Banjo Cycles XC Rampage series because I felt obliged to race more cross-country in order to get my endurance levels up to scratch. I can honestly tell you, I’m glad I did! Alongside me (but in...
by Web Admin | Oct 31, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Track Practice Session at Calshot, Sunday 26th October On Sunday I went to Calshot for the first time. I was a bit worried at first because I have never been to a velodrome, or been on a track bike! Once I got on the bike and used to the fact I couldn’t stop...
by Web Admin | Oct 31, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country
BC MTB Holiday Fun at Black Park and Swinley Forest, 29-30th October Black Park It was a good experience to learn and develop my skills in mountain biking. It was fun and exciting to do stuff I hadn’t done before. It was raining, cold and muddy and it took a bit...
by Web Admin | Oct 24, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country
Slipstreamer Yasmin Basit attended the annual Summit Go-Ride MTB Autumn Classic in Lotts Wood last Saturday, 18th October, where a large number of racers from several clubs took part. It turned out to be a fantastic event, and Yasmin did us proud by taking 3rd place...
by Web Admin | Sep 18, 2014 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country
Our fellow mountain bike club, Summit MTB Club, organised an off road cycle sportive in the Chilterns last Sunday on the 14th September, where a few Slipstreamers took to the trails for a day of windy single-track and rocks, rolling hills, and glorious views. Enjoy...
by Web Admin | Sep 15, 2014 | Rider Reports, Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Special Reports by Carl, Lorna & Charles In last week’s newsletter, we reported on how brilliantly our 4 Slipstreamers, Lorna Bowler, Harriet Mellor, Carl Jolly and Charles Page, performed at the Sainsbury’s UK Schools Games that were held in...
by Web Admin | Jun 30, 2014 | Event Features, Rider Reports, National Circuit Series, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Circuit/ Road
National Youth Circuit Series, 21st June 2014 The Nationals have come and gone for another year, and wow what a wonderful day it turned out to be! Weather wise, we could not have asked for a more amazing day – unlike last year where we had to deal with dreadful...
