by Web Admin | Jun 25, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials, Fun Corner, General Cycling Fun
We love to hear from our Members about all the fun and exciting things they get up to in their spare time. This time it’s the turn of Member Astrid Spragg, who rode a tandem on the 13th June with Dad Dave at the Team Axiom 10 Time Trial on the A3. Both had an...
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 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 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 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 Dave George | Mar 13, 2015 | Important Announcements, Time Trials
It’s the regular Time Trial practice slot this Saturday – with ALL Slipstreamers members welcome to test their performance against the clock. If you’ve never given TT a go, now’s your chance! The clubhouse will be open from 8am. Please sign-on...
by Dave George | Jan 23, 2015 | Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Celebrations & Awards, Time Trials
Last Saturday night, my dad took me along to the Champion’s Night for Time Trial awards. Sam Henning and myself were up for receiving awards that we had won in 2014. Sam had won the George Herbert Stancer (GHS) school’s championship, coming joint first...
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 | Nov 6, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
A few weeks ago, we reported that Sam Henning and Nathan George took part in the RTTC National Closed Circuit Championships held on Sunday, 19th October, at Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit in Hampshire [click here to refresh your memory]. It was an incredibly exciting...
by Web Admin | Oct 25, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
RTTC Closed Circuit Championships, Sunday 19th October Sam Henning and Nathan George made their way to the Thruxton Motor Racing Circuit in Hampshire on Sunday, where both riders took part in the 11.5-mile time trial, covering 5 laps of the motor racing circuit. Sam...
by Web Admin | Sep 30, 2014 | Event Features, Club Championships, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Celebrations & Awards, Time Trials
Fun Day & Club Championships TT + Skills Report – 27th September 2014 What do you get when you throw together a sizzling barbecue and friendly canteen to keep up energy levels, mechanics at the ready, musical beats, sack races and tug of war, a mountain...
by Web Admin | Sep 18, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
Everyone did extremely well on the 13th September session, and we highlighted a few dips in concentration by looking at the split times. This is an area that can be worked on to improve further. Specific highlights from the session: Jamie Wimbourne recorded the best...
by Web Admin | Sep 17, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
At the weekend, on Saturday 13th September, Slipstreamers attended the GHS Time Trial Final in the Midlands. This is a National competition run by the Cycling Time Trials Council for riders under 17 years of age. We were represented by Josh Murphy, Niall Dawkins, Sam...
by Web Admin | Aug 31, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
Time Trial Practice Report & Results August’s round of club time trial practice took place on Saturday 9th August. This far into the season and with a number of practice sessions under their belts, the riders are nearly all displaying very consistent lap times...
by Web Admin | Jul 31, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
Time Trial Practice Report – 12 July We had 30 riders turn out for the July Time Trial Practice on Saturday. Quite a few riders turning out for the first time, which is great to see! Riders continue to record some very good times, and we are pleased to see that...
by Web Admin | Jul 31, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
Westerley Time Trials – 16th July Two competitions were held on this week on a fine and warm Wednesday evening. The first was the regular Time Trial, where all the available aerodynamic kit was allowed to be used. The second race, was for regular road bikes – no...
by Web Admin | Jul 30, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
Westerley Time Trials – 2nd July An evening of experimentation at the circuit this Wednesday as both Josh Copley and Sam Henning took to the circuit, racing on fully equipped Time Trial machines for the first time. Both riders made significant improvements to...
by Web Admin | Jun 30, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
Westerley Time Trials – 4th June It was a another night of looming dark clouds, and a strong wind building from the West. Later riders had to finish with litter and debris being blown out of the bins into their path. A reduced field with only 3 Slipstreamers...
by Web Admin | Jun 30, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Time Trials
GHS 10 – London West District Final Report, 18 June The West London heat of the GHS 10 Mile Time Trial was held this week on Wednesday night, 18th June. In terms of entries, again Slipstreamers dominated the field. The standard of riding was incredibly high, and...
by Web Admin | Jun 30, 2014 | Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, MTB Cross-Country, Time Trials, Circuit/ Road
Slipstreamers Race Day 1 Report, July 12th “Race Day” was an idea submitted to the Slipstreamer’s Committee by the Rider’s Representatives. The youth riders felt that as well as some of the coach led racing scenarios, it would be good to expose the entire club to more...
