by Web Admin | Feb 20, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
On Sunday 15th February, a number of Slipstreamers made the trek down to Calshot Velodrome for an afternoon of training and fun in the only indoor banked velo in the south of England. Enjoy the following rider report by Calshot newbie, Finlay Hawker (aged 8):...
by Web Admin | Feb 6, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
The 2014/15 League held it’s final race of the season on Sunday 1st February at the iconic velodrome down south. Slipstreamers were in full action this season, and final results and overall standings were announced. We are very proud as a club to see so many of you...
by Web Admin | Jan 29, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Icebreaker Youth and Junior Series 2015 Round 1, Saturday 24th January 2015 Rider Report by Jemma Bowler, U14’s On Saturday 5 Slipstreamers made their way to Newport Velodrome for the first round of Icebreaker. We had Isabella Escalera for the U12’s,...
by Web Admin | Jan 28, 2015 | Rider Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
London Youth Track League, Lee Valley Cycle Circuit Rider Report by Tom Portsmouth This winter I have been racing in the London Youth Track League at the Lee Valley Velodrome. It is the first time the league has been run, and it is also the first time I have raced on...
by Web Admin | Jan 9, 2015 | Important Announcements, Track
We are now taking member bookings for the two upcoming Calshot track sessions on Sunday 15 Feb 2015 Sunday 22 Mar 2015 IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING BOOKING CALSHOT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Slipstreamers subsidise the track sessions, and you pay £5 to ride. Only U8...
by Web Admin | Dec 18, 2014 | Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Cyclo-Cross, Celebrations & Awards, Track, Chatter Box Corner, MTB Cross-Country, Circuit/ Road
Well what a year of racing it has been seeing Slipstreamers travel up and down the country winning races, and even conquering Europe! Currently as a club we are ranked 25th in the country for National Club Road & Track racing, with a whopping 1270 points –...
by Web Admin | Nov 27, 2014 | Event Features, Rider Reports, 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, Club Championships, Special Reports, 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 | 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 20, 2014 | Important Announcements, Track
The next Track session at Calshot is on Sunday the 26th October, i.e. this weekend. There are still a few places left for Sunday, so if you are interested in trying this out, please get in touch ASAP. Slipstreamers subsidise this so you only pay £5 to ride. You will...
by Web Admin | Oct 10, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Slipstreamers dominated the races for the juniors on Sunday 5th October! What a wonderful sight to see our young “cycling nuts” in yellow and gold, simply shining! Some fantastic racing in the velopark; with 1st place in the U8 category brought home by...
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 | Sep 9, 2014 | Event Features, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Track
We previously reported that 4 Slipstreamers, Lorna Bowler, Harriet Mellor, Carl Jolly and Charles Page, were selected to make up half the team representing the Central Region for Track at the Sainsbury’s UK Schools Games, part of the Inter Regional Team...
by Web Admin | Sep 4, 2014 | Important Announcements, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Each year, the club arranges a series of track sessions for our members so they can experience the thrill of riding in a velodrome. You will have noticed recent announcements regarding Calshot, with the first session of the 2014 Winter season taking place this...
by Web Admin | Jun 30, 2014 | Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Herne Hill Velodrome Youth Team Championship – Sunday 29th June
by Web Admin | Jun 30, 2014 | Fun Adventures, Special Reports, Slipstreamers in Action, Track
Olympic Velodrome Visit – Report & Photos The long awaited Slipstreamer visit to the velodrome on Sunday was a truly thrilling experience for all involved. For those of us that were non-riding participants we can only begin to imagine what it must have felt...
