by M G | Apr 3, 2022 | Young Volunteering, Event Features, Slipstreamers in Action, Racing - General, Celebrations & Awards, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
Reflecting on a brilliant series of races beginning in Winter and ending in Spring at Hillingdon: we’ve welcomed 203 riders from as far afield as the North West, Wales and even Munster and made many new friends along the way. With regards to local talent, an...
by Dave George | Sep 18, 2018 | Young Volunteering, Volunteer Features
The Background September 2018 has been one of the busiest month’s for Slipstreamers on record. Collectively, we have been all over the country racing, crossing, time trialling, mountain biking, holidaying with bikes in amazing settings, started our club...
by Web Admin | Jun 7, 2017 | Young Volunteering, Event Features, Special Reports, National Circuit Series, Volunteer Features, Volunteering
A massive WELL DONE to all the racers in both the support and national series races who provided an exciting day of live cycle racing at the Hillingdon round of the National Youth Circuit Series 2017 on Saturday 3rd June. We hope you had a fantastic day with us...
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 | Nov 17, 2016 | Young Volunteering, Important Announcements, Special Reports, Volunteer Features, Celebrations & Awards
Being a Young Volunteer provides many opportunities for growth and development – click here to find out more. One of these is the exciting Youth Sport Trust National Talent Camp that takes place at Loughborough University every December, where hundreds of young...
by Web Admin | Sep 2, 2016 | Young Volunteering, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
Would you like to make a difference to your Club Community? Do you think you have what it takes to become a Young Leader? Are you passionate about cycling and sport in general? Are you someone who always likes to lend a helping hand? If you answered yes to any of...
by Web Admin | Sep 2, 2016 | Young Volunteering, Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
Are you an active British Cycling Young Volunteer between the age of 14 and 18 years? Would you like to build on and develop your leadership and volunteering skills further? Are you keen on a fully funded residential weekend away at the prestigious Loughborough...
by Web Admin | Jun 10, 2016 | Young Volunteering, Event Features, Special Reports, Volunteer Features, Celebrations & Awards, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
It’s been a long time coming. An idea that took years to be realised, and a grand opening hosted by Slipstreamers that will not soon be forgotten. On the 14th May 2016, the enlarged apron and links roads that now extend the Hilliingdon Cycle Circuit were...
by Web Admin | Jun 3, 2016 | Young Volunteering, Special Reports, Volunteer Features, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
British Cycling, at their recent Go-Ride conference in March, described Volunteers as the most important people at any Go-Ride club. We like to think ALL our stakeholders are important. Without dedicated parents and sparky kids, who are ‘up to something’, we’d have no...
by Web Admin | Mar 11, 2016 | Young Volunteering, Special Reports, Volunteer Features, Volunteering
Every year, in December, the National Youth Sports Trust invite around 350 young athletes, coaches and officials from various disciplines across England to attend a 4 day residential Talent Camp at Loughborough University. As members of British Cycling, our Young...
by Web Admin | Mar 10, 2016 | Young Volunteering, Special Reports, Volunteer Features, Celebrations & Awards, Volunteering
Volunteering is the life-blood of Hillingdon Slipstreamers, and for a number of our volunteers, the journey begins whilst they are members. For many, this has involved starting off as helpers at events and during club sessions; moving onto becoming Riders Reps for...
by Web Admin | Feb 12, 2016 | Young Volunteering, Important Announcements, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
If you are 14+ (or thereabouts), have you considered joining the British Cycling Young Volunteer award scheme, further details of which can be found on the BC website here? The programme helps you learn the fundamentals of volunteering through loads of practical and...
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 5, 2015 | Fun Adventures, Young Volunteering, Special Reports, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
Not only did Brian Wright leave a lasting legacy in the cycling world with his commitment to bringing the pure joy and passion of cycling to the local communities in which he volunteered; he also touched and inspired the lives of many Slipstreamers who knew him from...
by Web Admin | Oct 23, 2015 | Young Volunteering, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
We currently have over 70 volunteers who dedicate their spare time to the club and the development of each and every Slipstreamer, and without whom the club cannot function. But we cannot do it alone, and amongst the adults are another group of volunteers who, as part...
by Web Admin | Oct 10, 2015 | Young Volunteering, Rider Reports, National Circuit Series, Special Reports, 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 | Jun 5, 2015 | Young Volunteering, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
Our Young Volunteers are the next generation that will one day take over from the “old fogies” and continue to carry on the volunteering legacy that came before – whether it’s at Slipstreamers, with British Cycling, or indeed in any other...
by Web Admin | Apr 24, 2015 | Young Volunteering, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
We recently published a blog by Young Volunteer Callum [click here if you missed it] as part of a series where our YVs spend a regular Saturday session “shadowing” a Club Official, and getting taste of what it’s like being a volunteer in that role....
by Web Admin | Mar 25, 2015 | Young Volunteering, Rider Reports, Special Reports, Volunteer Features, Slipstreamers in Action, Celebrations & Awards, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
Hannah Keating’s efforts a BC Young Volunteer were recognised at the Central Region British Cycling Conference on Sunday March 14th 2015, where she was presented with her Gold Award for Young Volunteering. Hannah tells us a bit more about why she volunteers, and...
by Web Admin | Mar 8, 2015 | Young Volunteering, Training & Education, Chatter Box Corner, Volunteering
As part of a series, we’ll be featuring a number of blogs by our Young Volunteers who have spent a regular Saturday session “shadowing” a Club Official, and getting taste of what it’s like being a volunteer at the club on a Saturday morning....
