Report from Mike Hack Astley & Tyldesley staged a full programme of racing at Gin Pit on Sunday. Riders faced variable weather conditions during the afternoon, with rain showers, strong winds and sunshine, to contend with! Fortunately, the Gin Pit track held up well throughout. A&T and Heckmondwike fought out a close battle in the North & Scotland League Division […]
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Report by Rob Mawhood, photo by Caroline Burton Sheffield Stars overcame very tough conditions (a strong wind and heavy track) to post a handsome 111-69 victory in North & Scotland League Division One at Fife Revolution. Fife took the lead in heat one with a 6-4 result from Jake Slight and Jason Keith. Sheffield responded with five maximum 7-3 heat […]
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International Cycle Speedway Federation secretary Mike Hack has issued the following statement: “The ICSF formally announces the resignation of long serving Australian delegate, Fay Fitzpatrick, from her position with the ICSF. I am taking this opportunity to thank Fay for her hard work, dedication and support over many years and wish her every success in her future activities. “At the […]
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Here are the results from matches ridden on Sunday 7th April: North & Scotland League Division 1 Bury 91 Hull 86 Fife 69 Sheffield 111 Division 2 Astley & Tyldesley 76 heckmondwike 70 Bury v Hull – match postponed as Bury were unable to raise a team Division 3 Astley & Tyldesley 71 Heckmondwike 7 Bury 14 Hull 66 Challenge […]
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A busy weekend of Cycle Speedway action kicks off tomorrow (Saturday April 6th) with the return of the British Youth & Junior League where the opening regional Rounds take place at Newport in the South & South Wales region and Norwich in the South-East Region. The Norwich round at Eaton Park will also count as the opening round of the […]
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Norwich Stars CSC will be hosting the opening South-East Regional British Youth & Junior League round this coming Saturday (April 6th) which will also double up as the opening South-East Grand Prix round for 2024. Riders and spectators who are planning to attend this event are reminded that the action takes plce at Eaton Park and there is chargeable car […]
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Project Revive is the culmination of work done by a Development Working Group, led by Cycle Speedway Commission member, Bob Falconer. The report has been formally approved by the Cycle Speedway Commission and is ready for implementation. The report is below: Cycle Speedway – Strategic Development Plan – Project Revive March 2024 Executive Summary Cycle Speedway (CS) has suffered from […]
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ICSF General Secretary Mike Hack has been in touch with a reminder that entries for this year’s European Club Championships close on Thursday 4th April. The Championships will be held at the Newport and East Newport tracks, over three days, 4-6 May. Entries have been received so far from 12 clubs:Birmingham, Bury, East Newport, Horspath, Kesgrave, Luban, Newport, Poole, Sheffield, […]
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Report by Rob mawhood, photos by Jess Banyard and Hecknmondwike CSC Sheffield Stars raced to victory by 81-68 in their 2024 opening North & Scotland League Division Two campaign at Heckmondwike on Sunday afternoon. The match paired the 2023 seasons top two in Division Two, with Heckmondwike having completed the double over Sheffield. Darren Kent won heat one, the first […]
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33/18 News has learnt that Rob Hurley, former president of the Salisbury club in Australia, passed away from Motor Neurone Disease on Thursday 21st March at the age of 69 As well as being the president of the Salisbury club Rob was also announcer at Salisbury for many years with his wife Glynis (who was canteen manager for 3 years) […]
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The Poole / Trent Club are pleased to announce the confirmation of four reigning World Individual Champions who will contest the Ade Gale “Laurels” event at Harbourside Park on Whitsun Bank Holiday Weekend. Spearheading the Open grade is Arek Szymanski who will be joined by fellow countryman and U21 victor Mikolaj Menz in an event that this year will feature […]
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Report by Rob Mawhood, Photos by Caroline Burton/Clive Wren Sheffield opened their 2024 home season with fifth staging of the Frank Knight/Dave Shoat memorial trophy.It was a tremendous day for Kyle Holland (Sheffield’s 2023 rider of the year) as he won both cups, the £50 first place prize and a share in the £25 for fastest two lap time trial. […]
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Astley & Tyldesley hosted Round 2 of the Northern Fours & Junior League series at Gin Pit on Sunday. There was an excellent turn out of riders, with the re-laid Gin Pit track draining and holding up well for the 73 races ridden, despite the very wet weather throughout the winter. Bury took the Fours League win on the day, […]
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The following regulation changes will apply to all cycle speedway events from 2024: S2.4 Cameras S2.4.1 Subject to S2.4.5, cameras are permitted during British Cycling sanctioned Events. Use of cameras is restricted to full Licence Holders who are in the year of their 17th birthday or older. Riders with a Day Licence are not eligible.S2.4.2 Cameras must be fitted to […]
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ICSF General Secretary Mike Hack has issued the following statement regarding the 2024 European Club Championships: “I am pleased to announce that the ICSF has confirmed the provisional schedule and venues for the 2024 European Club Championships. Saturday 4 May – Qualifying Group Round 1 matches. At Newport.Sunday 5 May – Qualifying Group Round 2 matches. At East Newport.Monday 6 […]
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HETHERSETT HAWKS / YELLOW BRICK MORTGAGES have been thwarted in their preparation plans for the new season by the very wet weather in February – even the playing field was flooded at times. Some good maintenance sessions were held in January but with more to do an early start to training in March cannot happen. Also a planned match against […]
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Mike Hack has sent in the following: Spring is on its way, so that means that the start of the Cycle Speedway season is imminent! Astley & Tyldesley are staging a three rounds March Floodlit Individual series, which is open to everyone! So, whether you are:a member of the Astley & Tyldesley Cluba regular Cycle Speedway rider for another Cycle […]
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Featured image is the competitors who rode in the 2021 Over 40’s Laurels Pete Barnes has been in touch to say that all official invitations to the Ade Gale “Laurels” event at Harbourside Park on Whitsun Bank Holiday Weekend have now been forwarded to club secretaries. However competitors who have not received a notification, but wish to compete, should contact […]
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