After the outcry regarding the new British Cycling Youth Policy, Cycle Speedway Commission chairman, Graham Elliott, has written to all involved in Cycle Speedway. These are my personal views and not necessarily those of either British Cycling or the Cycle Speedway Commission. I offer them solely for the purpose of contributing to the debate on this subject. The board of […]
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We’ve had a lot of response regarding plans to scrap U13 national racing, here is what some of our readers had to say. Exeter’s secretary, Lynn Parker, feels parents and riders should be able to choose whether they want to compete at a high level or not. Here in Exeter we have a wealth of under 10 and under 13 riders […]
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Early reactions from the news that U10 and U13 competitions will be scrapped at a national level, across all cycling disciplines, has brought about some reaction from our readers. Leicester based Lesley Rigley, who’s daughters ride for Leicester Monarchs commented, “It is so wrong to stop some competitions for the younger riders. My 10 year old girl loves the sport and […]
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The deadline for the ICSF World Championships is just days away, with entries closing at 2300 hours on Wednesday 10th June 2015. UK based riders can enter via the following links: Open & Junior https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/129701/ICSF-World-Open-&-Junior-Cycle-Speedway-Individual-Championships—Qualifiers Women https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/129702/ICSF-World-Cycle-Speedway-Individual-Women%27s–Championships—Semi-Finals Over 40’s https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/127611/ICSF-World-Individual-Over-40%27s-Cycle-Speedway-Championship Guide to enter: · Find the event using the links shown above · Press the enter button which will ask […]
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This week, British Cycling announced news via their website of a new Youth Policy implemented by the BC board and it could spell the end for national competitions for the under 10s and under 13s categories. The policy is built on these three key principles: Youth cycling should be fun. For young riders, building a lifelong passion for cycling through […]
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In what we will put down to crossed wires when trying to understand the ruling on Go-Pro cameras, yesterday’s article is not totally accurate regarding their use across the whole of Cycle Speedway. British Cycling have issued a statement which reads: “British Cycling has given special dispensation for 33/18 News to request certain riders to carry Go-Pros in this weekend’s […]
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Some of this article is incorrect – please see our follow up article HERE for statement from British Cycling. There is a common misconception that British Cycling have banned GoPros from being worn in official matches. This isn’t the case, GoPros are 100% allowed, but positioned under the saddle only. Helmet, handlebars and chest mounts are all still not permitted due […]
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After the wrong set of rules appeared in the Cycle Speedway handbook, Paul West has sent out a revised version. Please disregard what is written in the handbook. 16 BRITISH YOUTH AND JUNIOR LEAGUE 16.1 British Cycling shall organise a British Youth and Junior League, open to all interested member clubs. The league shall be open to Youth A, B, […]
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Entries for the Under 19 Club Championships on 9th May 2015, close on Sunday night (12th April 2015). Enter your team here: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/129393/British-Cycling-Cycle-Speedway-British-Under-19’s-Club-Championship Also coming up is the Under 16 Club Championships on 30th May 2015, entries for which close at the end of April, the link to enter this event is here: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/128964/British-Cycling-Cycle-Speedway-British-Under-16%27s-Club-Championship
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Wednesfield Aces CSC staged its first British Cycling Go-Ride event of the season. Thirteen riders attended from Wednesfield and Coventry with riders from U8s up to U16s.
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Pro-photographer, Andy Whitehouse, who we featured on 33/18 News earlier this week, has confirmed that he will be present, armed with his camera, at the upcoming ICSF World Championships this Summer.
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Entries for the ICSF World Championships are now open. Enter at the following links:
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British Cycling today informed clubs of the new look Cycle Speedway commission, under chairman Graham Elliott. The letter from Paul West reads: Hi all Over recent months the role of the British Cycling Cycle Speedway Commission within CS Sport has been under scrutiny both from within the Commission and externally. It is apparent that the Commission as it is […]
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British Cycling have released the closing dates for the 2015 major championships. The British Under 19 Club Championships, which takes place at Newport, is now open and can be entered through the British Cycling calendar HERE. Date Championship Club Entry Closing Date 9th May British Under 19 Club Championship Newport 9th April 30th May British Under 16 Club Championship Great Blakenham 30th […]
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Bury Cycle Speedway Club celebrated some success at the British Cycling Go-Ride Awards yesterday. The Greater Manchester side were nominated in the 2014 Go Ride Club of the Year award, along with over 100 other cycling clubs from the North West, Yorkshire and the west Midlands, eventually taking runners up spot. The club who took the top spot was from the West […]
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Just under 20 people, including Cycle Speedway Commission Chair Graham Elliott, attended a so-called “crisis meeting” at Harford Community Centre to look at the future of the sport in Norfolk. The current situation, particularly the sustainability of county competitions and the problems around recruitment and retention, was outlined.
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British Cycling wrote to all clubs a few days ago on behalf of the Cycle Speedway commission, outlining protocol for referees to follow, should any verbal or physical abuse occur at a meeting in future.
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Graham Elliott has been invited to continue his role as Cycle Speedway Commission chairman by British Cycling, despite not being re-elected to the board. This is a first since the Cycle Speedway joined up with British Cycling and will hopefully offer consistency at the top of the sport.
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