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PHOTOS: HSBC UK Elite GP Round One from East Park

May 7, 2017 editor

Both Paul Devine and Andy Whitehouse were in attendance at East Park for the opening round of the HSBC UK Elite GP at East Park, where Ben Mould and Ed Morton came out winners in the elite men and elite junior categories respectively. You can see Andy’s photos on his website: https://andyw39.smugmug.com/CYCLESPORT/CYCLE-SPEEDWAY-2017/ELITE-GP-SERIES-RND-1-EAST-PARK-MAY-6TH/ Check out Paul Devine’s photos in the slideshow below:

HSBC UK ELITE GP RESULTS: Mould and Morton take spoils

May 6, 2017 editor

The opening round of the HSBC UK Elite GP certainly didn’t disappoint, with two very competitive fields, which produced some close racing. British champion, Ben Mould, hit the top of the leaderboard with an accomplished performance in the elite men category, beating Lewis Osborne in the penultimate heat to take the title. Myke Grimes beat Charlie Rumbold in a run […]

PREVIEW: HSBC UK | Cycle Speedway Elite GP Series round one

May 5, 2017 editor

Starting this Saturday, a brand new cycle speedway competition, the HSBC UK | Cycle Speedway Elite Grand Prix Series, will join The British Cycling Cycle Speedway Supertrax Series, in signalling the beginning of a new era for elite cycle speedway racing in the UK. The four-round series is a welcome addition to the new competitions programme introduced by the British […]

CLUB NEWS: It’s electric at East Park

May 2, 2017 editor

On Saturday, East Park riders and volunteers spent 4 hours installing an electric supply to their new Portacabin. It was a group effort, which involved digging a trench cutting across the concrete to install the 70 meters of armoured cable. With very successful club nights, East Park is still going from strength to strength, and they have added another level 2 […]

HSBC UK ELITE GP: Mould and Heard on board as entries close tomorrow

April 28, 2017 editor

Reigning British champion, Ben Mould and Team GB captain, Paul Heard, are confirmed entrants for next months HSBC UK Elite GP. Mould and Heard join a whole host of top riders, including 2017 GB Worlds squad members, Josh Brooke, Myke Grimes, Lewis Osborne, Charlie Rumbold and Matt Smith. Round One takes place at East Park on Saturday 6 May, entries are […]

MATCH REPORT: Monarchs get Midland League campaign underway

April 24, 2017 editor

Sunday saw the Birmingham Monarchs get their Midland League programme started with triple victory over the East Park Wolves. An under strength Wolves outfit proved no match for the Monarchs, who took victory in the 3 league matches. The Monarchs opened with 3 maximums to set the tone of the days action. The Wolves managing one advantage of their own […]

HSBC ELITE GP: Entries gather momentum

April 20, 2017 editor

Entries for the first round of the brand new HSBC GP Series are gathering momentum, with some top Great Britain riders already entered, while some of the top juniors have entered the Junior competition. The top three scores from four rounds count to the final total, with the overall champion being crowned at the end of the series. Prize money is […]

MATCH REPORT: Wednesfield win Spring Cup

April 10, 2017 editor

Yesterday saw the final round of the Midland Spring Cup at Birmingham. The sun was shining and the teams from Birmingham, East Park and two teams from Wednesfield were all enjoying the sun and ready to race. There was some great racing from all the teams, with some highly competitive heats, a few spins and a couple of crashes, with fortunately […]

HSBC ELITE GP: Have you entered yet?

April 7, 2017 editor

The first round of the HSBC Elite GP series takes place on 6th May at East Park with entries closing for both the Senior and Junior Matches on 29th April. Having a new successful and accessible individual Cycle Speedway Grand Prix series is essential to the sport’s growth and offers another exciting promotional opportunity to showcase the best of what CS […]

MATCH REPORT: Wednesfield overcome local rivals East Park

April 3, 2017 Andrew Parr

East Park started their Midland League campaign off against local rivals Wednesfield. The Division 3 match opened proceedings with both clubs fielding 10 riders. Two 5 man formulas were used with some great riding by all the youngsters. East Park, down on strength for the Division 1 match, were always going to struggle. Jamie Ball earned an exclusion from match […]

MATCH REPORT: Monarchs in with a chance

April 3, 2017 editor

The Birmingham Monarchs Cycle Speedway club again finished second in Wednesfield on Thursday, in the 3rd round of the Spring Cup to give hope of stealing the trophy in its first year of the new competition. The Monarchs were strengthened by the inclusion of Great Barr based rider Nathan Groves, whilst the Wednesfield A team had key riders missing. The Birmingham […]

NEWS: HSBC Elite GP Series round one entry now open

March 17, 2017 editor

The entry for one of Cycle Speedway’s newest and exciting competitions is now open via the British Cycling website. The HSBC Elite GP series takes place over four rounds for Elite Men and Elite Junior categories, however entry is open to absolutely anybody, of any nationality, wishing to test themselves. Prize money is up for grabs in each round, with the overall winner being […]

CLUB NEWS: East Park container arrives at new home

January 30, 2017 editor

East Park finally had their new container placed on the pad next to the starting gate last week. It has taken some months to arrange and was only possible when club secretary, Robert Barnett, contacted local counsellor Keith Inston, who spoke to the parks department. Officials then arranged for trees to be cut back and supplied a temporary roadway across the […]

CATCH-UP: Welsh Champs and East Park training still going strong

November 7, 2016 editor

Newport Cycle Speedway club staged the annual Welsh riders championships at Newport Sports Village last week. In the youth categories it was Underwood stealing the show, supplying all six podium positions, while U10 winner, Tom Stacey also secured second to Daniel Wright in the age category above with Madoc Howells also making a double appearance. In form Adam Bennett was […]

CLUB NEWS: East Park host another successful Go Ride day

October 10, 2016 editor

East Park had another successful Go Ride day on Saturday, setting up a grass track on the other side of the East Park. The day started at 9am for members, setting up the grass track before the gates opened at 11am. East Park’s volunteers were kept busy all day, with over 200 children trying Cycle Speedway for the first time. The new […]

CLUB NEWS: Bees storm to first away win

October 6, 2016 editor

The fledgling new Brandon Bees Cycle Speedway junior team were back in action last Saturday – and again performed way above expectations by winning their first away match outside the local Coventry and Rugby area. The newly reformed team – made up of new talent from the popular Saturday morning `Dirt Bike Club` – triumphed by 101 to 78 at […]

NEWS: East Park Junior Open

September 30, 2016 editor

This Saturday at East Park, there will be a day of junior action as the East Park club have once again kindly agreed to be the venue for Ross Mee to organise his post BYJL junior meeting, which proved to be so popular last year. First up at 1pm will be a four team U12 match featuring last year’s winners Sheffield, […]

CLUB NEWS: East Park host successful final Go-Ride meeting

September 16, 2016 editor

East Park held their final official Go-Ride event Thursday evening, with over 20 new riders taking part and all the riders received a medal. The winner of each category also received a cup, medal and a t-shirt. These were all supplied by British Cycling under their Go-Ride scheme. Bob Prince took charge, splitting riders into their respective age groups. The […]

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