RESULTS: Home International
Results from Hull: VETS 1. SCOTLAND 55 2. ENGLAND 54 3. WALES 36 4. IRELAND 32 JUNIOR 1. ENGLAND 53 2. WALES 51 3. SCOTLAND 38 4. IRELAND 32 SENIOR 1. ENGLAND 56 2. WALES 48 3. IRELAND 39 4. SCOTLAND 33
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HOME INTERNATIONAL: Kingston Cycles (Hull) sponsor Home International
The Hull Cycle Speedway Club are pleased to announce that the Home Internationals will be sponsored by Kingston Cycles (Hull) Ltd. They are a well-established family business who supply all cycling needs with cycles, clothing, accessories and repairs and servicing. Kingston Cycles have sponsored the Hull Club for many years and director Barry Ashton is a regular competitor for the […]
Read moreRIDER NEWS: Adams gains support from Henderson Herald
Hethersett’s Katie Adams (pictured right) has received the backing from local paper “The Henderson Herald” ahead of her appearance for Ireland at the Junior Home International at Hull on Saturday. Katie explained: “The Henderson Herald is delivered to around 5,000 homes in the NR5 area of Norwich so quite a good bit of publicity! “The Henderson Trust has used its […]
Read moreHOME INTERNATIONAL: Ireland squad announced
Joint team managers Gary Colby and Steve Copping have announced the Ireland squad that will take on England, Wales and Scotland in the Home International at Hull on Saturday. Steve Copping takes us through the teams: Senior Adam Stephenson(Hull) “Adam has been retired from the sport for a couple of seasons but will be making a one-off return today.” Charlie […]
Read moreHOME INTERNATIONAL: Varlowe sponsor England
Wednesfield based Marlowe Industrial Services have stepped in to support the England team for the next three years by sponsoring the new England race tops. Steve Mullinder picked up the plea for help to find a sponsor from England manager Wayne Aris, not long after he had secured the Team managers job. Mullinder commented: “I spoke to Steve Varden and […]
Read moreHOME INTERNATIONAL: Mullinder announces England Vets team
Junior GB manager, Steve Mullinder, has picked the England team for the first Veteran’s Home International, taking place at Hull next weekend (16th July 2016). We spoke to Steve earlier this week and he gave us a run down of his team selection. MARK WHITEHEAD, Leicester “Mark has been part of Leicester British Vets Club winning team for the last 3 […]
Read moreHOME INTERNATIONAL: Aris announces England team
England manager, Wayne Aris, has announced his England team for the 2016 Home International, which takes place at Hessle Raceway, Hull, on Saturday 16th July. The team compromises of captain, Andy Angell, Josh Brooke, Ben Higham, Chris Timms and Matt Smith. Wayne takes us on a run down of his selections: Andy Angell “Andy, by his own admission, has not […]
Read moreRIDER NEWS: Parfitt named Welsh Junior captain
Carl Parfitt of Wednesfield Cycle Speedway has been announced as captain for the Welsh junior squad ahead of the Home International, which takes place at Hull in a few weeks. Carl said: “To represent my country is a absolute honour and one I’m so proud of. But to be named the captain for Wales Junior in Cycle Speedway is incredible. “I would […]
Read moreDRAW: Home International at Hull
The draws for the Home Internationals, which take place in Hull next month have been made by British Cycling. Seniors, Juniors and Over 40s take to the track at the Hessle Raceway in Hull on Saturday 16th July 2016. Squad news when it arrives! Over 40’s 11:00 1 Wales 2 Ireland 3 Scotland 4 England Juniors 13:00 1 Ireland 2 […]
Read moreHOME INTERNATIONAL: Vets teams at the ready
There will be a Home International Veterans category for the first time at Hull this year, with the Vets taking to the track before the Juniors on Saturday 16th July 2016. Steve Mullinder commented: “I have managed to put together a Vets Home International to be staged on the same day at Hull. “It has been hard work pulling all […]
Read moreNEWS: Mullinder appeals for Over 40s home international riders
Steve Mullinder has taken on the task of organising the teams for a new Over 40s Home International event, which will be the first meeting of the day at Hull on Saturday 16th July. Riders of four teams with optional reserve are required from Wales, Ireland and Scotland to successfully get the event off the ground. If you think you […]
Read moreNEWS: Horspath and Hull set for major events in 2016
Horspath will host this year’s British Team Knock-out Cup finals day on 11th September 2016. The tight Oxfordshire circuit will no doubt deliver a fantastic day of racing, where holders Wednesfield will defend their title, should they make it through the qualifiers. Clubs have until the 20th January to enter the competition: Competition Dates 22nd May – Round 1 19th June – […]
Read moreMATCH REPORT: England reign supreme in the Home International
If you forgot your suncream at the Home International at Ipswich on Saturday, you were going to have a bad time. With temperatures well into the high twenties and limited shade available, keeping cool was at a premium. England team manager Mark Boaler did exactly that though, leading his side to an emphatic victory in the senior event. Scotland’s influential […]
Read morePHOTOS: Home Internationals and Celtic Cup
There seemed to be more photographers than riders at Ipswich on Saturday! Here’s some shots and links to shots taken by Phil Clarke, Brian Barnett and Ray Andrews. Look out for the Cycle Speedway Centipede, which saw Jake Slight, Charlie Rumbold and Myke Grimes’ machines all tangled up in a line! Photos by Phil Clarke Check out Phil’s photos at […]
Read moreRESULT: Home International and Celtic Cup
England have been triumphant in the senior and junior home internationals. Wales put in a strong challenge, being five up at half time, but in the end a strong disciplined performance from England ensured the winning streak continues into an eighth year. Scotland finished third behind the Welsh. The England juniors won comfortably, with Scotland lead by the impressive Lee […]
Read moreWEEKEND PREVIEW: Home nations do battle, Elite League round 7 and Women’s League
Elite League action is back again this weekend in one of the more crucial weekends in the title race. We also see the return of the Women’s League, but first, Ipswich host the Home International and Celtic Cup tomorrow. Home International and Celtic Cup In the senior event England have won the Home International every year since Wales last won […]
Read moreHOME INTERNATIONAL: Team change for Ireland
Ireland have had to make a change to their intended line-up for the Senior Home International, which takes place next Saturday 11th July. Hethersett’s Dan Butler has withdrawn from the team and will be replaced by Astley & Tyldesley’s Ciaran Collins (who will be doubling up in the Junior match as well). We hope to bring you Wales team news shortly.
Read moreHOME INTERNATIONAL: Copping & Colby announce Ireland squad
After Mark Boaler & Gavin Kennedy announced their respective teams for the Home International this week, Ireland joint managers Steve Copping & Gary Colby have announced the riders who are scheduled to don the green of Ireland on July 11th. The Junior team have a combined total of 1 international cap between them, Hethersett’s Katie Adams is the rider who has […]
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