Sunday 5th March was a lovely bright day first thing, and went down hill from there, with rain pouring down by the time Bury’s training session began at Goshen. Nevertheless, with the many weeks spent working on the track surface and drains, the surface was quite good with no large puddles, which provided a firm and fast circuit for the […]
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Under the watchful eye of international rider Bobby McMillan, the Australian Junior squad recently commenced regular mid week training sessions in preparation for the 2017 World Championships later this year. The test team selectors will no doubt be watching the progress of “top end” riders Jack Norman, Todd Clarke, Matt Snowden, Darnell Thompson, Josh Carden and Matt Hurley before considering […]
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With over three hours of highly competitive racing on a sunny afternoon of 30°C, plus a free BBQ for all competitors and spectators, made the club’s 59th birthday a resounding success. In the Veterans class, Andrew Blatchford continued his form from the previous week to take the major podium position from David Amey, Sam Rochester and Brad Delmenico. Division 1 […]
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Over 50 junior, senior, women and veteran riders turned up to the Great Britain training camp at Willenhall E-ACT Academy in Walsall on Sunday. All the GB managers were in attendance, as was coach Stuart Raven. The day consisted of team building events including the biggest game of dodgeball, cardio workouts and nutritional seminars. It gave everybody who is hoping to […]
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One name already pencilled in for the 2017 Laurels on September 3rd is World Junior Champion, Shane Bentley, who aims to spend a few weeks in Poole to sharpen up in preparation for the World Championships. Shane’s association with the Dorset club goes back several seasons, and the chance to compete against top British and Polish stars at Harbourside will give him a […]
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Following analysis of the Referee Reports for 2017, the following clubs came top of the pile in respect of the 2016 British Cycling Cycle Speedway Club Fair Play Award. Coventry Edinburgh Glasgow Heckmondwike Swindon Southampton Each club will be presented with a framed certificate to mark this achievement at an opportune moment in the near future.
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Poole chairman, Graham Sutton, was invited to attend the British Cycling National Gala Dinner on 11th February at the NEC in Birmingham to be presented with the Brian Cossavella Memorial Trophy for services to cycle event promotion. The recipient of this award is voted for by the British Cycling Board from nominations received from within cycle sport. He is the first […]
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Newport club secretary, Colin Simmons, has won the Newport club volunteer of the year at the Newports Sports Council awards evening last weekend. Meanwhile, Astley & Tyldesley’s Mike Hack has won the Referee of the Year award for the third time. Mike was presented with the Dave Blinston Cup by British Cycling’s Cycle Sport Education Manager, Neil Atkinson, at the Commissaires […]
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Findon based father and son competitors, Andrew and Blade Blatchford, have already registered high scoring results with World Championship events as their target. During the recent meeting at Findon, Andrew marked up four impressive heat wins from his five completed rides in the Veterans category, with Brad Delmenico and Sam Rochester also showing impressive form. In the U15 division Blade […]
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After the long summer break followed by his motor speedway commitments, highly talented Australian junior, Jack Norman, made his initial 2017 appearance at Le Fevre to contest the individual “Scurry” event. However, it was clear favourite, Ty Geertsen, who captured the “A” Final from Norman, D.J.Thompson, Paul White and Lucy Miliken. Letitia Collins continued her improving form to take out […]
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Calvin Jones of Park Tool Company is keen to connect with coaches or officials attending the Ice Bike trade show in Milton Keynes. Here’s his letter: I was hoping to connect with coaches or officials that are going to the Ice Bike trade show in Milton Keynes this next week, Feb. 22-23. My name is Calvin Jones, and I work for […]
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With Natalie Timms not going to Australia Womens Team GB announce that Emily Morton, Cycle Speedway’s only current qualified level 2 female CS coach, has been added as assistant coach/manager to Stuart Raven and Geoff Gamage. Emily will also be responsible for specific womens welfare issues and first aid. Geoff Gamage commented: “I would like to publicly thank Natalie for […]
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Following consultation with the member Federations, the ICSF has agreed the following age categories for International competitions. The birth years are shown below for the 2017 World Championships. Men: Born 2002 or before (min 15+) Women: Born 2004 or before (min 13+) Junior Under 18: Born 1999-2004 (min 13+) – boys and girls may compete in this event Boys Under […]
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The Midland League fixtures have now been added to our 2017 Calendar page. The season kicks off on 2nd April with an all Wednesfield affair at Ashmore Park and concludes on 3rd September 2017. EDIT: Wednesfield Dragons have pulled out of the league. 2017 Midland League fixtures Sat 01 Apr Sun 02 Apr Dragons Aces Sat 08 Apr BJY R1 […]
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Over the weekend in Adelaide, Australian international competitor Bobby McMillan (#4) revealed he has received an offer to compete in Poland this coming season. It is understood that during his brief stay at Coventry, and subsequent association with the club’s Polish assets, the offer was generated by Leszno. McMillan commented: “Michal Sassek and I got on really well riding together with Coventry […]
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Holly Greenhalgh celebrated her 16th birthday at Findon on Sunday by taking out the Women’s individual grade. With a powerful performance, she must surely have confirmed selection for the national test squad in November. Jackie Kinross and Kayleigh Clarke filled the minor positions with a series of eye catching heats. In the U15 category, Jackson Dobie just clinched overall victory from […]
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Due to the continuing extreme heatwave, the Le Fevre club opted to stage their second race meeting of the season on Friday evening and hope for cooler weather. However, the temperature at start time was still 37°C! The high temperature did not prevent an evening of excellent racing with former Australian Champion, Ty Geertsen, taking the main event from Paul […]
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The dates for the 2017 CS Little League events have been confirmed, following the release of the national championships calendar this week. The first event will take place at the same time and region as the British Club Championships, with the U10 CS Little League Club Final at a venue and date to be confirmed. Other CS Little League GP events […]
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