Sunday, 12th March, saw seventeen Bury riders arriving at Goshen for the first full club practice of the new season. The weather was kind, for a change, and by 12:00 the gates were up, the PA system was installed and working and we were ready for the start (with John Burston having already pencilled in both the teams). The Northern […]
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As the dawn breaks on a new Cycle Speedway season, there is reason for optimism as the sport begins it’s journey down a new path, which should sow the seeds for growth across the sport in the UK. The new Supertrax series, which encompasses the Battle of Britain, the successfully established Women’s League and HSBC Elite GP, offers a fresh […]
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Chris Timms has assumed a role of “rider representative” for the Midland League. Here’s his letter to 33/18 News. Following the changes that were made last year that I believe were out of my and many other rider’s hands, I decided to try and do something about it. I came up with a rider representative role and put it forward […]
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The draws have been announced for the 2017 Dash Trophies GP, which takes place at Ashmore Park, Wednesfield on Saturday 11 March 2017. The event sees two semi finals at 1pm and 3pm, with the grand final at 5pm. Here’s the line up: Semi Final 1 – 1pm Myke Grimes Adam Watson Ashley Hill Lukas Nowacki Ben Higham Neil Hollebon […]
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Coventry Cycle Speedway Club travelled to the Newport Sports Village on a very cold, wet and windy afternoon on Sunday, for their first pre-season friendly against Newport, and came away with a moral boosting win by 88-92. The home side rested first team regulars, Adam Bennett, Chris Davies and Dale Clark, while Mark Carmichael was unavailable, but Birmingham’s Mark Winwood took […]
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Wednesfield Aces kicked off their pre-season with a win over Swindon Robins at the Oasis Leisure Centre, securing victory by 84-96. Topping the score chart was Aces legend, Lee Aris, with a maximum and was backed up strongly by team partner Brandon Whetton with 18pts. If it wasn’t for a fall in his second race, then Paul Heard would of scored maximum […]
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We will be announcing the draw for the Dash Trophies GP semi-finals this evening, which takes place at Ashmore Park, Wendesfield, on Saturday 11th March. Stay tuned to 33/18 News for updates. Photo by Andy Whitehouse.
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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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