Sandwell stalwart, Brian Buck (pictured centre with Bob Prince, left and Steve Mullinder, right), is stepping down from his role as league secretary/recorder for the Midland League and in doing so is taking a step back from Cycle Speedway after over 60 years involved in the sport. Bob Prince takes us through Brian’s time in the sport. Most of the people […]
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Coventry Cycle Speedway club, set for Elite League action in 2016, are to finish off their buoyant club social activity in style this Friday by hosting their Christmas Party. Riders, officials, management, parents and sponsors of the thriving Midlands club will gather at the popular Wing Wah Chinese Restaurant, near the Hearsall Common track, for an evening of festive fun […]
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Two of the sports top veteran stars are among the latest veteran entries for the British Indoor championships, to be staged at Coventry on 2nd and 3rd January 2016, at the Sports Connexion venue. Top Norfolk racer Paddy Wenn, one of the most popular riders on the veteran scene, has entered the championships. The Norwich rider clearly means business this […]
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The last Sunday evening Indoor practice session at the Sports Connexion, Coventry, venue will now be this Sunday 13th December 2015 – one week earlier than planned. This is due to a late major two day booking at the popular Sports Connexion complex which has been accepted by the Warwickshire events venue on the weekend of 19th and 20th December. […]
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Astley & Tyldesley Cycling Club staged their 25th annual Cycle Speedway presentation event on Sunday afternoon. 85 club members, family and friends filled the function room at the Astley & Tyldesley Miners’ Welfare Club. As ever, there was an excellent buffet to enjoy, DVD footage of racing from the past season and numerous raffle prizes donated by club members, including […]
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Coventry Cycle Speedway club, promotors of the British Indoor Finals, have today confirmed that leading Cycle Speedway equipment company, Archie Wilkinson, is the latest company to back the upcoming British Finals. Following an approach by Joe McLaughlin to co-director Karl Wilkinson, the West Bromwich based company immediately pledged to support the staging costs of both the British under 19s individual […]
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Hethersett Hawks staged their annual Presentation Evening at Hethersett Social Club and 30 members and families heard about a reasonably successful season with the first team challenging for the South East title right to the last match and the “B” team having a much more competitive season. Quite a few new recruits have been attracted, mainly from the Attleborough area, and […]
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On Sunday 7th February 2016 the Midlands Cycle Speedway region, on behalf of British Cycling, will be holding a referees training course. The venue for the course will be the Wednesfield club house and will commence at 11am. The course is open to both new and existing referees. It will enable new referees to gain a C level grading and will […]
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Newport Cycle Speedway Club have produced an “Ashes” DVD from the Ladies’ and Men’s second test between Great Britain and Australia at Newport in July. The DVD is good quality and only £5. Contact Colin Simmons on 01633 660249 or message him on Facebook to secure your copy.
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The British Indoor Finals, set for Coventry on 2nd and 3rd January 2016, is now fast approaching and organizers are reminding all riders and teams that entries for the eagerly anticipated finals close soon. Enter now at: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/139713/2015-British-Indoor-Championships Meanwhile, the Coventry Indoor practice sessions continue this Sunday, 6th December, at the Sports Connexion venue, Leamington Rd, Ryton On Dunsmore, Coventry, CV8 […]
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Further to the earlier announcement of the official hotel for the British Indoor Championship finals – The Village Hotel in Coventry – organizers have issued a new telephone number for bookings. The new telephone number is: 02477 710860, then select: option 1, then option 2. The new number is due to changes in the booking system at the Village Hotel […]
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Joe Holloren is selling his alloy Archie Cycle Speedway bike, here’s the ad… Due to retirement, I am selling my speedway bike. It’s an alloy Archie, I’m no sure how old it is but it is in excellent condition. It comes with two sets of wheels and tyres as pictured. One set are 26″ mountain bike wheels with brand new […]
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The Midland regional Cycle Speedway league held its Annual General Meeting on Sunday 22 November 2015. The meeting was well attended by representatives of the Leagues member clubs and saw the decision to return to racing under the governance British Cycling, rather than TLI. The meeting was informed of the decision by Brian Buck to step down from the positions […]
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Steve Mullinder at Dash Trophies has asked us to inform anyone wishing to purchase a pair of Tudor racing bottoms in time for the Indoor in January, to order them now, especially if they require printing on them. For more details please visit: http://www.dashtrophies.co.uk/cycling-clothing.html
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Coventry Cycle Speedway club, promotors of the British Indoor Finals, have today announced a completely new sponsor to the sport. JS Sports, of Stoke On Trent, a sports awards and trophy company who supply British Cycling, have stepped forward to lend their support to the staging of the British Under 13s indoor final. Trading from Hanley, Stoke on Trent, JS […]
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Astley & Tyldesley Cycling Club official Janine Paine has won the Greater Manchester Sports Volunteer of the Year Award! It’s a richly deserved award for Janine, who is a tireless and dedicated official for the club. The awards night took place at The Point, Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, on Friday, with more than 600 people present, who enjoyed a […]
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Coventry Cycle Speedway club, who are the promotors of the British Indoor Finals, have reported increased interest at their second Indoor practice session, held last Sunday evening at the Sports Connexion. Thirty riders attended, representing a 25% increase on the opening night. The Coventry sessions continue every Sunday evening (7pm-9pm) right up to the British Indoor finals, including this Sunday […]
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British champion, Zac Payne has admitted he’s surprised to be up for the Oxfordshire Sports Award, after a successful season, which concluded with representing Great Britain and winning the British Indiviudal title in Ipswich. Payne is up against professional athletes in Yorkshire and England Lions cricketer Jack Brooks and MotoGP star Bradley Smith. Check out the interview with Zac in […]
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