CLUB NEWS: Kesgrave expands local racing programme

Many of the younger Kesgrave Panthers Cycle Speedway Club members are unable to race at national events due to the distances involved and only compete at local events. To provide increased race opportunities for Kesgrave youngsters locally, a junior SPARK League has been introduced. The youngsters have been split into five teams, Lions (yellow shirts), Pumas (black), Panthers (blue), Tigers […]

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DRAWS: Updated draws for British Finals Weekend 2016

Following a review of the entry numbers for the above Cycle Speedway Championships entry has been reopened for the Girls Under 10, Under 13 and Under 16 Championships which take place this weekend. If any riders wish to ride and have not already entered you have an opportunity to enter via the British Cycling Website using the following links British Under […]

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MATCH REPORT: Exeter win by 4 in close South West encounter

Swindon travelled to Devon last Sunday to take in the Exeter Aces as the South West playoff picture begins to take place. Swindon travelled with only six riders due to late notice illness and other various reasons but somehow managed to keep the meeting tight throughout and only losing by 4 at the end of the match. Steve Harris rode […]

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MATCH REPORT: Monarchs are no match for youthful Eagles as Ipswich progress to KO Cup Semi Finals

Without any weak links in their youthful line up Ipswich proved too strong for a spirited Leicester side. The Monarchs kept the scores close until a heat seven exclusion to the otherwise unbeaten Hemsley opened up the visitors advantage to nine points, a similar fate befell Frith in the pre-interval race, albeit in more controversial circumstances. With the match appearing […]

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MATCH REPORT: Newport progress to 3rd consecutive KO Cup Semi Final

Newport “Dig it” cycle speedway team defeated Poole at home by 97 points to 78 in the quarter finals of the British KO cup. The team now progress to their 3rd consecutive semi final. Newport opened up an early lead in heat 3 through the Harrold /Sidwick pairing. Further wins from the impressive Bennett, Davies and Harrold again enabled the […]

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MATCH REPORT: Astley & Tyldesley’s unlucky run of injuries continues

Astley & Tyldesley took on Northern League Division 1 leaders, Edinburgh, at Gin Pit on Sunday. The first three races were all drawn heats. Heat 4 saw A&T suffer a major blow, when Lee Phillips sustained a broken wrist after a first bend clash with Jake Slight. With no reserve to replace him, A&T were forced to ride the rest […]

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CLUB NEWS: Hawks entertain Hellingly in their first visit to Hethersett

Hethersett Hawks/Myhill Decorators welcomed Sussex side Hellingly Lions to the Memorial Playing Field for the first time in South East League action and a thoroughly entertaining and sporting fixture ensued. A Herring/Buxton 7-3 win in heat 2 with Buxton holding off a strong challenge gave the Hawks the lead which they extended to eight points by heat 6 as Hellingly […]

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CLUB NEWS: Riders flock to Coventry tracks

One of Cycle Speedway`s leading clubs has seen interest rocket this season, with increasing numbers of adults, youngsters and volunteers attracted to the thrills and spills of the sport. The Coventry Cycle Speedway club, who relentlessly promote the sport, have seen all their hard work rewarded after putting club night sessions, dynamic new recruitment concepts and sustained promotion at the […]

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MATCH REPORT: Manchester League Finals Round 2

Bury hosted the second of this year’s Manchester League Finals nights, on a warm and sunny Wednesday evening. Astley & Tyldesley’s Matt Snell won the u-13’s title in fine style, by winning all his five races from the gate to record a 20 points maximum. Bury’s Louis Turner finished runner-up, losing only to Snell in heat 12. Third place went […]

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CLUB NEWS: Jack Murray wins A&T “Summer of Cycling” Go-Ride Grand Prix

Astley & Tyldesley staged a British Cycling Summer of Cycling event at the Gin Pit cycle speedway track on Tuesday evening. On a bright warm evening, 15 riders took part, including 6 newcomers. The event staged was the 4th and final round of the A&T Go-Ride Grand Prix series. This round’s theme featured an “Olympic” three team match, held after […]

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CLUB NEWS: Under strength Monarchs put up brave fight

Birmingham Monarchs travelled to Ashmore Park on Sunday to take on reigning Champions Wednesfield Aces in Midland League action. Weakened by absences to number one Chris Timms and Ewan Hancox the Monarchs were always likely to be up against it against a virtual full strength Aces outfit. Recent recruit 15 year old Jake Steel made his 1st team debut in […]

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