Ipswich welcomed Coventry to Whitton raceway, with the Midlands team missing a few of their stand out riders but still packing a strong unit including some of the North’s best riders. The first heat went the home teams way, with Baldock being excluded for moving at the starts, Myke Grimes doing well to split the home pairing. The next three heats […]
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Poole arrived at the Village without their top rider and captain, Greg Gluchowski, who was missing due to work commitments, while Aussie champ, Ty Geertsen, returned home last week. Steve Harris was back for the Comets having missed the Ipswich win, and there were first outings of the season for Gavin Wheeler and Aaron Smith. Hammers continued their squad rotation system, which saw Lukasz […]
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It was round 6 of the British Cycling Cycle Speedway Elite League series today, Ipswich hosted Coventry while Horspath welcomed Poole to the Village. Ipswich 110 – 83 Coventry Cody Chadwick (2) beat Myke Grimes (4) in the match race trophy Horspath 110 – 86 Poole
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33/18 designs have launched a brand new website, as well as a new series of custom designed race bottoms. Priced at £39.99, the bottoms, which are available to order online via PayPal or credit/debit card, are made from thermodress (a thick lycra) and have stood up to the rigours of Cycle Speedway in recent test, including some crashes! 33/18 designs have been […]
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It has been confirmed this week that a Team GB v Poland test match will go ahead at Southampton, scheduled for 6.30pm start Friday 29th July 2016. New Great Britain manager Lee Aris (pictured on the inside for GB in 2015 above) said: “This will be my first test match in charge and a great challenge to have to start my […]
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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 […]
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Horspath Hammers will pay tribute to one of Oxfordshire’s iconic Cycle Speedway personalities, Peter “Chalky” White, before this Sunday’s Elite League match against Poole Comets. “Chalky” started at the old Littlemore Falcons in the Southern League in the 60s, before switch to Horspath after their demise in 1965, for the first of two lengthy spells at The Village. In between […]
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As part of the ongoing development strategy at the East Park club, seven British Cycling Go-Ride sessions have been announced. Beginning on Thursday 14th July and continuing for the following six Thursdays, these coach led sessions will be open to all riders under 16 years of age. Activities for both girls and boys will include fastest lap, fastest slalom, group […]
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Coventry host their BMS Ltd. Junior Classic at Hearsall Common on Friday 15th July 2016. They have sent invites out to Midland clubs, who are all asked to respond as soon as possible to Coventry secretary, Pauline Stuart (csccoventry@hotmail.co.uk). Here are the details: BMS Ltd JUNIOR CLASSIC – Plus Summer BBQ Coventry Hearsall Common Track On Friday 15th July 7.30pm For […]
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Coventry based rider Dave Frith was a deserved winner of the highly successful staging of the inaugural Clubmans Trophy at the revived Brandon Bees track on Tuesday evening. In a hugely enjoyable meeting, held at Bretford Playing Fields set in the rolling Warwickshire countryside, Frith beat a largely equal field representing stalwart club men and veteran riders of the sport. […]
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Tomorrow sees the sixth leg of the successful Eurovets series taking place on the world’s smallest circuit, Underwood in Newport. Tapes up at 11am to give ample time for the 3.30pm Cycle Speedway friends gathering in the Yard public house, near Cardiff train station, then onto the British Speedway GP at the Principality Stadium.
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Bury hosted Round 5 of the Manchester League Grand Prix series, on a pleasant Wednesday evening at Goshen. In the u-10s match, A&T’s John White and Jack Murray both rode to 16 points maximum scores. The u-13s category saw A&T’s Matt Snell and Sheffield’s Tom Whitwam beating each other once, to jointly top score on 15 points. As usual, the […]
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Round 6 of the British Cycling Cycle Speedway Elite League gets underway this weekend and it’s make or break for two teams especially. Ipswich and Coventry must win to keep their title hopes alive. They face each other at the Whitton Raceway in Ipswich and, if their round one encounter is anything to go by, it should be a good […]
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For some months, East Park’s Chairman, Al Bentley, has been working with Nick Yarworth from British Cycling on a funding application to Sport England. Yesterday, the Wolverhampton club received confirmation that they had been awarded just under £9000. Bentley commented: “This money will help the club move on with further improvements to the already fantastic track and facilities. “It will also […]
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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 […]
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After some confusion with our Swindon v Newport report about who is actually top of the table, we contacted South and South Wales league recorder, Andy Collett, for an update on the table. Newport are indeed top by two points, with Poole and Swindon just behind, both with a match in hand. Exeter have solidified themselves in mid table and […]
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Col Collett, the founder member and first manager of the Exeter Aces back in 1963, has sadly, but peacefully, passed away at the age of 87, last Friday 1st July 2016. I’m sure our readers will join us in sending our condolences to the family and friends of Col and the Exeter club.
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For those of the Great Cycle Speedway Family traveling to Cardiff this weekend Saturday 9th July for the British Speedway Grand Prix, there is no better place for a pre-meeting drink and chat, than to meet up with old and new friends at “The Yard”. The meet up starts from 3:30pm and the venue is located in St Mary St. […]
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