PHOTOS: Wednesfield 104 – 88 Coventry
Paul Devine has sent us in a selection of shots from the Elite League Midlands derby between Wednesfield and Coventry. Wednesfield taking a well earned victory by 104 points to 88.
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MATCH REPORT: Coventry crash to first Elite League defeat against Wednesfield
Coventry couldn’t make it three Elite League wins on the spin at Ashmore Park on Sunday afternoon as they lost 104-88 to reigning champions Wednesfield. Following back to back victories against Ipswich and Poole, Coventry travelled to Wolverhampton in strong spirits – though were without star Aussie racer Bobby McMillan who has returned to his homeland. Despite McMillan’s absence, Coventry team […]
Read moreMATCH REPORT: Poole win exhibition close encounter
This match had all the hallmarks of a close encounter when the two teams were declared and so it turned out as the lead swung backwards and forwards with never more than 3 points between the sides up to heat 15. Then Poole clinched two 6-4’s to give themselves breathing space and although the visitors hit back with a 6-4 […]
Read moreMATCH REPORT: BYJL South and South Wales Round 3
The results are in for round three of the South and South Wales British Youth and Junior League, held at Exeter on Saturday. Girls Poole’s Macie Schmidt caught up for lost time winning her second consecutive round after missing round one. Swindon’s Alice Neighbour collected her third second place in a row with round one winner, Bethany Briggs, picking up […]
Read moreRESULTS: South East BYJL Round 3
Here are the A-final results for round three of the British Youth and Junior League from Kesgrave. The home club dominated proceedings until the U17 and Girls categories, providing the winners for the first four events, with Ipswich claiming all the A-final places for the final two. Kesgrave’s healthy turnout also made sure of the team points, getting double over […]
Read moreRESULTS: Elite League Round 3
The results are in for round 3 of the Elite League. Horspath 97 – 98 Ipswich Wednesfield 104 – 88 Coventry The results really open up the table, with Ipswich going joint top with Coventry, with the Aces just behind in second place with one match in hand. Exciting stuff! Elite League Challenge Poole 102 – 97 Birmingham South and […]
Read moreCS ELITE LEAGUE PREVIEW: Wednesfield look to bounce back in Midlands derby | Round 3
Round 3 of the British Cycling Cycle Speedway Elite League Series sees former champions, Horspath Hammers, back in action at home to Ipswich Eagles. We kick off the preview in the West Midlands though, with a local derby between champions Wednesfield Aces and early league leaders Coventry at Ashmore Park, Wolverhampton. The Aces let slip an 13 point lead at […]
Read morePREVIEW: Triple champ Angell returns for Coventry
Three times British champion Andy Angell returns to spearhead the Coventry attack as they travel for a crunch encounter to Elite League champions Wednesfield Aces at Ashmore Park this Sunday afternoon (15th May). Angell, the most successful British rider of the past ten years, missed Coventry`s excellent away success at Poole last month. The 27-year-old Yorkshireman always performs well at […]
Read morePREVEW: Junior stars flock to Coventry
The cream of the top Midland junior riders will flock to Coventry`s Hearsall Common track today (Saturday 14th May) when the home club play host to round 3 of the British Junior League. Over 60 riders are expected, with all the Midland clubs expected to be represented in the sports` flagship junior competition. Registration for riders runs until 11.30am, with […]
Read moreMATCH REPORT: Eagles finally beat Whirlwinds
The Ipswich Eagles beat the Ipswich Whirlwinds 78-76, to record their first win over the league champions in five attempts. Both teams were at full strength, a cracker of a match looked to be on the cards and that’s exactly what the two teams offered up to the ‘home’ crowd. Things started of perfectly for the Whirlwinds, when Harvey/Chittock produced a well […]
Read moreNEWS: British Cycling CS Commission release Progress Plan with consultation period
British Cycling’s Cycle Speedway Commission have been busy working on a new competitions restructure for the sport, which they hope will address some key issues and challenges that CS faces in the modern era. A website has been set up with a viewable PDF explaining the proposed changes to come in for next season. View the 2017 Progress Plan proposals […]
Read moreNEWS: Major Cycle Speedway coverage back on Sky Sports
Major Cycle Speedway will return to the Sky Sports TV screens in mid May with the edited highlights of the 2015 World Woman’s Final from the long running Wednesfield Aces track in the West Midlands. Coverage will beam into homes the UK, and latterly globally to over 30 countries, across the Sky Sports platform of the fiercely contested event, which […]
Read moreCLUB NEWS: Hellingly score huge council grant
Hellingly Lions have recently been awarded a £4,000 grant from Wealden District Council community grants scheme. This coincides with a number of off-track changes including the formation of a committee that has seen “Mr Hellingly” himself, George Hollebon, step down from the main roles at the club after 65 years involvement in the world’s oldest surviving cycle speedway club. The […]
Read moreMATCH REPORT: Grange star man for Norwich
On a warm sunny afternoon, East London were the visitors to Eaton Park for South East League Division 1 and 2 Cycle Speedway action. Once again, Lee Grange led the Norwich attack with a 22 point haul, being beaten only by London’s Nicky Gunkel. On a fast track that Lee has taken under his wing again as track manager, Ireland […]
Read moreMATCH REPORT: Monarchs go top
Birmingham Monarchs went top of the table in Division One on Sunday, with a resounding win over a depleted Coventry side. The Monarchs also remain without their number one and World number 2, Chris Timms, through injury but for the third meeting in a row the Monarchs riders stepped up to the plate with solid racing and scoring. Heat 1 saw […]
Read moreMATCH REPORTS: Stars defeated in Scotland
The Sheffield ‘Wosskow Brown’ Stars travelled with a severely weakened squad, only seven riders managing to make the trip to Scotland, to race against both Glasgow and Edinburgh. An unprecedented set of circumstances (Basketball, Boxing, Car trouble, Exams, Football and Work) all colluded to rob the team of 12 members. First port of call was Cathkin Park for a Northern […]
Read moreMATCH REPORT: Swindon topple resilient Southampton
Swindon Cycle Speedway Club took victory away to resilient Southampton team, using their knowledge of the rule book well to utilise their six riders to keep the defeat to a mere 5 points. Swindon were short themselves but we’re able to field a full team, of which Jamie Brown and Martin Glover stepped up to the plate to contribute valuable points […]
Read moreNEWS: Traffic warning leading to the South Coast for Ade Gale Laurels event
Poole have issued a warning to competitors and spectators planning to attend the prestigious Ade Gale Laurels event on Whitsun Sunday, 29th May 2016. The Womens event will commence at 1pm with the Senior to follow at 3pm. Competitors and visitors are reminded of the heavy traffic conditions on roads leading to the South Coast. There are still limited vacancies in […]
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