Departing Cycle Speedway Commission chairman, Graham Elliott, has written to us to share his thoughts on his two years leading the commission. Its end of term for me, so it might be an appropriate moment to pen an end of term report sharing some thoughts that I’ve developed last two years as Chairman on the Cycle Speedway commission. Firstly we […]
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Graham Elliott has stood down as chairman of the British Cycle Speedway commission, after two years in the hot seat. Elliott was appointed for the 2014 season as a member of the British Cycling board. Despite not being elected back on to the board for 2015, he was granted another year as CS chair by British Cycling president, Bob Howden, […]
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Birmingham Monarchs hold their presentation night on Friday 15th January 2016. The evening will be held at the Hamstead Social club in Great Barr, Birmingham at 7:30pm. Entry is pay on the door, priced at £4 adults, £2 kids, £10 family ticket (includes all family children). All are welcome. On Tuesday 19th January the Monarchs stage their AGM, also at Hamstead Social (provisional) from […]
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New and existing cycle speedway referees are invited to attend the following- Northern Regional Cycle Speedway Referees’ Training Course, which will take place at the National Cycling Centre, Manchester on Sunday 24th January 2016, 10 am to 2 pm. Course delegates required to make an on-line booking by Friday 8th January. Mike Hack will be the facilitator for this course. Midlands Regional […]
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World Women’s champion, Vicky Brown and the Men’s and Women’s Great Britain squads are shortlisted for the “Ride of the Year” award on the British Cycling website. They face stiff competition against the likes of Road’s Lizzie Armitstead, Track’s Laura Trott and BMX’s Liam Phillips. Brown stormed her way to the World title at Wednesfield in August, as well as collecting […]
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There is currently a space to be filled on the British Cycling Cycle Speedway Commission which for 2016. Each member of this Commission has an area of responsibility allocated to them, though all have an overall responsibility to try to develop Cycle Speedway as a sport and as such, will have a significant input into how the sport is run. […]
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The draws are in from British Cycling for the 2015 British Indoor Cycle Speedway Championships. There are some spaces available, information all below. Spaces available Over 40s Individual Under 19 Team Under 13 Individual Open Team Women Entries will be taken on a first come first served basis, up to the time of the draw in the case of […]
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East Park Wolves have received a four figure funding boost from West Midlands Police. The force have supported the Wolverhampton club for many years now, attending matches and helpfully keeping a watchful eye over the track and facilities. The funding, to the tune of £1,500, will go a long way to keeping the world class circuit in top condition.
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Coventry Cycle Speedway club brought to a close its highly successful Indoor practice and training venture last Sunday for 2015. It was the third successive year the Coventry club had provided much needed Indoor facilities for devotees of the indoor scene. Another healthy turn-out brought the curtain down at the final session. And, thankful for the support shown, the Coventry […]
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Coventry Cycle Speedway club have added yet another sponsor to the list of sponsors of the British Indoor Finals, which race into Coventry on 2nd and 3rd January 2016. Long established trophy and awards company Coventry Trophy Centre are the latest company to throw their support behind the British Indoor Finals. Trading from Burnaby Road, Radford, in the Godiva city, […]
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The Wednesfield Aces and Dragons celebrated a fantastic season with a bash hosted by Scott ‘Fat Scotty’ Lyons and the Signal 107 crew. A bumper crowd turned out for the celebrations at the newly refurbished Gilberts Bar, Willenhall where riders young and old were awarded for their success. Roger Ellis celebrated his lifetime achievement with a gold watch, along with […]
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Oxfordshire transport company, GG Express Couriers, are the latest backers of the fast approaching British Indoor finals, now only three weeks away on 2nd and 3rd January 2016, at the Sports Connexion, Coventry. Headed by director Geoff Gamage, of Horspath Cycle Speedway club, GG Express Couriers are to support the staging costs of the British Woman’s final at the Sports […]
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The entry lists for the finals close tonight (Sunday evening – 13th December) at 12 mid-night. Enter now at: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/139713/2015-British-Indoor-Championships All riders are reminded the last Indoor practice session (before the finals) at the Sports Connexion takes place this Sunday evening, 13th December) from 7pm-9pm. Please be early. Riders, management, officials and fans can book hotel accommodation at the official championship […]
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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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