Ray Andrews has caught some great shots of the Elite League round one clash between Wednesfield and Newport. A stray shoe and a true “platoon” moment are included. Wednesfield ran out winners by a massive 40 points, highlighting their strength this season.
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Alan Hewitson was present at the Whitton Raceway on Sunday, to capture the action from round one of the 2015 Elite League season. A strong looking Sheffield team overcame a determined Ipswich side, as the points went back to the steel city. Check out the action here. First half Second Half
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East London’s Kevin Smith was presented with the 2014 fair play award on Saturday at their very successful Go ride event, by Cycle Speedway Commission chairman Graham Elliott. Elliott travelled down to a sunny Canning Town to present the award and watch some of the action, as the East Londoners continue their recruitment drive. Congratulations to the East London team.
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Horspath Hammers started their defence of the Elite League title in less than convincing style defeating Poole 89-88 at The Village, going into the last heat 5 up Hammers Boaler and Nowacki rolled off the grids to ensure a slenderest of margin victory, a Horspath trademark of many years. However it was a much close affair than it really should […]
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Wednesfield Aces started their 2015 Elite League season yesterday afternoon with a massive win against a gallant Newport team. The Visitors heat leader Mark Carmichael was excluded in the first heat for moving whilst under starters orders and the aces collected a 7-2 heat win. Wednesfield then went on to record another five 7-3 heat advantages, with Newport claiming the inside grids […]
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The Elite league season started this weekend with Ipswich hosting Sheffield, in what has always been tight affairs in the past, and this afternoons encounter proved to be no different, with both sides not willing to give an inch. It was Sheffield who got off to an early lead, wining the three opening heats with a Chittock exclusion in the first while […]
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Bob Prince was presented with the 2014 referee of the year award from Cycle Speedway Commission chairman Graham Elliott yesterday, shortly before taking to the centre green to referee the Ipswich v Sheffield Elite League encounter. Congratulations Bob, well deserved.
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Cycle Speedway is the top feature on BBC News’ online magazine this morning, with an article on the early days of the sport. You can check out the article HERE. However, it has to be said, the end of the article is most disappointing, with no reference being made to the fact the sport is still running, not just in […]
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Where will the points go this afternoon? Find out here later on today as they come in! Elite League Horspath 89 – 88 Poole Ipswich 85 – 90 Sheffield Wednesfield 107 – 67 Newport Elite League Combination Horspath 60 – 92 Poole Ipswich 72 – 75 Sheffield Wednesfield 94 (78+16) – 51 Newport Women’s League East – South Midlands 73 […]
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This weekend sees the return of the British Elite League and there’s some intriguing opening fixtures taking place at 2pm tomorrow. Horspath v Poole 2014 champions Horspath, welcome 2013 champions Poole to the village. Both have foreign imports at their disposal, but it’s never always clear who will make the trip. Horspath will look to start where they left off, […]
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With the weather closing in, a good days racing was had with the Veterans and Division One Racing on a slippery track at the end of the day as rain moved in (see video below). Salisbury Jets emerged victorius ahead of Findon and Le Fevre. Round 1 Interclub Results Le Fevre Dolphins 150 Findon Comets 158 Salisbury Jets 188 Here […]
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Drew Jackon Memorial Result from East Park: Wednesfield 86 Sandwell 84 Stockport 69
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In what we will put down to crossed wires when trying to understand the ruling on Go-Pro cameras, yesterday’s article is not totally accurate regarding their use across the whole of Cycle Speedway. British Cycling have issued a statement which reads: “British Cycling has given special dispensation for 33/18 News to request certain riders to carry Go-Pros in this weekend’s […]
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Bury’s Kristian Ramsden (pictured second in from the right) and his partner, Poppy, have become the proud parents of a 7lb 7oz daughter, Molly, born yesterday in St Mary’s Hospital Manchester,all are doing ok. Bury CSC, send them warmest congratulations, from everybody at the club. John Burston
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Some South East matches that were affected by weather on March 29th have been rearranged/concluded. South East Division 1 Norwich v East London – abandoned after 14 heats – result will stand Ipswich Whirlwinds v Hethersett – new date Sunday October 11th 14.00 South East Division 2 Norwich v East London – reverse fixture on August 16 will count double.
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Astley & Tyldesley hosted Round 1 of the Manchester League Grand Prix series at Gin Pit on Wednesday. There was a tremendous turnout of 45 riders, which resulted in 53 races being completed, in 2 hours 20 minutes. The inclusion of Heckmondwike riders boosted the number of teams competing to five. Remarkably, three riders raced unbeaten in the u-10s match, […]
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Some of this article is incorrect – please see our follow up article HERE for statement from British Cycling. There is a common misconception that British Cycling have banned GoPros from being worn in official matches. This isn’t the case, GoPros are 100% allowed, but positioned under the saddle only. Helmet, handlebars and chest mounts are all still not permitted due […]
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Sandwell will be revived for one day on Saturday afternoon, as East Park host the Drew Jackson Memorial Meeting, starting at 2pm. It features Wednesfield v Stockport v Sandwell, the latter who will be made up mostly from East Park riders. These are the three clubs that Drew rode for. There will be a senior and junior event running side by […]
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