The sport of Cycle Speedway will be saddened and shocked to learn of the untimely death of my wife’s brother-in-law, Roger Farrell (pictured right), after a short but brave and painful battle with cancer. In the boom years of the 70s, 80s and early 90s , riders came and riders went, but Roger was one of the leading lights in […]
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Newport hosted the British under 19 final today and on a overcast day with a decent looking track we were set for what looked like it was going to be a very entertaining meeting. The Morton brothers (Eden & Niall) from Sheffield and Reece Pollitt from Astley were non arrivals leaving just 13 competitors to take to the track. The […]
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Any delayed or non-attending riders can then contact the following primary contacts and update them on their progress. The following people have been nominated as ‘Primary Contacts’ at each of the staging clubs (apologies that this is slightly late for today’s action): Horspath: Zac Payne – Tel 07495 349630 (or Geoff Gamage: 07885 537 573) Newport: Colin Simmons – Tel 07462 232 […]
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Everyone travelling to the South West and Wales for the British Finals weekend needs to be aware that holiday traffic could be heavy, especially in the mornings as people head towards the coast. Routes towards Poole and Southampton could be particularly busy on Sunday morning. Exeter CSC are keen to point out that competitors travelling to Devon on Monday need […]
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Interclub round 3 ended up to be the Grand Final as it is a ‘best out of 3’ series and both Salisbury Jets and Findon Comets were on 1 win each. The beauty of Interclub racing is that a club only needs two good riders in each grade to have a chance of winning, whereas the Leagues require more depth. […]
Read moreMany 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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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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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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The draw has been made for the British Team KO Cup Semi Finals. The Semis and Grand Final take place at Horspath on Sunday 11th September 2016. Birmingham take on Ipswich in the first semi final at 11. Birmingham will be looking to make the final again this year at Ipswich’s expense. The Eagle’s are performing well in the Elite […]
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Paul Devine has sent in some brilliant photos from Leicester v Ipswich. Ipswich cruised to the Semi Finals, beating a spirited Leicester side who pushed them all the way. Check out Paul’s photos below!
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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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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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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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Hellingly Lions traveled to Hethersett on Sunday for a South East League fixture. Neil Hollebon took the chequered flag in heat 1 but with the Norfolk duo taking the all important 2nd and 3rd places the heat was shared 5-5. Heat 2 saw Jesse Moore slip on the first bend with Steven Archer just unable to get the better of […]
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Graham Robins has been snapping away again! Graham and his camera were in action at Poole for the BYJL South & South West Regional Round 5. See some of his shots in the gallery below! Results U8’s 1st Scott Rowles (Poole) 2nd Max Parry (Poole) 3rd Zac Davey (Exeter) U10’s 1st JJ Wildian (Exeter) 2nd Joe Horren (Poole) 3rd Oliver […]
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Wednesfield Aces took a step closer to defending there Midland League title with a convincing win against there closest rivals Birmingham Monarchs. The match did not get off to the best start for the Aces as they was on the end of a 7-3 but hit straight back in heat 2 with a 7-3 of there own from the Heard/Haddock […]
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Due to their popular club nights and Dirt Bike Club sessions, Coventry and Brandon are appealing for donated cycle speedway bikes. A message from both clubs can be seen below. Dear Cycle Speedway colleague, This is an appeal from Coventry and Brandon clubs for donated bikes and bikes for sale. We urgently need donated bikes to cope with demand at […]
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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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