Mel Perkins has sent in this tribute to his old school friend Rod Witham, who died last week: “It was with great shock and deep sadness that I heard of the death of Rod. Without doubt cycle-speedway would look much different know if it was not for the enterprise of a man who took the sport to a new level […]
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International Cycle Speedway Federation secretary Mike Hack has been in touch with a statement regarding the International calendar and age eligibility for the 2021 World Championships in Australia, the latter being as they would have been if the Championships had been taking place this November. The full statement is below and is in English as well as Polish: I am […]
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Poole Cycle Speedway Club is set to be handed a boost over long-term security for its track at Harbourside Park. Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council is currently considering offering the club a 25-year lease of the facility whicjh has been the club’s home since 1980 and has hosted National & International meetings. A public consultation is required before the formal […]
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Tarn Fynn has been in touch with an update from British Cycling: “A quick update from a British Cycling point of view, before I return to furlough for another four weeks tomorrow. A return to activity guidance document is due to be published this month, along with Covid-19 specific risk assessments, with the aim for some activity to resume on […]
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The 2020 World Championships, which were due to be staged in South Australia from 17th November to 6th December, have been postponed. ICSF secretary Mike Hack broke the news this morning (11th June): “I am now able to confirm that the ICSF 2020 World Championships, scheduled to be held from 17th November to 6th December 2020, have been postponed for […]
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British Cycling have released a statement regarding the suspension of all cycling activity, including cycle speedway. The statement is below: Suspension of sanctioned cycling activityAll sanctioned cycling activity is currently suspended until 30 June 2020. While many of you have been enjoying the opportunity to ride recreationally, we appreciate that the cycling community is looking for direction and certainty on […]
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Following the sad news of the death of Mick Harley on 4th May, 33/18 News has learned that Brian Herd, father of 1993 World Champion Tony Herd, has passed away following a battle with cancer. Here is how the Salisbury club reported the news on their Facebook page: It is with heavy hearts that a long term Salisbury member has […]
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On Tuesday Salisbury Cycle Speedway Club announced that Brian Herd would be presented with a plaque on behalf of the club to show their appreciation to Brian for his services to Salisbury Cycle Speedway and to the sport as a whole. Brian has been involved with Salisbury Cycle Speedway since 1987, so the Salisbury club would like to recognise this […]
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33/18 News has learnt of the sad news of the passing of Gordon Day on Thursday May 14th following a short non-coronavirus related illness. He had several medical issues but despite the best efforts of his doctors at Poole Hospital he did not respond to treatment.Gordon had a long association with cycle speedway in the Poole & Bournemouth area and […]
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Steve Copping has added to the tributes to Mick Harley, who died last week: The heavenly cycle speedway track gained one of the pioneers of International Cycle Speedway racing on May 4th 2020 with the passing of a man who I had heard of but not met personally until the 2003 World Championships which was the first time I got […]
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Pete Barnes has written in with his own tribute to Mick Harley, who died last week: Photos below taken by Mick Priest and supplied by Tammy Clarke During the recent years I have been fortunate in being able to locate to South Australia on a regular basis and during these times I have witnessed first hand the continual drive and […]
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Steve Copping is currently working to try and bring the Results Archive section of the website up to date but there are several gaps which Steve would like to fill. The information required is listed below: British Individual FinalsJUNIORRefeee for the 1973 event plus Full scores from the 2016 & 2017 events UNDER 16’S1982 & 1985- Referees for both events […]
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Words by Rod Witham The word ‘legend’ is liberally over-used these days but surely there can be no better word to describe two of the all-time greats of our sport, Dave Blinston and Harry Glover. Amazingly it’s 15 years to the day since these two giants of cycle speedway passed away. Both deaths came as a huge shock especially as […]
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Long serving Poole club chairman, Graham Sutton, has been awarded the Wilkinson Sword, for his outstanding contribution to the sport, at all levels, for the past half century. Graham is pictures below receiving the Brian Cossavela award for Event Organiser in 2017 The current lockdown has deferred the official presentation to Graham, which will be made as soon as any […]
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One of Cycle Speedway’s top referees, Bob Prince, has won the Referee of the Year award for 2019. Bob is pictured above with the award having won it in 2014 and been presented with it before the Ipswich v Sheffield Elite League match in 2015 The current lockdown has deferred the official presentation to Bob, which will be made as […]
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Newport cycle speedway riders Mark Carmichael and Chris Davies have been awarded long service lifetime memberships for their services to the club for 20 years each. Mark and Chris have raced in numerous British club championships finals, winning many age grade meetings with Newport. The duo are among the highest points scorers ever for the welsh club, progressing through the […]
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By Steve Hodgkinson, Birmingham CSC Press Officer Birmingham Monarchs Cycle Speedway Club are likely to lose a 12K Grant because council officials aren’t helping the club, despite asking for a time restraint deadline. Council officials Dave Wagg, Lee Southall and Nigel Oliver have been involved in preparing the paperwork for the club to get a lease for the land on […]
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Tarn Fynn has been in touch to reassure everyone that British Cycling are working on alternative calendars for the 2020 season, to bring the cycling community back together stronger than ever when events can resume. They expect to have more clarity in May over when a return to competition is likely, at which point they will communicate a revised National […]
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