Ireland’s riders saw plenty of action Internationally in 2017, both at team and individual levels. The action started with the Home Internationals at Bury where Ireland fielded teams in all 3 events. The Veterans opened the proceedings and was notable for the return to the track after an 18 month absence of Ireland co-manager Steve Copping due to Phil Widdas […]
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With less than a year before the commencement of the 2017 World Championships, the Australian Cycle Speedway Council has recently announced their team manager appointments for the World Cup and Test Match series. The vastly experienced Brad Hoppo has retained the senior role from the 2015 World Series staged in the United Kingdom and victory on “home ground” is a challenge […]
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Earlier in May this year, Prague, in the Czech Republic hosted an organised competition “Velka cena na jizdnich kolech”, which is translated to “Grand Prix on bicycles”. It took a place on 125ccm youth speedway track belongs to Auto Klub Marketa Praha. The competition was part of project Praha – European Capital of Sport 2016, was taken on 26th May […]
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Three generations of one family, Ron, Wayne and Ryan Evans, have now all represented Wales at Cycle Speedway. Firstly grandfather Ron, was a top rider in the 50s for the Langstone Eagles, which culminated in his call up for his country. Only last weekend, his son, Wayne, rode for Wales in the home nations veterans championships in Hull, with grandson, […]
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Joint Welsh managers, Mark Carmichael and Jack Harrold are interested to hear from any potential riders who qualify to race for Wales. Riders with Welsh parents or grandparents are eligible to ride for the Welsh national team. Anyone that wishes to be considered can contact Mark Carmichael on markcarmichael_56@hotmail.co.uk or call 07927 730159.
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Ireland joint managers Steve Copping and Gary Colby are still looking to increase the number of riders who are available for selection, especially with Steve having retired from racing in a year which sees the European Championships being staged in the UK. The pair are especially hoping to see an Ireland Junior team compete in the European Nations Cup as well […]
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Following an appeal last year which saw Astley’s Ciaran Collins, Norwich’s Ciaran Wenn and Hethersett’s Adam Reeve declared eligible to race for Ireland, joint managers Steve Copping and Gary Colby are looking to do a similar thing again, especially with Steve having retired from racing in a year which sees the 2016 European Championships being staged in the UK. Steve […]
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Steve Mullinder has been named as the Team GB Junior team manager for 2016-17 after his application to take up the post was accepted by the Cycle Speedway Commission. Mullinder joins fellow Wednesfield man, Lee Aris (men and overall) and Horspath’s Geoff Gamage (ladies) to complete the Team GB management line up. There are still spaces available for the managers […]
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British Cycling have announced international manager appointments have now been made for the 2016 and 2017 seasons. Unfortunately, not all roles have been filled, highlighting the worrying downward trend of volunteers across the sport. Lee Aris is taking over management of Team GB from Dave Murphy, with a special eye on the 2017 tour in Australia. Geoff Gamage stays on as Women’s […]
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British Cycling have announced that the following positions are now open for the period 1st January 2016 to 31st December 2017: Great Britain Overall and Men’s Team Manager Great Britain Women’s Team Manager Great Britain Junior Team Manager England Team Manager Ireland Team Manager Scotland Team Manager Wales Team Manager Expressions of interest to fill these roles should be with Paul West by […]
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Ireland have seen plenty of action as a team this year unlike last year where their only action was the Senior Home International and the Celtic Cup. They had teams in the latter 2 matches in 2015 as well as the Junior Home International, the Senior World Cup and the Senior World Pairs. The Junior World Cup & Junior World […]
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Wales 86 Scotland 71 Ireland 53
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