The original schedule should have seen two pre-qualifiers to produce the semi-finalists, but due to a series of withdrawals the pre-qualifiers were not needed. The first semi saw Craig Marchant, Brad Hoppo, Paul White, Lee Lawrence, Mark Winwood, Paddy Wenn, Steve Hodgkinson and Martyn Hollebon all book their places in the final, the latter after a run-off with Mick Knowles […]
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The nine time British Ladies Club Champions Leicester took on the Australian ladies in a challenge match at Glover Park, Leicester on Tuesday night. The match opened with a shared heat before former World Ladies Champion, Laura Watson and twice former British Champion, Lucy Whitehead combined for a maximum over Ebony Clarke & Latisha Bevear. Australia hit back with a […]
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The most successful Women’s team in the World, Leicester Monarchs took on Australia before the final Junior Ashes test match at Glover Park this evening and maintained their impressive winning streak with a score of 79-71, in a challenge match. Leicester boast a substantial chunk of the Women’s GB squad, but also include latest signing Sophie Middleton, as well as excellent young […]
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Australia’s Juniors overcame the Young Lions of Great Britain to settle the Junior Regional Test Series by two matches to one in Leicester this evening. The match, which finished 73-77, was entertaining with committed racing from both sides, along with a mix of fortunes. Here’s the scorecard for tonight and last night’s round from Wednesfield, where the GB Juniors levelled the […]
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Tonight, we travel to Leicester for the third and final junior ashes test match between Great Britain and Australia. The Aussies took the lead down in Southampton last week, but the young Lions fought back last night at Wednesfield to make it all square going into the last test. Prior to the juniors, the Leicester ladies take on the Women’s […]
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Coventry Cycle Speedway team raced to a highly entertaining 92-87 home Midland League victory over arch rivals Leicester at sun soaked Hearsall Common last Sunday in a classic local derby encounter. The two teams served-up the best match of the season in front of a sizable crowd. Coventry paraded a youthful side, whilst Leicester sprung a late shock by including […]
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Coventry Devlins Newsagents Cycle Speedway club prevailed, just, in a closely fought encounter at Hearsall Common on Sunday afternoon as they claimed two further Midland League points. Led by the powerhouse Australian signing Bobby McMillan, Coventry quickly opened up a 10 point lead with three 7-3’s in the opening four heats – only ex World Cycle Speedway Champion Dave Hemsley […]
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Ray Andrews and Paul Devine were on hand to take shots of the entertaining encounter between Coventry and Leicester. The match saw the most decorated rider in Cycle Speedway history, Dave Hemsley take to the track and he was certainly well in the mix. Coventry had two first team debutants, with junior Matt Hambidge earning his first call up, along […]
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Leicester’s Lizzie Rigley has been in the paper again, this time the Leicester Mercury, showing off her new Archie Wilkinson series 5 machine, given to her by local businesses who have clubbed together to support her Worlds campaign. Check out the story below:
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Newly reformed Brandon Bees Cycle Speedway team raced to their third successive victory in the Midland League Division 2 at sun-soaked Brandon Road Playing Fields last Tuesday evening. The Bees posted a 94-56 score line over near neighbours Leicester at the refurbished Bretford venue. It means the Bees have made a dream start after accounting for Leicester – winning their […]
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Leicester’s Elizabeth Rigley has been featured in her local paper ahead of the GB v Australia women’s test series in a few weeks time. Check out the article here:
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Brandon Bees Cycle Speedway team aim to continue their winning form this Tuesday (30th June) when they host Leicester at Brandon Road Playing Fields, commencing at 7.15pm. The newly revived Bees, who were only reformed two months ago, will welcome Leicester in the Midland League division 2 having won their opening two league encounters. They have already accounted for rivals […]
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The Birmingham Monarchs travelled to Leicester for Midland League action in all three divisions. The Birmingham first team were without captain Chris Timms, but this certainly did not leave the team weak. The first four heats consisted of three Birmingham 6-4s and a 7-2 from Mark Winwood and Andy James, following a tape exclusion for Leicester’s Mark Whitehead, which put Birmingham ahead […]
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Ray Andrews was in Wolverhampton for the Midland League clash between East Park and Leicester. The Wolves got their revenge for a defeat at Glover Park two weeks ago and were ably assisted by maximum scoring Bobby McMillan.
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A bad tempered affair which does nothing to enhance the sport. There were too many incidents to mention but there were numerous complaints ranging from the tapes, flags, track and the inevitable refereeing decisions. Despite the visitors top three looking strong on paper, on the day Leicester had too much power in the heat leader department. Mark Whitehead took a full […]
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The first of the Midlands rounds saw wins for some of 2014’s main contenders with a move up an age group not proving an obstacle for Connor Steel, and unbeaten afternoons for both Brandon Whetton and Elizabeth Rigley. It was encouraging to see A final successes for Tyler Bould and Spencer Sawbridge, with newcomers Jack Reynolds and Ben Wells also […]
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Leicester Cycle Speedway Club have arranged for extra car parking for the BY&JL round on Saturday. This will be available at the Abbey Sports Club opposite the track. The Monarchs also have the same facility arranged to provide extra parking for the World Vets on August 7th and Ladies team on September 12th.
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Ray Andrews has been back in action with his camera at a very soggy Glover Park in Leicester, which saw the Monarchs pick up their first win of the season. Leicester 94 Craig Marchant 16+3 (5), Kev Burns 16+2 (5), Mark Whitehead 14+2 (5), Mike Baldock 14 (5), Norm Venson 13+2 (5), Nick Whitehead 11+2 (5), Michelle Whitehead 8 (4), […]
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