Cycle Shorts will take it down!
Melbourne Interest
The controversial World championships in America could have a spin-off for the cycle speedway 10,000 miles away - in Melbourne, Australia.
After reading about the cycle speedway Worlds in North Carolina, a local BMX enthusiast in Melbourne has asked the Australian Council for plans to fit a cycle speedway track inside a Melbourne velodrome.
Public Display
Reader Harley Grosvenor has drawn out attention to a unique display in a North Wales cafe.
Pointing out the exhibit, Harley has captioned the pic as "On public display at Cafe Monet in Llandudno, North Wales which serves beautiful all day breakfasts and lovely cuppas at great prices."
Riley's MTB Success
All-all round racer Danielle Riley has won a top cycling event. The Norwich star scooped the Junior Females section in the two-hour Thetford Forest mountain-biking event, seeing off the challenge of 'mainstream' cyclists.
Aris Stars on Mini-Drome
Another cycle speedway rider enjoying success in other cycling disciplines, Lee Aris, turned in a magnificent performance, finishing a very creditable sixth in the recent Red Bull Mini-Drome event held at Manchester's Victoria Bath Spa. The track, just 25 metres long and 1.8 metres wide and built into the old pool, made for fantastic viewing. Despite his limited experience on racing fixed-wheel bikes, Aris did amazing well against 100 other riders from all cycling disciplines, finishing sixth overall.
Poole Splattered
Members of Poole cycle speedway club enjoyed a great day's fun at their now traditional end-of-season paintball day. This year's was particularly enjoyable as the group had excluisve use of the paintball facility.
"Apart from the obvious bruises, it was a great fun day out" said a club spokesman.
Poole host their annual club night and disco in two weeks time
at Poole Pirates speedway social club.
Recruitment Tool
Good to see that other British Cycling Go-Ride mainstream cycling clubs are promoting their own cycle speedway activities to recruit new members.
Roller King
Iceni Velo put on a spectacular indoor roller competition at the York Tavern in Norwich which attracted 55 competitors who were whittled down, first by a timed ride and then in knock-out head-to-head races. Cycle speedway expert Matthew Sillis won the final against BMX rider Ben Osbourne with well-known Norwich frame-builder Tom Donhou taking the run-off for third place.
Smith Suspended
Sandwell's Matt Smith has been suspended until 20 December by British Cycling's regional board following a number of incidents in recent months.
Cycling Plus
The latest issue of Cycling Plus magazine, dated October 2011, has a three page spread featuring a Swindon training session.
Top Rider Out For Season
Chris Roberts, a key cog in Poole's team championship winning team, broke his ankle in heat 16 crash yesterday - and is out for the rest of the season! meanwhile it has emerged that Leicester's Nick Whitehead rode in yesterday's final with a broken hand. He said that it hurt but didn't realise how bad it was until an x-ray this morning confirmed the worst.
First for Cycle Speedway
What visionaries our contributors are! Previewing Sunday's national team final, our scribe wrote "Despite their worrying injury list, wily team manager could yet have a trump card up his sleeve. A surprise return on Leon Yelland should not be ruled out." It seemed implausible at the time, but Leon did indeed ride, notching a creditable 14 points from his five outings. Keep clicking Spokesman-Online - First for Cycle Speedway.
'Webby' Webster Breaks Wrist
Sheffield rider Liam "Webby" Webster spent Sunday evening in casualty where a broken wrist was diagnosed after performing one of his spectacular crashes in the PL Combination fixture.
Television at Filton - The Sequel
A campaign to revive cycle speedway in Bristol has attracted the attention of the local BBC television network. A project is underway to re-introduce the sport to a track at Elm Park in Filton. It caused controversy after it was built in 2006 at a cost of £40,000 and was rarely used. See the clip at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-14615784
Television at Filton
BBC Bristol filmed highlights of the racing from the South and South Wales Regional Junior Grand Prix Round Five at Filton on Saturday. It was broadcast on BBC Bristol at 1pm and again early evening. Those living outside of Bristol can see it on Sky Channel 987. Bristol Evening Post was also on hand to take some pictures for its sports pages.
Organiser John Marks described it as a "fantastic day" and would like to say thank you to all riders who took part and everyone who helped on the day.
Publicity Soars at Leicester
Leicester's premier online television network, Soar Media, visited Glover Park earlier this week where they did a couple of interviews and took some photos with a view to putting an article in their magazine and web site. They were very impressed with what they saw and are now to
carry match reports and also feature Leicester CSC on Soar TV,
their online TV station. Take a look at http://www.soarmagazine.co.uk/2011/07/21/monarchs-win-at-coventry/
Welcome Visitor to Poole
Bonnie Anderson, the wife of the late Milton Anderson, was a welcome visitor at the Poole "Ade Gale" Laurels event at Harbourside Park on Sunday. Milton was without doubt a major ambassador for the Australian touring parties that visited the UK some twenty years ago. During her eight-week stay Bonnie is now taking the golden opportunity to catch up on past and in turn long standing friendships. If you would like to catch up with Bonnie, please ring Pete Barnes on 01202 245087.
