olddon Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 How international is cycle speedway? I have seen mention of England, Poland and Australia. I believe there may be participation in Wales, Scotand, USA, Holland - not sure, Does anyone have a full list of countries where the sport takes place please? How international is cycle speedway? I have seen mention of England, Poland and Australia. I believe there may be participation in Wales, Scotand, USA, Holland - not sure, Does anyone have a full list of countries where the sport takes place please? You have most of it covered there raceleader, Sweden, Ukraine and Russia can probably be added but at a very low level and New Zealand are just in the process of getting organised with the help of the Aussies This is a guide into the international cycle speedway world in Europe. http://www.cyclespeedway.eu/ JACK KEEN, ERITH, KENT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobrakeshere1 Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Which was something once being suggested. Still a hope that the rebuilt Eastway at Temple Mills/Ruckholt/Eton Manor after the OGs MAY contain a Cycle Speedway facility... Well it would be nice but I can't see it myself. We have had no support at all from anyone, whilst the British Cycling officials linked with CS push the cause those in charge (and Sky who give them the money) are only interested in medals at the OG, and as a non OG sport we count for nothing. The original idea to have a CS track built on site was rejected and we can't even gain access to do a demo. Unfortunatly we're a minority sport and it's very difficult to get noticed. The proposed deal to get on Sky TV involves CS providing all the footage at it's own cost, to pay someone to do it is out of the question and even using our (speedway) contacts we could do with a thousand pounds per match, and for this we have to find our own sponsor. Nothing is easy I'm afraid!!! Donations in an envelope please................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyguy Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Well it would be nice but I can't see it myself. We have had no support at all from anyone, whilst the British Cycling officials linked with CS push the cause those in charge (and Sky who give them the money) are only interested in medals at the OG, and as a non OG sport we count for nothing. The original idea to have a CS track built on site was rejected and we can't even gain access to do a demo. Unfortunatly we're a minority sport and it's very difficult to get noticed. The proposed deal to get on Sky TV involves CS providing all the footage at it's own cost, to pay someone to do it is out of the question and even using our (speedway) contacts we could do with a thousand pounds per match, and for this we have to find our own sponsor. Nothing is easy I'm afraid!!! Donations in an envelope please................... Isn't the East London club planning a major event to coincide with the Olympic Games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobrakeshere1 Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Isn't the East London club planning a major event to coincide with the Olympic Games? Several clubs had applied to stage the Europen Champs, including Leicester who had the event fully sponsored. However it was allocated to East London - for all the right reasons given it's proximity to the OG - but after promising so much Newham(?) council pulled the plug and left them high and dry. The event is now in Ipswich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyguy Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Several clubs had applied to stage the Europen Champs, including Leicester who had the event fully sponsored. However it was allocated to East London - for all the right reasons given it's proximity to the OG - but after promising so much Newham(?) council pulled the plug and left them high and dry. The event is now in Ipswich. Any info on what the council said in their rejection of support for the event? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobrakeshere1 Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 Any info on what the council said in their rejection of support for the event? Not 100% certain but I believe the logistics of putting on the event at the same time as the Olympics was a factor. You may well say that the council should have known that when they offered their support in the first place of course............................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddon Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 I read on The Spokesman on-line that a TV production company is discussing with the sport's governing body the possibility of screenng highlights of Elite League cycle speedway matches. Does anyone know if there have been further developments? I also read that the talks had been put back to a new date still to be arranged. Can't say too much as the outcome will be put out as a press release shortly, but "positive" talks have indeed now taken place This link provides a background to cycle speedway on British TV channels. http://www.spokesman-online.co.uk/jock_strop_152.html JACK KEEN, ERITH, KENT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyguy Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 This would never happen in motorcycle speeway: from The Spokesman on-line: Astley Fined and Warned Astley & Tyldesley CSC has been fined £100 and warned about its future conduct following irregularities at two Northern Combination fixtures, Astley v Hull and Astley v Sheffield. The club was found guilty of deliberately attempting to mislead the public by misrepresenting the reporting of the event by including the name of a rider who did not take part in the matches. The full disciplinary findings can be viewed on http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/about/article/British-Cycling-Disciplinary-Home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raceleader Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 (edited) I saw a London Old Masters Championship at East London about four or five years ago and wonder if the event still takes place? I confess to having not seen a cycle speedway meetings since then but was considering going to see this Sunday's match at East London when they are at home to Ipswich. But with all the bad weather over the past week I wonder if the match will take place? Does anyone know. I have just visited their site and there's no news of a postponement at the moment. Edited April 28, 2012 by raceleader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobrakeshere1 Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 Olsen makes debut for Leicester The Midland Division 3 is all about rider development and Leicester took the opportunity to give debuts to five riders, all of them enjoyed the experience and acquitted themselves well. The match against Birmingham was entertaining throughout, Ewan Hancox and Dylan Hexley looking impressive for the visitors and debutant Sarah Olsen picking up a couple of wins for the home side. Leicester 64 (Luke Whitehead 14, Sarah Olsen 13+1, Elizabeth Rigley 10+1, Joel Duckham 9+1, Abbey Duckham 8, Matthew Walpole 7, George Olsen 3) Birmingham 62 (Ewan Hancox 17+2, Jake Ryan 14+1, Dylan Hexley 12, Reece Winwood 9+2, Ryan Winwood 9, Honey Whitehead 0) Leicester's next home meeting is the Wil Burns memorial on Sat May 12th. World champion Lukas Nowacki and British Champion Andy Angell are just two of the big names taking part in the senior pairs event. The ladies individual includes Leicesters other world champ Laura Watson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raceleader Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I saw a London Old Masters Championship at East London about four or five years ago and wonder if the event still takes place? I confess to having not seen a cycle speedway meetings since then but was considering going to see this Sunday's match at East London when they are at home to Ipswich. But with all the bad weather over the past week I wonder if the match will take place? Does anyone know. I have just visited their site and there's no news of a postponement at the moment. I did look out my wellies yesterday but in the end decided against making the journey. I looking on their website but there was nothing to indicate what was happening and equally the Ipswich club's site was uninformative about what was going on in regard to the periods of heavy rain possibly affecting the match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobrakeshere1 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Six 30 min slots of Elite League action has been allocated for Sky to broadcast during the summer. The programmes will also be broadcast in Europe, USA, Australisia and Asia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyguy Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Six 30 min slots of Elite League action has been allocated for Sky to broadcast during the summer. The programmes will also be broadcast in Europe, USA, Australisia and Asia. That's great news. It shows that cycle speedway is being recognised in important places - and rightly so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyguy Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Six 30 min slots of Elite League action has been allocated for Sky to broadcast during the summer. The programmes will also be broadcast in Europe, USA, Australisia and Asia. That's great news. It shows that cycle speedway is being recognised in important places - and rightly so. There's more news about the SKY TV link here. http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/cyclespeedway/article/cyst-Cycle-Speedway--Latest-News-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyguy Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) Phil - many thanks for the new title to this thread. Cycle speedway recognised at last by the BSF - very grateful indeed. Fingers crossed that the interest momentum continues - remember cycle speedway followers - "SKY TV may be watching you!" Coventry will not be staging the British Over 40s Club Championship on June 2. It will now be hosted by Leicester. Entries close on Wednesday May 2 this week. Edited May 1, 2012 by speedyguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richspeedway Posted May 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Most of the guys are over in Poland at the moment riding in the Euro Club Champs. Not heard much news apart from that it is 32 degress over there the jammy ****! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyguy Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Most of the guys are over in Poland at the moment riding in the Euro Club Champs. Not heard much news apart from that it is 32 degress over there the jammy ****! What UK teams are involved and what format is the Euro Club Championship? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsloes 1928 nearly Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Several clubs had applied to stage the Europen Champs, including Leicester who had the event fully sponsored. However it was allocated to East London - for all the right reasons given it's proximity to the OG - but after promising so much Newham(?) council pulled the plug and left them high and dry. The event is now in Ipswich. That's a total sickener... Bloody typical sadly of London Borough of Newham... :mad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyguy Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Any details as yet of indoor meetings for the winter months - appox November 2012 to mid-March 2013? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyguy Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 These are the Elite League fixtures for May: Monday 7th May Birmingham v Leicester Sunday 20th May Leicester v Sheffield Poole v Horspath Wednesfield v Ipswich 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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