British Cycling

Your links to the world of Cycle Speedway
>> Intro: New to the sport? Find out what it's all about.
>> Clubs: Display a list of Cycle Speedway clubs in the UK.
>> RESULTS: Web site maintained by David Graham
>> Results: On this page you will find a list of links to the pages containing results thoughtout the year for cycle speedway and other cycling events.
>> British Individual Championships 2005 results
>> 2005 INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS entry forms and details
>> Event Formulae Team and individual formulae in Xcel format
>> FIXTURES 2005
>> Spokesman Recent issues in pdf format
Cycle Speedway Rules (Word file download) >>>>

This is Cycle Speedway!

Cycle Speedway must be a contender for the title of most intense cycle sport on the planet. Races are short - usually four laps of an outdoor 70-90 metre circuit, lasting around 35-40 seconds � and physical contact is both legal and often necessary. Four riders contest a race, usually in pairs from opposing clubs. Indeed, Cycle Speedway is essentially a club sport, with inter-club or inter-country matches far more common than individual championships. Each match normally consists of between sixteen and twenty races!

Cycle Speedway Bikes are as simple as BMX or Track bikes � there are no gears, brakes, brackets, quick-release fittings, etc. Frames are often converted from mountain-bikes. Clothing is pretty conservative � most riders cover themselves from the neck down to protect against falls - and, of course, a helmet must be worn. Contact is expected, so many riders wear additional protection such as knee, elbow and hip pads.

The Cycle Speedway Athlete
Top riders are explosive sprinters � but they also have stamina to enable them to keep going through a long match. Skill levels are high with slick starting, cornering and passing techniques essential. Strength is also required during contact with other riders.

Cycle Speedway Facts

Cycle Speedway traces its origins back to the early post war years when motorcycle speedway was also enjoying a boom.
Post-war bomb sites which scarred many of our cities proved perfect venues for the sport.
England�s Dave Helmsley is the sport�s biggest star � he has won the national title a record five times, and the world title three times.
The sport�s biggest contest is the Ashes series against the �old enemy� Australia.
Cycle Speedway is also big in Poland

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