East London Cycle Speedway Club

2008 Results: all results and averages 

London Old Masters 2008 and photos and SE GP Ipswich  see link below

Racing now finished for 2008, 2009 begins in Febuary:

Photos Hethersett V East London 10/8/08 , East London V Ipswich 31 /8/08 , 

Vets 2008 featuring Les Stevens, East london V Gt Blakenham 28th Sept 08 see:

http://s469.photobucket.com/albums/rr60/EastLondoncyclespeedway/

Training Wednesdays from 7.45pm Phone for details:

Forth coming Fixtures:

Wanted

 

East London are looking for new recruits for their Division 1 and 2 teams. It is open to everybody who wants to race particularly those in the 18+ age group. If there is enough interest East London would also like to form teams in the lower age group categories.

For further information call or E-mail details below.  

 

What is Cycle Speedway

“Cycle Speedway is 4 laps of intense anaerobic sprint”.

Short & Sharp: Cycle Speedway must be a contender for the title of most intense cycle sport. 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.

 

Team Sport: Cycle Speedway is essentially a club sport, with inter-club matches within leagues the mainstay of the sport. Each match normally consists of between sixteen and twenty races!  There are also individual championships, including a World Championship and some inter-country series, including regular “Ashes” contests between England and Australia.

 

The Riders: 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.

 

The Bikes: 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.

 

Club information

 

This is an amateur Club run by its committee in line with the Club's Constitution. (Copy of Constitution is available on request).

 

Membership is by subscription and open to riding and no-riding members any age any gender. Details available on request.

 

The club always welcome new visitors to our track on match days, the season is run from March to October and if you would like to try our great sport come along to our Wednesday training nights from 7pm.or match day and talk to one of our club members who will be pleased to help and if you do not wish to ride but would like to help in other ways, again please let us know.

 

Mission Statement

  

To promote the Sport of Cycle Speedway in the local area.

Encouraging the whole family to be involved as riders or helpers.

Encourage our rider if they wish to enter British Championship competitions.

To Promote good sportsmanship by it's members at all times.

 

  

Contact details

Track address: Canning Town Recreation Ground, Prince Regent Lane, A13 Jnct, Canning Town, London E16

 

Email Address: : eastlondoncsc@googlemail.com

Contact  telephone number : 07518 968 571

 

Directions to East London Cycle Speedway Track

 

From Central London by train

 

Take the District line to Plaistow, come out of the station cross over the road there is a bus stop Bus that go to the track are 473 and 262. Ask the driver to put you off at Prince Regent Lane by Canning town recreation.

 

By road:

The track is situated Canning Town recreation Ground in Prince Regent Lane just off a major junction on the A13.  

So from London you go along the A13 over the Canning Town Flyer over for about quarter mile of a mile on the right side you will see Park in front of you will be a pedestrian bridge keep to the right hand side you will see a slip road so you can turn back on the A13 take the second road which is Prince Regent Lane. The track is on the right hand side.

 

From Essex on the A13 to wards London passed the Major Junction with the A406 (M11) on the left you will see Ski Slope you will see the Pedestrian Bridge on under and take the next on the turning which is Prince Regent Lane. The track is on the right hand side.