Cycle Speedway

[Richspeedway 327]

If anyone is ok to brave the weather out there Cycle Speedway season is still going on and finishes at the end of the month. Birmingham are away this weekend Midland League action at Stoke.

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The BCTG Elite League title will be on the line next Sunday afternoon (2pm) when the defending champions from Oxford take on Poole at the Recreation Ground circuit, Horspath. The Hammers only need a single point to clinch the championship having suffered defeat just once all season but that reversal was down at the Dorset track in May when European Champion Marcin Szymanski made his Poole debut. The talented Pole is expected to be in action again for this return match and his presence could certainly add spice to what will be a classic encounter. Cycle speedway's TV crew will be on hand to capture the action which will be screened on Sky Sports later in the year.

[Richspeedway 327]

This Sunday (14th Oct) Birmingham Monarchs are away to Leicester in the Elite League Cycle Speedway at Slater Street 2pm start. Also the weekend after (21st Oct) Brum travel to Leicester again for Midland League action 1pm start

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Horspath were unable to wrap up another Elite League title after they surrendered their 100% home record yesterday when Poole sprang a surprise result, winning 90-88. With the scoreline at 84-84, heat 18 was heading for a 5-5 with a lap to go but the Dorset side pulled off a 6-4 thanks to a brilliant pass by Thomas Reed to send the BCTG league title race into the final round of matches in a fortnight's time. Having filmed all the drama at Oxford yesterday in readiness for the forthcoming series featured in on Sky Sports, the cameras will be heading to Sheffield on Sunday 28th for the all important decider between the Stars and the Hammers. With British Champion Andy Angell leading the Sheffield team who are unbeaten on their own track, the season could end in a more dramatic fashion.

[Gemini 4,894]

Not blinking Poole?! Spoil everything they do.

[Gemini 4,894]

Leicester beat a rather under strength Birmingham team at Slater Street today.

Nice to meet Richspeedway.

[Richspeedway 327]

Hi Gemini, nice to meet you as well. Legs starting to ache a little now was not expecting to get to ride in both teams but all good learning and experience.

 

Yeah we were hit bad one of the main problems riding Premier League on a Saturday as people have work/other commitments. We will be beefed up tomorrow as we travel to Leicester again for deja vu racing.

 

It starts 2pm where the second team race then the first team and the second team again.

[Gemini 4,894]

Blimey! I hope you're not riding in all 3 matches? You'll be worn out poor lad.

[Richspeedway 327]

Haha legs are recovered now thanks, and no should just be the two matches this time.

 

If anyone is interested in coming to watch sat nav LE3 5AS Slater Street right at the bottom of the road on the right handside. Got canteen, toilets, seating and under covering seating.

 

Tuesday night Birmingham second team are away to Coventry, 19.30 start at Earlsdon. The track is on Hearsall Common if anyone is interested to come and watch.

[Richspeedway 327]

Back from Leicester v Birmingham marathon, 3 matches and I was in all 3 of them in the end (thanks Gemini haha!)

 

Was a great weekend of racing. Tuesday night Earlsdon, Hearsall Common Coventry 2nd team face Birmingham 2nd team and then there is a Junior Championships being staged. All starts 7.30 under the lights.

[Richspeedway 327]

Tomorrow racing at Coventry has been cancelled due to the bad weather, a new date will be announced. Birmingham are at home though this coming Saturday and Sunday both 2pm starts.

[shiftstudios 3]

Just posted this in the Sheffield thread and some of you may have seen it on the Sheffield Tigers site...

 

Sheffield Cycle Speedway have their final test of the season against Oxford this Sunday.

 

Looking for a good turnout for a club that has actually bred a few Speedway riders in its time believe it or not.

 

They'll be hot and cold refreshments on, along with plenty of entertainment. The Sky cameras will be there too, filming for the upcoming season review show on Sky Sports.

 

More info can be found here... http://www.speedwaypro.co.uk/latest-news/10/sheffield-to-host-stunning-season-finale/

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Oxford's Horspath "Hammers" need to get a result at Sheffield on Sunday if they are to successfully defend their Elite title. If the "Stars" pull off a shock win, the league could be decided by a Poole v Oxford play-off at Newport on November 11th.

But for that to happen, Poole would need to win their final away match at Leicester on Sunday afternoon.

Poole have recorded home and away victories against Oxford this season, the only time the champions have dropped any points so the pressure is firmly on the Hammers to win in Yorkshire. It all adds up to an intriging final day, details of which will be posted on SPOKESMAN-ONLINE as they happen!

[Gemini 4,894]

On a cold and wet afternoon in an exciting match at Slater Street Poole beat Leicester by eleven points 95-84. Well done Poole. That's the second time in a couple of days I've said that. Drat!!

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They may no longer have a speedway team but Oxford's Horspath Hammers once again came out on top of the cycle sport version with a crucial 81-94 win at Sheffield, becoming BCTG Elite League champions for 2012. The inclusion of Steve Harris in their team transformed the Hammers from the side which lost their last home against Poole. A 84-95 away win for the Dorset club against a full strength Leicester line-up secured them second place while Wolverhampton's pride and joy, the Wednesfield Aces, slipped into third place ahead of Sheffield on points aggregate after they avenged an earlier home defeat at the hands of Birmingham.

 

Filming has taken place at all 7 Elite venues throughout the season in readiness for a highlights series which is to be featured on SKY TV's "Sports Unlimited" so watch this space for more details soon.