Natalie Ridley
Natalie Ridley
28 April, 2025
Sport

Hellingly Lions back on track after successful cycle speedway run

On Saturday 26 April 2025 some of the Hellingly Lions Cycle Speedway team travelled to East London for the 2nd round of the Individual British Youth and Junior League at East London Cycle Speedway Club.

Harry (H) and Dylan in action on the track

First up for the Lions in the Under 12's Samuel.

Samuel scored 10 in the heats and after winning a race off for the A Final finished 3rd overall with some determined passing.

Followed by Kayde in the Under 14’s.

Samuel in the Under 12's winning the race off for the A Final.
Samuel in the Under 12's winning the race off for the A Final. Credit: Natalie Ridley

Kayde scored 6 in the heats qualifying him for the C Final.

With maximum effort Kayde can 1st in the C Final.

Next up the Under 16's and Under 18's

Kayde winning the Under 14's C Final.
Kayde winning the Under 14's C Final. Credit: Natalie Ridley

Under 16's Dylan and Harry Ridley

Dylan scored 12 and Harry scored 10 in the heats qualifying them both for the A Final.

Dylan coming 3rd and Harry 4th overall

Harry in action the Under 16's heats battling with a rider from Ipswich.
Harry in action the Under 16's heats battling with a rider from Ipswich. Credit: Natalie Ridley

Under 18's Harry (H)

Harry scored 12 in the heats qualifying them both for the A Final.

Finishing 1st overall

Barrie battling in the Vets with riders from East London and Great Blakenham.
Barrie battling in the Vets with riders from East London and Great Blakenham. Credit: Natalie Ridley

Final the Vets

Barrie Scored 8 in the heats putting him in the B final.

Finishing 3rd in the B Final overall.