Mike Hack
@mrhack.bsky.social
Cycle Speedway fan and Rotarian.
Likes Astley & Tyldesley Cycling Club, Manchester United, Belle Vue Aces, Rotary Club of Astley.
Views expressed on here are personal ones only.
Likes Astley & Tyldesley Cycling Club, Manchester United, Belle Vue Aces, Rotary Club of Astley.
Views expressed on here are personal ones only.
Charitable status for the CSF
The Cycle Speedway Federation interim trustees are delighted to announce that the CSF has been granted Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) status by the Charity Commission. This marks a major step forward for the sport, in our 80th year.
The Cycle Speedway Federation interim trustees are delighted to announce that the CSF has been granted Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) status by the Charity Commission. This marks a major step forward for the sport, in our 80th year.
July 10, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Charitable status for the CSF
The Cycle Speedway Federation interim trustees are delighted to announce that the CSF has been granted Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) status by the Charity Commission. This marks a major step forward for the sport, in our 80th year.
The Cycle Speedway Federation interim trustees are delighted to announce that the CSF has been granted Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) status by the Charity Commission. This marks a major step forward for the sport, in our 80th year.
Charitable status for the CSF
The Cycle Speedway Federation interim trustees are delighted to announce that the CSF has been granted Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) status by the Charity Commission. This marks a major step forward for the sport, in our 80th year.
The Cycle Speedway Federation interim trustees are delighted to announce that the CSF has been granted Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) status by the Charity Commission. This marks a major step forward for the sport, in our 80th year.
July 10, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Charitable status for the CSF
The Cycle Speedway Federation interim trustees are delighted to announce that the CSF has been granted Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) status by the Charity Commission. This marks a major step forward for the sport, in our 80th year.
The Cycle Speedway Federation interim trustees are delighted to announce that the CSF has been granted Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) status by the Charity Commission. This marks a major step forward for the sport, in our 80th year.
Happy 100th birthday!
My mum Kath celebrated her 100th birthday this week. We had a lovely family and friends party to celebrate her amazing achievement. Here's to more birthdays!
My mum Kath celebrated her 100th birthday this week. We had a lovely family and friends party to celebrate her amazing achievement. Here's to more birthdays!
July 10, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Happy 100th birthday!
My mum Kath celebrated her 100th birthday this week. We had a lovely family and friends party to celebrate her amazing achievement. Here's to more birthdays!
My mum Kath celebrated her 100th birthday this week. We had a lovely family and friends party to celebrate her amazing achievement. Here's to more birthdays!
The Indurent Acquisition & The Spatial Realignment of Manchester United
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The Indurent Acquisition & The Spatial Realignment of Manchester United
Strategic Briefing: The Indurent Acquisition and the Spatial Realignment of Manchester United Manchester United’s acquisition of a 25-acre triangular industrial site from Indurent, a Blackstone portfo...
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June 24, 2026 at 8:47 AM
The Indurent Acquisition & The Spatial Realignment of Manchester United
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FIFA asked Gillette to hide its logo at the Gillette Stadium because it wasn't an official World Cup sponsor.
The brand did so by concealing its logo to simulate shaving cream. 🪒
The brand did so by concealing its logo to simulate shaving cream. 🪒
June 21, 2026 at 9:08 AM
FIFA asked Gillette to hide its logo at the Gillette Stadium because it wasn't an official World Cup sponsor.
The brand did so by concealing its logo to simulate shaving cream. 🪒
The brand did so by concealing its logo to simulate shaving cream. 🪒
Yes of course they did. Starting in extra time of Game Week 36.
May 12, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Yes of course they did. Starting in extra time of Game Week 36.
Along with a colleague, I was delighted to represent the Astley & Tyldesley Cycling Club at the King's Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.
It was a most enjoyable occasion and great to see both the club and the sport of cycle speedway receiving Royal recognition.
It was a most enjoyable occasion and great to see both the club and the sport of cycle speedway receiving Royal recognition.
May 7, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Along with a colleague, I was delighted to represent the Astley & Tyldesley Cycling Club at the King's Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.
It was a most enjoyable occasion and great to see both the club and the sport of cycle speedway receiving Royal recognition.
It was a most enjoyable occasion and great to see both the club and the sport of cycle speedway receiving Royal recognition.
KAVS PRESENTATION FOR ASTLEY & TYLDESLEY CYCLING CLUB
I was proud and honoured to be one of the members of Astley & Tyldesley Cycling Club who attended the official King's Award for Voluntary Service presentation at Gorton Monastery, Manchester.
I was proud and honoured to be one of the members of Astley & Tyldesley Cycling Club who attended the official King's Award for Voluntary Service presentation at Gorton Monastery, Manchester.
April 27, 2026 at 6:15 AM
KAVS PRESENTATION FOR ASTLEY & TYLDESLEY CYCLING CLUB
I was proud and honoured to be one of the members of Astley & Tyldesley Cycling Club who attended the official King's Award for Voluntary Service presentation at Gorton Monastery, Manchester.
I was proud and honoured to be one of the members of Astley & Tyldesley Cycling Club who attended the official King's Award for Voluntary Service presentation at Gorton Monastery, Manchester.
I was devastated to learn that my great friend and club colleague, Steve Harris, had died suddenly last week. He was truly a legend of cycle speedway. RIP Steve.
Link to obituary:
astleycyclespeedway.co.uk/steve-harris...
Link to obituary:
astleycyclespeedway.co.uk/steve-harris...
April 9, 2026 at 7:35 PM
I was devastated to learn that my great friend and club colleague, Steve Harris, had died suddenly last week. He was truly a legend of cycle speedway. RIP Steve.
Link to obituary:
astleycyclespeedway.co.uk/steve-harris...
Link to obituary:
astleycyclespeedway.co.uk/steve-harris...
I was delighted to be one of the members of Astley & Tyldesley Cycling Club, at a reception held by Wigan Council at Wigan Town Hall yesterday, to commemorate the club's King's Award for Voluntary Service award. We are with the Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Diane Hawkins
March 12, 2026 at 12:35 PM
I was delighted to be one of the members of Astley & Tyldesley Cycling Club, at a reception held by Wigan Council at Wigan Town Hall yesterday, to commemorate the club's King's Award for Voluntary Service award. We are with the Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Diane Hawkins
Former Stoke City Manager Tony Pulis writes a really good article every Friday on the BBC Sport website. This week he focuses on VAR and the poor standard of refereeing in the English Premier League.
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Tony Pulis column: 'Howard Webb, where are you?' - How we can stop VAR ruining football
In his BBC Sport column, former Premier League boss Tony Pulis explains how VAR has become a monster, and why people in the game should be asked how to fix it.
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March 6, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Former Stoke City Manager Tony Pulis writes a really good article every Friday on the BBC Sport website. This week he focuses on VAR and the poor standard of refereeing in the English Premier League.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Born on 21 February 1880 at Old Trafford, Manchester, my great uncle, Jack Fitchett. He played 18 matches for Manchester United between 1903 & 1905. Also played for Bolton, Plymouth, Fulham, Southampton, and the Football League and England. Later he became an actor in Fred Karno's comedy troupe.
February 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Born on 21 February 1880 at Old Trafford, Manchester, my great uncle, Jack Fitchett. He played 18 matches for Manchester United between 1903 & 1905. Also played for Bolton, Plymouth, Fulham, Southampton, and the Football League and England. Later he became an actor in Fred Karno's comedy troupe.
Here's an old photo that someone posted on another media today.
February 11, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Here's an old photo that someone posted on another media today.
Trump and Infantino - too close for comfort? - www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Donald Trump & Gianni Infantino: 'World Cup draw will illustrate close relationship'
Friday’s World Cup draw in Washington DC will be the latest illustration of the ever-closer relationship between US President Donald Trump and Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Trump and Infantino - too close for comfort? - www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
ASTLEY & TYLDESLEY CYCLING CLUB RECEIVES THE KING'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE!
As a club founder, I am delighted that the club and all it's members have received Royal recognition for sterling work in providing a great cycle speedway community facility.
#KAVS2025
As a club founder, I am delighted that the club and all it's members have received Royal recognition for sterling work in providing a great cycle speedway community facility.
#KAVS2025
November 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM
ASTLEY & TYLDESLEY CYCLING CLUB RECEIVES THE KING'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE!
As a club founder, I am delighted that the club and all it's members have received Royal recognition for sterling work in providing a great cycle speedway community facility.
#KAVS2025
As a club founder, I am delighted that the club and all it's members have received Royal recognition for sterling work in providing a great cycle speedway community facility.
#KAVS2025
My brother John and I enjoyed a great "Evening with Bruce Penhall." So good to see John's old Cradley Heath team captain, the twice World Speedway Champion and former Hollywood actor, after 40 years.
November 9, 2025 at 12:12 PM
My brother John and I enjoyed a great "Evening with Bruce Penhall." So good to see John's old Cradley Heath team captain, the twice World Speedway Champion and former Hollywood actor, after 40 years.
EMILY BURGESS - WOMEN'S WORLD CYCLE SPEEDWAY CHAMPION!
Many congratulations to Astley & Tyldesley's Emily Burgess on winning the Women's World Cycle Speedway Final at Gt Blakenham on Sunday. Emily raced to a faultless 20 points maximum score, winning all her races by a convincing margin.
Many congratulations to Astley & Tyldesley's Emily Burgess on winning the Women's World Cycle Speedway Final at Gt Blakenham on Sunday. Emily raced to a faultless 20 points maximum score, winning all her races by a convincing margin.
September 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
EMILY BURGESS - WOMEN'S WORLD CYCLE SPEEDWAY CHAMPION!
Many congratulations to Astley & Tyldesley's Emily Burgess on winning the Women's World Cycle Speedway Final at Gt Blakenham on Sunday. Emily raced to a faultless 20 points maximum score, winning all her races by a convincing margin.
Many congratulations to Astley & Tyldesley's Emily Burgess on winning the Women's World Cycle Speedway Final at Gt Blakenham on Sunday. Emily raced to a faultless 20 points maximum score, winning all her races by a convincing margin.
Kesgrave staged the World Best Pairs Cycle Speedway events. Wins to England in the Junior, Veterans and Women's matches, with Poland winning the Open Final.
Gt Blakenham host the main World Individual Finals today, 12.00 start.
Live online scoring on www.cyclespeedwayworld.com
Gt Blakenham host the main World Individual Finals today, 12.00 start.
Live online scoring on www.cyclespeedwayworld.com
September 21, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Kesgrave staged the World Best Pairs Cycle Speedway events. Wins to England in the Junior, Veterans and Women's matches, with Poland winning the Open Final.
Gt Blakenham host the main World Individual Finals today, 12.00 start.
Live online scoring on www.cyclespeedwayworld.com
Gt Blakenham host the main World Individual Finals today, 12.00 start.
Live online scoring on www.cyclespeedwayworld.com
CLEAN SWEEP FOR GT BRITAIN TEAMS IN CYCLE SPEEDWAY FEDERATIONS CUPS
Congratulations to the four Gt Britain teams on winning the Federations Cup series at Open, Women, Veterans and Junior levels.
Keep up to date with the ICSF World Cycle Speedway Championships:
www.cyclespeedwayworld.com
Congratulations to the four Gt Britain teams on winning the Federations Cup series at Open, Women, Veterans and Junior levels.
Keep up to date with the ICSF World Cycle Speedway Championships:
www.cyclespeedwayworld.com
September 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
CLEAN SWEEP FOR GT BRITAIN TEAMS IN CYCLE SPEEDWAY FEDERATIONS CUPS
Congratulations to the four Gt Britain teams on winning the Federations Cup series at Open, Women, Veterans and Junior levels.
Keep up to date with the ICSF World Cycle Speedway Championships:
www.cyclespeedwayworld.com
Congratulations to the four Gt Britain teams on winning the Federations Cup series at Open, Women, Veterans and Junior levels.
Keep up to date with the ICSF World Cycle Speedway Championships:
www.cyclespeedwayworld.com
Many congratulations to Astley & Tyldesley's Emily Burgess on winning the British Women's Cycle Speedway title for the third time, at Southampton on Monday. This was despite breaking a collar bone eight weeks earlier, which significantly affected her preparations for the Championship.
August 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Many congratulations to Astley & Tyldesley's Emily Burgess on winning the British Women's Cycle Speedway title for the third time, at Southampton on Monday. This was despite breaking a collar bone eight weeks earlier, which significantly affected her preparations for the Championship.
Great news is that the UCI has announced that Indoor Cycle Speedway will be included in the programme for the 2027 Super World Cycling Championships in France. The Championships will be held between 24 August and 5 September.
www.uci.org/pressrelease...
www.uci.org/pressrelease...
The UCI unveils the outline of the 2027 UCI Cycling World Championships in Haute-Savoie (France)
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May 15, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Great news is that the UCI has announced that Indoor Cycle Speedway will be included in the programme for the 2027 Super World Cycling Championships in France. The Championships will be held between 24 August and 5 September.
www.uci.org/pressrelease...
www.uci.org/pressrelease...
I thought my days as a cycle speedway rider were long behind me. But, Astley & Tyldesley had plenty of riders missing on Sunday for the matches at Hull, so I couldn't let the team down. Two matches, eight races completed, as I became the oldest rider ever to represent the club. Pity we lost though.
May 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I thought my days as a cycle speedway rider were long behind me. But, Astley & Tyldesley had plenty of riders missing on Sunday for the matches at Hull, so I couldn't let the team down. Two matches, eight races completed, as I became the oldest rider ever to represent the club. Pity we lost though.
Congratulations to Astley & Tyldesley's Emily Burgess on racing unbeaten to win the Women's Cycle Speedway League 15th Anniversary meeting at Wednesfield.
A large turnout of women and girls celebrated the progress and success of women's cycle speedway racing in the UK.
A large turnout of women and girls celebrated the progress and success of women's cycle speedway racing in the UK.
April 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Congratulations to Astley & Tyldesley's Emily Burgess on racing unbeaten to win the Women's Cycle Speedway League 15th Anniversary meeting at Wednesfield.
A large turnout of women and girls celebrated the progress and success of women's cycle speedway racing in the UK.
A large turnout of women and girls celebrated the progress and success of women's cycle speedway racing in the UK.