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May Bumps

Report: W2 May bumps 2023

September 18, 2023 Claire CooperBumps, May Bumps, Racing, W2

W2 bumps report… Blades!!! And a spot in division 3 for the first time in a decade. A brief summary of the week: On day one, despite best efforts for free speed from dyed armpits and Sidney gaining on Christs […]

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Report: M1 May bumps 2023

September 18, 2023 Claire CooperBumps, M1, May Bumps, Racing

It’s time for the most talked about crew on Rowbridge, with the most interesting bumps chart, and the most determined, genuine and strong crew I have ever had the pleasure of coaching, Sidney M1. Not a single one of this […]

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Report: M2 May bumps 2023

September 18, 2023 Claire CooperBumps, M2, May Bumps, Racing

Sidney M2 started May Bumps on station 8 in division 4. On the first day, the boys pursued Clare III while being chased by Wolfson II, whom are both well-drilled crews. Despite the challenges, the crew with Jake subbing in […]

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Report: May Bumps 2022

September 18, 2023 Claire CooperBumps, M1, M2, May Bumps, Racing, W1, W2

W1 Rowbridge had termed the crew a force to be reckoned with, predictions landed on this crew to emerge stronger than any Sidney crew had in recent years. Following blades in Lents, division one and earning fastest women’s crew on […]

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May Bumps 2019, Day 3: Putting in the mileage

June 14, 2019June 15, 2019 SSBC ComputingBumps, M1, M2, May Bumps, Racing, Uncategorised, W1, W2

It was a long day of racing for SSBC. M1, W1 and W2 all rowed over, and the rowers’ bodies were again pushed to their limits. Coming up to the last day of racing, one is lucky if there’s a […]

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May Bumps 2019, Day 2: Never-ending challenges

June 13, 2019June 14, 2019 SSBC ComputingBumps, M1, M2, May Bumps, Racing, W1, W2

Day 2 resulted in similar outcomes as the first day of racing, with the difference that W2 were the one’s to pick the shortest straw, whereas M1 pulled a joker out the sleeve. All crews faced the inevitable challenges of […]

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May Bumps 2019, Day 1: A mixed bag

June 12, 2019June 14, 2019 SSBC ComputingBumps, M1, M2, May Bumps, Racing, Uncategorised, W1, W2

It has been a day of ups and downs for Sidney, this first day of the 2019 May Bumps. Both women’s crews maintained their position, W1 rowing over with conviction and W2 receiving a technical row-over due to carnage earlier […]

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May Bumps 2018: Day 2

June 15, 2018June 15, 2018 SSBC ComputingBumps, May Bumps

What. A. Day. Sidney had a hugely successful Day 2 with bumps from M1, W1 and W2, and a row-over from M2. Read about the details of theses solid performances here. The Boat is currently on +3 for this campaign. […]

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May Bumps 2018: Day 1

June 14, 2018 SSBC ComputingBumps, May Bumps

May Bumps 2018 sees Sidney entering 4 crews. Follow this blog to get daily updates on how the crews progress. Day 1 saw an overall solid performance, with a net movement of 0.   M1: First day nerves were noticeable […]

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May Bumps 2017 – M1: A Bumps Campaign to Remember

June 26, 2017June 28, 2017 SSBC ComputingBumps, M1, May Bumps

Day 1 M1 trained throughout Easter Term with only one target in mind: to bump Pembroke II. Delays earlier in the day meant there was no time to run through our usual race warm-up. We arrived at our station near […]

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