Cyclo Cross - Charlie Knowler’s Fine Form Continues

Another fine race from West Suffolk Wheeler & Triathlon Club member Charlie Knowler at the Grafham Water circuit in Cambridgeshire on the 30^th November saw him race powerfully to 3^rd in the Under 10 category, leading home clubmates Harley Gregory (13^th) and Victoria Asker (19^th). In the overall rankings, Charlie sits a very commendable 6^th with 3 races left in the series.

The circuit along Grafham Water is a technical and deceptively challenging course which saw the seniors and women & veteran men race along the sandy lake foreshore, before taking in some tight switchbacks and testing cambers and difficult woodland tracks.

The club’s women’s and veteran men’s contingent was led home by Mike Bowen with another strong race for 4^th, followed by the ever improving Simon Elsworth (39^th) with Ian Mortlock (45^th), Adi Grimwood (46^th), Barry Denny (50^th), Darren Baker (62^nd) and David Griggs (68^th). Brave riding saw Lesley Linden (75^th) and Nicole Gregory (76^th). Richard Muchmore, racing for Revel Outdoors of Bury St. Edmunds, finished very well for 2^nd in this race.

In the youth race, Sam Asker continued his rich run of form for 15^th (still 2 years left in this category) with brother Matt finishing 34^th. Sam will be pleased with his current standing of 7^th in his age ranking. Both Max Bidewell & Fraser Elsworth withdrew with mechanical issues.

In the U12 race, Thomas Macro (21^st) and Lianna Denny (34^th) acquitted themselves well. Finally the hour long senior race saw Matt Denny finish 65^th with James Asker 69^th.

http://www.westsuffolkwheelers.co.uk/racing/racing-results/1177-cyclo-cross-charlie-knowlers-fine-form-continues

Go Ride Off Road ride

NO ride Dec 7th due to presentation lunch. Next ride Sat 4th January 1.30pm, Kings Forest car Park, West Stow.

Cyclo-Cross Coaching Sessions - fundamentals of cross!

With the Cyclo-Cross season well underway, it’s still not too late to join in or polish your current technique. Recently qualified BC Level 2 Cyclo-Cross Coach, Paul Barry is running a short series of Saturday morning coaching sessions aimed at those new to the sport or intermediate riders looking to make improvements.

• Ideal for beginner or intermediate riders
• Master the fundamental skills of cyclo-cross
• Focus on having fun and feeling confident on the bike!
• This sessions will cover all the fundamental skills of cyclo-cross.

Please let me know in advance if you are interested by email on pauladrianbarry@hotmail.com or evening telephone: 07734 071831).

The dates/ times are:

• 7th December (9:00am to 11.00am)
• 14th December (9:00am to 11.00am)
• 21st December (9:00am to 11.00am)
• 28th December (9:00am to 11.00am)

The sessions will be based in the grounds of the Priory School.

Note: Due to the terrain and likely conditions, these sessions are only suitable for bikes fitted with off-road tyres (e.g. cyclo-cross or mountain bikes).

Charity Ride

Since I just turned 40 I have decided to mark the year and do something positive to 'give something back'!

Next June I will be cycling the 520KM from London to Paris over three days! Not content with that, I am not doing the usual charity ride but have opted for the Hot Chillee endurance event which is known as the "professional event for ameteurs". In short I will need to train very hard for the months leading up to this to have any hope of completing it! It is also partially televised on EuroSport, although I cant guarantee I will be close enough to the front to get any coverage!

In terms of the 'doing something positive' aspect, I am extremely honoured to have been awarded 1 of only 18 places on the UK Youth cycling team.

UK Youth is a charity at the heart of a national network of 39 regional youth associations and three national partners. This represents more than 5500 youth clubs and 693,000 young people, which is te largest reach of any youth organisation in the country.

In return I am committed to raising £3500 for the charity and I would be extremely grateful if you would consider sponsoring me! Please help me make a difference by making a donation to my Virgin Money Giving page.

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JonL2P

Please subscribe to my twitter feed (@JonL2P) where I will be posting updates on my training, pics of fundraising events (including having my legs waxed......that was Mel's idea and something tells me she is really looking forward to watching it!) and a live tracking feed during the event itself.

Many thanks for your support!

Club Running Vests

Club running vests are available from sprint sprint shop in town, just go in or phone to order your size and pay. Approx 5 day turnaround.Swimming, Roller, Turbo and Running training for WSW & Tri members during Autumn/Winter 2013/4

Triathlon events committee

For 2014 Julian and Phil are looking to form a triathlon events committee to organise the club triathlon and super sprint series, Julian is still happy to lead this group but it is defiantly to big a job for one person, if you can help please let Phil or Julian know. Julian Colman - suffolktri@gmail.com your club needs you.

Treasure Hunt 28th Dec 2013

This is a light hearted fun event in teams of 2, 3 or families. You will be given 2 hours to go around and get answers to questions gaining points. Points will be deducted if you are late coming back.

10am starting from WSW & Tri HQ

Cost Adults: £1, Under 18: 50p (Money goes towards St Nicolas Hospice)

Reply to David Young at davidk.young@sky.com if you would like to take part.

Upcoming Events

Prize Presentation - Lunch Time Buffet 7th Dec

Buffet & Prize Presentation on Sat 7th Dec, 12.30pm, Fornham All Saints village Hall.

Prize Presentation - Annual Dinner 14th Dec

BSE Golf Club, on the evening of Saturday December 14th

Cross country at Sutton Hoo

7th December. Junior race starts at 11am, seniors at 11.15. £4 to run. Must wear clubs colours. Meet at club HQ to lift share at 9am or join us at venue.

Cyclocross Regional Championships

Sun, 8 December, 10:00 – 15:15
Trinity Park, Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 8UH

Winter Training

Swimming, Roller, Turbo and Running training for WSW & Tri members during Autumn/Winter 2013/4

Swimming

Tuesday 8.30 -9.30pm at Abbeycroft sports centre, coached session across three lanes to cater for all standards. Session starts promptly so please arrive for 8.15. £3.00 per session.

Monday 07.30 – 8.30pm Culford School, coached session joining the Bury Master swim club

£5 per session.

Youth Roller/Turbo

Tuesday - Coached roller and turbo training sessions for juvenile riders, starting at 6.30 till 7.30, with the emphasis on getting the youngsters spinning nice low gears and enjoying the sessions.

Junior Triathlon

Tuesdays from 5-6pm at South Lee School, and Sundays in the pool at Abbeycroft Leisure Centre also 5-6pm.

Run & Bike – Brick Training

Thursday 7.00pm until 8pm at the club house session starts at. Commencing October 31st

This is all about getting used to going between bike and run. Run from a program you will be in top form by the start of next season. Bring your bike, turbo (the club own a few that can be used), running kit, towel and water. A cadence sensor on your bike is also really helpful although you can get by without one.

Turbo & Roller Training

Wednesday 7.00 until 7.45pm at the club house. Commencing October 30th these sessions will be aimed at competitive members, on turbos or rollers, with an emphasis on intervals, and of 45 minutes duration, plus stretching.

Park Run

Every Saturday morning starting at 9am at Nowton Park IP29 5LU.

Free, weekly, 5K, timed run. The same distance as a sprint triathlon run.

You can register online using this link http://www.parkrun.org.uk/burystedmunds/

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