Impressive Finish from Paul Watson

12 members of West Suffolk Wheelers & Triathlon Club took part in the East & South East Regional Cyclo Cross Championships, held at a cold and windy Trinity Park Ipswich on the 8th December.

On a largely fast and flat course surrounding a more technical middle section which better suited the quicker riders, the stand out performance of the afternoon for the club was Paul Watson racing in the male vets 50-59 age category who finished impressively for 8th

Determined riding in the same race saw Barry Denny home in 28th and Darren Baker in 30th.

The Youth race saw Sam Asker home in 12th, and more fine riding saw Tom Macro 6th in the U12 and Charlie Knowler 10th (U10).

6 members contested the Male vets 40--49 category, Mike Bowen finishing in 24th and aggressive racing from club mates Matt Denny and Ian Mortlock saw Matt edge out Ian by 1 second in a sprint finish to cross the line in 58th and Ian in 59th.

Completing the group were Adi Grimwood (61st), James Asker (64th) and David Griggs (68th).

Cross Country

Elsewhere, 9 members of the club took part in the Suffolk Winter League Cross Country held at Sutton Hoo.

In very sandy and energy sapping conditions over a 5 mile course, in the senior race new member Keith Marra finished a superb 11th with Chris Mower in 47th. They were followed by Phil Clarke (103rd), Sharon Perry (110th), Julian Colman (117th) and, in a break from cyclo cross, Malcolm MacFarlane (162nd). In the combined junior race, Miles Taylor finished 42nd and Beth Singleton 59th.

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:

• 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).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 - Annual Dinner 14th Dec

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

Cyclocross Broome Heath Scramble

Sun, December 15, 10:45am – 2:45pm

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/