2014 Club Membership

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Baker convincing in prestigious Fred Filby Time Trial success

Congratulations to Darren Baker for winning the converted Fred Filby trophy. Finishing only 6 seconds off his target time, Darren won the event from Steve Newman who finished in second place, 12 seconds from his target time. Full results will be on the website soon.

Harley Gregory in convincing form

The penultimate round of the Eastern Cyclo Cross league took place at Snetterton Equestrian Centre, Norfolk, on the 29^thDecember. The very cold but otherwise perfect weather conditions hid a slippery and testing course around the grounds including a technical section within the indoor eventing arena itself.

Charlie Knowler continued his good form to finish 2^nd in the Under 10 category but strong riding from Harley Gregory saw him finish a convincing 1^st in his year group (U8) and 9^th overall. Club mate Victoria Asker will also be very pleased with her 15^th overall position.

Brothers Sam and Matt Asker contested the youth race, Sam finishing in 10^th and Matt in 27^th.

Riding for Revel Outdoors in the veterans race, Richard Muchmore finished 2^nd with Mike Bowen the highest placed West Suffolk Wheeler & Triathlon club member an excellent 6^th. Paul Watson raced well for 14^th, Adrian Grimwood impressed for 41^st followed by Simon Elsworth (48^th), Ian Mortlock (53^rd), Barry Denny (55^th) and David Griggs (64^th).

In the Under 12 race, Thomas Macro placed 13^th with Matthew Whitwell 23^rd and Lianna Denny 25^th.

Completing fine family performances, James Asker finished 61^st in the Senior race with Matt Denny 64^th. In the same race, Steve James (Revel Outdoors) finished well for 8^th. Richard Stiff withdrew with technical issues.

The final round takes place at King Edward VI School on the 18^th January, with the club a solid 9^th in the league placings.

Cyclocross event preparation meeting

Calling all members who can help with our CYCLO CROSS on Saturday Jan 18^th at KEGS

Preparation Meeting Monday 30th December 7.15pm at the Club Room

I am hoping for lots of volunteers to attend this meeting so that we can allocate important jobs and discuss some of the details of the event, which is the final round of the Eastern Cross League. We are hoping for a bumper entry and want it to be the BEST MEETING OF THE SERIES, keeping up our reputation for first class events.

If you are not able to attend but still want to help, please email me.

The basic programme of the event will be as follows:

FRIDAY         3.45pm Working Party meeting in the KEGS car park (Spring Lane) to set out the course.

SATURDAY   7am Working Party to tape the course, set up obtacles, gazebo, finish arch, etc

9am Competitors start arriving

9.30 Registration opens

10.45   Under 10 race (short course)

11.00  Under 12 race  (short course)

11.45   Vets/Women

12.45   Elite Vets

13. 45 Seniors and Juniors

15.00 Dismantle Course and clear up

In addition to the Working Parties we need members for various jobs, including course marshals, registration, catering, number calling and recording.

Upcoming Events

Southend Wheelers' annual Burnham & Baddow Challenge: An early-season 60 mile leg-stretcher for experienced road cyclists around the Essex lanes, featuring the "climb" of North Hill at Little Baddow. (There's also a shorter 25 mile route that misses out North Hill). The course and the entry fee (a mere fiver, payable on the day) remain unchanged, but please note that for 2014 we have a new event HQ at the Airmen's Mess, Stow Maries Aerodrome in Purleigh near Maldon. The modest entry fee also includes free entry to the aerodrome and its museum for riders and their accompanying relatives and friends (normally £4 each). 

Stow Maries Aerodrome is the only remaining World War 1 aerodrome in its original state, so this event has special significance as 2014 commemorates the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great War. Part of the profits from this event will be donated to the charity that is working to restore the airfield to its former glory.

Event sign-on opens at 08.00 and riders may depart at any time from 08.30 onwards. Riders should be confident of being able to get back to the finish before the event closing time of 14.00, although the aerodrome plus its museum and facilities remains open until 16.00. Catering is provided by the local WI who are also donating their profits to the aerodrome charity.

http://www.southendwheelers.org/News/2014/20130101_BB.htm

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/