Sam Asker Impressive in National Cyclo Cross Championships

Derby hosted the National Cyclo Cross Championships on the 11^th January. Attracting the best cyclo cross club riders from around the country in all age categories, this fiercely competitive event saw Sam Asker represent West Suffolk Wheelers & Triathlon Club in his first year at Under 14 Boy level.

Heavy overnight rain made for extremely challenging conditions under wheel with the course rapidly resembled a quagmire. This required a high degree of bike handling skills and strength, particularly around the tricky cambers and through the dismount sections when riders had to shoulder their bikes in order to climb the ascents.

58 riders began, with Sam gridded 4^th from the front. To begin with, Sam was equal to the conditions and acquitted himself extremely well. Starting at a fast pace, Sam put this season’s cyclo cross league racing to good effect and pushed himself to rapidly carve out a high placing in the first half of this 30 minute race.

However, the course began to cut up and, along with a number of fellow competitors, Sam took a spill and suffered a puncture. Despite inevitably losing places in remounting his bike, Sam continued in his trademark determined fashion and will be very pleased with his finish of 23^rd from 49 finishers, a fine reward for his season’s efforts.

2014 Club Membership

If you wish to take part in club events (swimming, turbo, rollers, club runs etc) then make sure to renew you WSW & Tri membership. Available now from http://shop.westsuffolkwheelers.co.uk/

Bike Maintenance by Ron Back

Having well maintained equipment is important for all riders and with many years in the saddle Ron Back knows his way around a bike. On Monday 20^th January at Club HQ in Shakers Lanes starting at 7.30pmlasting about hour and half hour, Ron will be providing a practical demonstration on how to care for your pride and joy.

Everybody is welcome and if you are new to the club this is an excellent way of meeting fellow members.

If you have any questions please contact paul_callow@hotmail.com m. 07951 602672

The Club Shop will also be open after the event.

See you there!

Cross Country Date Change

Next Cross country race has had a date change moving forward one week to 2nd Feb at Haughley Park both senior & junior race available to run in. (direct them to the competitors calender for more info).

Triathlon Relays

Ray Reeves is looking for one person to make up a team to enter to the relay race at Fritton Tri. If you up for it please contact Ray (via admin@westsuffolkwheelers.co.uk).

Would anyone be interested in taking part in the National Relay Championships? If so, please contact Phil Clarke.

Upcoming Events

Cyclocross

West Suffolk Wheelers and Triathlon Club are hosting Round 14 of the Elmy Cycles Eastern Cyclo-Cross League on Saturday, 18 January 2014 at King Edward VI School, Bury St Edmunds.

Follow this link for full details: http://www.easterncross.org.uk/race13-14-14.htm or contact Barry Denny (barrydenny@btinternet.com)

WSW & Tri Roller Racing Competition

The 2014 Roller Racing night will be taking place on Sat 25th January, 2014 at the club HQ. Competitor go head to head over a series of 500m sprints on the club competition rollers with the winner progressing to the next round. The event winner received the Rose Bowl trophy as club roller racing champion.

You don't need to able to ride rollers to take part as competitors are held in place, so all you need to do it pedal as fast as you can.

Suffolk Punch

West Suffolk Wheelers and Triathlon Club

Suffolk Punch Reliability Trial

Sunday 2 February 2014

Details in this attachment

Lightning Talk Evening

Monday 17th February. Starting at 7.30pm, WSW & Tri HQ

An Evening of short talks (5 minutes or less)

Following on from last year’s successful evening we will have another night of Lightning Talks. It is a series of short talks from as many people as we can get to present!

Each talk will be 5 minutes or less and will be strictly timed. You can use slides/powerpoint, but you don't need to. In fact, it may be better not to as there isn't much time. You will need to use you time wisely. The evening will be split into sections, so the audience can ask the presenters questions at the end of each section. The aim is to the keep the evening flowing as quickly as possible.

The talks can be about anything related to cycling, triathlon or anything else that will be of interest to members.

In order to make the evening a success, I need lots of people to give talks. We would like as many participants as possible so if you have an idea for a talk and would like to sign up, please contact Paul Callow paul_callow at hotmail.com.

We would also like as many people as possible to come and listen, so put the date in your diary

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.