Membership Renewals

Thanks to all those members who have renewed their membership for 2014. We now have 269 members, including 11 new members this year, so an especial welcome to those who have joined for the first time. However, this leaves well over 100 people yet to rejoin, including some prominent members of the Club. Please take action to rejoin online using this link http://shop.westsuffolkwheelers.co.uk/ . It's very simple to sign up so please take the time to do it.

IF you do not intend to rejoin this year please Email wsw-membership@westsuffolkwheelers.co.uk so your details can be removed from Club Records

~ Peter Heath

Cross Country

Eight members of West Suffolk Wheeler's and Triathlon Club took part in the penultimate round of the Suffolk winter cross country league around the grounds of Heveningham Hall on 16th February.

Although a bright sunny morning the tracks around Heveningham were deep in mud and puddles making the 9.7k course all the more challenging.

First wheeler home for the third race in a row was Keith Merra in 15th with Phil Clarke getting his best placing of the season in 68th, other mud larks finishing the grueling course were  Julian Colman, Malcolm McFarlane, Paul Sawyer, David Leaver and Simon Kitching.Our sole competitor in the junior race saw Myles Taylor finishing in 34th which included a pitstop to rescue his running shoes from the mud, well done Myles.

The last cross this season is at Nowton Park this Sunday 2nd March, put the date in your diary no excuses for not running in this one it's on your door step, if your not running please come and support us.

MTB: Thetford Winter Series Round 4

The final round of the Winter Mountain Bike Series was run at Thetford this afternoon.  There was a strong contingent from WSW&T intent on making the most of the near perfect conditions.  Over 100 riders competed in the Male Veteran 2 hour race. Top West Suffolk Wheeler performer was again Paul Watson finishing in a season’s best 14th place.  Matt Eaglen  (35^th) and Ray Reeves (53^rd) both  continued their good progress which has seen them  steadily move up the rankings over the season.

Jamie Wightman finished 16^th in the Male 2 hour race (95 finishers). In the 4 hour race, Malcolm Borg finished 17^th. In the Fun Category, Robin Lines finished 18^th and ahead of his father Dick Lines who finished 29^th.

Upcoming Events

WSW Open 21m TT

15th March 2014 Start venue: Risby Village hall Start time: 14.00 hrs Start Fee: £8.00

How to enter: Just fill in the entry form by 4/03/13 and post it back to

Organiser: R S Back 11 
Smithy Close 
Stanningfield 
Bury St Edmunds 
Suffolk 
IP29 4RH 
Tel: 01284 828633

Risby 21 Mile Time Trial Course
Start at water tower in Risby. Proceed to Poorman’s Heath and turn left. At end of road left into Newmarket Road. (BEWARE OF TRAFFIC FROM SLIP ROAD OFF A14). Continue and turn left to Flempton Road. Carry on through Risby to junction A1101. Turn left to Lackford then left again to Cavenham/Gazeley. Follow road to crossroads then left. Continue straight to Newmarket Road again. Left to Flempton Road. Carry on through Risby to junction A1101. Turn left to Lackford then left again to Cavenham/Gazeley. Follow roads to crossroads then left. This time take left towards Risby water tower and Finish.

CC Sudbury TT

Mad March Hilly Open Time Trial, to be held this year on Sunday 9 March (with major cash prizes!). This is in both the SPOCO East and South East series.

http://www.cycleclubsudbury.com/events/open-10

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.