Club Membership - Last Call

For those who have not already done so, you have just two weeks to renew your membership before your records are removed from the Club system and you stop receiving Club Emails. You cannot take part in the Time Trial series and other Club events if you do not rejoin for 2014. We now have 328 Members so a big thank you to all those who have signed up for another great year of cycling with the Club. Happy Cycling and Stay Safe.

~ Peter Heath

West Suffolk Wheelers 21 mile hilly time trial

Almost perfect riding conditions greeted a course record entry list of 61 riders in the West Suffolk Wheelers & Triathlon Club’s latest edition of its 21 mile time trial held on a course beginning and finishing in Risby and taking in Flempton/Lackford and Poor Man’s Heath.

A quality field of riders ensured some keenly contested times, which, despite a headwind, resulted in the previous course record of 47:11 being broken by 3 superb rides.

In third place, Mark Arnold of CCDesiragear recorded 46:06, second in 46:07 was local trade team member Matt Smith of VeloVelocity but the top result of the day belonged to Jason Boutell also of VeloVelocity who powered round in a very impressive 45:43 in doing so demolishing the existing course record.

An equally impressive turnout from the organising club saw 24 finishers also produceing a fine crop of results.

Ron Back, who also oversaw the organisation of this well regarded event, rode well to finish in 57:28 for 2nd in his veterans’ standard, Paul Rooke was first Wheeler home in 51:47 and Trish Goulden first lady in 56:26.

The event was also notable for debuts over this distance from a number of riders, youngest of which was 17 year old Alice Maguire who will be pleased with her time of 1:10:59.

Other Wheelers’ results were as follows:

Richard Farrow, 54:47; Brian Alldis, 1:02:10; Adrian Grimwood, 57:56; Andy Sewell, 57:18; Pip Moore, 55:40; Martin Wagner 1:04:24; Stuart Grand, 57:49; Angel Joiner-Handy, 58:46; Boyd Nicholas, 54:56; David Young, 1:02:01; Rob Norman 1:10:23; Darren Davies, 55:35; Darren Sharman, 57:17; Henry Wood, 1:01:36; Peter Nicolls, 1:03:23; Paul Vickers, 54:18; Julian Colman, 1:06:17; Will Smith, 1:04:48; Michael Lawson 1:00:40; Gerry Barton 1:06:45

Fenland Clarion Spring Road Race

West Suffolk Wheeler & Triathlon Club member Lee Sturman competed in the latest round of the Eastern Region Road Racing League on Sunday.

The Fenland Spring Road Race was held over 68 miles of open and wind swept roads around Sawtry in Cambridgeshire. Lee had another fine ride in a very competitive event, and will be pleased with his finish of 19th, 4’29” off the lead finishers.

Off Road Duathlon: Mud & Mayhem

Ray Reeves competed in the popular Mud & Mayhem off road duathlon in Thetford forest yesterday.

Held entirely over woodland trails and forest tracks, the event comprises of an 18km MTB race sandwiched between two 5km trail runs.

Ray finished 18th in his category, his total run/ride time being 1:39:14.

MTB: Rendlesham Forest MSG Round 1

Seven members of West Suffolk Wheelers & Triathlon Club raced in the first round of Mud Sweat & Gears Mountain bike series on Sunday. Held over a fast and largely flat course in Rendlesham Forest, but with enough technical challenges, including what was billed as the largest crater in the east region, to test bike handling skills.

Competing in the Youth Male category (Under 16), Robin Lines raced well to finish in 5th place.

In the Juvenile Male category (Under 14), both Sam Asker and Rhys Holland-Jones continued to build on their previous good form. Sam finished an excellent  3rd in only his third ever mountain bike race with  Rhys not too far behind in 5th.

Malcolm Borg found the change from his usual endurance events to shorter racing testing, but still finished 27th in the Sport Male category.

In the Open Male category, Dick Lines and Richard Holland-Jones both completed 3 laps. Dick finished in  62nd place with  Richard not too far behind in 70th.

Finally, Paul Watson produced another great performance to finish impressively in 7th in the Grand Vet Male category.

Off - Road Club Rides.

The next 'lite' off-road ride is scheduled for Saturday 23rd  March. Meet 9:30am in the car park at Brandon Country Park.  Full details on: http://www.westsuffolkwheelers.co.uk/club-rides-mainmenu-54/off-road/1225-off-road-rides-februay-to-april-2014

WaterAid200

In June I’ll be taking part in the WaterAid200 Challenge – an annual event where the aim is to simultaneously have at least one team on top of 200 mountains across the UK and Ireland.

This year we are tackling the Am Bodach, which has a summit of just over 1000m and its approach can be seen on the imagine attached! Hoping for clear skies, dry weather and not to fall off!!

http://my.wateraidfundraising.org.uk/WaterAid200richardf

Thank you all in advance

~ Richard

Club 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.