Newmarket Triathlon

Sunny Sunday 18^th May saw a big Wheelers team of 14 enter the Newmarket Triathlon.

Based around Newmarket Leisure center, the 300m pool swim saw competitor’s going off every 30 seconds, Marc Verzijl setting the second fastest swim time of 4:05 across 12 lengths.

The bike route had competitors going out of Newmarket to the horse round-a-bout and then completing 2 laps of a triangular circuit and back to the sports center, followed by 2 laps of 2k run loop, Keith Marra setting the 2^nd fastest time run of 14:52.

Some great results by club members and also a good team effort with everyone offering encouragement and cheering.

A super overall time saw Keith Marra finish 3^rd in 55:56

2^nd Lady Annie Drugan 1:07:37, Darren Sharman 13^th and 1^st in Age Group 1:01:20, Rachel Compton 1^st in Age Group 1:14:34.

 

Phil Clarke 25^th

Malcolm McFarlane 32^nd

Marc Verzijl 49^th

Lydon Houston 54^th

David Leaver 59^th

Simon Kitchin 73^rd

Chris Hinitt 74^th

Steve Bull 91^st

Holly Grand 103^rd

Liz O’Riordan 112^th

Full results can be found on Newmarket Tri clubs website

http://www.newmarketcyclingtriathlon.co.uk/events/the-newmarket-triathlon/

Time Trials

The Ipswich Bicycle Club’s 10 Mile time trial held on Sunday saw 3 Wheelers in action.

1^st Wheeler home was Paul Rooke (6^th overall) in a very respectable 24:40, followed by club mates David Howse (22^nd, 27:07) and Gerry Barton (30^th, 30:56). The event was won by Diss & District CC’s Steve Garbut in 23:11.

Ron Back Smashes East Anglian Record

West Suffolk Wheeler & Triathlon Club member Ron Back powered his way around the Eastern Counties Cycling Association’s 50 mile time trial course on Saturday to set a new course group age record. Held on and around the Newmarket/6 Mile Bottom/Four Wantways course in deceptively windy, hot and challenging conditions, Ron’s time of 2:04:10 smashed the existing record by almost 3 minutes.

Club mate Trish Goulden cut short her Norfolk walking holiday to ride the course, and, not to be outdone, produced another trademark performance to finish in 2:04:46 for 1^st lady to cap a superb day for Wheelers’ time triallists.

Mountain Biking

Round 3 of the Mud Sweat & Gears mountain bike racing series was held at Codham Park near Braintee on Sunday.

A thrilling and very challenging course welcomed the 7 Wheelers who made the trip.

Paul Watson (Grand Vet Male) put in another gutsy performance despite having to make a last minute bike change, but still placed 8^th (5 laps in 01:24:40).

Other results were Rhys Holland-Jones 8^th (8 laps in 01:00:33) and Sam Asker 18^th (2 laps in 00:55:24) (both Juvenile Male); Dick Lines (Open Male) 66^th (3 laps in 01:03:10); Malcom Borg (Sport Male) 23^rd (5 laps in 01:30:22); Robin Lines (Youth Male) 10^th (3 laps in 01:00:33) and in his first foray into mountain bike racing, Matthew Whitwell (Under 12 boys) had a fine race to place 29^th (3 laps in 00:27:50).

WSW & Tri Grass Track

Our grass track event is on the 15th June. I am looking for help in setting up the track at 8am on the day and also help in holding riders up etc. Racing starts at 12noon. If you can help let david young know on davidk.young@sky.com

Please can people if pos bring a cake for refreshments

Garmin Connect - WSW & Tri Group

http://connect.garmin.com/group/575481#.U3DTO8SX5fY.gmail

Why not connect to the Wheelers Garmin Group, see TT and GO Tri courses, compare and find new routes.

Cycling Events

Lotus League

Wednesday 7th May and continue every Wednesday to 30th July

The Race Programe may vary from week to week and only Youth Riders are catered for every week. Please see 2014 Calendar.

Field Sizes

The layout of the track allows us to run events concurrently – using two circuits each approximately 1 mile long. The maximum field sizes permitted will be:

• Regional C+ – 120
• Go Race – 50
• Youth Races – 40
• Entries are on a 1st come 1st served basis. (Only the Go Race has been oversubscribed just once)

For more information please see http://www.lotuscycleracing.org/

Suffolk Cycle Race Series

Starts Wednesday Evening June 11 with races for Youths, Novices and regular racers of both genders and all categories.

This season the series is being sponsored by Maglia Rosso, Cycle Centre and Destination Café.

The venue is Trinity Park in Ipswich (Suffolk Show Ground) on a challenging course, different each week.

YOUTH U14/U16                                   6.50pm (20 mins)

GO RACE (NOVICES and CAT 4 adults) 6.51      (30 mins)

E1234 men*                                        7.30      (60 mins)

E1234 women                                      7.31     (40 mins)*usually run on a group handicap basis.

Dates are June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16 plus a full day of racing on Sunday July 12 with races for Cat 3 and 4 riders and all juveniles from U8 to U16.

www.suffolkcycleracing.org.uk for full details

Training Events

Cycling

Wednesday night ride – leaves club HQ at 6.30 and will consist of laps around Beyton and Thurston. We will be travelling towards Thurston at Fishwick Corner Crossroads turn right then keep turning left! If you want to join us but miss the start travel pass Fishwick Corner then turn right along the Thurston / Beyton Road then keep turning right. We will practice through and off and try to simulate sprints etc. on the quiet sections. It will last about 90 minutes as we aim to be back at the HQ for 8pm. Please have lights and drink etc. If it is raining then we will go inside the HQ and use rollers and turbo trainers.

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.

Go Ride

Go Ride starts Tuesday 22nd April, 6.30pm - 7.30pm at Club HQ, Priory School, Mount Road. Suitable for children aged 6 and above. All children need a bike and a helmet. £3 for 5 sessions or £15 for Junior membership.

Junior Triathlon

Tuesdays from 5-6pm at South Lee School, and Sundays in the pool at Abbeycroft Leisure Centre also 5-6pm.

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.

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