Silver Finish for Trish Goulden

Fresh from her previous weekend’s exploits at the Eastern Counties 10 mile time trial when she posted an impressive 22:35, West Suffolk Wheelers and Triathlon club member Trish Goulden made the long trip to Poole in Dorset for the National Women’s 50 mile time trial.

On a course of dual carriageways and smaller roads made difficult by rain and poor surfaces, Trish drew on her experience to produce a finely paced ride to finish the distance in 2:11:53 and 2nd in age category, 17th place overall.

Also on Saturday, club mates David young, Mark Eastwood and Gerry Barton rode in the Plomesgate CC 25 mile time trial. First Wheeler home was David Young, continuing his fine form, who placed 30th (1:10:11), followed by mark Eastwood (31st, 1:10:57) and Gerry Barton (35th, 1:17:36).

On Sunday, David Howes posted 25:42 in the Ely CC 10 mile TT.

Basildon Triathlon

Eight club juniors participated in the East Essex Kids Triathlon at Basildon Sporting Village on Saturday. Fortunately the forecasted deluge cleared early to make for a fine afternoon.

Jennifer Adam and Annalise Verzijl performed well in the Tristar 2 race (age 11 - 12) with Jennifer finishing 20th girl and Annalise 23rd girl. A sparkling first on the bike helped Charlie Knowler to finish 2nd boy and 2nd overall in a hotly contested Tristar 1 race (age 9 -10). Stu Adam, Tommy Verzijl and Jacob Taylor all put up super performances moving up to Tristar 1 this year, with Stu finishing 9th boy, Tommy 17th boy and Jacob, taking part in his first event, 31st boy. Hugo Thorneley and Thomas Curtis, also Tristar 1, both did well in their first triathlon, with Hugo overcoming bike racking problems to finish 21st boy and Thomas 24th boy.

Well done everyone!

http://www.east-essex-tri-club.co.uk/gmike/results/EEKT_070614.htm

Almost perfect weather masked the treacherous conditions under wheel which greeted riders at the 4th round of the Mud Sweat & Gears mountain bike race held at Ickworth Park on Sunday.

A tough and uncompromising course was worsened by a blanket of thick cloying mud in the wooded sections, which played havoc with riders and machines. Rising to the challenge were 7 West Suffolk Wheelers & Triathlon Club members. In the junior races, Rhys Holland-Jones (juvenile male) continues to improve finishing 8th in 1:09:43 (3 laps) with Robin Lines (youth male) finished 12th in 00:59:59 (2 laps).

 

For the seniors, ever present Paul Watson (grand vet male) had another eventful race to finish 7thin 1:39:22 (5 laps). In the same category, Malcolm McFarlane placed 16th in 1:29:11 (4 laps). A determined Ross McKenzie (junior male) finished well in 1:35:25 for 6th (4 laps).

Other results were Jamie Wightman (Master Male) 5th in 1:27:52 (5 laps); Malcolm Borg (sport male) 30th in 1:40:13 (4 laps)

Go Tri Round 3 - “It’s Triathlon Time” 20^th June

Venue: Rougham Primary School

Start Time: 06:45pm– Register from 6pm

Enter online: cost is £5 – use this link http://shop.westsuffolkwheelers.co.uk/

This event is open to members and non-members you must be over 16+

This is a great introduction into Triathlon, short distances, small event and friendly and helpful advice before and during the event. If you are more experienced this is great race practice.

Word is spreading about Go Tri so don't delay enter today.

Interclub TT - 19th June

Anyone wanting take part in the Interclub 10 mile TT organised by CC Sudbury on the 19th June, entry is via preentry only. There is no entry of the night.

Please email admin@westsuffolkwheelers.co.uk with your best 10 mile TT time by the 11th June to secure you entry.

There will not be a club time trial on the 19th. The more riders we have representing the club, the more points we can score in the competition.

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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