Cycling Time Trials

Norwich ABC hosted a 10mile Time Trial on Saturday on the B10/43 course along the A143 between Harleston and Bungay.

Despite a head wind on the outward leg, the good conditions generally favoured the West Suffolk Wheelers & Triathlon Club contingent, with Darren Davis making short work of the course to finish first Wheeler in an impressive 24:08. David Howes’s rich vein of form continues, his 25:20 a fine effort. Ron Back, battling back from illness, posted 25:46 with club mates John Coles (27:00) and Jim Greenwood (27:15) riding well.

Junior Aquathlon

Top 2 Age Ranking for Charlie Knowler

The final race in this season’s Eastern Region League was the relocated and rescheduled Nice Tri children’s’ Aquathlon held in the River Ouse and Riverside Park in St. Neots on Saturday.

Charlie Knowler of West Suffolk Wheelers & Triathlon Club overcame the colder than usual 200m open water swim before gamely taking on the 1600metre run. His efforts were rewarded with 4^th place in the Tri Star 1 category (ages 9-10). This capped a fine season for Charlie, who finished 2^nd in the overall standings in the tri Star 1 League.

Grass Track Racing

Baldock based Cycle Club Ashwell hosted a series of grass track racing events on Saturday. David Young (senior) and Oliver Griggs (junior) won their respective 1 leg handicap races, whilst Harley Gregory was 3^rd overall in the junior omnium and Sophie Griggs also raced well in her junior event.

Cyclo Cross

West Suffolk members have been out in force at the two first meetings of the Eastern Cross League. The first meeting of the season at Basildon saw 14 members in action, with Peter Golding making a brilliant debut with 9^th in the 50+ age group race.

The second meeting at Hillyfields, Colchester broke all records with no less than 21 riders in West Suffolk colours. Sharon Calton made her debut at this event. Results as follows:

Under 10s: Harley Gregory 4^th, Vicky Asker 8^th, Sophie Griggs 21^st.

Under 12s: Charley Knowler 19^th, Oliver Griggs 22^nd.

Under 16s: Sam Asker 7^th, Matt Asker 21^st, Fraser Elsworth 25^th, Tom Macro 43^rd.

Women: Sharon Calton 13^th, Nicole Gregory 18^th.

40-50s: Matt Denny 41^st, Stu Grand 42^nd, Chris Royston 50^th, Richard Stiff 56^th, Ian Mortlock 61^st, Adrian Grimwood 63^rd, Giles Prime DNF.

Over 50s: Paul Watson 8^th, Barry Denny 32^nd, David Griggs 42^nd.

Next Sunday sees most of these in action at the Springfield Cross in Chelmsford.

Open Water Swimming

Every Saturday from 7.30 am to 9.00am (no entry after 8.30)

Run by Cambridge Sport Lakes Trust this is a opportunity to fine tune your open water swimming technique before your next Triathlon or swimming event. The session costs just £4.00 and includes a safety boat on the lake at all times. All we ask is that you can swim 400m freestyle without rest and be able to tread water easily. Why not cycle to the park, swim in the lake and then take advantage of Parkrun being here too and compete in your own mini triathlon every Saturday.

http://www.miltoncountrypark.org/activities.html

Events

Haverhill Triathlon

On 5th October Haverhill, Suffolk, will hold its first triathlon.

HaverTri - the Haverhill Research Park Triathlon, is organised by the same team that executed HaverHalf and Haver10 on 5th May. These races attracted more than 360 runners to the town and raised more than £13,000 for St Nicholas Hospice Care. Both has UK Athletics licences.

HaverTri will have a British Triathlon licence (just awaiting payment of liability insurance and will be provided once that is done).

The race will start in a pool with three distances - super sprint (200m swim, 8km cycle, 2.4km run, for aged 13+, £30), sprint (400m, 20km, 5km, 15+, £35) and sprint+ (600m, 40km, 10km, 17+, £40).

The sprint+ distance has a relay option.

There are discounts for BTF members and under 19s.

All races will be chip timed.

The races are raising money for Haverhill Scouts and Guides.

Entries can be made through entrycentral.com/havertri

I am happy to discuss discounts with members that are able to provide a marshal - please ask them to get in touch with me directly.

Thanks in anticipation for your support.

~ Jack Tappin, Race Director
Twitter: @JackTappin, @haverhalf, @haverhilltri

Cyclocross training

Maglia Rosso are pleased to announce that their CycloCross track is ready for training use. We have prepared a one-mile circuit on the field behind the shop/café incorporating most of the features that you encounter in competition including undulations, tight left and right bends, tight single track in the trees, dismounts, up and down banks, sandpit and a bridge across the pond. It’s hard work, but good fun and excellent training. (Future features may include steps and even some pave).

It is open to WSW&TC members and non-affiliated cyclists of all ages on CX or mountain bikes, and use is FREE, but everyone needs to sign an indemnity (at the shop) before using the course, and under 18’s need signed parental consent, and everyone needs to wear a cycling helmet.

It is normally open only 9-5.30 everyday, but for the next few weeks we are also opening it for use on TUESDAY EVENINGS, 6-7.30ish.

So come over and give it a try ~ it’s not just aimed at those intending to race CycloCross ~ everyone can improve their bike skills and have some fun too.

Training Events

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.

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.