Cycling Time Trials

The Eastern Counties Cycling Association hosted its 10 mile Open Time Trial on the E2/10 course Saturday.

Taking in an out and back course on the A11 between Six Mile Bottom and 4 Went Ways, the damp and humid conditions were not ideal and Jim Greenwood (West Suffolk Wheelers & Triathlon Club’s sole representative) was disappointed with his time of 25:15.

Fritton Cross Country Sprint Triathlon

Ray Reeves in Superb 2^nd Place Finish

Ray Reeves and Julie Reeves took part in the latest exciting development this multi discipline event, in this case a XC sprint triathlon.

Held at Fritton in Norfolk, the park’s lake saw competitors in begin with a 500m open water swim followed by a 10km mountain bike race and capped by a 4km cross country run.

Reeves had an outstanding race, his combined time of 1:06:06 was rewarded with 2^nd overall.

Julie Reeves also put in a determined effort, and her combined time of 1:30:01 was enough for 17^th overall.

Cyclo Cross

Peter Golding Impresses

The latest races in the Eastern Cyclo Cross League saw a double header with Lea Valley Youth CC hosting round 3 at Welwyn on Saturday and round 4 taking place at Chelmsford on Sunday.

WSW&T Club was again represented at both, Saturday providing an U10 girl’s 1-2 with Victoria Asker (11^th and 1^st girl) followed closely by Sophie Griggs (14^th and 2^nd girl).

Sophie’s brother Oliver raced well for 8^th (U12) whilst father David placed 42^nd in the M50+.

In the youth race, Fraser Elsworth finished 19^th overall (5^th U14), with Matt Asker 23^rd and Thomas Macro 42^nd.

Sunday’s event saw competitors race on much softer ground following the recent rains, which suited the stronger riders.

In the 40-49 age category, Mike Bowen continues with his recovery from recent serious injury with a very satisfactory 12^th. Matt Denny and Richard Stiff battled it out until a final sprint finish saw Matt home in 45^th and Richard 2 seconds behind in 46^th. Adrian Grimwood finished in 54^th

In the combined Women’s with Men’s 50+ race, Peter Golding continues with his effortless transition from top cross country and marathon runner to cyclo cross. In only his second ever cyclo cross race, Peter powered home in 15^th.

In the same race, Malcolm MacFarlane finished 30^th with Barry Denny 44^th and Darren Baker 51^st. Also putting in a strong ride in only her 2^nd cyclo cross race, road racer Sharon Calton finished in 56^th.

The junior events saw many racing for the second successive day.

Matt Asker finished in 18^th place, Fraser Elsworth in 21^st and Thomas Macro in 35^th.

Also in his second weekend race, Oliver Griggs finished in 11^th, one place in front of Charlie Knowler in the U12 race.

Round off in the U10 event, Victoria Asker finished 10^th with Sophie Griggs 17^th.

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

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.