16 members of West Suffolk Wheelers & Triathlon Club travelled to Bungay on the 15^th December for the final cyclo cross race before Christmas. In a marked change from the previous week’s relatively flat and fast course, the Broome Heath course was a testing and energy sapping 1.6mile loop with a middle section containing no less than 4 steep ascents which required riders to dismount and run whilst carrying their bikes over their shoulders over and up steep slopes of deep sand or earth.

The combined Women’s/Male Veteran’s race was won by Richard Muchmore, riding for Revel Outdoors of Bury St. Edmunds, with Mike Bowen first Wheeler home in 5^th overall. Continuing his superb run of form, Paul Watson finished impressively for 11^th.

Junior club members again performed very well, with Charlie Knowler highest placed in the Under 10 category at 4^th. He was followed by club mates Harley Gregory (8^th) Victoria Asker (12^th) and Grace Whitwell (14^th). Matt Asker was a commendable 21^st in the youth race. In the under 12 race, Thomas Macro finished solidly for 15^th, followed by Matthew Whitwell (18^th) and Lianna Denny (23^rd).

Richard Stiff and Matt Denny will both be pleased with 40^th and 45^th respectively in the senior race.

The Male Veteran’s group was made up by Ian Mortlock (37^th) Barry Denny (50^th), Darren Baker (55^th) and David Griggs (61^st). Adi Grimwood withdrew due to mechanical issues.

With 2 races left, the club lie in 9^th position overall.