West Suffolk Crossers were again out in force at the AmisVelo Cyclo-Cross at Hillyfields, Colchester on Sunday Oct 14 with a total of twelve members racing.

First out were the Vets (Over 45) in which Richard Muchmore excelled himself with a brilliant second place, with Mike Bowen also well up in ninth. Mike Lawson made his debut on his MTB steed, finishing 45^th, Barry Denny 48^th and Paul Barry 56^th. Darren Baker also started but withdrew after a few hairy moments in the very slippery conditions.

Then it was the turn of the Under 12’s, with Sam Asker and Fraser Elsworth both ceded on the front row of the grid. Unfortunately Sam crashed twice and retired, but Fraser rode very well to finish 7^th. Max Bidewell came home 24^th with Oliver Griggs 29^th (6^th U10) and Matt Whitwell 35^th (9^th U10). Well done lads.

In the highly competitive Senior race Richard Stiff rode well to 62^nd, with John Brooks making his debut , but retiring after a close encounter with some trees.

In the team category, thanks to some excellent individual performances, West Suffolk Wheelers & Tri was placed 6^th in the team classification - the club’s highest placing this season and probably a very long while before that. WSW & T currently lies 11^th out of 21 in the Club league standings.

Next round on Sunday 21^st October at Davy Down, Nr Thurrock ~ nice easy course suitable for everyone.