The eleventh round of the Eastern Cross League took place at Redgrave on Saturday and West Suffolk Wheelers & Tri Club were again well represented.

Mike Bowen kept up his excellent record in the Vets 45+ race. He was in a race-long battle with Iceni Velo’s Phil Buick but had to settle for second place just 11 seconds down, this leaving him in second place in the league to Buick, with three rounds remaining. Mike Lawson rode strongly on his mountain bike to finish 39th, just ahead of Adrian Grimwood (42nd) and Darren Baker (43rd).

In the under 12’s race our youngsters showed their continued improvement, and in an exciting battle claimed 3rd and 4th places, Sam Asker just getting the better of Fraser Elsworth on the final lap of the very demanding course. Showing equal enthusiasm were Matt Whitwell in 21st and Oliver Griggs in 26th out of over 40 starters and 5th and 8th respectively in the U10 section. Max Bidewell also competed but retired after a tumble.

West Suffolk were again third best team and have now moved up to 6th in the League.

Next Round Broome Heath, Near Beccles Dec 16