There were four riders representing WSW&T in the third round of the new Norfolk based mountain bike series.  The course featured some tricky sections particularly following the rain which had made the muddy sections become super slippy.  Robin Lines finished 6^th in the Under 16 race. In the Senior race, Barry Denny finished 12^th followed by Matt Denny in 17^th and Dick Lines in 19^th.

This series is classified as “local” i.e. there are no race licence points awarded so the competition isn’t as serious as that found at most regional or national events.  The races are run in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere so are ideal for anyone who just wants to give mtb racing a go as well as more experienced racers who want a good workout. The next round is on 15^th December at Tavenham Hall School, Nr Norwich.

Fulll details on http://fivebythreemtb.com/

Three members competed in the mountain bike race at Taverham Hall School, nr Norwich. Robin Lines (pictured) making his mtb race debut finished an excellent 5^th in the 45 minute youth race.

Later in the senior race, Dick Lines, also making his debut, finished a very creditable 33^rd. Paul Barry (truanting from the Cyclo-Cross at Davy Down) finished 22nd.

The course Youth and Senior course was technically challenging (more so than the average CX course) with plenty of climbing, singletrack, roots, mud and swooping descends. The mud added to the technical demands and meant more effort was required to maintain momentum. There was a 'chicken run' to avoid the most technically challenging section but at the cost of a few seconds.

This is a great series particularly aimed at younger age categories and older riders new to mountain bike racing.

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Thetford Forest, Sunday 13th June saw round 3 of Mud Sweat and Gears mountain bike series which also incorporated the regional championships. The weather was sunny and the course was in good condition despite the recent rain with only a couple of muddy sections which could easily be ridden around. The course consisted of a 4.7 miles long lap which was technical in places but with sections on the fire roads to recover and take on water and gels. Three West Suffolk Wheelers & Tri riders were in action with Darren Davis (Revel Outdoors) finishing 4th in the Veteran category, Jeremy Waterson 27^th in the Sport category and Malcolm Borg 11^th in the Master category.

The next local round is Round 5 Sunday 17th June, Ickworth Park. For full details of the series, click the link below. http://www.mudsweatgears.co.uk/