Wheelers Strong in First Suffolk Cycle Race

Round 1 of the Maglia Rosso sponsored Suffolk Cycle Series Races rolled into Trinity Park Ipswich on Wednesday evening (22nd June). A series of closed circuit races a course of about 2 km long saw some very fast paced and competitive racing from a strong contingent of West Suffolk Wheelers & Triathlon Club racers, with Fraser Elsworth setting the tone with a hard fought 4^th spot in the Under 16 race.

Some lively racing from Malcolm Borg (13^th) and Stu Grand (16^th) in the 4^th category race saw them lead home solid efforts from Joseph Kay (22^nd), Steve Palmer (29^th) and Mark Camp (31^st). Scott Williams withdrew with a mechanical issue about half way through.

In the Elite/1^st/2^nd/3^rd cat race, Tom Smith found himself up in the lead group mix and his effort was rewarded with an impressive 17^th. Matt Denny, in his debut race in this category, will be very pleased with 40^th.

Elsewhere, Stu Grand continued his exploits with an explosive display at the Letchworth Grand Prix Cycling series on Sunday 26th June. Another closed circuit event, this time a crit race over a shorter but sharp course in Letchworth Broadway Gardens. Racing in the men’s 4^th cat race, Stu drilled round to finish a superb 6^th bringing a very successful week’s racing to a close.