New Website

As of 28th September 2016, this website will no longer be updated. Please visit the ALL NEW West Suffolk Wheelers and Triathlon Club website at:

www.westsuffolkwheelers.org

Triathlon

wsw tri logo

We have a thriving Triathlon section catering for all abilities from GB age groupers to complete novices, for adults and children. Membership gives access to a wide range of coached and group swimming, biking, and running sessions.Our various training sessions and events cover all 12 months of the year, come along and give us a try.

WSW & TC are affiliated to Triathlon England and new and existing club members are encouraged to join to take advantage of the benefits that membership offers.

 

For more information about our junior triathlon activities and contact details, click here

For information on training, click here

 

Suffolk Winter Cross Country League

Run by Suffolk Athletics this is series of five races across Suffolk from Oct - March, There are points & trophies for all ages categories and overall club points to compete for. You have to wear club colours to run. Open to all abilities.

GO TRI

We arrange Go Tri races during the year which are very short distance events, great as an entry into multisports or to fund tune your transition or race practice. Races will be published when arranged.

West Suffolk Triathlon 2015

Only two weeks to go until race day, your going to need your race day licence which you can download from the PDF attached called WST 2015 Day Licence. There is also a copy our Race Permit attached so you know everything is registered and approved by Triathlon England.

All competitors have been emailed detailed instructions for the day, with helpful hints, links to maps & videos and instructions on what to do and timings.

See you in two weeks
Julian Colman - WST Race Director
Email suffolktri@gmail.com

Attachments:
Download this file (WST 2015 Day Licence.pdf)WST 2015 Day Licence[ ]1577 Kb
Download this file (WST 2015 Race Permit.pdf)2015 Race Permit[ ]202 Kb
 

Last Updated (Sunday, 13 September 2015 11:28)

West Suffolk Triathlon – 27th September 2015 – Detailed Instructions

Not long to go until race day so we hope your training is going well and we look forward to seeing you on 27th Sept. Please read the following instructions - they are for your information and safety. It is your responsibility to be aware of these contents which constitute the race briefing. The race briefing on the day itself will not run through all the information below but will be confined to essential health and safety information. Please ask if you are unsure or have any questions regarding any of the details below.



 

Last Updated (Friday, 04 September 2015 19:24)

West Suffolk Triathlon 2015

Our 2015 Tri is shaping up to be our best yet, the event is a sell out with 250 entrants.

For more information click on West Suffolk Triathlon in the Event & Promotions tab, where you will find maps, contact details and general info. In the weeks leading up to our race you will be emailed a more detailed information pack.

You can also follow our dedicated West Suffolk Triathlon Facebook page, with current information, bike course video, downloadable Garmin route, photos and chat.

See you on 27th September.

 

Last Updated (Tuesday, 25 August 2015 19:37)

West Suffolk Triathlon

West Suffolk Triathlon 2016

The West Suffolk Wheelers and Triathlon Club are proud to announce their fifth Sprint Triathlon based at Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre in Stowmarket. The event is being held on Sunday 25th September 2016.

EVENT SOLD OUT! Entry will open via Entry Central from 0700 Thursday 4th February.

EVENT SOLD OUT! http://www.entrycentral.com/index.php?raceID=101388

Please ensure you read the terms and conditions carefully when entering the event. The event is being run under the rules of the British Triathlon.

EVENT SOLD OUT! Entry will be £31 for Triathlon England/Wales/Scotland members, and £36 for all non-members to cover the cost of a day licence. Entry is open to anyone who will be 16 and above on the day of the event date.

The Event

The Triathlon comprises of a 300m pool swim, 18km bike ride and 5km run. The bike section is an undulating country route, and the run section is mostly off road and virtually flat.

Swim

The 300m swim section uses the Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre 25m pool. Swimmers undertake the 300m swim, starting at half-minute intervals, swimming up and down each lane, and then moving under the lane ropes into the next lane. Swimmers are seeded according to their stated swim time so it is important to be as accurate as you can with this detail. It will be possible to amend this time nearer the event.

Transition 1

At the ends of the swim section competitors move to the transition area across the Mid Suffolk Leisure Centre Car Park to collect their bike. Helmets must be fitted before moving the bike. The mount and dismount lines will be clearly marked and marshalled.

Bike

The 18km bike course is on quiet country roads however there are two right turns which are compulsory stop and foot down points on the outward leg. Failure to comply fully with the foot downs will result in disqualification. Riders are expected to follow the rules of the Highway Code. No helmet no ride (Helmets must meet safety standards, no head fairings, and be properly tightened at the chin – see Triathlon England website for details). Your number must be clearly visible from the back so marshals and timekeepers can record results.

Transition 2

At the end of the bike course, the bike is placed back in the transition area in the allotted racking, and the run section begins.

Run

The 5km run section crosses Chilton Road and enters public footpaths. This crossing will be marshalled, but it is the responsibility of the competitor to ensure the crossing is safe before crossing the road. Two laps of the course are run, with the finish at the end of the south section of the run. Your number must be clearly visible from the front during the run section so marshals and timekeepers can record results.

Information

Entry

Entry will open from 0700 Thursday 4th February via Entry Central

http://www.entrycentral.com/index.php?raceID=101388

Please ensure you read the terms and conditions carefully when entering the event. The event is being run under the rules of the British Triathlon.

Maps

Bike course on Map My Ride - http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/66846842

A video of the bike route can be found on YouTube - click here

Run course on Map My Ride - http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/67926624/

Prizes

All finishers will receive a Finishing medal. Prizes will be awarded for 1,2,3 overall male and female, first place age group male and female, and best male and female novice.

Results

The event is chip timed. Result will be published on the Stu Web website, and via the club website. www.westsuffolkwheelers.co.uk same day.

Facilities

Changing & toilet facilities are available at the Sports Centre. There is plenty of parking at the Sports Centre and an overflow car park at the school next door. Detailed instructions will be available nearer the event. If you have entered please ensure you read and understand them..

Refreshments

The Sports Centre has a cafe on site which will be open throughout the event from 0715. A menu will be posted on our website before the event.

Contact Us

We have tried to make the race suitable for both novice and experienced triathletes.

Need to contact the organisers?

suffolktri@gmail.com……

Please see our Facebook pages which we will keep up to date during the run up to the event at

https://www.facebook.com/pages/West-Suffolk-Triathlon/1522358364688661

Have a great race!

Julian Colman

 

Last Updated (Sunday, 18 September 2016 17:12)

West Suffolk Triathlon - Results

These are now the final results for the 2014 West Suffolk Triathlon.  Congratulations to our overall, age group and novice winners, and thanks to you all for taking part.  The weather really helped, but we’ve had loads of positive feedback from competitors and from the Race Official.  Our marshals really pulled out the stops and as a club we are really delighted and proud of how well our event went.

The only minor changes we plan to make for next year is to increase the spacing between the bikes in transition, and to consider giving medals to all finishers.

Next year’s event will be on 27/09/2015.  We hope to see you all again.

Photos of the event are available free to view and download in two sets:

Picasa (900 photos)

https://picasaweb.google.com/105706635610860019489/WestSuffolkTriathlon2014

Flickr (908 photos)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/97792528@N02/sets/72157648133675091/

Best wishes

Julian Colman
Race Director

Attachments:
Download this file (WS Tri Final Results 2014.xlsx)WS Tri Final Results 2014.xlsx[ ]40 Kb
 

Last Updated (Monday, 06 October 2014 12:48)

Super Sprint Trophy points

With the last Go Tri event tomorrow and still lots of super sprint trophy points to be won, thought I'd show each events results again and the overall points, remember your top three events count so all could change. As it stands Chris Brownhill and         Hannah McInroy Naylor are in pole position.

Attachments:
Download this file (Super sprint trophy points.xlsx)Super sprint trophy points.xlsx[ ]36 Kb
 

Last Updated (Thursday, 14 August 2014 18:28)

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About the West Suffolk Wheelers
  • The West Suffolk Wheelers cycling club was formed in 1922 and is based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. We have a good cross-section of cycling on offer to welcome new and experienced cyclists alike. If you wish to learn bike handling skills for on and/or off-road cycling our members have the knowledge and experience to teach you. The Club is proud of it's development work with young people, and we have coaches to guide new cyclists in their training. We are active in all areas of cycling including: Road Racing, Time Trials, Track Racing, Club Runs,Touring, Audax, Sportive, Mountain Biking and Cyclo-cross. Members also compete in triathlon competitions; the Club is recently affiliated to Triathlon England, and new triathlete members are welcomed

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