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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:

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Go Ride

Go-Ride

Go-Ride is British Cycling’s programme for teaching children the skills & techniques needed to be safe rider. The programme provides a fun and safe way to introduce young riders to the world of cycle sport and provides a platform to improve bike handling skills.

West Suffolk Wheelers provide outdoor Go-Ride sessions in the summer months and indoor training during the winter.

Go-Ride Outdoor Sessions

  • When: Every Tuesday 6.30 - 7.30pm in term time (from April to July).
  • Where: Wheelers HQ in the grounds of Priory school (Shakers Lane entrance), Bury St Edmunds IP32 7BH.
  • Who: Sessions are suitable for riders aged 6 and over, (younger riders may be able to take part at discretion of coaches). Level of riding skill does not matter.
  • What: Riders need to bring a working bike & wear a helmet. Clothing needs to be suitable for the weather & cycling. Drinks may be brought to session.
  • More info: Helen Ballam ballam@sky.com (01284 706522)

Sessions are held in a traffic free environment run by qualified cycling coaches. Children work in groups on a skill & gradually build these up to use in race / ride situation. Each child works to their own level.

Parents/guardians will be asked to complete registration form & consent. Please let us know of any health issues we need to be aware of.

Sessions are free to family members of West Suffolk Wheelers & Tri club. Non-members are charged £3 per week for the first 5 sessions (£15 in total). After 5 sessions you will automatically become a junior member of the club and future sessions will be free.

Feel free to turn up to a session or contact lead coach Helen Ballam for more information. ballam@sky.com (01284 706522)

Read more about the Go-Ride programme at the British Cycling website - click here

Ipswich Cycle Racing Series 2012

The series starts on Wednesday 13th June running for 6 weeks.  As well as the adult race, for younger riders there is a 30 minute Go Race also based on the short closed circuit at Trinity Park, Ipswich.

For details see:  http://ipswichcycleracing.org.uk/

 

Track Day at Welwyn Velodrome‏

We usually organise a session at the Welwyn Track each year, to provide an opportunity for members to have a try at track riding, aimed at youngsters and adults, novices and experienced. There will be tuition from regular trackies, and plenty of chance to learn how to do it and train fitness and track craft.

 

The track is outdoors, 500 metres, tarmac. It is very good fun, and a great experience even if you don‘t intend to ride track regularly.

 

We have been offered a two hour session on Saturday May 26, 11.30 -1.30. We would leave BSE about 9, travel in convoy. Return to BSE about 4. There would be a cost per rider of about £10, plus £5 to hire a bike. (fixed wheel, no brakes ~ but don’t worry ~ its safer like tha

If you are interested or for further information please contact Barry Denny: barrydenny@btinternet.com

 

Last Updated (Monday, 28 May 2012 17:59)

Mountain Bike Racing, Ickworth Park, Sunday 17th June

The race is part of the 2012 Mud, Sweat & Gears Mountain Bike Series. The following information has been taken from the event website to provide an overview of the key points fo younger WSW & T riders who may be interested in taking part in  mountain bike racing.  

The race also includes the full range of adult categories and full details are on the event website (see below).

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Last Updated (Monday, 28 May 2012 17:57)

British Cycling Youth

2-Apr

East of England Showground

Oundle Rd, Peterborough, PE2 6XE

(View map)

Cambs

Road

&

Time Trial

ONLINE Bookings only – Bookings close 29th March

http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/78262/Peterborough-Road-Cycling-Easter-Holiday-Programme

10am-3pm – Open to riders born 1996-2002 - £10.00

Focus on key road racing techniques.

Road bikes essential.

3-Apr

Redbridge Cycle Centre

IG6 3HP

East London

Road and Time Trial

ONLINE Bookings only – Bookings close 29th March

10am-3pm – 8-16yrs - £10.00

Focus on key road racing techniques. Road bikes essential. We have a limited number of bikes available for use free of charge & these must be booked in advance. The bikes are suited for those aged 12 plus. In particular you need the following minimum saddle heights (measured from pedal to top of saddle).

Small

Min saddle height 75 cm

Max saddle height 92.5cm

Large

Min saddle height 79.5 cm

Max saddle height 97 cm

Bikes are also available for hire directly from the Centre.

3-Apr

Abbeycroft Leisure Centre Bury St Edmunds

Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3TT

Suffolk

Cycle Racing sills

11.30am – 3.30pm

8 – 16 years old

Mountain bikes & helmets provided free of charge or bring your own

£7.50 per session

Contact 01284 753496

5-Apr

Gosling Sports Stadium

Stanborough Road

Welwyn Garden City

AL8 6LE

Herts

Track

ONLINE Bookings only – Bookings close 29th March (see BC calendar)

2pm-4pm

Open to riders born 1996-2002

£5.00 per session (60 pence booking fee)

Suitable for newcomers to track riding & those with limited track experience. Track bikes can be hired trackside & cost £3.00. There will be lots of riders hiring bikes so please arrive in good time so that your bike can be allocated & fitted before the session commences. Hire bikes have Look Delta pedals, Look Keo pedals or clips and straps – pedal changes are NOT permitted. Bring trainers to wear with clips & straps.

5-Apr

Hadleigh Sports Centre

Hadleigh High Leisure Centre
Highlands Road
Hadleigh
Suffolk
IP7 5HU

Suffolk

Cycle Racing skills

10am – 3pm

8 – 16 years old

Mountain bikes & helmets provided free of charge or bring your own

Simon King on 01473 826655 or email simon.king@babergh.gov.uk

10-Apr

Redbridge Cycle Centre

IG6 3HP

East London

Road and Time Trial

ONLINE Bookings only – Bookings close Weds 4th April

10am-3pm – 8-16yrs - £10.00

Focus on key road racing techniques. Road bikes essential. We have a limited number of bikes available for use free of charge & these must be booked in advance. The bikes are suited for those aged 12 plus. In particular you need the following minimum saddle heights (measured from pedal to top of saddle).

Small

Min saddle height 75 cm

Max saddle height 92.5cm

Large

Min saddle height 79.5 cm

Max saddle height 97 cm

Bikes are also available for hire directly from the Centre.

10-Apr

Newmarket Leisure Centre

Exning Rd
Newmarket, CB8 0EA

Suffolk

Cycle Racing Skills

Newmarket Leisure Centre

Exning Rd
Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 0EA
01638 782 500

Call Leisure centre to book £10

10am – 3pm

8 – 16 years old

Mountain bikes & helmets provided free of charge or bring your own

Call the Leisure centre to book on 01638 782 500

11-Apr

Hylands Park

Chelmsford

CM2 8WQ

– Enter the Park off the A414 (Greenbury Way) to meet in the car park,

Essex

Mountain Bike

10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm

10yrs – 14yrs

Cost - £7.50 per session

Mountain bikes and helmets provided free of charge or bring your own

Contact Mark for more details

Bookings via Chelmsford Borough Council – Download booking form from http://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=11953

11-Apr

Abbeycroft Leisure Centre Haverhill Leisure Centre
Ehringshausen Way
Haverhill
Suffolk
CB9 0ER

Suffolk

Cycle Racing Skills

10am – 1pm

8 – 16 years old

Mountain bikes & helmets provided free of charge or bring your own

Cost £7.50

Contact Telephone: 01440 702548

12-Apr

East of England Showground

Oundle Rd, Peterborough, PE2 6XE

(View map)

Cambs

Road and Time Trial

ONLINE Bookings only – Bookings close 4th April

http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/78262/Peterborough-Road-Cycling-Easter-Holiday-Programme

10am-3pm - Open to riders born 1996-2002 - £10.00

Focus on key road racing techniques.

Road bikes essential.

12-Apr

Sudbury Skate Park

Sudbury

Suffolk

BMX

Competition

BMX skatepark competition open to all levels

Contact

Stephanie Lloyd 01473 825834 for more details

13-Apr

Gosling Sports Stadium

Stanborough Road

Welwyn Garden City

AL8 6LE

Herts

Track

ONLINE Bookings only – Bookings close 29th March (see BC calendar)

2pm-4pm

Open to riders born 1996-2002

£5.00 per session (60 pence booking fee)

Suitable for newcomers to track riding & those with limited track experience. Track bikes can be hired trackside & cost £3.00. There will be lots of riders hiring bikes so please arrive in good time so that your bike can be allocated & fitted before the session commences.

Hire bikes have Look Delta pedals, Look Keo pedals or clips and straps – pedal changes are NOT permitted. Bring trainers to wear with clips & straps.

13-Apr

Royston BMX Track, Burns Road,

Royston SG8 5PT

Herts

BMX

ONLINE Bookings only – Bookings close 10th April

10am – 3pm

8 - 16 yrs - ideal for novice and experienced riders. £10 for the day. Some BMX bikes and full face helmets available to borrow free of charge. Please enquire with Mark before booking.

http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/78024/Royston-BMX-holiday-programme

 

 
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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