Wheelers were in action in both the Eastern League this weekend, at Redgrave, and at the National Trophy series at a new venue in Sunderland. The Redgrave event, hosted by Diss CC, used the familiar course round the edge of the Redgrave Activities Centre but with some adjustments this year that made it a technical challenge. The obstacles included tight …
Eastern CX Round 2 – Milton Park
Round 2 of the Eastern Cyclocross League was promoted by CC Ashwell, albeit at a venue at Milton Park (near Cambridge) usually used for the season-ending fixture. The course was similar to the one used in prior seasons by Cambridge Junior CC, but in the reverse direction. It was good day for WSW riders, with a win for Peter Golding …
Time trial round-up
Kings Lynn 10 Mile – 25 September Three members took part in the time trial which passes South Runcton, Downham Market and Stradsett and finishes at Tottenhill. There was a slight headwind the roundabout then a bit cross and slight tailwind. The winning time was a 20:19, with Wheelers finishing as follows: Martin Pyne in 25:48, David Young in 26:33 …
Youth triathlon – medals galore at two events this weekend
Junior & Youth Tri News – Adams Harrison Triathlon Festival and IHS and Tri East Super Sunday Event This morning saw several Junior/Youth Wheelers in competition. Izzy Free in the Triathlon Sprint along with Elliot Yaxley and Logan Marsh in the Aquathlon at the Adams Harrison Triathlon Festival in Haverhill and Isabel Moore, Poppy Moore, Jonathan (JJ) Etherington and Noah …
Eastern CX season kicks off at Springfield
WSW had a great start to the Eastern Cyclo Cross League on Sunday at Springfield, near Chelmsford – a fast course known for the 3 flights of steps to be climbed each lap. Ella and Erin Stewart were 4th and 3rd respectively in U14 and U12 Girls. Harley Gregory had a convincing win in the U16s, with Sam Brook 9th …
WSW Junior Triathlon Training News
It was our third week back at training today and our first encounter of autumn weather. As we arrived the heavens opened. Thankfully our use of the rugby club is not limited to the field and the planned run/bike activities were replaced with a strength and conditioning session for the younger group and an aerobic and anaerobic interval set in …
Cross is back! … along with some gravel
The cyclocross season is now back in full swing, though our local Eastern League hasn’t yet kicked off. Several Wheelers were in action this weekend, first at Derby in Round 1 of the National Trophy series, then at Milton Keynes for Round 2 of the Central Cyclocross league. Harley Gregory (Under 16) and Peter Golding (Vet 60) made the trip …
Mud Sweat and Gears 2021 trophy winners
The Mud Sweat and Gears series for 2021 comprised 5 events, running from April to August and including a new event in Lincolnshire. We had riders in many age and gender divisions including Samuel Brook (Juvenile Male), Thomas Verzijl (Youth Male), Laura Brown (Masters Female), Anthony Ashford (Senior Male), Simon Christie, Matt Denny, Stephen Brook (Veteran Male), Karl Hale, Nick …
National Triathlon Club Relay Championship
The 28th of August 2021 saw the 29th of running of the National Club triathlon relays. Like so many other things, the event was initially scheduled for August 2020. The venue: Pierrepont National Water Sport Centre, Nottingham. Format: Teams of 4 performing mini triathlon relay in relay. The afternoon wave was a mass start of 135 teams including two West …
Ixwich Crit Cycle Races – Results
The results of the Ixwich Crit Cycle Races, held at Trinity Park, Ipswich on 3 May 2021.