Almost 300 riders came to West Stow Country Park for the West Suffolk November Cross on Saturday 5th November (Round 6 of the Eastern Cyclocross League). This being WSW’s Centenary year, the club is hosting a league fixture on our normal weekend in November and then again in February. Thanks to the work of a dedicated course-building crew over recent …
Family Bike Ride for Charity – Sunday 9th October
West Suffolk Wheelers is a cycling and triathlon club based in Bury St Edmunds; formed in 1922 it is celebrating its 100th year Anniversary. Based at their purpose built Club House in Shakers Lane the Club has over 250 members who participate in all forms of cycling, swimming and running. The Club is holding a Family Bike Ride for Charity …
Inaugural ladies’ ride to Lavenham
Sunday 26 June was a lovely sunny day for our ladies ride. We soon became a lady down as one of our leaders Yasmin encountered a mechanical en route so sadly we had to leave without her. Megan led Zara, Lesley out of Maglia Rosso whilst Sara was at the rear. It was very windy and a bit lumpy on …
WSW Ladies ride, Sunday 26 June – Open to all
Ladies ride re-scheduled from 5 June – deferred owing to poor weather Megan Free and Sara Hale of West Suffolk Wheelers will be leading a ride for all past, present and future ladies of WSW. This is the West Suffolk Wheelers centenary year, and we are keen to share the joy of cycling and triathlon to the wider community, and …
Centenary celebrations!
2022 is West Suffolk Wheelers’ Centenary year – the club was founded on 5 May 1922. To celebrate, the club has a series of events planned. This week, we held an open day at club HQ to introduce new members to the range of activities we have to offer, and recreated a scene on Angel Hill in Bury St Edmunds …
West Suffolk Wheelers Open Day – 7 May 2022
On Saturday 7 May, West Suffolk Wheelers will host an Open Day at club headquarters on Shakers Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7BH (in grounds of the Priory School) as part of the club’s events for our 100th Anniversary year. We’re particularly keen to share the joy of cycling and triathlon to the wider community, and build a larger, more …
Cycle jumble sale raises over £450 for club charities
On Saturday 2 April, the club held a cycle jumble sale at Maglia Rosso, to coincide with their open day. A team led by Yaz Peachey with help from Ron Back and Neville Pettit collected unwanted cycling-related clothing & equipment from WSW members, raising over £450 from sales on the day and cash donations. WSW are holding several events during …
100th Anniversary jerseys still available
A reminder to all WSW club members that the limited edition 100th Anniversary jerseys are still available from Maglia Rosso – being modelled here by 4 Wheelers on a recent Wednesday Wheelers ride to Framlingham. Note also that Anniversary neck scarves are also available at no cost to members at any club event this year – come along and pick …
100 years of the West Suffolk Wheelers formed in 1922
100 years of the West Suffolk Wheelers – 2022 marks the start of a year of celebration for the members of the West Suffolk Wheelers Cycling and Triathlon club based in Bury St Edmunds. In addition to the comprehensive programme of existing events the Club has a range of exciting activities scheduled. The year starts with the Suffolk Punch, a …
West Suffolk Wheelers – 100th Anniversary
West Suffolk Wheelers celebrate our 100th year in 2022 and the members of the club wish to have a memorable year. Our extensive list of existing events will be complemented by a specific Anniversary programme that will embrace members and the wider community. We have set the following goals for our Anniversary year: Celebrate 100 years of cycling and triathlon …