August off-road news (including some grass track)

Stephen BrookCyclo Cross, Grass Track, News

Marston Mega Cross – 17 August Four wheelers raced at Marston mega cross race on 17 August. Marston Mega Cross is a unique event, raced over an off-road course of around 5 miles (either solo or in teams) for 3 hours. Megan Free and partner Caroline came 1st in female pairs relay.Paul Watson raced solo, 3rd in Age Category.Nick Rush …

August TT update – more PBs and club standards

Stephen BrookNews, Time Trials

Diss & District 25 – 3 August6 of us made the start at Diss and District 25 this morning with some trepidation for this course which is categorised as hilly. Only Martin Pyne was familiar with the course. ‘ The hills give you something to work off’ he said.( Huh! What does he know!)The results have proved him right:Lee Sturman …

Wednesday ride – 20 August 2025

Stephen BrookNews, Social Rides

Tomorrow’s Wednesday ride will head to OB Cafe at Old Buckenham. We will depart from New Green Community Centre in Thurston – since the roadworks in Thurston are now completed, tomorrow’s ride (and future rides) will revert to the usual 09:00 departure time.

Tandem records fall at damp EDCA 15 mile championship

Stephen BrookNews, Time Trials

WSW were out in force both solo and on Tandems at the 15 mile EDCA championships, hosted by Kings Lynn Cycle Club on 19 July. With thanks to Peter Kennedy for this report. Rita Rue was 2nd place ladyVets (40-49): 1st, David YoungTeam: 1st, David Young, Steve Rue, Peter Kennedy 2:07:44Tandem: 1st, Cordelia Cole, Lee Sturman 37:47 The rain is …

News from Dawn Raid 2025

Stephen BrookNews, Social Rides

Jason Alcock had plotted a route to Flora Tea Rooms at Dunwich for this year’s Dawn Raid, but unfortunately couldn’t make it himself on the day. Two groups left club HQ shortly after 6.30am on Sunday 27 July – a week later than originally planned owing to the poor weather forecast for the original date. The second group had a …

Priory School 100 Mile Cycle Ride Challenge

Stephen BrookNews

On 3rd & 4th July 2025, a group of Wheelers accompanied students from the Priory School on their 100 Mile Cycle Ride Challenge. This is Nick Gilford’s account of the ride. After a briefing & an enthusiastic send off from other students, staff & parents the 2025 PriorySchool 100 Mile Cycle Ride Challenge set off at 08:00 with the climb …

Dawn Raid 2025

Stephen BrookNews, Social Rides

On Sunday 20 July it’s our West Suffolk Wheelers annual club ride to the coast, destination Dunwich this year – to the Flora Team Room on the beach. It’s a 105 mile round trip, departing promptly from club HQ at 06:30. We ride out together at Cappucino pace, have breakfast and then return in smaller groups. Route (Garmin Connect): https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/368898706 …