A tough afternoon racing at King’s Lynn Cycling Club 10. The first leg was brutal and a test of endurance into the wind for just over 3 miles. Mark Eastwood, never one to do things the easy way, completed it on a tricycle and came 1st in the tricycle category with a respectable 31:40. John Steed choosing once again to …
Cyclocross Report 14 September 2025 – Lambourne End
The second race of the season was hosted by Cycling Club Hackney at the Lambourne End Centre, which is a place for Outdoor Learning that focuses in particular, on developing Young People by utilising adventure, farm and environmental activities. As the centre is also a working farm, they make their own sausages and burgers (even Vegan) which is something most …
Cyclocross Report – Chelmsford 7 September 2025
The first race of the 2025/26 season was held in Springfield Park, Chelmsford last Sunday hosted by Chelmer CC. Of course for the music fans amongst you Chelmsford was also the venue for the ‘Radio 2 in the Park’ music festival over the same weekend, but there is no doubt that the most exciting event was the one in Springfield …
August off-road news (including some grass track)
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
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
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
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
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
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 …
Evening TT cancelled – Thursday 24 July
Owing to the amount of standing water on the roads, this evening’s Time Trial is cancelled.