The east of England is the driest part of the UK, so we get ‘proper cross’ conditions (i.e. mud) much less often than the rest of the country. But the last couple of Eastern races have redressed the balance! The last formal round of the Eastern Cyclocross league was held at Milton Country Park (just outside Cambridge) on 26 January, …
They think it’s all over – it is now (the end of the cyclocross season)
Sadly after 5 glorious months of Cyclocross racing, it’s now all over until September. The last of the winter ‘Cross’ races have all been concluded, the Eastern League Relays took place yesterday, which have been superbly documented by Stephen Brook and the last race of the Leicestershire league events also took place in the grounds of the Motor Racing circuit, …
Awards and Roller Racing evening for 2024-25
We held our annual Awards and Roller Racing evening at Horringer Community Centre on Saturday 8 February. Thanks to everyone that attended, and to all those who volunteered their time at club activities and events in the last year – and congratulations to all the award winners. Here are our roller racers in action (we held the pizza until after …
Post-Christmas Cyclocross Blues
Your latest Cyclocross news report from Peter Golding Well the busy Christmas/New Year period is finally over, and what a period it has been, especially if you are an armchair cyclocross fan. There seemed to be a race on the gogglebox most days, lots of excitement to entertain us, whilst there was a lack of racing in the UK. It’s …
Entries are open for Ixworth Crits 2025 !
Entries are now open for Ixworth Cycle Races on Monday 5 May 2025 – the May bank holiday. Traditional town centre crit racing for all ages and categories – Youth C/D/E, Youth A/B, separate Cat 3 and Cat 4 races for both women and men, and E/1/2 racing for the fastest crit racers in the country. Entries via British Cycling …
Club Kit evening – Wednesday 8 January
This Wednesday evening, 8 January, we will have an evening to peruse and try out our existing stock of Santini club kit, and also look at samples of Bioracer kit in the latest design. Once the evening is over David Young will arrange for the Bioracer online shop to be opened for orders – deliveries will then be around 8 …
The Suffolk Punch returns for 2025
West Suffolk Wheelers are pleased to host the Suffolk Punch Reliability Ride again on Sunday 16th February 2025. We have a new 14 mile route this year – the Falabella. As usual, the event is open to all riders, refreshments will be available after the ride, with all proceeds going to the East Anglian Air Ambulance. Further details can be …
Cyclocross update – West Stow Cross 2024
The sunset on Sunday was spectacular and so was the event at West Stow Country Park which our Club hosted so magnificently. Now that the dust, quite literally has settled, it’s time to put pen to paper and write some thoughts on the day.What a day it was, the weather helped of course, but it wouldn’t have been so successful …
Charity quiz night – 9 December
Don’t forget Folks our annual Charity Quiz Night. A chance to meet up with other Club Members and Family and make a few pennies for a worthy cause. Club HQ, Monday 9 December at 7.30pm. £3 per person, snacks and light refreshments provided and all profits to the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
West Stow cyclocross – call for volunteers
West Suffolk Wheelers your help would be much appreciated.West Suffolk Wheelers are hosting round 9 of the Eastern Cyclocross League on Sunday 15th December 2024 at West Stow Country Park, West Stow.We are asking for volunteers to assist on the day of the race, a few to set up the day beforehand and a few to help the final tidy …