Reminder that the Junior Triathlon Training takes a break over the Easter School holidays. The training resumes for the Thursday swim on 19th April (7pm – 8pm) & Sunday 22nd April for the Track (3.45pm -4.45pm) & Swim session (5pm – 6pm).
New Club Trophies
We have always been proud of the huge range of Trophies and Awards that the club makes available for members to compete for each year. With the massive increase in membership that we have enjoyed in recent years, we believe this aspect of the club activity has become less well known. Following discussions on the subject at Open Meetings, a …
MSG Round 2 Henham
Round 2 of Mud Sweat and Gears at Henham saw 4 wheelers brave the conditions. Steven Brook placed 45th in the open having outpaced team mate Chris Hinitt (50th) on the last lap. Stephen Brook paid for the price for bad clothing choices though, commenting: “blimey that wind cut through you like a knife! Was a little under dressed for the …
Wheelers Endure Harsh Conditions at Downham Duathlon
Duathlon report Mud and Mayhem Santon Downham Almost certainly the coldest multi sport race I, Ray, have ever done. Three layers of Lycra, and a thin jacket, combined with leggings and a large pair of gloves seemed to be just right!! Conditions overall were not too bad underfoot or on the bike, with only a few really muddy sections and …
Cycling Kit Ready to Order
The new club cycling kit is ready for order via the web shop: https://westsuffolkwheelers.org/product-category/club-kit/ If you want to guarantee a new jersey, shorts or gilet for the summer, then place your order by SUNDAY 25th MARCH. Kit will then be bulk ordered from Santini. We are taking just a £20 deposit for each item. On delivery, kit can be collected from …
Wheelers on Home Turf
Results are in from the Nowton Park round of the Winter XC series – sadly no times seem to have been recorded only the finish placings 🙁 Anyway, we had our best turnout ever with 21 wheelers taking on the challenge, and our best points haul of the season so far ! 🙂 Numbers overall seemed to be down compared …
Winter Series Wraps Up
Last Sunday was the final round of the King Lynn MTB/ Revel Outdoors 2017/18 Winter Series at Shouldham Warren in Norfolk. Paul Watson took 6th place in the 3 hour Vets race, with fellow Wheeler Mark McCormack (racing under Timber MTB colours) finishing in 21st. After good finishes in the earlier rounds, Mark finished 5th overall in the race series, …
Club Kit Update
Last night’s Monthly Meeting made a decision on new club cycling kit which has now gone to British Cycling for approval. The design, created by new supplier Santini, uses the two tone red as seen on the club’s banners and gazebo. While bringing in a much more modern clean look, the black sides provide a nod to the current kit. …
Wheelers in Action at Haughley
Round 3 of the winter XC series was just up the road at Haughley Park. A merry band of Wheelers assembled to take on the best and toughest course of the season, the weather was mild and over cast – which is better than the snow and rain we’ve had the last few years. A great run from Clem Wallace …
2018 Prize Giving and Roller Racing
For the second year the club’s prize giving evening was combined with the Chenery Rose Bowl Roller Racing competition. While several of the prize winners were unable to attend, there was still a healthy turnout to applaud the club’s 2017 champions. The full list of winners are below. Prize Giving With such a diverse club, there were trophies to be …