Ixworth Crits return on May bank holiday

Stephen BrookNews, Road Racing

After a 2 year absence, Ixworth Cycle Races will return on Monday 2 May 2022. Entries are open now on the British Cycling website here. The six race program starts at midday, with the last race at 16:05.

Eastern CX Round 11 – Stowmarket Scramble at Haughley Park

Stephen BrookCyclo Cross, News

The final round of the 2021-22 Eastern Cyclocross league was hosted by Stowmarket & District Cycle Club at Haughley Park. It’s a relatively new venue, and SDCC made some significant changes to the course this year – adding a bridge, a long sand section and a feature named ‘the bone’; a series of 5 hurdles set up a hill side …

Wheelers make the most of the winter sun

Stephen BrookNews, Social Rides

Several groups of Wheelers made the most of the January sunshine this Sunday, with a big group meeting at Club HQ and then splitting for two different club rides, and another group heading to Leicestershire for a Cyclocross excursion. Around 30 riders met at the club HQ on Shakers Lane with around half heading westward on the Espresso, our longest …

Wheelers Go North To Cross In Foreign Lands

Stephen BrookCyclo Cross, News

Six Wheelers together with supporters (two legged and four) travelled to do battle (play) at Misterton Hall, Leicestershire in Round 6 of Leicestershire Cyclocross League hosted by Mrs Craven and Welland Valley Cycling Club. The day started out misty in Suffolk but on arrival at the venue the sun shone brightly. What a fantastic location, the course careered around the …

2022 National Cyclo-Cross championships

Stephen BrookCyclo Cross, News

The 2022 National Cyclo-Cross Championships took place at the weekend with two days of action at the South of England Showground, near Crawley. Competitors faced very wet and muddy conditions on both days, with Sunday’s action captured on Eurosport and the British Cycling YouTube channel. The Eastern Region was represented by a large number of riders in all the categories. …

West Suffolk Wheelers – 100th Anniversary

Stephen BrookAnniversary, News

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 …

CX round-up – 22 November 2021

Stephen BrookCyclo Cross, News

Wheelers were in action in both the Eastern League this weekend, at Redgrave, and at the National Trophy series at a new venue in Sunderland. The Redgrave event, hosted by Diss CC, used the familiar course round the edge of the Redgrave Activities Centre but with some adjustments this year that made it a technical challenge. The obstacles included tight …

Eastern CX Round 2 – Milton Park

Stephen BrookCyclo Cross, News

Round 2 of the Eastern Cyclocross League was promoted by CC Ashwell, albeit at a venue at Milton Park (near Cambridge) usually used for the season-ending fixture. The course was similar to the one used in prior seasons by Cambridge Junior CC, but in the reverse direction. It was good day for WSW riders, with a win for Peter Golding …

Time trial round-up

Stephen BrookNews, Time Trials

Kings Lynn 10 Mile – 25 September Three members took part in the time trial which passes South Runcton, Downham Market and Stradsett and finishes at Tottenhill. There was a slight headwind the roundabout then a bit cross and slight tailwind. The winning time was a 20:19, with Wheelers finishing as follows: Martin Pyne in 25:48, David Young in 26:33 …