Summer 2022 Multisport success

Stephen BrookNews, Swimming, Triathlon

This summer has seen a wealth of multisport success in both senior and junior events – here’s a round-up of the most recent senior triathlon events. On Sunday 18 September Anna Street, Malcolm Macfarlane, Tom Weaver Smith and David Allen swam the length of lake Windermere (10.5 miles!) in a respectable 6hrs 37 including feed stops. Coach Anna is immensely …

Open Water Swimming

Pip MooreNews, Swimming, Triathlon

Open water swimming starts again on Saturday 27th April at Larkwood Lakes, 10:30-12:00. Please be aware that all swimmers will be asked to complete the club’s disclaimer so that records are up to date. It would be beneficial to complete the form before arrival so water time can be maximised. Please use the link https://westsuffolkwheelers.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/openWaterSwimmingRulesRegulationsDisclaimer.pdfWhilst the predicted weather will continue to warm the water, …

Ibiza European Championships

Pip MooreNews, Running, Swimming, Triathlon

Having just landed the day after Lesley and Steven Linden’s races, we were keen to drop our bags and not miss the start of the Standard Distance Duathlon to cheer on both Scott Williams and Steve Rue. The music was blasting and crowd buzzing prior to the mass start for each wave. Then both the music and crowd fell silent …

Summer Break – Junior Triathlon Training

Neil O'BrienNews, Running, Swimming, Triathlon

Just a reminder that all the Junior Triathlon training sessions have now finished for the summer holidays. Enjoy your break – good luck to those who still have competitions over the summer. We start back on Thursday 6th September 19.00 – 20.00 with the swim session; Friday 7th September 19.20 – 20.20 with the spin session, and Sunday 9th September …

Two Weeks in Tri

Pip MooreNews, Running, Swimming, Time Trials

With several events over the past fortnight, there is lots of success to report. We start with the Cambridge Junior Triathlon on Sunday 24th June which saw  21 Wheelers taking part.  Making his debut at Cambridge in Tri Star Start was Logan Marsh with Isabel Moore, Kiera Broad, Zack Broad, Megan O’Brien, Sam Brook, Ella Stewart and Sam Blackwell in …

Junior Open Water Swimming Session

Pip MooreNews, Swimming, Triathlon

The club would like to extend its use of our open water swimming venue and offer a one off session to our WSW junior/BTF members on 30th June 12:00-12:30. (£3 per Junior). Future sessions maybe considered, depending upon interest. Obviously, safety is paramount so the detailed operating procedure has been written to ensure everyone’s wellbeing. Please take time to read the …

Junior Triathlon session 24th June – Cancelled

Neil O'BrienNews, Running, Swimming, Triathlon

We have taken the decision to cancel this weekends track and swimming session on Sunday 24th June. Thank you to those who confirmed their attendance (or non attendance) but with the attendance numbers very low and all the coaches being at the Cambridge Tri for most of the day, it seems sensible to cancel our training session.

Junior Triathlon – Change of Venue

Neil O'BrienNews, Running, Swimming, Triathlon

This weeks ‘Track session’ (Sunday 17th) will be at Maglia Rosso, due to an event being held at the Leisure centre. Session time 3.15 – 4.15, to enable swimmers to get to the pool for 5pm. For directions please click the link; https://magliarosso.co.uk/