The first astronomical autumn weekend of 2022 saw WSW engaged in a range of activities – Road Racing and Triathlon events are winding down, the Cyclocross season has started, but club rides are still going strong. Ray Reeves led a squad of Wheelers at the Centurion Relay Triathlon in Great Yarmouth – the race format being a 2km swim, 82km …
Wheelers battle the breeze in Bungay
9 Wheelers lined up for the DAP 10 over at Bungay on Saturday 17th September. With roadworks on the original course the event organiser did a great job in keeping the event on using an alternative course; with a very gusting cross wind it was described by some WSW riders as brutal !! Jordan Black was the fastest Wheeler home …
Midsummer TT update
WSW riders have been out in force at local TTs recently, both the club events on Thursday evenings and Open events. Godric 10 Seven WSW made their way over to Wortwell to ride the Godric 10 on 11 June, with the fields being so small this year we made nearly 20% or the entry. We were greeted with a strong …
Vets on form at Yarmouth and Crowfield
On Sunday 22 May three old veterans ** took part in the Great Yarmouth CC 25 based on a new course between Wayford bridge and Caister on the A149, very little traffic on a single carriageway with a light westerly crosswind, John Steed rolled the years back with 1:07:36 ( at 73 a super ride), Mark Eastwood 1:08:44 , and …
Hilly 21 Time Trial – 12 March 2022
Strong southerly winds greeted the 39 riders to face the timekeeper in this year’s open Hilly 21 Time Trial, starting at Risby. The event had 3 categories TT bike, Road bike and Medium gear and featured riders from a number of local clubs including West Suffolk Wheelers (hosting), CC Sudbury, Stowmarket & District CC, Cambridge University CC and Newmarket Cycling …
Time trial round-up
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 …
A Tight One For The Tin – Fred Filby 2018
A healthy turnout of 25 riders dragged their pudding laden bodies out for the prestigious Boxing Day morning Fred Filby TT. A healthy turnout didn’t necessarily translate into healthy competitors as there might have been a few nursing the after effects of the previous day’s festivities. With the target time format there was no need to thrash around the 10 …
Charlie Tops the Nation Again
Charlie Knowler has brought the National Hill Climb Championships back to West Suffolk for the second time with a terrific win on the tough Pea Royd Lane near Sheffield. Riding in the Age 14 category, this is Charlie’s second win in the competition having taken the Under 12 title in 2016. The Hill Climb was originally due to take place …
Young Wheelers Climb High (and Fast!)
The next generation of Wheelers were out in force for last Sunday’s Falling Leaves Hill Climb, run over Watson’s Hill, Semer. This annual event hosted by CC Sudbury is a popular and hotly contested race. Were it not for the efforts of William Carlyon of Ipswich BC, the Wheelers would have locked out the podium in the Juvenile category. Oscar …
Dalham (Inter-Club) Hill Climb TT 7/10/18
Position Name Club 1st Time 2nd Time Total Time 1 Andrew Knowles North Norfolk Wheelers 2.04.53 1.23.60 3.28.13 2 Ben Loxton WSW 2.29.35 1.42.82 4.12.17 3 David Young WSW 2.34.25 1.46.87 4.21.12 4 Oscar Keep SCC 2.57.03 1.50.97 4.48.00