Wheelers have been out competing in all forms of racing recently, and in all weathers. On April 23rd, Lee Sturman and Martin Brown headed to Beccles for the VC Baracchi 2023 Ringsfield Road Race, finishing 38th and 26th in heavy rain. Steven Rue is on the podium in Ibiza . After pre-qualifying in Romania last year, Steve took part in the ITU …
Autumn activity update
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 …
Summer 2022 Multisport success
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 …
Podium success and sunshine as WSW Junior Tri returns to Culford
On Sunday 26 June, over 120 junior triathletes assembled at Culford School for the first post-lockdown WSW Junior Triathlon. It was a fantastic day for triathlon with plenty of sun and a breeze that eased off through the day. The first athletes into the pool were in the Tristart (8 year old) age group, progressing through the Tristar 1 (9-10), …
Youth triathlon – medals galore at two events this weekend
Junior & Youth Tri News – Adams Harrison Triathlon Festival and IHS and Tri East Super Sunday Event This morning saw several Junior/Youth Wheelers in competition. Izzy Free in the Triathlon Sprint along with Elliot Yaxley and Logan Marsh in the Aquathlon at the Adams Harrison Triathlon Festival in Haverhill and Isabel Moore, Poppy Moore, Jonathan (JJ) Etherington and Noah …
WSW Junior Triathlon Training News
It was our third week back at training today and our first encounter of autumn weather. As we arrived the heavens opened. Thankfully our use of the rugby club is not limited to the field and the planned run/bike activities were replaced with a strength and conditioning session for the younger group and an aerobic and anaerobic interval set in …
National Triathlon Club Relay Championship
The 28th of August 2021 saw the 29th of running of the National Club triathlon relays. Like so many other things, the event was initially scheduled for August 2020. The venue: Pierrepont National Water Sport Centre, Nottingham. Format: Teams of 4 performing mini triathlon relay in relay. The afternoon wave was a mass start of 135 teams including two West …
Sunday 9th February Junior Triathlon Training
Due to the forecasted wet and extremely windy weather, the track / cycle session will be moved to Westley School this Sunday (9th). The session will start at 3.30pm allowing time for the swimmers to get back to the pool for the 5pm swim session. NO BIKES are required for the session at Westley Best wishes Coaching team
Junior Triathlon Training
We hope you all had a restful half term and enjoyed a spooky Halloween! Sunday training resumes tomorrow – 3rd November 2019. Usual timings: 15.45 track/cycle at the leisure centre and 17.00 in the pool. Please keep an eye out for last minute emails, and updates on the website should the weather take a turn for the worse, any rearrangements …
Open Water Swimming
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, …