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, …
Junior Triathlon
Welcome Back, hope you all had a relaxing half-term? Training starts again this week; Thursday Swim (19.00 – 20.00), Friday Spin (19.20 – 20.15), Sunday Track (15.45 – 16.45) and Swim (17.00 – 18.00) Also to celebrate the club being awarded the Bronze TriMark Accreditation by Triathlon England, there will be a presentation by Rob Lines, the Regional Manager (East) …
Junior Triathlon Training 3rd February 2018
Although the weather is forecast to improve slightly tomorrow we have decided to move the track training indoors again, just in case it remains cold and wet. Pip has kindly arranged for us to use Westley Middle School again (Oliver Road, IP33 3JB). We will start at 3.30 – 4.30, the swim session will follow as usual at 5pm at …
Hoxley Cup Nominations 2018
The Hoxley Cup is awarded for Triathlon Achievement as voted for by the members, so check the list below and email your vote to triathlon@westsuffolkwheelers.org The Triathlon committee have made six nominations that highlight some of the amazing achievements that have been posted by our members in the name of club and country, both at home and on international duties. …
Ibiza European Championships
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 …
Lindens Run a Storm in Ibiza
Lesley and Stephen Linden were among several Wheelers representing Great Britain at the European Sprint Duathlon Championship in Ibiza on the 2oth October. Here’s Lesley’s first hand account of the race. More reports on the event to follow as they come in! Having decided to treat this trip as ‘a holiday with a race in the middle’ we both felt …
Junior Triathlon Training Sunday 7th Oct.
Just quick reminder that the Junior Triathlon training tomorrow (7th Oct.) is at Maglia Rosso at 3pm – 4pm, and NO swim training afterwards as the pool is hosting another event. Best Wishes Neil
Wet. Windy. Triumph!
West Suffolk Triathlon 2018 The West Suffolk Triathlon 2018 on Sunday 23rd Sept was a huge success despite inclement weather. It was the eighth year at Stowmarket Leisure Centre with 250 preregistered competitors. There were very few deterred by wet and windy conditions and the event attracted some brilliant talent. The sprint series event comprised of a 300 meter swim, …
Junior Triathlon Training 16th September
Just a reminder that the Track at the leisure centre is not available this Sunday (16th), therefore the track / cycle session will be at Maglia Rosso. As the nights are drawing in, the session will be 3pm – 4pm. The swim session remains the same 5pm – 6pm. For directions please go to – https://magliarosso.co.uk/ As always, any questions …