On Saturday 2 April, the club held a cycle jumble sale at Maglia Rosso, to coincide with their open day. A team led by Yaz Peachey with help from Ron Back and Neville Pettit collected unwanted cycling-related clothing & equipment from WSW members, raising over £450 from sales on the day and cash donations. WSW are holding several events during …
100th Anniversary jerseys still available
A reminder to all WSW club members that the limited edition 100th Anniversary jerseys are still available from Maglia Rosso – being modelled here by 4 Wheelers on a recent Wednesday Wheelers ride to Framlingham. Note also that Anniversary neck scarves are also available at no cost to members at any club event this year – come along and pick …
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 …
Ixworth Crits return on May bank holiday
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.
Suffolk Punch raises funds for East Anglian Air Ambulance
We are delighted that the funds raised from our recent Suffolk Punch reliability trial have been passed to the East Anglian Air Ambulance – £346 in all.
Suffolk Punch Reliability Trial 2022
After a two year hiatus owing to you-know-what, the Suffolk Punch Reliability Trial returned last Sunday. Following a choice of 36 mile (Pony), 60 mile (Gelding) or 75 mile (Stallion) routes, a total of 29 riders set off into strong westerly winds and filthy wet roads. Conditions are always a challenge at this time of year, and several riders suffered …
Eastern CX Round 11 – Stowmarket Scramble at Haughley Park
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 …
100 years of the West Suffolk Wheelers formed in 1922
100 years of the West Suffolk Wheelers – 2022 marks the start of a year of celebration for the members of the West Suffolk Wheelers Cycling and Triathlon club based in Bury St Edmunds. In addition to the comprehensive programme of existing events the Club has a range of exciting activities scheduled. The year starts with the Suffolk Punch, a …
Wheelers make the most of the winter sun
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
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 …