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 …
2022 National Cyclo-Cross championships
The 2022 National Cyclo-Cross Championships took place at the weekend with two days of action at the South of England Showground, near Crawley. Competitors faced very wet and muddy conditions on both days, with Sunday’s action captured on Eurosport and the British Cycling YouTube channel. The Eastern Region was represented by a large number of riders in all the categories. …
West Suffolk Wheelers – 100th Anniversary
West Suffolk Wheelers celebrate our 100th year in 2022 and the members of the club wish to have a memorable year. Our extensive list of existing events will be complemented by a specific Anniversary programme that will embrace members and the wider community. We have set the following goals for our Anniversary year: Celebrate 100 years of cycling and triathlon …
CX round-up – 22 November 2021
Wheelers were in action in both the Eastern League this weekend, at Redgrave, and at the National Trophy series at a new venue in Sunderland. The Redgrave event, hosted by Diss CC, used the familiar course round the edge of the Redgrave Activities Centre but with some adjustments this year that made it a technical challenge. The obstacles included tight …
Eastern CX Round 2 – Milton Park
Round 2 of the Eastern Cyclocross League was promoted by CC Ashwell, albeit at a venue at Milton Park (near Cambridge) usually used for the season-ending fixture. The course was similar to the one used in prior seasons by Cambridge Junior CC, but in the reverse direction. It was good day for WSW riders, with a win for Peter Golding …