Wheelers seal the deal at time trial

CYCLING group, Westbury Wheelers, travelled to Castle Combe race circuit to win the South West Region Club 10 mile Time Trial Championships 2018, on Thursday 26th July.

Based on the Castle Combe race circuit, the newly re-laid tarmac provided an ideal surface for all riders, it was just the heat, humidity and wind that held them back.  The championship is not just about being the fastest, but by also doing well within differing age groups, which is where Westbury wheelers excelled.

Age groups ranged from 10-16 up to 70+ and the cyclists from Westbury had those two won.  10-year-old Charlie Kemp was the youngest ever rider to compete for Westbury Wheelers, 11-year-old Dylan Neale also put in a great performance and Ken Price (aged 77) was the oldest in the race.

Westbury was also very strong in the Female 55-59 category, where Westbury had a one, two win, with Diane Hier (world championship level Ironman) and Sandy Barton (new club member, fresh from cycling in Belgium) were top in the category.  Rider of the day was William Hall of Trowbridge who won the junior category and set a personal best on a borrowed bike.

Sean Price, chairman of Westbury Wheelers said, “Credit must go to all 30 members who turned up, as they all contributed to the cause by riding as hard as they possibly could, to ensure that the third position Westbury came in 2017 was surpassed with total victory in 2018.  Prizes included a cheque for £300, a crate of lager, a crate of cider and four entries to a prestigious 12-hour event at Brands Hatch in September.”

Seven riders for Westbury went sub 25 minutes including Ultra runner and international triathlete, Anna-Marie Watson.

If you are interested in joining such a diverse club (in age and ability) such as Westbury Wheelers, then check out their website www.westburywheelers.co.uk where contact information is available.