The gifts have arrived for the 2021 jersey challenge! Each club member that uploads a photo will receive one of the very smart new club water bottles after the closing date (19th November). Don’t forget to upload your YCC jersey challenge photo before the closing date. It’s easy to do, just capture a photo of […]
Author Archives: Anita Saycell
Club chaingang rides have finished for 2021
It was great to be able to return to the Thursday chaingang rides last month. Thanks to all those that came along to the rides and hopefully had a good fun and fast workout! With the light fast disappearing it was decided that last Thursday (16th September) would be the final chaingang ride for 2021. […]
Ystwyth CC riding strongly at the Welsh Circuit Race Championships
Lois and Leah Brewer lined up for the Welsh Circuit Race Championships on Sunday 12 September. Damp and overcast conditions welcomed the small field of only 9 riders and early on there seemed to be little appetite to race hard. Lois and Leah tried several probing attacks, but these were shut down quickly with other […]
Round 18 – Clarach Hill Climb (5th September)
The final event in a successful 2021 series took place early on Sunday the 5th September. Eight riders braved the 1 mile tough climb starting near Llangorwen Church which headed up towards the entrance to Frongoch farm. It was to be a fast morning which involved re-writing the club record books across the various age […]
Round 17 Catalina Architecture TT Series – Devil’s Bridge Hilly 25th August
Nine riders took on the Devil’s Bridge 16 mile hilly time trial. It proved a good night, with only a gentle breeze and warm air. This rolling course tested the riders’ end of season fitness as well as their bike choice, with many riders choosing a road bike over a time trial bike. The ride […]
Round 16 Catalina Architecture TT Series – Cwm Rheidol 18th August
The conditions were good for the last 10 mile time trial of the year. The twelve riders enjoyed their last chance to test their legs over the gently rolling Cwm Rheidol course. The evening was dominated by the Caffi Gruff race team, who took the top three overall placings. Dafydd Wright stormed the course to […]
Come and try a Beginner Road Ride this Sunday (22nd August)
This ride is open to non-members and members. Book your place and join a friendly group to cycle with this Sunday 22nd August. The ride will be a friendly introduction to the club and a chance to enjoy a chat and coffee en route.More details and to book your place: https://forms.gle/xFn7gyWRG7hV4atD7
Round 15 Catalina Architecture TT Series – 11th August
It was the riders’ last chance to test themselves on the flatter 10 mile Llety Gwyn course as the end of the time trial season fast approaches. Eight riders lined up to take on the course. The rain kept at bay but the south westerly breeze didn’t seem to help the riders much in either […]
Chaingang is back but different!
The club chaingang is back for a few weeks before we lose the evening light. It will be a slightly shorter route to keep it safer, with riders making their own way to the Golf Club in Borth. The route will then head clockwise from the Borth Golf Club heading north to Ynyslas, then to […]
Ride for Rhodri – 14th August
On Saturday 14th August Clwb Caron are organising a challenge ride in memory of club member Rhodri Davies. Rhodri was a regular at the Ystwyth CC spin sessions and a friend to many Ystwyth CC riders and it would be great for as many Ystwyth CC riders to take part as possible. It’s a great […]