YCC Jersey Challenge photos 2020/21

Thank you to everyone for their fantastic photos, it has been great seeing the Ystwyth CC jersey being worn at races, events and on the local trails/road.

While wearing the jersey outside of Aberystwyth it’s always amazing how many people often comment…you’re from Aberystwyth…and a conversation will follow about connections, people etc.

Now that the challenge date has closed, the following club members will receive a club water bottle as a thank you for their superb photos. If anyone has been missed, please email ystwythcc@gmail.com with your photo / name.

Club Members that submitted a photo;

John Gee, Adrian Price, Leeroy Mason, Jonathan Lewis, Wayne Maguire, Aled Richards, Kristian Bond, Caron Pugh, Toby Driver, John McMahon, Paul Brewer, Shelley Childs, Anita Saycell, Gruff Pugh-Jones, Elaine Rowlands, Caron Pugh.

Contact Club Chairman Andy Davies andrewdavies113@btinternet.com to arrange to collect your club water bottle.

Awards Evening Round up 2021

It was fantastic to finally have a catch up off the bikes and enjoy a social evening after what has felt like a very long time!!

It was great to see the Juniors celebrating their awards just before the seniors evening started.

After enjoying some good food and drinks, the senior club awards were then presented.

This year there was a new award for the Club Mountain Bike of the Year, as well as various time trial awards and an award for the most improved / promising rider.

New award for the Club Mountain Biker of the Year

Congratulations to all the award winners;

Club Mountain Biker of the Year – Dave Reed

Mens’s TT League Winner – Caron Pugh

Women’s TT League Winner – Emma Palfrey

Handicap TT – Mike Fitch

Club Road Race Award – Tony Jones

Hilly TT – Nick Livermore

Hill Climb Award – Ciaran Rowett

Most Improved/Promising Rider – Thomas Mason

Club Person of the Year – Anita Saycell

Catalina Architecture Rider of the Month (July) – Caron Pugh

Catalina Architecture Rider of the Month (August) – Martin Williams

A special award was then presented to the club’s Life Member Shelley Childs in recognition for all his support to the club, this was a limited edition club tie in the colours of the original club jersey and logo.

After enjoying a cake made especially for the evening, the attention then turned to the raffle. The Club were very grateful to their main sponsors Cambrian Tyres/Continental and Summit Cycles for their generous raffle prizes along with some great clothing courtesy of the Club Kit Secretary. The raffle raised £115 which will be donated to Tir Dewi.

A big thank you to everyone that came along on the night, the Football Club for hosting us and providing delicious food/drinks and the Rheidol Bakery for their lovely cake! Thanks to everyone involved in putting the event together on Saturday.

As a club we’re looking forward to seeing you all on and off the bikes in 2022 to help celebrate the club’s 70th birthday!!

Ystwyth CC Annual Awards evening

Join us to celebrate the Awards Evening on Saturday 20th November at the Football Club in Aberystwyth. All club members, friends and family are welcome.

The evening begins with the doors opening at 5.30pm for the juniors to enjoy a get together, food and awards. Tickets are priced at £5 for the juniors which includes food. Accompanying adults can purchase a free ticket but doesn’t include food.

The evening then moves on to the adult awards with doors opening at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased online for £12 per person, which includes the buffet.

There will be a raffle on the night with some great prizes, all proceeds will be going to Tir Dewi.

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YCC 2021 Jersey Challenge

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 the Ystwyth CC jersey whilst out riding on gravel, road or mountain biking.

There are a number of ways you can upload your photos;

Instagram: #ystwythcc @ystwythcc

Facebook: #yccjersey2021 Clwb Beicio Ystwyth

E-mail: ystwythcc@gmail.com

Closing date: 19th November 2021.

Submit as many photos as you would like but only one gift per club member.

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.

These rides will be back next spring for 2022 and will be advertised on our club Facebook page and on our website when they restart.

Photo credit: Leeroy mason

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 riders seemingly content to ride steady, anticipating a final bunch sprint. A decisive move went with a little over 5 laps to go when Emily Tillet (the eventual winner) and Gwenno Hughes broke free. The remaining group began in fracture in pursuit of the leaders but were unable to make the catch. In the final sprint for 3rd, Lois was beaten by half a wheel and so just missed out on her first podium.

Congratulations also to all the local riders that were racing and well done to Griff Lewis (Bike Performance RC) winning the junior men’s Welsh Championship, Ieuan Andy Davies (Caffi Gruff) on taking the win in the Masters 50+ Men Championship and Lowri Richards (Backstedt Bike Performance RC) on her bronze podium placing in the U16 Girls Championship.

This weekend (18th/19th September) sees the Welsh Road and Time Trial Championships in Newcastle Emlyn. Good luck to all the riders racing in the Ystwyth CC jersey over the weekend; Tony Jones, Eva Marshall, Richard Eakins and Anita Saycell.

Welsh Circuit Race Championship 2021

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 categories.

In the men’s event Ciaran Rowett flew up the hill, showing his prowess on the climbs and finished first in a blistering 4.31. Only five seconds separated the second and third placed up and coming junior riders. Just squeezing into second place, Llion Rees-Jenkins flew up the climb in 5.01 and was followed closely by Thomas Mason who showing his strength this season, finished in 5.06 and set a new first claim club junior record.

In the ladies event it was good to see the Brewer sisters back competing on local roads. Leah Brewer, showed her strength on the climbs taking the win with a new ladies club record time of 4.52 which she previously set herself three years ago. In second place, Lois, hot on her sister’s heels crossed the line in a fast 5.04.

There were further records with Martin Williams setting a new club record for the V70 age group in 7.18 and Tim Strang setting a second claim V60 record.

All the records can be seen on the club website and if anyone has any amendments please do let the club know! Time Trial Records – Clwb Beicio Ystwyth Cycling Club

A thank you to Catalina Architecture for sponsoring the 2021 series, the TT organisers, time keepers, race photographers, along with everybody that has been able to help over the series keeping the riders safe. Most importantly a special mention and thank you to all the riders that have taken part over the year – the club hope you enjoyed and look forward to seeing you next year!

Leah Brewer – ladies overall winner and club record holder (photo credit: Leeroy Mason)
Ciaran Rowett – men’s overall hill climb winner (photo credit: Leeroy Mason)

Catalina Architecture TT Series Round 18 – Clarach Hill Climb Results
Ciaran Rowett 4.31
Leah Brewer 4.52 (senior ladies first claim club record)
Llion Rees-Jenkins 5.01
Lois Brewer 5.04
Thomas Mason 5.06 (junior men’s first claim club record)
Tim Strang 5.55 (V60 men’s second claim record)
Martin Williams 7.18 (V70 men’s first claim club record)
Mike Fitch 7.42 (V70 men’s second claim record)
Timekeepers
Andy Hunt, Derek Rattray & Elaine Rowlands

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 of the evening went to Nick Livermore, who set a blistering time with 43.26 and finished first overall with a 4 minute margin. Second on the podium was Caron Pugh with a swift time of 47.47, and completing the podium, Andy Hunt with a great ride to cross the line in 48.14.

The women’s overall event was won by Emma Palfrey, flying around the course to finish in 53.56.

Well done to all the riders and those that were able to help on the night, making it a safe event.

The final event of the Catalina Architecture TT series will be on Sunday 5th September. This will be the 1 mile Clarach hill climb.

Catalina Architecture TT Series Round 17 Devils Bridge Hilly.
Results

Nick Livermore 43.26
Caron Owen Pugh 47.47
Andy Hunt 48.14
Thomas Mason 52.02
Emma Palfrey 53.56
Tim Strang 58.08
Andy Starr 1.01.47
Mike Fitch 1.02.13
Martin Williams 1.06.03
Timekeepers
Derek Rattray & Elaine Rowlands
Marshall
Anita Saycell

Nick Livermore storming the course to take the overall win (photo credit: Leeroy Mason)

(photo credits: Leeroy Mason)

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 take the overall win in a fantastic time of 22.02. Steffan James took the road bike win and second overall in a storming ride of 23.42, while Jack Ramsbottom proving he can take on hills and time trials took the third overall place in 23.42.

In the ladies event, Emma Palfrey took the overall win with a storming ride to finish in 26.08. Anita Saycell took the second spot in 27.25 and Elaine Rowlands, current V50 course record holder took the third overall place and the road bike win in 31.40.

On the evening Mike Fitch proved age is no barrier and set the fastest recorded time on the course for the V70 age group with his time of 29.08.

Well done to all the riders that competed on the night, and a thank you to the TT organisers, time keepers and marshall’s that assisted on the night to ensure the safety of the riders.

Next week the series returns to the Devil’s Bridge Hilly course on the 25th August and then the final round, Sunday 5th September on the 1 mile Clarach hill climb.  http://www.ystwyth.cc/2020-time-trial-series/

Catalina Architecture TT Series Round 16 – Cwm Rheidol
Dafydd Wright 22.02
Steffan James 23.42
Jack Ramsbottom 23.42
Llion Rees-Jenkins 24.29
Andy Hunt 24.57
Rhodri Jenkins 25.45
Emma Palfrey 26.08
Anita Saycell 27.25
Adam Smith 27.56
Owen Thomas 28.48
Mike Fitch 29.08
Elaine Rowlands 31.40
Timekeepers
Derek Rattray & Andrew Davies
Marshall’s
Scott Tompsett. Gwen & Osian

Overall winner on the night Dafydd Wright (Photo credit: Ade Price)