The sun was shining for a great turn out for the first 10 mile time trial of the 2023 season.
Thirteen riders signed on to test themselves on the Cwm Rheidol rolling course. The riders were faced with a lovely tailwind to the Lovesgrove roundabout halfway point, before facing a strong headwind for the return miles to the finish line.
Daf Wright (Caffi Gruff) took the overall win on the night with an impressive 23.32. Crossing the line in second overall place and on a road bike was Ieuan Andy Davies (Caffi Gruff), 23.59 and completing the overall podium, Dylan Gwynn-Jones with 25.06.
In the ladies category Lowri Richards (Tofauti Everyone Active) took the overall win with a strong ride clocking 25.50 and Anita Saycell took second place, with 28.06.
Overall Men
1st – Daf Wright (23.32)
2nd – Ieuan Andy Davies (23.59)
3rd – Dylan Gwynn-Jones (25.06)
Overall Ladies
1st – Lowri Richards (25.50)
2nd – Anita Saycell (28.06)
Men’s road bike category winners:
1st – Ieuan Andy Davies (23.59)
2nd – Arwel Wyn Jones (26.39)
3rd – Reggie Middleton (27.37)
Next week the series heads onto the Llety Gwyn 10 mile course. Full details of the series can be found here:
2023 Catalina Architecture Time Trial Series – Clwb Beicio Ystwyth Cycling Club
Full Results:
Catalina Architecture & Design TT Series Round 1
Daf Wright (10.15) 23.32
Ieuan Andrew Davies R (10.15) 23.59
Dylan Gwynn-Jones (10.53) 25.06
Paul Brewer (11.15) 25.49
Lowri Richards (11.05) 25.50
Iestyn Stephens (11.20) 26.18
Arwel Wyn Jones R (11.25) 26.39
Reggie Middleton R (11.57) 27.37
Michael Tarling R (11.40) 27.51
Anita Saycell (11.49) 28.06
Toby Everard (12.58) 30.39
Mike Fitch R (12.55) 30.47
David Wright R (13.30) 32.05
Timekeepers
Andy Hunt & Derek Rattray
Chief Marshal
Glyn Williams
Note: R – No tri bars
These events cannot go ahead without the organisation and help on the night, thanks to go to Andy Hunt, Derek Rattray and Glyn Williams making the event possible.