With the series returning to the rolling Cwm Rheidol course, 12 riders took on the evening event with the promise of tea, coffee and cake at the finish line. The Women’s overall win went to Helen Marshall with a fast ride on the night, crossing the line in 26.44, followed by Emma Palfrey in second …
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The weekly Ystwyth CC series saw the return to the Llety Gwyn route on Wednesday with some fast times being set. In the women’s overall placings, Amanda Binks took the win in 28.23, followed by Elaine Rowlands taking second place, and the road bike win in 31.16. In the men’s road bike category, Ciaran Rowett …
With a revised shorter course due to roadworks, the riders were able to enjoy a different route and distance. Unfortunately the weather was not kind and only the hardy riders took on the hilly 10 miles in the rain and wind. In the men’s event, seeing a return to form, Ieuan Andy Davies took the …
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With the Abercyclefest week in full swing, this event was part of the mid-week activities on offer for cyclists to enjoy. With a record number of riders this year lining up on the start line, the scenic course down the Rheidol Valley and the promise of tea and cakes at the finish, was looking good …
With the weather warm and the wind slight, it was promising a good night for the 20 riders taking on the Llety Gwyn 10 mile time trial. It was great to see new faces testing themselves against the clock, as well as returning riders from 2018 to test themselves on this course for 2019. This …
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Aber Cycle Fest is back again for 2019, and runs from Saturday 18th May to Monday 27th May. Ystwyth CC is proud to be closely associated with the festival, and our members certainly enjoy the huge variety of cycling that it brings to Aberystwyth and the surrounding area. Full details of all the events are …
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Cwm Rheidol 10. May 8th 2019 With the weather looking favourable it was promising to be a good night for the riders taking on the 10 mile time trial on the Cwm Rheidol course. Riders start at one minute intervals, with the course heading out to Lovesgrove roundabout and returning the same way. With 13 riders …
With the club time trial returning this week to the Llety Gwyn course, originally named after a nearby hotel, now a housing estate in Llanbadarn, 15 riders lined up for the start of this 10 mile event. With the riders setting off at minute intervals to test themselves against the clock on this faster course, …
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With only five riders braving the elements this course is a fast descent down to the Lovesgove roundabout, then a six mile climb back up to the finish at Nant yr Arian. With the riders signing on, the evening was chilly, with a slight headwind on the ascent back to the finish, but luckily not …
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On a mild spring evening the Ystwyth CC time trial returned to the Llety Gwyn course to see 19 riders testing themselves on the 10 mile route. With mild conditions it was going to be a good night for setting personal best times for the season. In the men’s road bike category (no tri bars) …
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