Ystwyth CC – Round 7 What a week, Cardiff City promoted to the Premiership, Aston Villa in the play offs and Swansea City relegated to the Championship. Cycling fans also took delight in Simon Yates’ dazzling display at the Giro d’Italia. 27 riders signed on for round 7 of the Ystwyth CC Time Trial series. …
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If you have tried a few of our sessions and enjoyed you can sign up to join Ystwyth Cycle Club for only £20 until the end of December. As well as the regular rides offered, you’ll receive the monthly email update to keep you informed of other events on and off the bike that the …
After basking in glorious sunshine all weekend with the exception of the sea mist, 15 riders signed on for round 6 of the Ystwyth CC time trial series. Based in the picturesque location of the Statkraft visitor centre the riders took on the challenge of the slightly hillier 10 mile TT course. Many riders are …
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As club members drew back their curtains in the morning, they would have witnessed heavy rain and a strong westerly wind. The prospect of a nice warm TT was far from the truth. Roll forward 12 hours and the sun graced us with its presence, although the cold westerly wind and cool temperatures were still …
Round 4 of the Ystwyth CC time trial series saw 15 riders sign on to take on the challenge of the 12-mile hilly time trial course. Starting at the visitor centre at Nant yr Arian, with a flock of red kitescircling ready to swoop on any rider showing signs of nerves, the riders took on …
Llety Gwyn 10 – 18th April 2018 In glorious spring sunshine with a blustery south westerly wind, 32 riders signed on for round 3 ofthe Ystwyth CC time trial series. With conditions better than the previous two rounds and the temperature rising, quicker times wereanticipated but the strong headwind would limit the chance of a …
With the smell of freshly baked cake and coffee brewing, 35 riders signed on to compete in round 2 of the Ystwyth CC time trial series. This week, the event was classed as a ‘taster’ event and on the back of the successful Tour of the Mining Valley Road Race it was expected that the …
After being postponed earlier in the season due to adverse weather, Ystwyth CC’s National B Tour of the Mining Valleys road race, which was held on Sunday 8th April, saw a full field of E/1/2/3 riders taking to the hills above Aberystwyth and the Rheidol valley. The race followed a new 84-mile course this year, …
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The month of April sees many of the one day cycling classics take place, in particular, Paris Roubaix or Hell of the North as it is commonly referred to. April also sees the return of the Ystwyth CC Time Trial series. Although no cobble stones, the pot holed A44 on the Llety Gwyn course did …
It can seem a bit daunting and difficult to know how to get into road racing and give it a go. There are different types of races, from closed circuit races on purpose-built tarmac tracks, round town criterium races to road races on the open road and time trials. Giving time trials a go is …