In near perfect conditions, 25 riders comprising of 23 individual riders and one two-up competed on the Llety Gwyn 10-mile TT course. With a slight cross wind, riders would not benefit from a supporting wind on either the out or return leg. Having raced on Tuesday evening at Llandow, Ieuan Andy Davies took the top …
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Watch the Tour this Sunday with Ystwyth!
It’s been a historic start to this year’s Tour de France, with Geraint Thomas becoming the first Welshman ever to wear the yellow jersey – and he’s still wearing it as we write, three days later! This Sunday afternoon, why not join Ystwyth to watch the Tour live at the Ship and Castle from 2pm …
Club neighbours Clwb Seiclo Caron CC host a great ride for Ystwyth
With the sun shining, fourteen Ystwyth CC riders made the trip south to Tregaron to meet up with our neighbouring club Clwb Seiclo Caron CC. With the promise of new routes we were not disappointed. Gwion James from Caron had planned a great 70km route leaving Tregaron, taking in Llanddewibrefi, Lampeter and Cribyn, then leading …
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Nant Yr Arian 12 mile hilly time trial
7 riders completed the challenging Ystwyth CC Nant yr Arian 12 mile hilly time trial. In cool, calm conditions, the riders descend the 6 miles to the A44 roundabout before taking on the 6 mile ascent back to the finish line. With a good mix of time trial and road bikes on the start line, the benefit of a …
Ystwyth CC join Clwb Seiclo Caron CC for a Sunday Ride – 2nd July
Clwb Seiclo Caron CC have kindly agreed to host our Sunday Social Ride and Club Run on the 2nd July. The pace will be a steady 15mph average, with the ride leaving from Tregaron Square at 9.30am. This is a great chance to explore the roads further south in the county. The plan is to …
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Riding in Ystwyth colours this summer? Let us know!
The racing and sportive season is in full flow and it’s great to see reports and photos of Ystwyth riders participating in all sorts of different events. If you’re riding in any event or race over the summer, or are simply having an adventure, be sure to let us know either on our Ystwyth FB …
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Aberystwyth Rapha Women’s 100k, 23rd July
The Rapha Women’s 100k is a celebration of cycling community and collective spirit among riders across the globe. Since its inception, the Women’s 100 has inspired cyclists across the world to come together and ride 100km on the same day. On Sunday 23rd July the Ystwyth Club Run, Social Ride and Beginner Ride will join …
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Ystwyth Juniors’ Summer Cycling Series
Friday evening, 23 June, will see the start of Ystwyth Juniors’ Summer Cycling Series at Blaendolau – another brand new series of events from our ever-growing junior club. Ystwyth Juniors’ usual Friday evening skills sessions have been attracting 60 to 70 riders in recent weeks, which is remarkable considering that the club is only a …
Time Trialists enjoy the summer heat
Bathed in glorious sunshine, 25 riders registered to compete in the Llety Gwyn 10 mile time trail. With a supporting tail wind on the outward leg, riders were optimistic to make good time to the turn around point and battle the return leg home. In the absence of Ieuan Andy Davies and Danny Thorogood, competition for …
Great maintenance workshop with club sponsor Summit Cycles
There was a great response to the invitation sent to club members to attend a free workshop ‘Roadside Bike Maintenance Session’, hosted by our club sponsor and local bike shop Summit Cycles. The two hour session flew by with members being shown the ‘M Check‘ , some extra pre and post ride care and the opportunity to …
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