We are pleased to announce the return of the Mince Pie Rides!! Save the date in your diaries for Sunday 19th December. There will be a short ride planned before returning back to to the cosy and welcoming Yr Hen Llew Du for mince pies and refreshments. The booking link will be emailed nearer the …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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