Author Archives: Anita Saycell

Round 9 Catalina Architecture TT Series – 30th June

Eight riders took on the hilly Devil’s Bridge TT and were treated to a warm evening with a gentle tailwind helping them up the long undulating climb. This is one of the most scenic courses, starting near to Southgate and following the road towards Devil’s Bridge. The riders had to negotiate fresh chippings and a …

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Ystwyth CC member takes on 2,000km charity challenge

One of the Ystwyth CC’s newer members, Damian Burgess is taking on a great challenge and raising money for two important charities, the British Heart Foundation and Mind. Damian bought his first road bike and took up cycling during lockdown and hasn’t looked back, training outdoors when he can or indoors on Zwift. Next month, …

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Round 8 Catalina Architecture TT Series – 23rd June

After the busy Triple Crown weekend many riders were taking a well earned rest, however six riders braved the course and the damp conditions to test themselves on the Cwm Rheidol 10 mile time trial course. In the men’s event junior rider Griff Lewis stormed the course and showed his form by taking the overall …

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Ystwyth TT Triple Crown Round Up 19-20th June

The inaugural Ystwyth TT Triple Crown took place over the two days, 19-20th June and saw 25 riders taking part in the events. With three events on offer riders could choose from the 1 mile Clarach hill climb, 10 mile Cwm Rheidol TT or the 16 mile Devil’s Bridge Hilly TT. However to qualify for …

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Life Member Glyn Evans retires from his Commissaire role after more than 40 years of service

Ystwyth Cycle Club have been very fortunate to have the support and expertise for many years from club life member Glyn Evans. After more than 40 years of commissaire service, many of which as a National Commissaire, Glyn will be taking a well earned break and enjoying his retirement. The club would like to wish …

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Round 7 Catalina Architecture TT Series – 16th June 2021

While the Welsh football team were playing an impressive game against Turkey, five riders turned up to test their form on the Llety Gwyn TT 10 mile course. The rain held off and with only a gentle breeze to contend with, it promised to be a fast night. In the men’s overall and road bike …

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Round 6 Catalina Architecture TT Series – 9th June 2021

The 6th round of the Catalina Architecture TT Series didn’t disappoint and saw some great battles on the night. The weather was dry with a light headwind on the return leg as the riders made their way back down the Rheidol valley. In the road bike category Adam Hepburn had a storming ride to take …

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