We are launching the 2021 YCC jersey challenge and encouraging club members to upload their photos of their club jersey whilst out riding. All club members that upload a photo will receive a small gift at the end of the year. It is crucial that current guidelines are adhered to. Check out Welsh Cycling for […]
Author Archives: Anita Saycell
AGM round up – Club President presentation & good news for 2020 members!
At the recent club AGM, it was great to have over 20 attendees (online) to help make the decisions shaping the club for 2021. The full minutes will be circulated soon to club members, but in the meantime we can share some updates for those that were unable to attend. 2021 Committee The committee for […]
Catalina Architecture September Rider of the Month
As part of the 2020 TT series there has been a rider chosen each month for this prize. This isn’t necessarily about the fastest but about attitude and effort. The TT organisers are pleased to announce that the Catalina Architecture September rider of the month is junior rider Lowri Richards. Lowri has taken part in […]
Catalina Architecture August rider of the month
As part of the 2020 TT series there will be a rider chosen each month for this prize. This isn’t necessarily about the fastest but about attitude and effort. The TT organisers are pleased to announce that the Catalina Architecture August rider of the month is local rider Josh Tarling. Josh has ridden all the […]
Catalina Architecture TT Series – Round 9 Hill Climb
The conclusion of the Catalina Architecture 2020 Series did not disappoint. With all sixteen riders on road bikes for the 1 mile hill climb from Llangorwen, there would be no hiding. Each rider taking on the climb and the clock. There were fast times posted, with the first six riders all breaking the 5 minute […]
Hill climb season
Club member Katie Miles provides us with a great insight into the world of hill climbs ahead of Ystwyth CC’s hill climb event on Sunday. “Every time I’m at the start line for a hill climb, I find myself wondering the same thing: “Why am I doing this again?!” To make the anticipation worse, this […]
Catalina Architecture TT Series Round 8 – Cwm Rheidol
Thirteen riders took on the Cwm Rheidol time trial course and were treated to great conditions for the last 10 mile event of the year. There will be one final 1 mile hill climb event this Sunday (13th September) which will conclude the successful Catalina Architecture TT Series. Tonight saw a battle for the overall […]
Catalina Architecture TT Series Round 7 – Cwm Rheidol
The 15 riders on the 2nd September faced autumnal blustery weather as they took on the scenic Cwm Rheidol time trial course. Junior rider, Lowri Richards starred as the first overall lady, and first road bike winner across the line in a time of 27.54, with Elaine Rowlands following up in second place overall and […]
Catalina Architecture TT Series Round 6 – Cwm Rheidol
For the first time ever all the local stars had pre-entered to ride the inaugural Catalina Architecture Ystwyth CC time trial starting in the scenic Rheidol Valley. It was going to be a great night to see who would come out on top. One of the stars taking part, was none other than climbing specialist […]
Catalina Architecture TT Series Round 5 -Cwm Rheidol
With the promise of reasonable weather , eighteen riders had pre-entered to take on the Cwm Rheidol 10 mile time trial for round five of the Catalina Architecture TT Series. With a south easterly wind the riders had a helping hand to the halfway turnaround at Lovesgrove roundabout but had to work hard to maintain […]