The time trials are back! Sign up and have a go for 2021 – they are great events for all riders to challenge themselves against the clock. All the courses are in or near Aberystwyth, making it easy to access and take part in a weekly local event. All club members are welcome, and no […]
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Club rides are returning!
It’s great news that outdoor group activity, organised by official clubs can restart from the 26th April 2021. Following this Welsh Government announcement the club will be co-ordinating Sunday rides starting from the 2nd May 2021. The club will start with small groups of riders and pre-booking will be required to ensure we can safely […]
Hanging up the clipboard after 40 years of service as a cycling Commissaire
Ystwyth Cycle Club have been very fortunate to have the support and expertise for many years from club life member Ken Williams is his role as a National Commissaire. Ken will be stepping down from this role after a long service of over forty years to Welsh Cycling as a Commissaire, of which over twenty […]
YCC jersey challenge is launched for 2021
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 […]
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 […]