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 …
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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 …
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With the promise of a fast night, with warm air and very little wind it was going to be a great night for local time trialling. The nineteen club members prepared themselves for the 10 mile out and back TT course and didn’t disappoint. The ladies overall winners and road category winners were Katie Miles …
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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 over the month. The TT organisers are pleased to announce that the Catalina Architecture July rider of the month is a rider that has made enormous …
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Wednesday (5th August) proved to be an exciting night for local time trialling. The Cwm Rheidol 10 mile time trial course was broken not by one but by two riders on the night. The course record was set in 2018 by Gruff Lewis and has stood for two years at 21.03. Round 3 of the …
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The fourteen riders that braved the damp conditions last Wednesday (29th July) were treated to a south westerly wind which helped slightly with the tough relentless climb from Southgate to Devil’s Bridge. This was the second round in the Catalina Architecture TT series and proved an exciting event with some of the strongest local riders …
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Ystwyth CC member Gethin Howells took on the Everesting challenge in June this year and achieved the incredible feat of climbing 8848 meters on a local gravel climb known as the ‘legburner’, earning his place in the Everesting Hall of Fame. This is known as the most difficult climbing challenge in the world. The idea …
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With all the safety measures in place and following the advice and guidance of the Cycling Time Trials Association the Ystwyth CC club time trials are back for 2020. It was great to see a club activity return after four months of all activities being suspended. The rain stopped in plenty of time and the …
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The club are pleased to announce that the TT series are back for 2020! The first round starts this Wednesday 22nd July 2020. To ensure everyone’s safety please adhere to the following; Each event in the Catalina Architecture TT Series is pre-entry only. Details on how to pre-enter are available on the YCC Facebook site. …
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It is great news that the Cycling Time Trials governing body have given the go ahead for club time trials to restart. Under the organisation of Andy Hunt, TT Secretary and Derek Rattray, Assistant TT Secretary, the weekly club time trials will resume this week, with the first event held on Wednesday 22nd July. The …
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