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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With the club effectively shut down since March, the committee have started discussions on how to resume future club activities. We hope that everyone has kept well over the last few months and been able to enjoy some more cycling since restrictions have eased. Over the next few weeks and months we will keep you …
Our priority is the wellbeing, health and safety of all our club members, ride co-ordinators and the general public. We are following the latest Government and Welsh Cycling recommendations that no organised activities take place until further notice. Thanks for understanding, stay safe and when any information changes we will keep you posted. https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/news/article/20200313-welsh-cycling-news-Welsh-Cycling-Coronavirus—Covid-19-Guidance-0
When heading out on the bike you should carry the following on every ride, whether cycling on your own or in a group; * Face mask (if requiring first aid/maintenance assistance) * (MTB social rides) own spare clothing, waterproofs and personal medical requirements * Mobile Phone * Card/cash * Food / Drink * Gilet/Waterproof * …
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Ystwyth Cycle Club sponsor Summit Cycles, have kindly agreed to hold a Bike Health Workshop on Tuesday 17th March 18:30-20:30. There will also be a chance for Q & A session afterwards. This is a great chance to learn some tips to keep your bike in good shape. This is a free of charge session …
Byrgyr have kindly offered Ystwyth CC cyclists when on the bike and returning back to Aberystwyth, the following on any day of the week… Coffee, tea or hot chocolate and bara brith or two Welsh cakes for £4.50. There’s also a 10% discount for groups of 6 or more.
Where can you take the Ystwyth CC club jersey for 2020 – send in your photos from around the UK (or further afield!) and every club member that submits an entry will receive a gift at the end of the year. Closing date 15th November 2020. E-mail: ystwythcc@gmail.com with your photos or upload directly to …