Author Archives: Anita Saycell

What a weekend! In only it’s third year, the Triple Crown event sees a weekend of great local racing. Testing the riders over a number of different local courses from a short opening prologue to a longer hilly time trial. With four events in total over the three days, it was all to play for. […]

The weekend kicked off with a successful first round of the Junior Summer Series on Friday, held at Blaendolau playing fields. Well done to all the juniors that took part and hope you all enjoyed! The next event in the series is round 2 at Llanidloes, on the 17 June. More details can be found […]

This was round 6 of the Catalina Architecture & Design Ltd TT Series 2023 and the last chance for riders to test themselves before the Triple Crown weekend next week (16, 17, 18 June). The weather was again warm and sunny for the rolling ten mile course starting in the Rheidol valley. The eleven riders […]

A weekend ahead promising some great racing, with events ranging from a 1km sprint to a 24 mile rolling course. Riders can choose as many events as they would like to ride, but the more events ridden the more points towards the Ystwyth CC Triple Crown award! Lots of other prizes on offer for each […]

With the amazing weather it was great to see so many people out enjoying the sunshine over the weekend. On Sunday the Ystwyth Juniors headed to the Mawddach trail, and judging by the smiles and ice creams it looked the perfect ride!! The club had two paced road groups riding on Sunday morning, the 8.30 […]

The sun was out but there was a strong Easterly wind to contend with, making the return leg tough going for round five of the 2023 Catalina Architecture Time Trial Series. Twelve riders signed on to take on this unique hilly time trial. It proved an all round test of downhill skill, as well as […]

With a return to the faster course this week, the event saw thirteen riders sign on to test themselves on this 10 mile course. The weather stayed warm and sunny, with a North Westerly breeze which slightly helped on the outward leg. Again this week saw all the riders under the 30 minute barrier. The […]

It was a busy weekend, starting with the great news that the club have agreed a new sponsorship deal for 2023 with our local bike shop Summit Cycles. We are grateful to Joe for supporting the club and offering some great member only benefits. With the lovely dry and sunny weekend, it was great to […]

With near perfect conditions, fourteen riders signed on to test themselves on the gently rolling 10 mile course as part of the Catalina Architecture + Design Time Trial Series. It proved a fast warm night with all the riders completing the course in under 30 minutes. Caron set a blistering pace to cross the line […]

The weather finally turned a corner and the club saw a great turn out for the Tour of Pembrokeshire on a very sunny Saturday. With a choice of distances, 25, 60, 80 and the 105 miles, Ystwyth CC members Nia, Lynfa and Paul Brewer took on the ultimate distance with nearly 10,000 feet of climbing. […]