The final event in a successful 2021 series took place early on Sunday the 5th September. Eight riders braved the 1 mile tough climb starting near Llangorwen Church which headed up towards the entrance to Frongoch farm. It was to be a fast morning which involved re-writing the club record books across the various age …
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Nine riders took on the Devil’s Bridge 16 mile hilly time trial. It proved a good night, with only a gentle breeze and warm air. This rolling course tested the riders’ end of season fitness as well as their bike choice, with many riders choosing a road bike over a time trial bike. The ride …
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The conditions were good for the last 10 mile time trial of the year. The twelve riders enjoyed their last chance to test their legs over the gently rolling Cwm Rheidol course. The evening was dominated by the Caffi Gruff race team, who took the top three overall placings. Dafydd Wright stormed the course to …
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This ride is open to non-members and members. Book your place and join a friendly group to cycle with this Sunday 22nd August. The ride will be a friendly introduction to the club and a chance to enjoy a chat and coffee en route.More details and to book your place: https://forms.gle/xFn7gyWRG7hV4atD7
It was the riders’ last chance to test themselves on the flatter 10 mile Llety Gwyn course as the end of the time trial season fast approaches. Eight riders lined up to take on the course. The rain kept at bay but the south westerly breeze didn’t seem to help the riders much in either …
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The club chaingang is back for a few weeks before we lose the evening light. It will be a slightly shorter route to keep it safer, with riders making their own way to the Golf Club in Borth. The route will then head clockwise from the Borth Golf Club heading north to Ynyslas, then to …
On Saturday 14th August Clwb Caron are organising a challenge ride in memory of club member Rhodri Davies. Rhodri was a regular at the Ystwyth CC spin sessions and a friend to many Ystwyth CC riders and it would be great for as many Ystwyth CC riders to take part as possible. It’s a great …
It was a special night as the riders were privileged to be timed by Ken Williams and Glyn Evans, life members of Ystwyth CC. The ten riders on the start line enjoyed a tailwind on the way out, which made for some quick times to the turnaround but more of a battle on the return …
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With seven riders on the start list and a combined age of 384, it was definitely a night for the seniors to shine. With the previous two rounds being cancelled, the riders were rested and ready to take on the undulating 10 mile course in the scenic Rheidol valley. The weather was warm with very …
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As part of the 2021 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 June rider of the month is local Caron Cycling Club and Ystwyth CC club member, Mike Fitch. …
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