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 …
Continue reading “Round 15 Catalina Architecture TT Series – 11th August”
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 …
Continue reading “Round 11 Catalina Architecture TT Series – 14th July”
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 …
Continue reading “Round 14 Catalina Architecture TT Series – 4th August”
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. …
Continue reading “Catalina Architecture June rider of the month”
Ken Williams and Glyn Evans, both life members of Ystwyth CC have given over 80 years combined service to Welsh Cycling as National Commissaires and to Ystwyth CC. The club have been very grateful for all their knowledge, expertise and help over the many years. As well as their services to Welsh Cycling, Ken and …
Continue reading “Time keeping the Ystwyth CC time trials for one final time”
The Ystwyth Time Trial Championships proved to be a great event. The early start meant very little traffic and the riders were treated to smooth tarmac, good conditions and with a gentle breeze helping on the return leg. It was a great chance for the riders to set themselves a time on this gently rolling …
This week proved another exciting week out on the road with riders taking advantage of the good weather and the light winds to set some blistering times. This week the Junior riders Thomas Mason and Lowri Richards are both showing their strength week on week competing on road bikes against seasoned seniors and producing fast …
Continue reading “Round 10 Catalina Architecture TT Series – 7th July”
Who will be crowned the Club Champions for 2021? This Sunday (11th July) sees the return of the Club Championship on the gently rolling course from Tre’ddol to Machynlleth and back. The riders will take on the 16.5 mile route to test themselves and against each other. View the route here: 16.7 mi Road Cycling …