Ystwyth CC have been well represented on the road this year with a record number of club members earning their 2nd category race licences and earning some great results along the way. To be able to gain a 2nd category licence involves riders earning a total of 40 points. This is no mean feat as riders often …
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On the 12th October, Welsh Cycling are holding their annual Awards Dinner to celebrate the year and achievements at the Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground in Cardiff. Last year Kristian Bond, recieved a nomination as club rider of the year and Ystwyth CC recieved a nomination for club of the year, making it through to the final three clubs. This year, 2019 we …
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It was fantastic to be able to celebrate a great year for the club at the Dandelion, Aberystwyth Golf Club. We were well catered for and looked after by the chef Arek providing us with good food https://www.dandelion-aberystwyth.co.uk/ It was an honour for the club to present the following awards to the riders on the …
The club are very proud to announce that we have one of our riders nominated for rider of the year: Kristian Bond, who has been racing at various events all over Wales with great success and achieved his 2nd category licence this season as a result. Kristian began his season early with the popular and …
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If you have tried a few of our sessions and enjoyed you can sign up to join Ystwyth Cycle Club for only £20 until the end of December. As well as the regular rides offered, you’ll receive the monthly email update to keep you informed of other events on and off the bike that the …
After being postponed earlier in the season due to adverse weather, Ystwyth CC’s National B Tour of the Mining Valleys road race, which was held on Sunday 8th April, saw a full field of E/1/2/3 riders taking to the hills above Aberystwyth and the Rheidol valley. The race followed a new 84-mile course this year, …
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It can seem a bit daunting and difficult to know how to get into road racing and give it a go. There are different types of races, from closed circuit races on purpose-built tarmac tracks, round town criterium races to road races on the open road and time trials. Giving time trials a go is …
Three Ystwyth CC members, Dylan Lewis, Shelley Childs and Andrew Poole, have been training hard and competing with great success, and have all qualified for the European Championships in Ibiza later this year. Dylan will be competing in the European Off Road Duathlon Championships, Shelley in the European Standard Distance Duathlon Championships and Andrew Poole …
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Last year was a busy and buzzing year for the club, as we celebrated our 65th anniversary by looking back at the club’s fascinating history but also looked forward by developing our provision and extending our membership. We’re now looking forward to an equally busy 2018, and it’s started well, with Ystwyth CC colours appearing …
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Ystwyth CC members, including lifetime members Ken Williams, Glyn Evans and Leif Skot, came together on Friday, November 10 for a special 65th anniversary dinner at the Blac in Talybont. We were also joined by Joe Hayward and Shelley Childs, representing the club’s two sponsors, Summit Cycles and Cambrian Tyres/Continental. As well as thanking our …
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