As Ystwyth CC’s 65th anniversary year draws to a close, a special commemorative window display of past club jerseys and photographs from the club archive can be seen at club sponsor Summit Cycles during the month of November. According to Joe Hayward, director of Summit Cycles Ltd, “As a lifelong cyclist and advocate of all …
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After a very early start from Aberystwyth, 18 riders made their way by coach to the Wales National Velodrome in Newport. This was the first time for most of us, so we were not sure what to expect. We arrived in plenty of time to be sized for our track bikes. With no gears and …
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Ystwyth CC’s 65th anniversary ride on Sunday, 8th October saw over 50 club members, friends and members of neighbouring Clwb Caron come together for a 65-mile ride to Lampeter and back. The ride was the latest in a series of events held during 2017 to commemorate the club’s 65th anniversary, which will culminate in November …
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As part of the club’s 65th anniversary celebrations, all our usual Sunday rides will come together on Sunday, 8th October for a 65-mile ride to Lampeter and back. The ride will leave Plascrug Leisure Centre promptly at 9.30am but all riders are requested to arrive in good time so that a club photograph can be …
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With the prospect of a five-hour round trip to the Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff for the annual AGM, Ystwyth CC were grateful to Welsh Cycling for allowing us for the first time ever to be in attendance via a video conference from Aberystwyth. The AGM took place on the 19th September and the …
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Ystwyth CC will be taking over the community room in Tesco (located next to the tills) from 10 until 12 noon on Saturday 16th September. We will be selling tickets for the 65th Anniversary Club Dinner, priced at £18 (cheques payable to Ystwyth CC). The club dinner will be held in the Black Lion, Talybont …
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This is a great fun event to end the season and riders will receive a free tasty meal in the Ffarmers after the event, thanks to our club sponsor Summit Cycles. Please register beforehand that you’re riding this event with Andy Hunt (0790 308 0072) to help with catering numbers. Distance: 1.7 miles taking riders …
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On Sunday 15th October, Ystwyth CC will be travelling down to Newport International Sports Village, to have a taster session on the track with guidance from the Newport coaches. This is a taster day and is suitable for everyone who wants to come along and have a go. There will be a coach taking us …
Ever thought of riding MTB with Ystwyth but haven’t ventured out yet? On Friday, 4th August, Ystwyth MTB have the perfect opportunity for you to join us on the tracks at Nant yr Arian. With two ride length options, these will be easy-paced, relaxed rides to suit all level of riders – with talking on …
Noticing very low tyre pressure before heading home on the bike, I thought this was a good excuse to find and try out some of the new cycle facilities in town. I headed to the end of the taxi rank in Aberystwyth, outside the railway station, to the new ‘Bike Tool Station’ , apparently the first …