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 …
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Ystwyth CC’s Tour of the Mining Valleys 2018 race report and full results
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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Fancy trying out road racing…?
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 …
Ystwyth CC members to represent the British Team
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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It’s time to join Ystwyth CC for another great year in 2018
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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YCC 2017 awards announced at 65th anniversary dinner
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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Summit Cycles’ striking 65th anniversary window display
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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Ystwyth CC taster day at the Wales National Velodrome
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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High turnout and original jersey at club’s 65th anniversary ride
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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65th anniversary ride, Sunday 8th October
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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