Another breezy night met the 16 riders on the faster of the club time trial courses, starting from Llanbadarn. Apart from the breeze, the sun and warmth made it a great night. The men’s road bike competition (no tri bars) was hotly contested with the top three riders all within a minute of each other. …
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Nant yr Arian Hilly. Wednesday June 26th 2019
With the warm summer weather, it was great to see the 16 riders deciding to tackle this week’s hilly time trial. The riders had to contend with gusty North Easterly winds which tested the rider’s bike handling and choice of equipment, with many riders choosing a road bike over a TT bike for the course. …
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Llety Gwyn 10. Wednesday June 19th 2019
With the promise of a good evening, it was great to see new faces as well as returning riders taking on the Llety Gwyn 10 mile course. The men’s road bike category saw Rhys Evans taking the win in a fast time of 24.25, followed by Mike Sherman in 26.15 and up and coming junior …
Cwm Rheidol 10 – Wednesday June 12th 2019
With the series returning to the rolling Cwm Rheidol course, 12 riders took on the evening event with the promise of tea, coffee and cake at the finish line. The Women’s overall win went to Helen Marshall with a fast ride on the night, crossing the line in 26.44, followed by Emma Palfrey in second …
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Llety Gwyn 10. Wednesday 5th June 2019
The weekly Ystwyth CC series saw the return to the Llety Gwyn route on Wednesday with some fast times being set. In the women’s overall placings, Amanda Binks took the win in 28.23, followed by Elaine Rowlands taking second place, and the road bike win in 31.16. In the men’s road bike category, Ciaran Rowett …
Riders take on the Devil’s Bridge revised course – 29th May 2019
With a revised shorter course due to roadworks, the riders were able to enjoy a different route and distance. Unfortunately the weather was not kind and only the hardy riders took on the hilly 10 miles in the rain and wind. In the men’s event, seeing a return to form, Ieuan Andy Davies took the …
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Abercyclefest Time Trial 2019
With the Abercyclefest week in full swing, this event was part of the mid-week activities on offer for cyclists to enjoy. With a record number of riders this year lining up on the start line, the scenic course down the Rheidol Valley and the promise of tea and cakes at the finish, was looking good …
New ladies V50 record – Llety Gwyn 10. Wednesday May 15th
With the weather warm and the wind slight, it was promising a good night for the 20 riders taking on the Llety Gwyn 10 mile time trial. It was great to see new faces testing themselves against the clock, as well as returning riders from 2018 to test themselves on this course for 2019. This …
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Rain holds for round six – May 8th 2019
Cwm Rheidol 10. May 8th 2019 With the weather looking favourable it was promising to be a good night for the riders taking on the 10 mile time trial on the Cwm Rheidol course. Riders start at one minute intervals, with the course heading out to Lovesgrove roundabout and returning the same way. With 13 riders …
Return to the Llety Gwyn course – 1st May 2019
With the club time trial returning this week to the Llety Gwyn course, originally named after a nearby hotel, now a housing estate in Llanbadarn, 15 riders lined up for the start of this 10 mile event. With the riders setting off at minute intervals to test themselves against the clock on this faster course, …
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