Ystwyth CC – Round 7 What a week, Cardiff City promoted to the Premiership, Aston Villa in the play offs and Swansea City relegated to the Championship. Cycling fans also took delight in Simon Yates’ dazzling display at the Giro d’Italia. 27 riders signed on for round 7 of the Ystwyth CC Time Trial series. …
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After basking in glorious sunshine all weekend with the exception of the sea mist, 15 riders signed on for round 6 of the Ystwyth CC time trial series. Based in the picturesque location of the Statkraft visitor centre the riders took on the challenge of the slightly hillier 10 mile TT course. Many riders are …
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As club members drew back their curtains in the morning, they would have witnessed heavy rain and a strong westerly wind. The prospect of a nice warm TT was far from the truth. Roll forward 12 hours and the sun graced us with its presence, although the cold westerly wind and cool temperatures were still …
Round 4 of the Ystwyth CC time trial series saw 15 riders sign on to take on the challenge of the 12-mile hilly time trial course. Starting at the visitor centre at Nant yr Arian, with a flock of red kitescircling ready to swoop on any rider showing signs of nerves, the riders took on …
Llety Gwyn 10 – 18th April 2018 In glorious spring sunshine with a blustery south westerly wind, 32 riders signed on for round 3 ofthe Ystwyth CC time trial series. With conditions better than the previous two rounds and the temperature rising, quicker times wereanticipated but the strong headwind would limit the chance of a …
With the smell of freshly baked cake and coffee brewing, 35 riders signed on to compete in round 2 of the Ystwyth CC time trial series. This week, the event was classed as a ‘taster’ event and on the back of the successful Tour of the Mining Valley Road Race it was expected that the …
The month of April sees many of the one day cycling classics take place, in particular, Paris Roubaix or Hell of the North as it is commonly referred to. April also sees the return of the Ystwyth CC Time Trial series. Although no cobble stones, the pot holed A44 on the Llety Gwyn course did …
On Wednesday 30th August, in glorious evening sunshine, 15 riders took on the challenge of the 1.4km hill course with an elevation of 110 meters. As the riders eagerly anticipated the start, going off at 1 minute intervals, the atmosphere on the infamous Clarach hair pin corner was building with claxons sounding, chanting and encouragement …
As the 29 riders signed on for the last 10 mile time trial of the season in a spectacular late August sunset, this would be the final opportunity to seek a personal best or even club record until 2018. In a highly competitive men’s field, riders were competing for top spot. In the end Ieuan …
Bathed in glorious mid August sunshine with the prospect of coffee, cake and a barbecue provided by Paul and Kim Jones of Penparcau Butchers, 15 riders signed on to the Ystwyth CC Cwm Rheidol time trial. With newly laid chippings on a half mile section of the course, the prospect of fast times would be …