Category Archives: TT results 2017

On a sunny warm evening down the scenic Rheidol Valley, the riders battled a light headwind on the way out to Lovesgrove roundabout, with a slight tailwind on the return leg. With the promise of marzipan cake, brownies and Heather’s famous flapjacks there were some great times posted on this rolling course. One of our youngest …

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With the forecasted heavy rain falling, eleven brave riders made the start line for the Llety Gwyn 10 mile time trial. With a breezy southerly wind making the first five miles tough going to the turn around point, but riders then being rewarded with some wind assistance on the return leg. There were some great times posted tonight with …

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18 riders took on the challenge of the Ystwyth CC hilly 22 mile time trial.  Bathed in glorious early evening sunshine with a southerly wind, the riders made the ascent to Devils Bridge before heading across to Ponterwyd and a short ascent up to Nant Yr Arian.  With a fast 7 mile descent back to the finish …

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The fourth day of Aber Cycle Fest ’17 saw the action move to Cwm Rheidol, where the 10-mile TT with Ystwyth CC brought out the season’s biggest field yet. Ieuan Andy took the win but we again saw fast, close times being recorded and others putting in great performances on their first attempts this season. …

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Ystwyth TT coordinator Andy Hunt had predicted a night of PBs on the Llety Gwyn course on Wednesday, 17th May, and with a high turnout and plenty of fast times recorded, this week’s TT was another successful event this season. Next week the Ystwyth TT will feature as part of the Aber Cycle Fest 10-day …

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Andrew Poole recorded the fastest time in Cwm Rheidol on Wednesday, 10 May, on a sunny evening which saw several season bests and other fast times, as well as more new riders joining Ystwyth’s popular 2017 TT series. The club would like to thank everyone who assists in holding these time trials, including providing cake …

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Ieuan Andy Davies continued to dominate the Ystwyth 2017 TT season with another strong performance on the Llety Gwyn course on Wednesday, 3rd May, with Gareth Hodgson clocking the second fastest time on his first appearance this season. Several youth riders competed well on an evening which saw a great turnout and numerous riders taking …

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Four weeks into the 2017 TT season saw the first of the two time trials which will be held this year on the 12-mile Nant yr Arian course, descending and then ascending the A44 climb. This week saw strong performances again from the familiar names of the past few weeks, but performing well also were …

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The second time trial of the season was held in dry but chilly conditions on the 10 mile Cwm Rheidol course starting near the Statkraft Visitor Centre car park in the Rheidol Valley.  With the promise of free coffee and cakes at the finish line – thirteen riders on the night took on the 10 miles all posting great …

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With good conditions but still chilly – eleven riders enjoyed the quieter roads of the 7pm start for round 3 of the Ystwyth CC time trial series on the Llety Gwyn 10 mile course.  Ieuan Andy Davies and Helen Marshall continued to dominate the men’s and women’s races.  It was great to see club members riding their first …

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