Final round of the 2025 YCC Catalina Architecture Time Trails – Wednesday 3rd September – Clarach Hill Climb – Results:
Caron Pugh 4.32
Paul Brewer 5.20 (New V60 record by 3 seconds)
Lois Brewer 5.40
Lowri Richards 5.42
Tim Strang 6.44 (New V70 record)
Martin Williams 7.58
Thank you to Marshalls – David Bond, Scott Thompsett & Nia Richards. Timekeepers – Derek Rattray & Elaine Rowlands.
Caron Pugh 21:41
Kristian Bond. 24:09
Lois Brewer. 25:43
Meirion Davies 27:15
Thank you Marshalls Andy Hunt & Paul Brewer. Timekeepers Derek Rattray & Elaine Rowlands.
Cwm Rheidol 10 mile TT – 13th August 2025
Caron Pugh. 21:59
Kristian Bond. 24:20
Andy Hunt (R) 25:43
Thank you to marshalls Anita Saycell and Andrew Davies. Timekeepers – Derek Rattray And Elaine Rowlands
The updated club jerseys have landed!!
We have a special limited offer until the end of September 2025.
The new Castelli club jersey will normally retail at £85, but from now until the end of September, the club are discounting this to £70 for club members*.
Not content with giving club members one great offer…..all other Castelli Ystwyth jerseys are reduced to £50 until the end of September 2025 (usually £68). This includes the 70th anniversary jersey.
Don’t miss this great chance to update your club kit and treat yourself to an early Christmas present!!
Contact Paul T to purchase: Club Kit – Clwb Beicio Ystwyth Cycling Club
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New jersey as modelled by our Club Chairman!
Record-Breaking Speeds in Round 14 of Ystwyth CC Time Trial Series
Llety Gwyn 10 – 6th August 2025
It was a blisteringly fast night at Round 14 of the Ystwyth CC / Catalina Architecture Time Trials series, as riders made the most of the favourable conditions on the Llety Gwyn 10-mile course.
The headline of the night was a new senior men’s first claim club record set by Andrew Gittins, who flew around the course in an astonishing 21 minutes and 8 seconds, slicing through the evening air with power and precision.
Close behind, Caron Pugh on his road bike, clocked a superb 22:31, showing excellent late-season form. There were more strong performances from Andy Hunt (24:14), Kristian Bond (24:39), and Paul Brewer (24:45) – all finishing within seconds of one another in a tightly contested midfield.
Among the standout rides were those from the veteran categories. Both V70 and V60 riders came tantalisingly close to club records, demonstrating that age is no barrier to speed. Though just outside the official marks, their times added to the excitement of the evening and hinted at records under threat in future rounds.
Lois Brewer delivered a solid ride to finish in 25:47, followed by David Bond (28:02) and Martin Williams (29:48) – rounding off a night where every rider finished under the 30-minute mark.
Special thanks go to marshalls Anita Saycell and Chris Ware, and to timekeepers Derek Rattray and Elaine Rowlands.
Results – Round 14: Llety Gwyn 10 (6 August 2025)
R – No tri bars
Next up: Round 15 Cwm Rheidol 10 mile Time Trial – more chances to chase records as the series heads into its final stages.
Ystwyth CC / Catalina Architecture 2025 Time Trials – Round 13 Report
The 13th round of the Ystwyth CC / Catalina Architecture 2025 Time Trials saw riders tackle the tough Nant yr Arian course, with fast times, personal bests, and a new age-category record highlighting a competitive evening of racing.
Caron Owen Pugh continued his fine form, taking first place with a swift time of 31 minutes and 54 seconds over the hilly route.
Paul Brewer claimed second with 34:20, and in doing so set a new V60 (Veteran 60+) course record, surpassing the previous best held by Glyn Williams. Brewer’s ride combined power and precision on a course that demands both.
Glyn Williams, the former V60 record holder, put in a superb effort to finish in 35:11 — a personal best for him on the course, and all the more impressive given he was riding a road bike without tri-bars (denoted by the “R”). Although Glyn improved on his own previous record, it wasn’t quite enough to hold off Brewer on the night.
Martin Williams, riding for Ystwyth CC / Catalina Architecture, also completed the course without tri-bars, posting a time of 44:11 in a determined ride. This was enough to secure him a new club V70 record!
The Nant yr Arian course is well known for its challenging profile: the first half features a long descent, where riders can build up speed, but the second half climbs steadily back up, demanding stamina and strong pacing to finish well.
The event ran smoothly thanks to Andy Hunt, who provided marshalling duties, and timekeepers Andy Davies and Derek Rattray, who ensured accurate results throughout.
With just a few rounds left in the 2025 series, competition remains fierce and records continue to fall. Riders are already eyeing the final stages as the season nears its conclusion.
Round 13 results.
Pugh Powers to Victory on Challenging Cwm Rheidol Course — Round 12 Time Trial Results
Riders faced the scenic but demanding Cwm Rheidol 10-mile course on Wednesday, 23 July, for Round 12 of the Ystwyth CC / Catalina Architecture 2025 Time Trial Series. Despite a course that tests pacing and climbing legs alike, fast times were still on the cards.
Caron Pugh continued his fine form, taking the win in 21:59, having hit the halfway point in 10:42. His consistency on both the flat and the return climb proved the difference, keeping him comfortably ahead of the rest of the field.
Second place went to Scott Tompsett, who posted 23:47 (halfway: 11:26), closely followed by Jamie Lloyd in 23:59 (halfway: 11:36). Both showed strong pacing, with solid second halves on the return leg from the turnaround.
Among the road bike category (no tri bars), Kristian Bond (R) was the fastest, finishing in 24:28 (halfway: 11:44), continuing his steady improvement across the series.
Full Results – Cwm Rheidol 10 (Halfway times in brackets):
1️⃣ Caron Pugh – (10:42) 21:59
2️⃣ Scott Tompsett – (11:26) 23:47
3️⃣ Jamie Lloyd – (11:36) 23:59
4️⃣ Kristian Bond (R) – (11:44) 24:28
5️⃣ Paul Brewer – (12:25) 25:25
6️⃣ Michael Tarling (R) – (12:38) 26:43
7️⃣ Martin Williams (R) – (14:55) 30:59
(R) = Road bike category (no tri bars)
A special thank you goes to Glyn Williams for recording the halfway splits, and to Dawn Tarling for marshalling. The race was once again expertly timed by Derek Rattray and Elaine Rowlands, whose continued support is vital to the success of the series.
Next week (30th July) the series returns to the Nant yr Arian 12 mile course, which involves a 6 mile descent and then a return to the start.
With only a few rounds remaining, the series continues to deliver close racing, personal bests, and great club spirit.
Fast Night at Llety Gwyn as Lewis Takes the Win — Pugh Just One Second Off Club Record
Round 11 of the Ystwyth CC / Catalina Architecture 2025 Time Trial Series saw riders tackle the Llety Gwyn 10-mile course on Wednesday evening (16 July) in near-perfect conditions. With warm temperatures and little wind, it proved a fast night — and the times reflected it.
Gruffudd Lewis set the pace with a winning time of 20:56, keeping his strong season going. Caron Pugh followed with a brilliant 21:24, finishing just one second off the club senior 10-mile record — a superb effort that will surely inspire him for future rounds. Andrew Gittins rounded off the podium with 21:32, making it a tight battle at the top.
There were strong performances throughout the field, including from road bike riders (marked (R)), competing without the advantage of tri bars.
Full Results:
1️⃣ Gruffudd Lewis – 20:56
2️⃣ Caron Pugh – 21:24
3️⃣ Andrew Gittins – 21:32
4️⃣ Andy Hunt – 23:33
5️⃣ Arwel Jones – 24:29
6️⃣ Kristian Bond (R) – 24:48
7️⃣ Paul Brewer – 25:03
8️⃣ Glyn Williams (R) – 25:14
9️⃣ Lois Brewer – 25:32
🔟 Anita Saycell – 29:02
1️⃣1️⃣ Martin Williams (R) – 30:14
(R) = Road bike category (no tri bars)
A big thank you to marshalls Scott Tompsett and Andrew Davies, and timekeepers Derek Rattray and Elaine Rowlands, whose support made the event possible.
With only a few rounds remaining, the series continues to deliver fast racing and fierce competition.
Cwmrheidol 10 – Wednesday 9th July 2025
The tenth round of the Catalina Architecture & Design TT series took riders to the undulating and testing Cwmrheidol 10 course on Wednesday evening. In near-perfect conditions, a strong field of riders delivered some excellent performances.
Caron Pugh once again showed his dominance, powering home in a time of 21:35, taking the win by nearly two minutes. His time was just seven seconds shy of his own course record of 21:28, set back in 2023—a clear sign he remains in top form.
Scott Tompsett secured second place with 23:21, followed closely by Andy Hunt in third with 23:59.
Not far behind, Arwel Jones posted a solid 24:56, while Lois Brewer was the fastest woman of the night, clocking 25:43. Harry Moore continued his consistent form with a 27:27, and Anita Saycell followed with 28:29. Martin Williams rounded off the field, finishing in 31:17.
| Rider | Time |
|---|---|
| Caron Pugh | 21:35 |
| Scott Tompsett | 23:21 |
| Andy Hunt | 23:59 |
| Arwel Jones | 24:56 |
| Lois Brewer | 25:43 |
| Harry Moore | 27:27 |
| Anita Saycell | 28:29 |
| Martin Williams | 31:17 |
The event wouldn’t have been possible without the valued support of the volunteers. A big thank you goes to timekeepers Derek Rattray and Fin Saycell – also the much-appreciated cookie supplier – and to marshalls Ade Price and Elaine Rowlands for keeping the course safe and smooth.
With only a few rounds remaining, the series is heating up as riders battle for those all-important points. Next week, the series returns to the well-established Llety Gwyn course, promising another exciting evening of competition.
