It is great news that the Cycling Time Trials governing body have given the go ahead for club time trials to restart.

Under the organisation of Andy Hunt, TT Secretary and Derek Rattray, Assistant TT Secretary, the weekly club time trials will resume this week, with the first event held on Wednesday 22nd July.

The time trials are a great event for all riders because it’s only yourself against the clock. They are all held on courses in the Aberystwyth area making it accessible to take part in a weekly local event.

All club members are welcome, and no special equipment is needed. Just bring yourself, £3 and a road worthy bike with a rear light.

Also, new for this year the club are grateful to Catalina Architecture for sponsoring the 2020 time trial series. Catalina Architecture will provide a prize to keep for each of the time trial trophy winners presented at the end of 2020.

The first event starts on Wednesday 22nd July. This will be held on the 10 mile course starting at Llanbadarn. With all riders needing to sign on.

There will be a number of safety measures to follow and these will be advised before Wednesday on the club Facebook site and on the YCC News feed.

A revised list of dates and courses will be published shortly.

With the club effectively shut down since March, the committee have started discussions on how to resume future club activities. We hope that everyone has kept well over the last few months and been able to enjoy some more cycling since restrictions have eased. Over the next few weeks and months we will keep you posted when we can resume safely any club activities following the guidance from Welsh Government, Welsh Cycling and the Cycling Time Trial Association.

Diolch yn fawr,
YCC Committee

Our priority is the wellbeing, health and safety of all our club members, ride co-ordinators and the general public.

We are following the latest Government and Welsh Cycling recommendations that no organised activities take place until further notice.

Thanks for understanding, stay safe and when any information changes we will keep you posted.

https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/news/article/20200313-welsh-cycling-news-Welsh-Cycling-Coronavirus—Covid-19-Guidance-0

When heading out on the bike you should carry the following on every ride, whether cycling on your own or in a group;

* Face mask (if requiring first aid/maintenance assistance)

* (MTB social rides) own spare clothing, waterproofs and personal medical requirements

* Mobile Phone

* Card/cash

* Food / Drink

* Gilet/Waterproof

* Inner tube

* Tyre levers

* Pump/CO2 canister/multitool

* Quick release chain link, and

* ID – carry this to ensure it’s easy to be identified and friends and family can be contacted. Also note any important medical information.

Ystwyth CC have updated the club contact cards with the ride co-ordinator phone numbers and space for you to add your own emergency contact details. It’s also a good idea to note on the back any important medical information and carry this with you on every ride. Ask your ride co-ordinator for an updated card.

Learn how to keep your bike in good health with Summit Cycles.

For more information check out the British Cycling Essential Kit Guide.

Ystwyth Cycle Club sponsor Summit Cycles, have kindly agreed to hold a Bike Health Workshop on Tuesday 17th March 18:30-20:30. There will also be a chance for Q & A session afterwards.

This is a great chance to learn some tips to keep your bike in good shape.

This is a free of charge session exclusive to club members. Not yet a member? Sign up to join the club: https://www.ystwyth.cc/membership/

There are limited spaces on the workshop – email ystwythcc@gmail.com to reserve a place.

Byrgyr have kindly offered Ystwyth CC cyclists when on the bike and returning back to Aberystwyth, the following on any day of the week…

Coffee, tea or hot chocolate and bara brith or two Welsh cakes for £4.50.

There’s also a 10% discount for groups of 6 or more.

Where can you take the Ystwyth CC club jersey for 2020 – send in your photos from around the UK (or further afield!) and every club member that submits an entry will receive a gift at the end of the year. Closing date 15th November 2020.

E-mail: ystwythcc@gmail.com with your photos or upload directly to the album on the club Facebook page #YCC2020.

Submit as many photos as you would like but only one gift per club member.

Ystwyth CC were given the pleasure of being able to present a cheque for £236.90 to the charity Mind Aberystwyth.

The money was raised from a raffle held on the night of the annual club dinner in December.

The club are grateful to all those that bought raffle tickets and to those that donated prizes, such as our club sponsors Summit Cycles and Cambrian Tyres as well as Saddleback, the club kit supplier.

Susi, the club Social Secretary presenting the cheque to Mind Aberystwyth.

The club membership is now open!!  It’s only £20 for the year if you are over 18 years old, and cheaper prices for youth, juniors and students.

Join the club online to ensure you receive the great offers, benefits and events that are open to Ystwyth Cycle Club members only:  https://www.ystwyth.cc/membership/

If you were a member for 2019, you will need to re-join for 2020.  Your membership does not automatically roll over.

If you have any problems please don’t hesitate to contact the Club Membership Secretary Andy Davies:  andrewdavies113@btinternet.com 

A step by step guide is available for further help: https://www.ystwyth.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020YCCmembership-help.pdf