A return to the fastest of the local courses saw six riders take on the evening club 10 mile time trial. 

It looked to be a fast night with the overall men’s event dominated by Ieuan Andy Davies in a time of 22.28 edging closer to his own V50 record set last year.  Steffan Roberts took second place in 23.30 with a great ride, and completing the podium was Caron Pugh, having improved on his times each week over the time trial season to cross the line in 23.55.

The road bike win went to Owen Evans in a very swift time of 25.03.

A thank you to all the riders, TT organiser Andy Hunt and to Scott and Mike for their help on the evening.

Next week’s time trial returns to the scenic Rheidol Valley for riders to enjoy the Cwm Rheidol 10 mile course with tea, coffee and cakes at the finish.

With only 6 events left in the series it’s not too late to try out a time trial, it’s a great chance to set a personal time for the different courses and a great way to get a quality training ride in!

24/07/2019 Cwm Rheidol 10 mile – 7.00pm
31/07/2019 Devils Bridge Hilly 22 mile – 6:30pm
07/08/2019  Llety Gwyn 10 mile – 7.00pm
14/08/2019 Cwm Rheidol 10 mile – 7.00pm
21/08/2019 Llety Gwyn 10 mile – 7.00pm
28/08/2019 Clarach Hill Climb 1 mile –  7.00pm

More details on the club website: https://www.bc-clubs.co.uk/ystwythcc/index.php/time-trials/

Llety Gwyn 10 – Wednesday July 17th 2019

Ieuan Andy Davies 22.28
Steffan Roberts 23.30
Caron Pugh 23.55
Owen Evans R 25.03
Rhodri Duffee 26.49
Andre Marsh 27.27

With the Tour de France and the Ystwyth CC Time Trial season in full swing, riders are always hoping for that one night when good form and good weather combine together to produce personal best times.

With 10 riders taking on the scenic and slightly rolling 10 mile course following the Rheidol valley it was going to be interesting to see who had the legs on the night and who would be back first for the coffee and cake at the finish line!

With half the field on road bikes, the top two placings saw a closely fought battle between Rhys Evans and Owen Evans with Rhys just edging ahead in a time of 24.58 and Owen only 13 seconds behind taking 2nd place in 25.11.  Completing the road bike podium was Justin Manley riding strongly and crossing the line in 27.31.

The overall men’s event saw Ieuan Andy Davies taking the top spot in 22.32, only 3 seconds away from the V50 record he set last year.  Steffan Roberts took the second place with 23.23 and third overall,Rhys Evans crossed the line in 24.58.

The women’s overall event saw Anita Saycell take the win in 26.26 with Helen Marshall closely behind in 27.00.

Thank you to Andy H for organising and timekeeping, and to Scott T for marshalling and taking the halfway split times.  It is great to continue to see new faces each week.  If you haven’t yet had a go at a time trial there are still plenty of chances to come along and have a go!  More details can be found:  https://www.bc-clubs.co.uk/ystwythcc/index.php/time-trials/

Next week sees a return to the Llety Gwyn course for the next time trial round on the Wednesday 17th June.

This event organised by Andy Hunt saw the 15 riders battling for the Club Championship honours.  It was great to be able to use Caffi Gruff in Talybont as the race HQ.  Riders were able to sign on and enjoy a pre-race coffee.

The pre-entries meant that the riders were seeded with their start time which made for a great event.  With prizes across the board for road bike and TT bike categories, plus a handicap category for the most improved rider there were plenty of prizes up for grabs.

The gently rolling 16.5 mile route started from Tre’ddol and headed out to Machynlleth to return the same way back to the finish.  The riders enjoyed smooth tarmac and quiet Sunday morning roads.  The tailwind to the turnaround provided some quick halfway splits, before the riders battled hard to return to the finish.

After the event, Caffi Gruff again gave the club a warm welcome back providing much needed coffee and cake while the winners were presented with their championship t-shirts.

Huge thank you to Andy H and Derek for organising this event and to Nia, John, Lynfa, Scott, Ian, Karen for all their help at the event and to Caffi Gruff for providing a great race HQ and refreshments.

Club Championship Winners for 2019

Female Road Bike Winner (no TT bars) – Elaine Rowlands

Male Road Bike Winner (no TT bars) – Rhys Evans

Female TT Bike Winner – Anita Saycell

Male TT Bike Winner – Ieuan Andy Davies

TT Handicap Winner – Caron Pugh

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. Steffan James took the win in 24.17, Adam Hepburn second in 24.29 and Owen Huw Evans taking the third spot in 25.11.

The overall men’s event was another closely fought battle with the top riders all within 50 seconds of each other.  Ieuan Andy Davies proved to be strongest on the night and took the win dipping under the 23 minutes with 22.59, Steffan Roberts close behind with 23.35 and Rhys Jeffreys hot on Steffan’s wheels with 23.47.

The women’s road bike winner was Katie Miles in 28.59, with Elaine Rowlands taking the second spot in 30.41.

The overall women’s event saw Helen Marshall and Emma Palfrey battle out for the win, with only 5 seconds separating them, Helen Marshall taking the top spot with 26.59 and Emma Palfrey second with 27.04.

A thank you to all the riders taking on the breezy time trial this week, Andy Hunt for organising and Derek for time keeping.

Next week sees the time trial series return to Cwm Rheidol 10 mile event, with the promise of tea and coffee (and cake!!) after the event.

More details about the series: https://www.bc-clubs.co.uk/ystwythcc/index.php/time-trials/

Llety Gwyn 10 – 3 July 2019

Ieuan Andrew Davies 22.59
Steffan Roberts 23.35
Rhys Jeffreys 23.47
Steffan James R 24.17
Adam Hepburn R 24.29
Owen Huw Evans R 25.11
Rhys Evans R 25.30
Wayne Maguire R 26.02
Andy Starr 26.46
Helen Marshall 26.59
Emma Palfrey 27.04
Katie Miles R 28.59
Julian Morgan R 29.04
Ian Brandreth R 30.07
Mike Fitch R 30.40
Elaine Rowlands R 30.41

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.

The Nant yr Arian course starts on the A44 near the turning to the visitor centre and descends to Lovesgove roundabout, where riders return back the same way, climbing the 6 miles to the finish line.

In the men’s overall event Gruff Lewis, recently crowned Welsh Road Race Champion rode past the field to take the win in 31.25.  He was followed by Ieuan Andy Davies, another podium finisher in the Welsh Championships in the Road Race and Time Trial, crossing the line in 33.37.  Time Trial Organiser and previous Welsh Championship hill climber, Andy Hunt took the third podium spot in 34.38.

In the women’s overall event, Helen Marshall crossed the line in a fast 40.48, and in doing so set a new V40 record, recently set by Amanda Binks.  Following in second place was Anita Saycell with 42.10 and in third place was Elaine Rowlands in 48.28, setting a V50 club record.

Thanks go to Derek, Rhys and Scott for time keeping and marshalling, and to the riders testing themselves against the clock on this tough course.

This Sunday 30th June, sees the annual club time trial championships and it is great to be able to use Caffi Gruff as the event HQ.  Riders need to pre enter by completing an entry form and enclose the £3 fee and return to Penparcau Butchers before 5pm this Friday.  Entry forms have been emailed to all members and available via the club Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/ystwythcc/

Nant yr Arian Hilly. Wednesday June 26th 2019

Gruff Lewis (??) 31.25
Ieuan Andy Davies (10.21) 33.37
Andy Hunt (11.20) 34.38
Caron Pugh (11.28) 35.33
Rhys Evans (12.56) 35.33
Steffan Roberts (11.15) 35.33
Alan Cole (12.56) 39.53
Andre Marsh (12.05) 40.33
Helen Marshall (13.22) 40.48
Rhodri Duffee (12.25) 42.10
Anita Saycell (13.30) 42.10
David Casso-Davies (12.48) 42.54
Owen Thomas (12.35) 43.17
Justin Manley (11.56) 43.49
Martyn Saycell (12.39) 44.30
Elaine Rowlands (13.17) 48.28

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 rider Griff Lewis taking the third spot in 26.23.

The overall men’s event saw a great battle for podium places with less than 45 seconds between all top three placings. Ieuan Andy Davies proved the strongest on the evening taking the top podium spot with a 23.10, closely followed by Steffan Roberts in 23.33 and Caron Pugh in 23.53.

The women’s event saw Anita Saycell take the win with 26.04 and Emma Palfrey taking the second spot in 27.06.

Thank you to Andy H for organising, and to Derek, Esme and Katie Miles for marshalling.

Next week the event returns to the Nant yr Arian 12 mile TT course, involving a descent to Lovesgrove roundabout then a return and steady climb back up to the start.  The event starts at the earlier time of 6.30pm.

To find a list of the up and coming time trials, course descriptions and records: https://www.bc-clubs.co.uk/ystwythcc/index.php/time-trials/

Llety Gwyn 10. Wednesday June 19th 2019

Ieuan Andy Davies 23.10
Steffan Roberts 23.33
Caron Pugh 23.53
Rhys Jeffreys 24.18
Rhys Evans R 24.25
Dafydd Wright 25.04
Anita Saycell 26.04
Mike Sherman R 26.15
Griff Lewis R 26.23
Andy Starr 26.54
Emma Palfrey 27.06
Martyn Saycell 27.13
Owen Thomas R 28.08
Alan Haird 28.21
Nick Thompson R 29.36
David Wright R 29.40
Simon Pitt R 33.24

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 place with 27.05. 

The men’s overall event was won by Steffan Roberts in 23.23, with Richard Eakins closely following in 23.54 earning him the road bike category win also, and completing the podium, Caron Pugh in 24.10.

The men’s road bike category had a clear winner with Richard Eakins storming accross the line in 23.54, with junior ride Griff Lewis taking second place with a fantastic time of 26.19 and taking the third spot, Justin Manley in 28.02.

With the Club Time Trial Championships soon to be held on the Sunday 30th June, riders were encouraged to enter before the 28th June.  A copy of the entry form can be found below and returned to Andy at the next time trial along with £3.

Thanks as always to all the riders taking part, to Andy H for organising, and to Derek, Nia, Rhys and Scott for their help on the night.

Next week, Wednesday 19th June, the event returns to the Llety Gwyn course for a 7pm start with signing on at Plascrug Leisure Centre beforehand.

More details on 2019 club time trial series, results and records can be found on the club website: https://www.bc-clubs.co.uk/ystwythcc/index.php/time-trials/

Cwm Rheidol 10 – Wednesday June 12th  2019

Steffan Roberts (11.25) 23.23
Richard Eakins R (11.35) 23.54
Caron Pugh (11.41) 24.10
Dafydd Wright (11.39) 24.32
Griff Lewis R (12.32) 26.19
Helen Marshall (12.49) 26.44
Emma Palfrey (12.56) 27.05
Rhodri Duffee (13.00) 27.06
Justin Manley R (13.02) 28.02
Ade Price R (13.53) 28.51
David Wright R (13.53) 29.24
Toby Driver (14.34) 30.20

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 had a storming ride to take first place in 24.24, with Mike Tarling, West Wales Racing Team taking second place in 24.37 and Geoff Mowatt completing the podium in third place with 26.29.

The Men’s overall category was won by Junior rider Josh Tarling, in a fantastic time of 20.59, followed by Alastair Ribbands in 22.19 and completeing the podium, fresh from his two podium placings in the Welsh Championships, Ieuan Andy Davies in a time of 22.54.

Thanks as always to Andy H for organising the event, and to Derek, Nia and Esme for their help on the evening to make the event possible.

Next week the event returns to the Cwm Rheidol course:  https://www.bc-clubs.co.uk/ystwythcc/index.php/time-trials/

Llety Gwyn 10. Wednesday 5th June 2019

(1/2 splits in brackets)

Josh Tarling (10:21) 20:59
Alastair Ribbands (11:03) 22:19
Ieuan Andy Davies (11:20) 22:54
Finlay Tarling (11:26) 23:04
Steff Roberts (11:37) 23:38
Caron Pugh (11:55) 24:09
Steffan Owens (11:47) 24:22
Ciaran Rowett R (12:10) 24:24
Dafydd Wright (12:00) 24:29
Michael Tarling R (12:08) 24:37
Alan Cole (12:51) 25:49
Geoff Mowatt R (12:55) 26:29
Rhodri Duffee (13:12) 26:39
Justin Manley R (13:44) 27:56
Owen Thomas R (13:50) 28:16
Amanda Binks (14:10) 28:23
Alan Haird (13:55) 28:31
David Wright R (14:35) 29:32
Ian Brandreth R (14:45) 29:40
Elaine Rowlands R (15:24) 31:16
Simon Pitt R (16:28) 32:55