Ystwyth CC report – round 11 – Wednesday 13th June 2018

With a cooler evening than previous weeks and a stronger breeze, round 11 saw 15 riders register for the Statkraft, Cwm Rheidol 10 mile time trial. Starting at the Statkraft Visitor Centre, in the Rheidol Valley.  The riders take the undulating course back to the A44 roundabout before returning to the visitor centre.

With the promise of cakes and coffee as a reward for their efforts, this event is becoming a key social event in the time trial series.

In the men’s event, local rider Gruff Lewis riding for Ribble Pro Cycling, continues to show fantastic form, taking the win in a time of 21min 03sec and in the process setting a new course mens’s record.
Second place went to Ieuan Andy Davies in a time of 22min 39sec who also rode into the club record books setting a new course age record, closely followed by Steffan Roberts showing strong form in third place in a time of 23min 33sec.

In the ladies event, triathlete Sara Mela  took the win with a strong ride crossing the line in 28min 37sec. Second place went to Nia Peris in a time of 30min 18sec, and third place to Toria Jamieson in a time of 31min 20sec.

In the road bike category, Adam Hepburn took the top spot in a time of 24min 06sec which also gave him 4th overall rider.  Second place went to Ciaran Rowett in a time of 24min 37sec and third place went to Pete Jenkins in a time of 27min 07sec.

The club would like to wish all the riders participating in the Ship and Castle 100 mile charity ride on Saturday 16th June 2018 all the best with their ride.

Next week the event returns to the Llety Gwyn course with a start time of 7pm.

Cwmrheidol 10. 13/6/18

1. Gruff Lewis 21.03
2. Ieuan Andy Davies 22.39
3. Steffan Roberts 23.33
4. Adam Hepburn R 24.06
5. Ciaran Rowett R 24.37
6. Paul Jones 25.13
7. Shelley Childs 25.26
8. Dafydd Wright 26.52
9. Peter Jenkins R 27.07
10. Rhodri Duffee 27.16
11. Sara Mela R 28.37
12. Rhodri Jenkins R 29.17
13. David Wright R 29.52
14. Nia Peris R 30.18
15. Toria Jamieson R 31.20

Ystwyth CC report – round 10 – Wednesday  6th June 2018

In glorious summer sunshine, round 10 saw 21 riders register for the Llety Gwyn 10 mile time trial. This is the traditional club 10 mile course and is the fastest course on the club calendar.

In the men’s event, Ieuan Andy Davies showed strength and determination to take the win in a time of 22min 10sec earning himself a personal best time and new course age group record.  Second place went to Danny Thorogood in a time of 22min 59sec, and third place to Steffan Roberts in a personal best time of 23min 05sec.

In the ladies event, Anita Saycell took the win in a time 25min 44sec and in doing so setting a new course ladies record. Second place went to Helen Marshall in a strong time of 26min 44sec, and third place to Emma Palfrey in a time of 27min 23sec.

In the road bike category, one of the younger riders Lowri Richards took the win in a fantastic time of 27.45 with the men’s event being won on the night by Pete Jenkins in a strong time of 26min 46sec.

Next week the riders return to the Statkraft 10 mile course, registration from 6.15pm, first rider off at 7pm.

Llety Gwyn 10 / Wednesday 6th June  2018
1. Ieuan Andy Davies 22.10
2. Danny Thorogood 22.59
3. Steffan Roberts 23.05
4. Caron Pugh 24.00
5. Ian Stevens 24.42
6. Andy Hunt 24.43
7. Paul Jones 24.52
8. Shelley Childs 24.55
9. Martyn Saycell 25.32
10. Dafydd Wright 25.37
11. Anita Saycell 25.44
12. Rhodri Duffee 26.32
13. Helen Marshall 26.43
14. Pete Jenkins (R) 26.46
15. Alan Haird 26.48
16. Emma Palfrey 27.23
17. Lowri Richards (R) 27.45
18. Gari Jones (R) 27.58
19. Shannon Haird (R) 28.26
20. Rhodri Jenkins (R) 28.46
21. Katie Miles (R) 30.28

Ystwyth CC TT report – round 9

As Aberystwyth returns to normality following the hugely successful CycleFest; 15 riders signed up for round 9 of the Ystwyth CC Time Trial series.

Round 9 saw the riders register for the 22 mile hilly time trial, utilizing the Ystwyth CC road race circuit the riders would climb from Southgate to Devil’s Bridge before navigating to Ponterwyd and climbing up to the Nant Yr Arian visitor centre. From here, a 7 mile sweeping descent would greet the riders to the finish line.

On a rolling course, many riders would favour a road bike over a TT bike and many riders would be feeling the ‘burn’ from a weekend of racing and sportive riding.

In the men’s event, Gruff Lewis showed strength and ability to take the win in a time of 52min 19sec.  Second place went to Richard Pizzey in a time of 54min 41sec and third place went to Danny Thorogood and Ciaran Rowett finishing with the same time of 58min21sec.

Five riders also went under the hour mark and a further five were under 70 minutes.
In the ladies event, Toria Jamieson took the win in a time of 1hr 20min 51sec.

This is one of the toughest TT courses in the area and it was great to see the riders taking on the challenge.

Next week, the riders return to the 10 mile Llety Gwyn course. With the temperature rising and riders having a number of TT’s in their legs, records could continue to fall this season.

Devil’s Bridge Hilly / Wednesday 30th  2018

1. Gruff Lewis 52.19
2. Richard Pizzey 54.41
3. Danny Thorogood 58.21
3.Ciaran Rowett 58.21
4. Richard Eakins 58.40
5. Arwel Jones 58.48
6. Caron Pugh 1.00.19
7. Shelley Childs 1.01.38
8. Richard Griffiths 1.03.39
10. Rhodri Duffee 1.07.10
11. Liam Straiton 1.08.39
12. Gari Jones 1.11.09
13. Martyn Saycell 1.12.30
14. Colin Armstrong 1.13.49
15. Toria Jamieson 1.20.15

With Aberystwyth CycleFest week in full flow many riders are using the TT’s and the Tuesday and Thursday chaingang events to fine tune their top end speed and bike skills for the dream of getting a successful break away in the criterium races.

In the men’s event, local Pro Rider Gruff Lewis dominated and took the win in a time of 21min 30seec.  This was only 12 seconds off the men’s course record set in 2015.  In second place, Ieuan Andy Davies continues to show good form with a time of 22min34sec, setting a new age course record in the process.  Third place went to Steffan Roberts in a time of 23min19sec.

In the women’s event, Anita Saycell took the podium and dipping under 26min in a time of 25min 48sec, taking the course record. In second place, Emma Palfrey showed good form in a time of 27min 27sec. Third place went to Nia Peris in a time of 30min 22sec.

In the popular road bike category, Ciaran Rowett took top spot in a time of 24min08sec.

Cwmrheidol 10 / Wednesday May 3rd 2018

1. Gruff Lewis 21.30

2. Ieuan Andy Davies 22.34

3. Steffan Roberts 23.19

4. Danny Thorogood 23.42

5. Andrew Poole 24.07

6. Ciaran Rowett 24.08

7. Caron Pugh 24.21

8. Arwel Jones 24.45

9. Paul Jones 25.00

10. Shelley Childs 25.06

11. Anita Saycell 25.48

12. Endaf Williams 26.06

13. Martyn Saycell 26.25

14. Alan Haird 26.28

15. Jack Ramsbottom 26.49

16. Rhodri Duffee 27.19

17. Tim Strang 27.23

18. Emma Palfrey 27.27

19. Justin Manley 28.06

20. Dafydd Wright 28.15

21. Gari Jones 29.06

22. Leif Skot 29.09

23. David Wright 29.46

24. Tomos Jones 29.49

25. Nia Peris 30.22

26. Toria Jamieson 30.53

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.  With the promise of dry roads and a light north easterly wind, conditions would be deemed average for the fastest course in the club calendar.

With 2 weeks to go until the Aberystwyth CycleFest, many riders are using the TT’s and the Tuesday and Thursday chaingang events to fine tune their top end speed and bike skills for the dream of getting a successful break away in the criterium races.

In the men’s event, local Pro Rider Gruff Lewis dominated and took the win in a time of 21min 43sec.  In second place, Ieuan Andy Davies continues to show good form with a time of 22min 52sec.  Third place went to Steffan Roberts with a strong ride to a timeof 23min 08sec.

In the two up event, Leif and Layla Skot continue to show good form in a time of 28min 30sec.

In the women’s event, Anita Saycell rode strongly to take the podium and dipping sub 26min in a time of 25min 54sec and setting a new course ladies record.  In second place, Helen Marshall continues to show good form in a time of 26min 58sec, and third place went to the impressive Lowri Richards in a time of 28min 27sec and the fastest female roadie on the evening.

In the popular road bike category, Ciaran Rowett took top spot in a time of 24min 16sec.  Second place went to Pete Jenkins in a time of 26min and 36sec and third place to Alex Lowe in a time of 26min 46sec.

Next week, the 23rd May, the riders return to the Cwm Rheidol course before taking on the challenge of the Devils Bridge Hilly TT course at the end of the month.

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 now seeing the benefit of the past 5 weeks of lung bursting TT racing along with both the weekly chain gang and Sunday training rides.   In addition, many riders are also racing on the weekends.
While cycling fans take delight in the highlights of the Giro, only the yellow of the marshal vests were of importance to the Ystwyth CC participants.

In the men’s race, Ieuan Andy Davies took the podium spot in a time of 23.37.  Second place went to Mike Tarling in a time of 24.26.  Third place to Caron Pugh in a time of 25.06.

In the female race, Anita Saycell took the podium spot in a time of 26.47. Second place went to Helen Marshall in a time of 27.40 and third place went to the fast improving Lowri Richards in a time of 28.26, also on a road bike.

Again a big thank you to Andy Hunt and the team of marshals for another excellent event. 

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 present.

23 riders signed on to round 5 of the Ystwyth CC time trial series.  Expertly marshalled by Andy Hunt and his team.  As we enter the month of May, many riders are using the TT’s as extra speed training, ideal for mimicking a break away in a road race or just trying to get one over their buddy at a sportive.

In the men’s event, Ieuan Andy Davies, continues to dominate with a strong performance taking the podium spot in 23min and 18sec. This was followed in a time of 23min and 25sec by Danny Thorogood. Third place went to the Steffan Roberts in 24min 3sec. 

In the women’s event, on the back of  the Wyre Forest Road Race, Anita Saycell took 1st place in a time of 26min and 26sec. Second went to Helen Marshall in 26min and 56sec and third place went to a junior rider, Lowri Richards, on a road bike in a fantastic 28min and 16sec. 

In the popular road bike category, Ciaran Rowett took the top spot in a time of 24min 21sec closely followed by Jeff Saycell on his Watt bike in 24min and 25 sec. Pete Jenkins took third place in 27min 31sec.

Again, a huge thanks to riders and marshals for making the event another success.  Next week, the course returns to the Statkraft course, sign on 6.15pm with the first rider off at 7pm.

Llety Gwyn 10 / May 2nd  2018

1. Ieuan Andy Davies 23.18
2. Daniel Thorogood 23.25
3. Steffan Roberts 24.03
4. Ciaran Rowett (R) 24.21
5. Jeff Saycell (R) 24.25
6. Shelley Childs 25.10
7. Glyn Williams 25.23
8. Ian Stevens 25.24
9. Paul Jones 25.33
10. Dafydd Wright 26.11
11.Martyn Saycell 26.15
12.Anita Saycell 26.26
13.Helen Marshall 26.56
14.Pete Jenkins (R)27.31
15. Alex Lowe (R) 27.32
16. Rhodri Duffee 27.42
17. Jack Ramsbottom (R) 28.08
18. Lowri Richards (R) 28.16
19. Alan Haird (R) 28.20
20. David Wright (R) 29.07
21. Shannon Haird 29.35
22. Dan Ramsbottom 29.51
23. Nia Peris (R) 30.33

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 kites
circling ready to swoop on any rider showing signs of nerves, the riders took on the challenge of the
6-mile technical descent with speed and precision to the Lovesgrove roundabout before taking the
same 6-mile climb back to the visitor centre.

The records for the course are phenomenally quick, with Stevie Williams holding the men’s record in
a time of 31min and 3 seconds – a time some cars would struggle to beat. In the ladies event the
course record is held by Dr Helen Marshall in a time of 38min and 10 seconds.

With a blustery south-westerly wind, it would be unlikely that the record would fall on this occasion,
although the course is ridden a second time in June.

On this course, riders are often torn between riding a traditional road bike, where the rider may gain
additional time by being able to climb more efficiently, or riding a TT bike where they may gain
additional time, if brave on the descent, and then ride to their maximum threshold on the flat section
of the course.

In the two-up event, Leif and Layla Skot took the win in a time of 47min 02seconds.
In the ladies event, Anita Saycell took the win in a time of 40min 08seconds.
In the highly competitive men’s event, Ieuan Andy Davies took the win in a time of 32min
47seconds; second place went to Andy Hunt in a time of 32min 48seconds; third place went to
Danny Thorogood in a time of 33min 25seconds.

Next week, riders return to the fast Llety Gwyn course with registration starting at 6.15pm and first
rider off at 7pm.

Again, a huge thank you to the time keepers and marshals. For further information on the time trial
series please visit the Ystwyth CC webpage.

https://www.bc-clubs.co.uk/ystwythcc/index.php/time- trials/

Nant yr Arian Hilly / April 25th 2018

1. Ieuan Andy Davies 32.47
2. Andy Hunt 32.48
3. Daniel Thorogood 33.25
4. Joshua Tarling 34.20
5. Steffan Roberts 35.01
6. Caron Pugh 35.18
7. Michael Tarling 35.20
8. Clint Middleton 35.55
8.Shelley Childs 35.55
10. Martyn Saycell 39.06
11.Pete Jenkins 39.26
12.Anita Saycell 40.08
13.Leif & Layla Skot 2up 47.02
Ciaran Rowett DNS