Very wet Llety Gwyn 10 mile time trial
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 all riders going under the 30 minute barrier.
Llety Gwyn 10 mile time trial 7/6/17
1 Ieuan Andy Davies 23.11
2 Martyn Saycell 25.16
3 Paul Jones 25.43
4 Dan Field 25.52
5 Andy Starr 26.49
6 Caron Pugh (R) 27.00
7 Andy Hamilton 27.10
8 Johnny Ryan 27.43
9 Anita Saycell 27.46
10 Leif Skot (R) 28.59
11 David Jones (R) 29.47
R = road bike (no tri bars)
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Gruff Lewis takes the Ystwyth CC hilly 22 mile time trial win
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 line, this was an ideal opportunity for the fast and brave to make up time. Joined by Madison Genesis rider, Gruff Lewis, the conditions were ideal for a fast night.
Pro rider Gruff Lewis took the win in an impressive 52min and 1 sec, with Andrew Poole, Ieuan Andy Davies and Gareth Hodgson all hitting 55 minutes. Danny Thorogood once again shows consistency in his riding with 56min 18 sec performance. Richard Eakins took the spoils in the road bike category with an impressive 57min 38 seconds.
Leah Brewer, following a strong performance in the AberCyleFest crit race, was the first female back in a strong 1hr 7min 55 sec closely followed by Helen Marshall in 1hour 8 min and 2 sec.
Next week the riders return to the 10 mile time trial distance on the Llety Gwyn course, with the sign on from 6.15pm at Plascrug Leisure Centre.
Devils Bridge Hilly 31/5/17
1 Gruff Lewis 52.01
2 Andrew Poole 55.01
3 Ieuan Andy Davies 55.32
4 Gareth Hodgson 55.46
5 Danny Thorogood 56.18
6 Richard Eakins (R)57.38
7 Paul Brewer 1.00.35
8 Phil Evans (R) 1.01.54
9 Caron Pugh (R) 1.02.01
10 Kyle Banks (R) 1.03.39
11 Martyn Saycell 1.03.57
12 Leah Brewer 1.07.55
13 Helen Marshall 1.08.02
14 Johnny Ryan (R) 1.09.03
15 Leif Skot (R) 1.09.36
16 Rhodri Duffee 1.11.13
17 Andy Hamilton (R) 1.11.16
18 Andy Starr (R) 1.11.29
Working hard at the Aber Cycle Fest and Ystwyth TT
High turnout again in week 7 as TT competition intensifies
Volunteer marshalls needed for Aber Cycle Fest’s big final weekend
Aberystwyth cyclists, family, friends – we need your help to marshall during Aber Cycle Fest’s big final weekend, particularly during the Friday criteriums in the town centre.
It’s a great opportunity to be close to the action and feel part of the team of volunteers who work so hard to bring this amazing festival to Aber year after year. It’s a supported role with no need for prior experience, and there’s a briefing event next Wednesday evening if you have any questions.
As a club, we’d love to see as many of our members and associates as possible getting involved in the festival in whichever way possible. You can fill in the online form here http://www.abercyclefest.co.uk/volunteers/ or simply turn up to the briefing event at the Academy pub in town at 6pm next Wednesday, 24 May. Details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/98410017505971222
Limited Edition 65th Anniversary Cycle Jersey – available to order now
The orders for the 65th limited edition jersey have been extended for a few extra days. All orders have to be with Anita Saycell by Sunday 21st May. The order will be sent on Monday 22nd May. All club members should have received an order form via the club email, if you haven’t received an order form contact Anita at anitasaycell@gmail.com.
If you would like to purchase this anniversary jersey, but you are not yet a member, you can join online at: https://www.bc-clubs.co.uk/ystwythcc/index.php/membership/
Priced at £35 with sample sizes available to try at the Time Trial sign-on, Wednesday 17th May at Plascrug Leisure Centre from 6.30pm, and at the Welsh Cycling Mountain Bike Cross Country Series in Penrhyn-coch on 21st May https://tinyurl.com/n7kjckq
Saturday Social Ride to Cwm Elan
Fast times in great conditions at the Cwm Rheidol 10 TT
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 and coffee at all Cwm Rheidol events, with thanks also to all the riders for their support.
Next week will see a return to the Llety Gwyn course, with the first rider off at 7pm.
Cwm Rheidol 10 10/05/17
1. Andrew Poole 23.04
2. Carwyn Henson (R) 24.27
3. Caron Pugh (R) 25.40
4. Martin Saycell 25.56
5. Ciaran Rowett (R) 26.13
6. Paul Brewer 26.21
7. Dan Field 26.58
8. Rhodri Duffee 28.31
9. Dafydd Wright 28.38
10. David Wright (R) 29.18
11. Layla Skot Parker & Leif Skot (R) 29.56
12. Tim Freeman (R) DNF
(R) = road bike (no tri bars)