One of the Ystwyth CC’s newer members, Damian Burgess is taking on a great challenge and raising money for two important charities, the British Heart Foundation and Mind. Damian bought his first road bike and took up cycling during lockdown and hasn’t looked back, training outdoors when he can or indoors on Zwift. Next month, […]
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Round 8 Catalina Architecture TT Series – 23rd June
After the busy Triple Crown weekend many riders were taking a well earned rest, however six riders braved the course and the damp conditions to test themselves on the Cwm Rheidol 10 mile time trial course. In the men’s event junior rider Griff Lewis stormed the course and showed his form by taking the overall […]
Ystwyth TT Triple Crown Round Up 19-20th June
The inaugural Ystwyth TT Triple Crown took place over the two days, 19-20th June and saw 25 riders taking part in the events. With three events on offer riders could choose from the 1 mile Clarach hill climb, 10 mile Cwm Rheidol TT or the 16 mile Devil’s Bridge Hilly TT. However to qualify for […]
Life Member Glyn Evans retires from his Commissaire role after more than 40 years of service
Ystwyth Cycle Club have been very fortunate to have the support and expertise for many years from club life member Glyn Evans. After more than 40 years of commissaire service, many of which as a National Commissaire, Glyn will be taking a well earned break and enjoying his retirement. The club would like to wish […]
Round 7 Catalina Architecture TT Series – 16th June 2021
While the Welsh football team were playing an impressive game against Turkey, five riders turned up to test their form on the Llety Gwyn TT 10 mile course. The rain held off and with only a gentle breeze to contend with, it promised to be a fast night. In the men’s overall and road bike […]
Catalina Architecture May rider of the month
As part of the 2021 TT series there will be a rider chosen each month for this prize. This isn’t necessarily about the fastest but about attitude and effort. The TT organisers’ are pleased to announce that the Catalina Architecture May rider of the month is local rider and Caffi Gruff club member, Emma Palfrey. […]
Round 6 Catalina Architecture TT Series – 9th June 2021
The 6th round of the Catalina Architecture TT Series didn’t disappoint and saw some great battles on the night. The weather was dry with a light headwind on the return leg as the riders made their way back down the Rheidol valley. In the road bike category Adam Hepburn had a storming ride to take […]
Come and try a Beginner Road Ride this Sunday (13th June)
This ride is open to non-members and members. Book your place and join a friendly group to cycle with this Sunday 🙂The ride will be a friendly introduction to the club and a chance to enjoy a chat and coffee en route.More details and to book your place: https://forms.gle/yKNUZdKTbFF75r7C9
TT Triple Crown weekend 19-20th June
Ystwyth CC are looking forward to a great weekend of racing with the TT Triple Crown event on the 19-20th June. The event is open to club members as well as non-club members to enter and special weekend membership will be available if you are not a member of a club. The weekend will kick […]
Round 5 Catalina Architecture TT Series – 2nd June 2021
With the cancellation of Round 4 due to traffic lights, the riders were ready to race Round 5 on the Llety Gwyn 10 mile course. The men’s race saw Henry Moss take the overall win on the night with a storming time of 22.29, closely followed by Caron Pugh in 22.56 and completing the podium […]