Author Archives: Anita Saycell

Club members had just the one week (8-14 July) to log their ride up this 7% gradient 2km hill.The winners were; Men’s Winners:1st – Richard Pizzey2nd – Paul Brewer3rd – David Bond Ladies Winners:1st – Lois Brewer2nd – Leah Brewer3rd – Anita Saycell Well done to all club members that took on the challenge!!For the […]

Well done to all the riders braving the weather and especially a thank you to Derek, Elaine, Andy and Scott for timekeeping and marshalling. Without the help each week the event would not be possible. Caron took the win on the night, proving the weather is no barrier! It was fantastic to see Arwel back […]

With a north westerly wind blowing, eight riders avoided the rain to take on the rolling Cwm Rheidol 10 mile course. This week, Caron Pugh showed his strength and consistency to take another win with a sub 22 minute time. In second place, it was great to see Tony Jones back and testing his legs, […]

The next club member’s Strava challenge starts on Monday 8th July and runs until midnight Sunday 14 July. Club members have one week to ride the following segment and record a time. Ride it once or attempt it multiple times, it’s up to you! To take part, just make sure you’re a club member and […]

With a change to the planned course, the riders were treated to the well established flatter 10 mile course instead. With a warm 18 degrees and westerly light winds it proved a favourable night for fast times. Caron Pugh continued his fantastic form this season with a time of 21.50 that placed him well ahead […]

Earlier in the day the best of the British riders battled out the British Time Trial Championships, including our local regular pro rider Lowri Richards and our course record holder Josh Tarling. A fantastic win for Josh to earn the national stripes and great to see local names in the line up! Inspired by the […]

The first of the club’s Strava challenges, saw club members heading out on the trails and the road to clock as many miles as they could while enjoying the mixed weather! The top three riders would be recognised for the following; The Strava challenge ended at midnight on the 16 June and the winners were […]

With a rare full sun on the forecast, it was great to see nine riders lined up for the Llety Gwyn 10 mile course. Unfortunately, a mechanical at the start meant that one rider had to abandon, leaving the eight to tackle the course. With the TT secretary away training hard abroad, the riders were […]

With many away this week, it was down to four riders to take on the rolling Cwm Rheidol 10 mile course. With a strong south westly wind, which proved a battle on the outward leg but a welcome assist on the return to the finish line, it wasn’t going to be an easy night for […]

With a change from the usual 10 mile time trial, the riders had a chance to test their descending skills as well as their climbing. The route starts near Nant yr Arian and heads down to Lovesgrove roundabout before heading back up the same way, totalling around 300 meters of climbing over the 20km time […]