Byrgyr have kindly offered Ystwyth CC cyclists when on the bike and returning back to Aberystwyth, the following on any day of the week…
Coffee, tea or hot chocolate and bara brith or two Welsh cakes for £4.50.
There’s also a 10% discount for groups of 6 or more.
Where can you take the Ystwyth CC club jersey for 2020 – send in your photos from around the UK (or further afield!) and every club member that submits an entry will receive a gift at the end of the year. Closing date 15th November 2020.
E-mail: ystwythcc@gmail.com with your photos or upload directly to the album on the club Facebook page #YCC2020.
Submit as many photos as you would like but only one gift per club member.
Ystwyth CC were given the pleasure of being able to present a cheque for £236.90 to the charity Mind Aberystwyth.
The money was raised from a raffle held on the night of the annual club dinner in December.
The club are grateful to all those that bought raffle tickets and to those that donated prizes, such as our club sponsors Summit Cycles and Cambrian Tyres as well as Saddleback, the club kit supplier.
Susi, the club Social Secretary presenting the cheque to Mind Aberystwyth.
The club membership is now open!! It’s only £20 for the year if you are over 18 years old, and cheaper prices for youth, juniors and students.
Join the club online to ensure you receive the great offers, benefits and events that are open to Ystwyth Cycle Club members only: https://www.ystwyth.cc/membership/
If you were a member for 2019, you will need to re-join for 2020. Your membership does not automatically roll over.
If you have any problems please don’t hesitate to contact the Club Membership Secretary Andy Davies: andrewdavies113@btinternet.com
A step by step guide is available for further help: https://www.ystwyth.cc/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020YCCmembership-help.pdf
Ystwyth CC are grateful to our club sponsor Summit Cycles for sponsoring our annual Mince Pie Rides on Sunday 22nd December.
There will be the usual different paced groups meeting at Plascrug Leisure Centre for 8:30am, 9:00am and 9:30am. All the rides will aim to be back at Yr Hen Lew Du, Bridge Street, Aberystwyth for 11am to enjoy mince pies, mulled wine, homemade soup and teas/coffees.
We are very grateful to Sara, and Yr Hen Lew Du for hosting Ystwyth CC and providing the food and refreshments for us.
Ystwyth CC are also grateful to our club sponsors, Summit Cycles in sponsoring this event for club members.
See you all on Sunday 22nd December!
Club Sponsor, Summit Cycles (Jim) presented Gruff Lewis with the ‘Hill Climb’ Award.
The annual Club Dinner is the Friday 6th December, 7pm arrival at the Tafarn y Maes, Capel Bangor.
The tickets are now on sale, first come first served!! The cost is £25 a ticket for a 3 course meal and a great evening. Cheques payable to ‘Ystwyth CC’ or cash.
All club members have been emailed details on how to purchase a ticket from Susi.
The menu can be found below. Please let Susi know if you have any dietary requirements or allergies.
If there is enough interest a bus will be organised to/from town.
There will be a raffle on the evening with all the proceeds going to MIND charity. There will be some great prizes on offer!! Raffle tickets can be purchased on the night £1 a ticket or in advance from Susi.
Ystwyth CC have been well represented on the road this year with a record number of club members earning their 2nd category race licences and earning some great results along the way.
To be able to gain a 2nd category licence involves riders earning a total of 40 points. This is no mean feat as riders often have to travel many miles to be able to race and then need to be able to finish in the top ten to be able to earn the points.
It is great to see Lois and Leah secure their 2nd category (cat) licences, having travelled over 3,500 miles to get to races this year proving their dedication and commitment to race. With a few crashes on the way, Leah had a big ‘off’ at the York Omnium (where Lois had a great 2nd overall) and they both crashed out at the Fete du Velo in Redbourne (Herts). They made up for this with top ten placings at all the races they entered. They’re now both in full ‘Zwift mode’, riding for Team Fearless in the Zwift Classic series (and winning some $$ along the way!).
Representing the men on the road, Steff James after only racing for 12 months has earnt his 2nd cat licence this year. With a great season racing regularly and three successful wins at Pembrey during the summer.
Ieuan Andy Davies has regained his 2nd licence after returning strongly to the racing season this year and podium placings for the Masters 50+ category for the Welsh Criterium, Welsh Time Trial and the Welsh Road Race Championships.
Kristian Bond retained his 2nd category licence for 2019 and has been racing on the road and most recently raced the L’etape de la Defonce 2 day stage race, near Cowbridge along with Richard Eakins and Dave Jones.
Richard Eakins has had a great season racing for Ystwyth CC and again with his 2nd category licence he has raced on the road with many top ten placings.
David Jones has represented the club racing circuit races and the 2 day stage race with Richard Eakins and Kristian Bond.
The junior riders have also been proudly wearing the club colours on the road with Griff Lewis (under 16 boys) and Llion Rees-Jenkins (under 14 boys), both in the youth category racing on various circuit courses throughout the year and with fantastic results.
A few local riders have had the opportunity to join bigger race teams, Richard Pizzey has had a fantastic season and results and gained his 2nd category licence this year and now rides for Ale UK. Whilst Jack Woolley has been training hard with the Ystwyth CC riders and rides this year for BIKESTRONG-KTM, he has had another great season including wins at Pembrey race circuit and regular top three placings at races.
A special mention to pro local rider Gruff Lewis on his Welsh Road Race Championships win this year, a fantastic achievement.
Representing the Masters 40+ men has seen Wayne Maguire riding strongly this year to gain two top ten finishes. Malcolm Dines has also competed regularly down at Pembrey Circuit.
Representing the Masters 40+ ladies on the road has seen Anita on the podium for the V40 Welsh time Trial Championships.
The club are proud of all those that have been representing the club at road events thoughout the year. If anyone is intersted in road racing have a chat to those in the club for advice and check out: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/knowledge/article/izn20141114-How-to-get-into-road-racing—Racesmart-0
On the 12th October, Welsh Cycling are holding their annual Awards Dinner to celebrate the year and achievements at the Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground in Cardiff.
Last year Kristian Bond, recieved a nomination as club rider of the year and Ystwyth CC recieved a nomination for club of the year, making it through to the final three clubs.
This year, 2019 we were proud to be selected for club of the month in June by Welsh Cycling https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/wales/development/article/20190612-wc-development-Ystwyth-Cycling-Club-feature-as-June-s-Club-of-the-month-0 and we are also very proud that one of our life members, Shelley Childs has recieved a nomination …offically announced on the 9th September.
The deadline for tickets for anyone able to attend the Awards Dinner is the 12th September and they can be purchased online: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/welsh-cycling-awards-2019-tickets-58782795925
