On a mild spring evening the Ystwyth CC time trial returned to the Llety Gwyn course to see 19 riders testing themselves on the 10 mile route.  With mild conditions it was going to be a good night for setting personal best times for the season.

In the men’s road bike category (no tri bars) this was closely contested with Jeff Saycell taking the win in an impressive 24.46, closely followed by Wayne Maguire in 25.11 and David Wright taking third place on the evening in 29.41.

In the women’s road bike category Katie Miles stormed home with the win in 28.46 and in doing so set herself a new personal best time.  Elaine Rowlands took second place in 31.00 and in doing this set a new club V50 ladies record! In third place was Lainy Harrison setting a course personal best time in 33.11.

The overall men’s win went to Dewi Hughes, making an impressive return to the TT scene in 24.04, followed closely by Caron Pugh only 2 seconds behind in 24.06, and third place went to a very strong young rider Dafydd Wright in 24.16.

The overall women’s win went to Anita Saycell in 26.25, second to Katie Miles in 28.46 and third place to Elaine Rowlands in 31.00.

Thanks to Andy H, Derek and Scott T for helping on the evening.

Next week the time trial heads to a different course starting at Nant yr Arian at 6.30pm.  More details on the club TT page:  https://www.bc-clubs.co.uk/ystwythcc/index.php/time-trials/

Llety Gwyn 10. Wednesday April 17th 2019

Dewi Hughes 24.04
Caron Pugh 24.06
Dafydd Wright 24.19
Jeff Saycell R 24.46
Steffan Roberts 24.57
Wayne Maguire R 25.11
Anita Saycell 26.25
Rhodri Duffee 26.53
Martyn Saycell 27.00
Andy Starr 27.01
Katie Miles R 28.46
David Wright R 29.41
Elaine Rowlands R 31.00
Alan Lloyd R 31.42
Simon Pitt R 32.16
Lainy Harrison R 33.11
Angharad Jones R 33.20
Alex Lowe 34.41
Rachel Lilley R 38.40

The second event of the weekly series, saw 19 riders sign on for the start of the 10 mile time trial held on the Cwm Rheidol course.  There were many riding their first time trial and setting brand new personal best times for their first 10 mile event, alongside riders returning from last year to test their form for the 2019 season.

With the promise of tea, coffee and cake, Steffan Roberts was the fastest man home in 24.07, followed closely by a fantastic ride from junior rider Dafydd Wright in 24.22 and hot on his heels, Henry Moss in 24.25 who also claimed the mens road bike (no tri bars) win on the evening.

In the women’s event, Anita Saycell took the win in 26.37, with up and coming junior rider Lowri Richards taking second place in 28.24 and also taking the overall women’s road bike win.  Lowri was closely followed by Katie Miles taking third place in 29.40 and setting a new personal best time in the process.

The time trial route next week returns to Llety Gwyn with a later start time of 7pm.  If you are interested in having a go take a look at the time trial page on the club website: https://www.bc-clubs.co.uk/ystwythcc/index.php/time-trials/ .

A thank you from all the riders to Andy H, Derek, Andy D and Nia R for their help on the night making the event possible.

Cwmrheidol 10. Weds April 10th 2019

Steffan Roberts 24.07
Dafydd Wright 24.22
Henry Moss (R) 24.25
Caron Pugh 24.44
Gethin Howell 24.56
Shelley Childs 25.00
Dilwyn Griffiths 25.49
Wayne Maguire (R) 26.36
Anita Saycell 26.37
Alan Cole 26.44
Rhodri Duffee 26.57
Patrick Mayo 27.19
Andy Starr 27.38
Lowri Richards (R) 28.24
Katie Miles (R) 29.40
David Wright (R) 31.51
Elaine Rowlands (R) 32.16
Lainy Harrison (R) 33.43
Simon Pitt (R) 35.00

(R) No tri bars

Llety Gwyn 10. April 3rd 2019

On a cold, wet evening five riders braved the wintery weather on the first time trial of the evening.  It was great to see two new riders Daniel and Lainy riding their first club time trial with great results.

Steffan Roberts took the podium spot in 24.44, with Caron riding into a strong second place in 26.21 and Daniel taking the third place for the men in 27.45.

In the womens event Anita Saycell took the win in 27.00 with Lainy Harrison in second place riding strongly in her first time trial.

The stars of the night however were Andy Hunt and Derek Rattrey for timekeeping and marshalling in that weather!

Llety Gwyn 10. April 3rd 2019

Steffan Roberts 24.44
Caron Pugh 26.21
Anita Saycell 27.00
Daniel O’Brien 27.45
Andy Starr 28.16
Lainy Harrison 36.21

Clarach Hill Climb

As the Ystwyth CC time trial series came to a close, 16 riders signed on for one more time for the Clarach Hill climb event.  Taking on the famous local hill climb with it’s hairpin bend is always one of the highlights of the season with great support from members on the course. 

In perfect conditions, riding a specialist hill climb bike, pro rider Gruff Lewis took the win in an astonishing 4 minutes. Second place and very close to taking the top spot, went to new Ystwyth CC club member Chris McLean in a very fast time of 4min and 10sec and third place to up and coming rider Owen Evans in a time of 4min and 25sec. In past events, all three of these times would have taken the win.

In the women’s event, Cat 2 racer Rebecca Richardson from Hafren took the win in a new course record of 4min and 36sec with Leah Brewer taking second and new Ystwyth CC rider course record in 5min 29 sec and Lois Brewer in third in a time of 5min 56sec.

Well done also to Finley Saycell, who helping at the start, then signed himself on the start sheet, and rode up complete with marshall vest.

A big thank you to the marshals on the night, and for the whole of the TT series for making the events happen and with a special mention to TT co-ordinator Andy Hunt for making the events happen each week.

The club Sunday rides will continue and the club looks forward to the 2019 TT series.

If round 20 was wet, round 21 should have been called a swim trial! With heavy rain, falling from early afternoon, Round 21 of the Ystwyth CC TT series was going to be the wettest event in the 2018 calendar. Therefore, it was no surprise that only 9 riders signed on for round 21 and the last of the 10-mile time trial events for 2018. Using the traditional Llety Gwyn course, the riders would ride out a flat 5 miles past the Big Tribute Festival site before turning up the Rheidol Valley to the turnaround. 
Even in challenging conditions, local cycling legend Shelley Childs took the win in a time of 24min 44sec.  Second place and very close to taking the top spot, went to Caron Pugh in a time of 24min 48sec and only six seconds following in third place, Glyn Williams in a time of 24min 54sec. Only 35 seconds separated the top 5 riders with 5th place going to the ghost writer in a time of 25min 19sec.
In the women’s event, an impressive ride from Katie Miles on a road bike took the win in a time of 29min.
In the two up event, Layla and Leif Skot rode a strong 30min 17sec in challenging conditions.
A big thank you to the marshals for the night, and the whole of the TT series for making the events happen.  
Next week the event returns to the Clarach hill climb, a short punchy climb guaranteed to get the lungs working.

Llety Gwyn 10 / Wednesday August 22nd 2018

1. Shelley Childs 24.44
2. Caron Pugh 24.48
3. Glyn Williams 24.54
4. Martyn Saycell 25.19
5. Ian Stevens 26.09
6. Andy Starr 27.11
7. Katie Miles R 29.00
8. Layla & Leif Skot 30.17

Why does it always rain on me…..

Two hours prior to Round 20 of the Ystwyth CC TT series, the heavens opened and the Rheidol valley was blessed with a torrent of rain, a strong southwesterly breeze and fading light.  Therefore, it was no surprise that only 6 riders signed on for round 20 even though the Welsh TT championships is being held this weekend in Rhayader. 
Even in challenging conditions, Pro Rider Gruff Lewis took the win in a time of 20min 56sec knocking out a strong time in preparation for Saturday’s Championship ride.  Second place went to Steffan Roberts in a time of 23min 13sec and third place to Richard Eakins in a time of 24min 51sec.
In the women’s event, an impressive ride from Helen Marshall took the win in a time of 26min 21sec.
Good luck to the riders taking part in the Welsh Championship Time Trial this Saturday and the Road Race on Sunday.
Next week the event returns to the Llety Gwyn course for the final time of the season. The need for speed continues…….

Llety Gwyn 10 10 / Wednesday August 15th  2018

1. Gruff Lewis 20.56
2. Steffan Roberts 23.13
3. Richard Eakins R 24.51
4. Paul Jones 24.56
5. Helen Marshall 26.21
6. Martyn Saycell R 26.49

Ystwyth CC report – round 19 – Wednesday 8th August 2018

With the sun setting majestically over the Rheidol valley,  round 19 saw 11 riders register for the Cwm Rheidol 10 mile time trial. This is regarded as a challenging 10  mile course used by the club and with this being the last outing on the course for 2018, riders would be pushing hard to get that elusive PB or course win or record followed cake and coffee.

Rolling back the years and knocking out a performance often seen a decade ago, In the men’s event, Shelley Childs took the win in a  time of 24min 19sec.  Second place went to rider Richard Eakins on a road bike in a time of 24min 35 sec, and third place to Glyn ‘GT’ Williams in a time of 24min 44sec.

In the women’s event, an impressive ride from Helen Marshall took the win in a time of 26min 50sec. Second place went to Lowri Richards in a time of 28min and 30sec, and third place to Nia Richards in a time of 33min 22sec.

Next week the event returns to the Llety Gwyn course for 2 consecutive weeks. The need for speed continues…….

Ystwyth CC report – round 18 – Wednesday 2nd August 2018

With tears and champagne flowing following Sky Rider Geraint Thomas’ fantastic domination and win at Le Tour, it would be interesting to see how many riders would turn out for round 18 of the Ystwyth CC time trial series.

With the fine weather coming to an end, it was a humid and breezy round 18 that saw 21 riders register for the Llety Gwyn 10 mile time trial. This is regarded as the fastest 10  mile course used by the club and with only a few outings on this course remaining, riders would be pushing hard to get that elusive PB or course win or record.

In the men’s event, pro rider Gruff Lewis took the win and course record in a time of 20min 35sec.  Second place went to young rider Joshua Tarling in a time of 22min 09sec, and third place to Steffan Roberts in a time of 23min 20sec.

In the women’s event, an impressive ride from Helen Marshall took the win in a time of 26min 37sec. Second place went to Lowri Richards in a time of 29min and 53sec, and third place to Nia Peris  in a time of 30min 08sec.

Next week the event returns to the Cwm Rheidol course on an undulating 10 mile time trial with a start time of 7.00pm.  the need for speed continues…….

Llety Gwyn 10 / Wednesday August 1st  2018

1. Gruff Lewis 20.35
2. Joshua Tarling 22.09
3. Steffan Roberts 23.20
4. Micheal Tarling 24.25
5. Shelley Childs 24.30
6. Richard Eakins R 25.09
7. Caron Pugh 25.10
8. Gethin Price R 25.23
9. Dafydd Wright 25.35
10. Ian Stevens 25.39
11. Paul Jones 25.45
12. Helen Marshall 26.37
13. Alex Lowe 26.47
14. Alan Haird 27.32
15. David Wright 27.39
16. Ian Brandreth R 29.35
17. Lowri Richards R 29.53
18. Morgan Commins R 30.00
19. Nia Peris R 30.08
20. Lynfa Davies R 31.13
21. Shannon Haird R 31.18