Ystwyth CC report – round 16 – Wednesday 18th July 2018

Ieaun Andy Davies takes Yellow in the men’s event with Lowri Richards taking Yellow in the women’s event.

With a new road surface on the A44 resembling sections of stage 9 of the Tour de France, where the pro riders battled sections of the course used in the famous spring classic Paris Roubaix; it would be interesting to see how the riders would contend with round 16 of the Ystwyth CC time trial series.

With the fine weather continuing, round 16 saw 18 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 4 outings on this course remaining, riders would be pushing hard to get that elusive PB or course win.

In the men’s event, Ieuan Andy Davies took the win in a  time of 22min 31sec.  Second place went to James Taylor in a time of 23min 52sec, and third place to Caron Pugh in a time of 24min 09sec.

In the women’s event, an impressive ride from Lowri Richards took the win in a time of 27min 39sec. Second place went to Nia Peris in a time of 30min and 28sec, and third place to Toria Jamieson in a time of 32min 09sec.

In the road bike category, Alex Lowe took the top spot in a time of 26min 45sec.  Second place went to David Wright in a time of 27min 55 sec and third place went to Gari Jones in a time of 28min 05sec.

Next week the event returns to the challenging Devils Bridge course on an undulating 22 mile hilly course with a start time of 6.30pm.  the need for speed continues…….

Llety Gwyn 10. July 18th  2018

1. Ieuan Andy Davies 22.31
2. James Taylor 23.52
3. Caron Pugh 24.09
4. Shelley Childs 25.19
5. Steffan Roberts 25.26
6. Martyn Saycell 25.33
7. Dafydd Wright 25.47
8. Paul Brewer 25.56
9. Alex Lowe (R) 26.45
10. Rhodri Duffee 26.52
11. Lowri Richards 27.39
12. David Wright (R) 27.55
13. Gari Jones (R) 28.05
14. Leif Skot (R) 28.46
15. Nia Peris (R) 30.28
16. Toria Jamieson (R) 32.09
17. Nia Richards (R) 32.56
Paul Jones DNF

(R) Road bike no tri bars

Ystwyth CC report – round 15 – Wednesday 11th July 2018

Ieaun Andy Davies takes the win in the men’s event with Anita Saycell continuing to dominate in the women’s event.

With England taking on Croatia in the semi-final of the FIFA World cup, it would be interesting to see where loyalties would be stretched with round 15 of the TT series taking place.  Back in 1990, at Italia ’90, England took on the might of West Germany, for our more junior members of the club, the country doesn’t even exist today! How technology in relation to bikes has developed since then. In 1990, you would have expected to see a rider roll up to the start line on a Raleigh Vitesse 14 speed with down tube shifters and maybe even a set of top bar brakes, very different from the modern day technology of Aero frames and deep rimmed wheels.   1990 also saw Greg LeMond win Le Tour… who will be the winner by the end of this year’s tour????

With the fine weather continuing, round 15 saw 13 riders register for the Cwm Rheidol 10 mile time trial.

In the men’s event, Ieuan Andy Davies took the win in a time of 22min 29sec setting a new age course record.  Second place went to Glyn Williams in a new personal best time of 24min 59sec, and third place to Paul Jones in a time of 25min 24sec.

In the women’s event, Anita Saycell took the win in a time of 26min. Second place went to Helen Marshall in a time of 27min and 9sec, and third place to Lowri Richards on a road bike in a time of 28min 42sec.

In the road bike category, Jack Ramsbottom took the top spot in a time of 26min 33sec.  Second place went to Dan Ramsbottom in a time of 28min 08 sec and third place went to Lowri Richards in a time of 28min 38sec.

Good to see Layla and Leif Skot returning for the 2 up TT in a time of 29min 08sec.

Next week the event returns to the Llety Gwyn course with a start time of 7pm.  With only 8 TT’s left, the need for speed continues…….

Glyn Williams on his way to a podium finish in a new personal best time 24.59 (photo credit: Aled Richards)

Ystwyth CC report – round 14 – Wednesday 4th July

As we enter the month of July, riders get side-tracked watching Wimbledon, the Fifa World Cup or even the Tour de France, but not the Ystwyth CC time-trialists! With a slight change in the weather and the sun disappearing behind the clouds, round 14 saw 18 riders register for the Llety Gwyn 10 mile time trial which proved to be a fast night with many riders setting new personal best times.

In the men’s event, Gruff Lewis took the win and a fantastic new course record in a  time of 20.55 min.  Second place went to Ieuan Andy Davies in a time of 22min 23sec, and third place to Steffan Roberts in a time of 22min 57sec.

In the women’s event, Anita Saycell took the win in a time of 25min 47sec. Second place went to an up and coming younger rider Lowri Richards, in a time of 27min and 57sec, and third place to Katie Miles in a time of 28min 45sec following her win the day before on the Caron Cycling Club 10 mile course.

In the road bike category, Arwel Jones took the top spot in a time of 24min 14sec.  Second place went to Alex Lowe in a time of 26min 31sec and third place went to Lowri Richards in a time of 27min 57sec.

Next week the event returns to the Cwm Rheidol course with a start time of 7:00pm.

Llety Gwyn 10 / Wednesday July 5th

1. Gruff Lewis 20.55
2. Ieuan Andy Davies 22.23
3. Steffan Roberts 22.57
4. Arwel Jones 24.14 (R)
5. Shelley Childs 24.48
6. Ian Stevens 24.51
7. Martyn Saycell 25.11
8. Paul Brewer 25.20
9. Dafydd Wright 25.54
10.Anita Saycell 25.47
11. Alex Lowe 26.31 (R)
12. Rhodri Duffee 27.10
13. Lowri Richards 27.57 (R)
14. David Wright 28.43 (R)
15. Katie Miles 28.45 (R)
16. Gari Jones 28.54 (R)
17. Nia Peris 30.21 (R)
18. Nia Richards 32.49 (R)

(R) Road Bike

2018 Club Time Trial Championships

With the temperatures promising to be rising later in the day, the Club Championships took full advantage of the lower temperatures with an early start. The course involved a rolling out and back route on smooth tarmac to Machynlleth, with a great start and finish venue at the community café in Tre’r-ddol http://cletwr.com/ .

With quiet roads the riders were started at regular intervals to begin their race to Machynlleth and back.  With strong riders in each category it was going to be a competitive event.

Fastest female rider on a road bike (no tri bars) was Toria Jamieson crossing the line in 52.35, and fastest male rider on a road bike with recovered legs from his Alps training camp was Arwel Jones in a time of 40.49.

Fastest male overall was Richard Pizzey in a storming time of 37.32, with fastest female Anita Saycell in a time of 46.14.

In the handicap event the winner was Steffan Roberts.  All the winners received a specially designed winners t-shirt thanks to event organiser and TT Secretary Andy Hunt.  Thanks to all the volunteers on the day too which enabled the event to run smoothly.

Ystwyth Club TT Championship 2018
Sunday July 1st

1. Richard Pizzey 37.32
2. Ieuan Andy Davies 38.09
3. Steffan Roberts 39.00
4. Danny Thorogood 39.51
5. Dewi Hughes 39.59
6. Arwel Jones (R) 40.49
7. Rhys Jeffreys 41.08
8. Caron Pugh 41.36
9. Paul Jones 43.25
10. Glyn Williams (R) 43.30
11. Alex Lowe (R) 45.28
12. Rhodri Duffee 46.04
13. Anita Saycell 46.14
14.Pete Jenkins (R) 46.24
15. Morgan Commins (R) 51.09
16. Toria Jamieson (R) 52.35

Ystwyth CC – round 13 – 27th June

Round 13 of the Ystwyth CC time trial series saw 11 riders sign on to take on the challenge of the 12 mile hilly time trial course.  Starting at the visitor centre at Nant yr Arian, with a flock of red kites circling, the riders took on the challenge of the six mile sweeping descent with speed and precision to the Lovesgrove roundabout before taking the same six mile climb back to the visitor centre.  With temperatures topping 25 degrees it would be a hot ascent with a strong head wind to the finish line.

The records for the course are phenomenally quick, with Stevie Williams holding the men’s record in a time of 31min and 3 seconds; a time some cars would struggle to beat. In the ladies event the course record is held by Dr Helen Marshall in a time of 38min and 10 seconds.  In calm hot conditions and many riders returning from a week riding in the French Alps, it would be likely that many riders may be close to the course record.

On this course, riders are often torn between riding a traditional road bike, where the rider may gain time by being able to climb more efficiently or riding a TT bike where they may gain additional time, if brave on the descent, and then ride to their maximum threshold on the flat section of the course.

In the ladies event, Leah Brewer took the win in an impressive time of 38.36 which was very close to the course record.  Second place went to current course record holder Helen Marshall in a time of 39.35.  Third place went to Anita Saycell in a time of 40.39.

In the men’s event, Ieuan Andy Davies took the win in a time of 32.33, only 8 seconds away from the age group course record; second place went to Andy Hunt in a time of 33.23; third place went to Arwel Jones on a road bike in a time of 34.42.

In the road bike category, fastest male was Arwel Jones in a time of 34.42 and in the female road bike category, Anita Saycell with 40.39.

Next week, riders return to the fast Llety Gwyn course with registration starting at 6.15pm and first rider off at 7pm.

Again, a huge thank you to the time keepers and marshals.  For further information on the time trial series, please visit the Ystwyth CC webpage.

https://www.bc-clubs.co.uk/ystwythcc/index.php/time-trials/

Nant yr Arian Hilly / July 27th 2018

1. Ieuan Andy Davies 32.33
2. Andy Hunt 33.23
3. Arwel Jones R 34.42
4. Caron Pugh 35.35
5. Paul Brewer 36.00
6. Leah Brewer 38.36
7. Helen Marshall 39.35
8. Anita Saycell R 40.39
9. Owen Thomas R 44.46
10. Layla + Leif Skot R 46.41

Ystwyth CC report round 12 – Wednesday 20th June 2018

As the sun hit the tarmac on the A44, round 12 saw 23 the riders register for the Llety Gwyn 10 mile time trial.
In the men’s event, Pro Rider Gruff Lewis took the win and course record in a  time of 21min.  Second place went to Danny Thorogood in a time of 23min 36sec, and third place to Andrew Poole   in a time of 24min 02sec.
In the women’s event, Anita Saycell took the win in a time of 26min 02sec. Second place went to Helen Marshall in a time of 26min and 26sec, and third place to Sara Mela on a road bike in a time of 28min 03sec.
In the road bike category, Adam Hepburn took the top spot in a time of 24min 24sec.  Second place went to Liam Straiton in a time of 27min 53sec and third place went to Sara Mela in a time of 28min 03 sec.
Next week the event returns to the Nant Yr Arian hill course with a start time of 6.30pm.

Llety Gwyn 10 10. 20/6/18

1. Gruff Lewis 21.00
2. Danny Thorogood 23.36
3. Andrew Poole 24.02
4. Steffan Owens 24.03
5. Rhys Jeffreys 24.15
6. Adam Hepburn R 24.24
7. Paul Jones 25.27
8. Martyn Saycell 25.55
9. Anita Saycell 26.02
9. Dafydd Wright 26.02
11. Endaf Williams 26.03
12. Helen Marshall 26.26
13. Rhodri Duffee 26.47
14. Alan Haird 27.43
15. Liam Straiton R 27.53
16. Sara Mela R 28.03
17. Gari Jones R 28.27
18. Lowri Richards R 29.00
19. David Wright R 29.46
20. Shannon Haird R 30.05
21. Katie Miles R 30.12
22. Llion Rees & Rhodri Jenkins R 31.56
23. Nia Richards R 33.14

Ystwyth CC report – round 11 – Wednesday 13th June 2018

With a cooler evening than previous weeks and a stronger breeze, round 11 saw 15 riders register for the Statkraft, Cwm Rheidol 10 mile time trial. Starting at the Statkraft Visitor Centre, in the Rheidol Valley.  The riders take the undulating course back to the A44 roundabout before returning to the visitor centre.

With the promise of cakes and coffee as a reward for their efforts, this event is becoming a key social event in the time trial series.

In the men’s event, local rider Gruff Lewis riding for Ribble Pro Cycling, continues to show fantastic form, taking the win in a time of 21min 03sec and in the process setting a new course mens’s record.
Second place went to Ieuan Andy Davies in a time of 22min 39sec who also rode into the club record books setting a new course age record, closely followed by Steffan Roberts showing strong form in third place in a time of 23min 33sec.

In the ladies event, triathlete Sara Mela  took the win with a strong ride crossing the line in 28min 37sec. Second place went to Nia Peris in a time of 30min 18sec, and third place to Toria Jamieson in a time of 31min 20sec.

In the road bike category, Adam Hepburn took the top spot in a time of 24min 06sec which also gave him 4th overall rider.  Second place went to Ciaran Rowett in a time of 24min 37sec and third place went to Pete Jenkins in a time of 27min 07sec.

The club would like to wish all the riders participating in the Ship and Castle 100 mile charity ride on Saturday 16th June 2018 all the best with their ride.

Next week the event returns to the Llety Gwyn course with a start time of 7pm.

Cwmrheidol 10. 13/6/18

1. Gruff Lewis 21.03
2. Ieuan Andy Davies 22.39
3. Steffan Roberts 23.33
4. Adam Hepburn R 24.06
5. Ciaran Rowett R 24.37
6. Paul Jones 25.13
7. Shelley Childs 25.26
8. Dafydd Wright 26.52
9. Peter Jenkins R 27.07
10. Rhodri Duffee 27.16
11. Sara Mela R 28.37
12. Rhodri Jenkins R 29.17
13. David Wright R 29.52
14. Nia Peris R 30.18
15. Toria Jamieson R 31.20

Ystwyth CC report – round 10 – Wednesday  6th June 2018

In glorious summer sunshine, round 10 saw 21 riders register for the Llety Gwyn 10 mile time trial. This is the traditional club 10 mile course and is the fastest course on the club calendar.

In the men’s event, Ieuan Andy Davies showed strength and determination to take the win in a time of 22min 10sec earning himself a personal best time and new course age group record.  Second place went to Danny Thorogood in a time of 22min 59sec, and third place to Steffan Roberts in a personal best time of 23min 05sec.

In the ladies event, Anita Saycell took the win in a time 25min 44sec and in doing so setting a new course ladies record. Second place went to Helen Marshall in a strong time of 26min 44sec, and third place to Emma Palfrey in a time of 27min 23sec.

In the road bike category, one of the younger riders Lowri Richards took the win in a fantastic time of 27.45 with the men’s event being won on the night by Pete Jenkins in a strong time of 26min 46sec.

Next week the riders return to the Statkraft 10 mile course, registration from 6.15pm, first rider off at 7pm.

Llety Gwyn 10 / Wednesday 6th June  2018
1. Ieuan Andy Davies 22.10
2. Danny Thorogood 22.59
3. Steffan Roberts 23.05
4. Caron Pugh 24.00
5. Ian Stevens 24.42
6. Andy Hunt 24.43
7. Paul Jones 24.52
8. Shelley Childs 24.55
9. Martyn Saycell 25.32
10. Dafydd Wright 25.37
11. Anita Saycell 25.44
12. Rhodri Duffee 26.32
13. Helen Marshall 26.43
14. Pete Jenkins (R) 26.46
15. Alan Haird 26.48
16. Emma Palfrey 27.23
17. Lowri Richards (R) 27.45
18. Gari Jones (R) 27.58
19. Shannon Haird (R) 28.26
20. Rhodri Jenkins (R) 28.46
21. Katie Miles (R) 30.28

Ystwyth CC TT report – round 9

As Aberystwyth returns to normality following the hugely successful CycleFest; 15 riders signed up for round 9 of the Ystwyth CC Time Trial series.

Round 9 saw the riders register for the 22 mile hilly time trial, utilizing the Ystwyth CC road race circuit the riders would climb from Southgate to Devil’s Bridge before navigating to Ponterwyd and climbing up to the Nant Yr Arian visitor centre. From here, a 7 mile sweeping descent would greet the riders to the finish line.

On a rolling course, many riders would favour a road bike over a TT bike and many riders would be feeling the ‘burn’ from a weekend of racing and sportive riding.

In the men’s event, Gruff Lewis showed strength and ability to take the win in a time of 52min 19sec.  Second place went to Richard Pizzey in a time of 54min 41sec and third place went to Danny Thorogood and Ciaran Rowett finishing with the same time of 58min21sec.

Five riders also went under the hour mark and a further five were under 70 minutes.
In the ladies event, Toria Jamieson took the win in a time of 1hr 20min 51sec.

This is one of the toughest TT courses in the area and it was great to see the riders taking on the challenge.

Next week, the riders return to the 10 mile Llety Gwyn course. With the temperature rising and riders having a number of TT’s in their legs, records could continue to fall this season.

Devil’s Bridge Hilly / Wednesday 30th  2018

1. Gruff Lewis 52.19
2. Richard Pizzey 54.41
3. Danny Thorogood 58.21
3.Ciaran Rowett 58.21
4. Richard Eakins 58.40
5. Arwel Jones 58.48
6. Caron Pugh 1.00.19
7. Shelley Childs 1.01.38
8. Richard Griffiths 1.03.39
10. Rhodri Duffee 1.07.10
11. Liam Straiton 1.08.39
12. Gari Jones 1.11.09
13. Martyn Saycell 1.12.30
14. Colin Armstrong 1.13.49
15. Toria Jamieson 1.20.15