Inspired by our fantastic Ceredigion Olympic athletes, Stevie and Josh, nine riders took to the start line to test their own legs on the Cwm Rheidol 10 mile time trial course.

Caron defied the blustery conditions to post a time only 28 seconds from the club senior record he set himself last year, to earn the first place. Adam Hepburn rode a strong time trial on his road bike to cross the line in second place, and chasing Adam down, only 10 seconds behind was Arwel Jones, taking the third spot on the podium.

In the women’s race, Emma Palfrey rode a strong race on her road bike, to take the win, with Anita taking second place.

David Bond, showing his improved strength and commitment each week, posted another great sub 28minute ride. While Glyn Williams, showing his speed this season, was only 2 seconds away from breaking the V60 club record.

In the V70 category, both Martin and Mike, showing no sign of slowing down, enjoyed a good battle on the night, with Mike Fitch, coming out on top by 31 seconds.

Well done to all the riders that braved the strong winds and narrowly missed the rain shower! Thanks to the time keepers and marshals, Derek, Elaine, Andy H and Scott, for the smooth running of the event.

Next week (14 August) the series return to the Llety Gwyn 10 mile course: 2024 Catalina Architecture Time Trial Series – Clwb Beicio Ystwyth Cycling Club

Round 15 Results – Cwm Rheidol 10 mile:

Caron Owen Pugh 21.56
Adam Hepburn 24.29
Arwel Wyn Jones 24.39
Glyn Williams 25.34
David Bond 27.29
Emma Palfrey 28.10
Anita Saycell 28.59
Mike Fitch 30.27
Martin Williams 30.58
Timekeepers
Derek Rattray & Elaine Rowlands
Marshals
Andy Hunt & Scott Tompsett

With the cancellation of round thirteen, riders were keen to jump back on their bikes and test themselves for the 20km Nant yr Arian time trial. With the elevation profile looking more like a roller coaster ride, it’s always a great course to test descending skills as well as the rider’s climbing legs. The riders start at Nant yr Arian, then head down to Lovesgrove roundabout, before beginning the long steady climb back to where they started, accumulating over 300m of ascent in the time trial.

A warm, dry evening meant that the nine riders were treated to excellent conditions. With a slightly earlier start time, the first rider set off at 6.30pm with each rider following with a minute gap.

It proved an exciting battle for the men’s podium places, with only 50 seconds separating the top three riders. Paul Brewer, proving his climbing skills, took the overall win, in 35.05. In second place on his road bike, Glyn Williams, in 35.24. Glyn’s time was also a new V60 age category record by an impressive 7 minutes. Completing the podium, Arwel Jones rode a strong race to finish third in 35.55.

In the women’s race, Lois Brewer took the top spot and finished first in 36.20, only 3 seconds off the course record she set herself last year. Chasing her down, Emma Palfrey took second on the podium with 38.54 and completing the podium, Anita crossed the line to take third in 41.25.

It was great to see Andy Starr testing himself on the tough course and dipping under the 44minutes. Another top performance on the night came from David Bond, finishing in 39.24 to knock an impressive 5 minutes off his course time in May. While Martin Williams, having competed in a previous 10 mile time trial event the evening before, showed no sign of tired legs and flew up the hill to take a new V70 course record and crossed the line in 44.43.

Well done to all the riders and thank you to Andy Hunt for his excellent organising and time keeping and Kristian Bond for marshalling. Without the help each each week, the events would not go ahead.

Next week the series returns to Cwm Rheidol 10 mile course (7th August). All riders are welcome to come along and test themselves against the clock. Sign on details will be posted on the Club Facebook page.

Round 14 Results – Nant yr Arian Hilly:

Paul Brewer 35.05
Glyn Williams R 35.24
Arwel Wyn Jones 35.55
Lois Brewer 36.20
Emma Palfrey 38.54
David Bond R 39.24
Anita Saycell 41.25
Andy Starr 43.39
Martin Williams R 44.43

R = No TT bars

Time Keeper
Andy Hunt
Chief Marshal
Kristian Bond

Photo Credits: Elaine Brewer

The ten riders that lined up for the start were treated to perfect conditions for the Cwm Rheidol 10 mile time trial.

It was going to be an exciting evening with battles for podium places as well as age group places!

Caron took his sixth win this year, finishing in a fantastic 22.09 for a well earned first place podium position. Arwel Jones and Paul Brewer had an exciting battle for the remaining podium places. Arwel ended up edging out Paul by 3 seconds to take second place, with Paul taking third place.

Glyn Williams made a return to the time trials on his road bike, placing an impressive 4th overall, in 25.32 and in doing so, set a new V60 club record. Second in the road bike category David Bond, jumping from strength to strength, smashed his previous time and crossed the line in 27.15. While Martin Williams, despite being edged out of the V70 battle on the night, by Mike Fitch who was riding strongly, took the 3rd road bike category podium.

For the women’s race it was great to see Lois back at the time trials, after a winter of swapping wheels for skis. It was a exciting battle between the two women, Emma and Lois, with Emma taking the win on the night with 25.39 and Lois in second with 26.26.

Round 12 Results – Cwm Rheidol 10 mile:

Caron Owen Pugh 22.09
Arwel Wyn Jones 24.51
Paul Brewer 24.54
Glyn Williams R 25.32
Emma Palfrey 25.39
Lois Brewer 26.26
David Bond R 27.15
Mike Fitch 29.31
Martin Williams R 30.20
Llyr Morgan R 32.56
Time Keepers
Derek Rattray & Andy Hunt
Marshals
Elaine Rowlands, Anita Saycell & Scott Tompsett

R = No TT bars

Next week (24 July) the series return to the Llety Gwyn 10 mile course: 2024 Catalina Architecture Time Trial Series – Clwb Beicio Ystwyth Cycling Club

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 Pizzey
2nd – Paul Brewer
3rd – David Bond

Ladies Winners:
1st – Lois Brewer
2nd – Leah Brewer
3rd – Anita Saycell

Well done to all club members that took on the challenge!!
For the next member’s Strava challenge – let us know your ideas ystwythcc@gmail.com

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 competing in the time trials, posting a swift 25.28 for second place. While Martin’s consistency to training and racing is paying off, as he dipped under the 30 minute barrier on his road bike, to take third place and cross the line in 29.59.

Round 11 Results – Llety Gwyn 10 mile:

Caron Owen Pugh 22.28
Arwel Wyn Jones 25.28
Martin Williams R 29.59
Timekeepers
Derek Rattray & Elaine Rowlands
Marshals
Scott Tompsett & Andy Hunt

R = No TT bars

Next week (17 July) the series return to the Cwm Rheidol 10 mile course: 2024 Catalina Architecture Time Trial Series – Clwb Beicio Ystwyth Cycling Club

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, with a strong 26.39 on his road bike. Completing the podium, Henry Moore on his road bike finished with a swift 27.41.

Again, a one woman race this week with Emma Palfrey riding strongly to cross the line with 26.14.

Great performances this week from David Bond, Mike Fitch and Martin Williams, all posting faster times on this course than previously.

Well done to all the riders and especially a thank you to Derek, Elaine, Rich and Andy for timekeeping and marshalling. Without the help each week the event would not be possible.

Next week (10 July) the series return to the flatter Llety Gwyn course: 2024 Catalina Architecture Time Trial Series – Clwb Beicio Ystwyth Cycling Club

Round 10 Results – Cwm Rheidol 10 mile:
Caron Owen Pugh 21.56
Emma Palfrey 26.14
Tony Jones R 26.39
Henry Moore R 27.41
David Bond R 28.06
Mike Fitch 29.18
Martin Williams R 30.49
Llyr Morgan R 32.32
Timekeepers
Derek Rattray & Elaine Rowlands
Marshals
Richard Pizzey & Andy Hunt

R = No TT bars

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 have joined the Ystwyth CC Strava Group: Ystwyth CC on Strava

Note: For this Strava challenge no e-bikes (we will look at a future e-bike challenge!)

The Segment for this challenge: The Strawberry Farmers | Strava Ride Segment in Aberystwyth,

Shortly after the challenge finishes, the top three men and women will be announced!

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 of the other riders and firmly on the podium in first place. It was great to see Gari Jones back riding his road bike on this course and earning second place, with David Bond continuing to knock more time of his previous course PB (Personal Best) to place third on the podium.

For the ladies, it was a one woman race with Anita taking the win and edging closer to breaking the 27 minute barrier.

In the 70+ category, proving that age is no barrier to speed, Mike Fitch rode strongly on his TT bike knocking nearly two minutes from his first time back on the course this year. While Martin Williams continues to show his strength on his road bike riding consistently each week and edging closer to that sub 30 minute time.

It was fantastic to see Llyr Morgan back and shaving 30 seconds from his previous time!

Well done to all the riders, and a thank you to Andy H, Derek, Scott and Glyn for time keeping and marshalling, making the event possible.

Next week (3 July), the series heads back to the Cwm Rheidol 10 time trial course. Further sign on details will be posted on the Club Facebook page.

Round 9 Results – Llety Gwyn 10 mile:
Caron Owen Pugh 21.50
Anita Saycell 27.02
Gari Jones (R) 28.08
David Bond (R) 28.20
Mike Fitch 29.19
Martin Williams (R) 30.41
Llyr Morgan (R) 32.56
Timekeepers
Derek Rattray & Andy Hunt
Marshals
Scott Tompsett & Glyn Williams

R = No TT bars

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 local successes, nine riders turned out for a sunny evening on the Cwm Rheidol 10 mile course to test their lungs and legs. With light winds from the north west, there would be no weather excuses!

Caron proved the strongest on the night taking the win, with his 22.13 time. In second place, it was great to see long time club member back on the TT bike and proving he hasn’t lost any TT speed. Dewi Hughes crossed the line in 23.58. Completing the podium Adam Hepburn, riding strongly on his road bike to cross the line 24.05.

In the ladies event, Anita crossed the line in 27.25 to take the win, with Emma on her road bike, riding strongly to finish in 27.30.

Mike Fitch and Martin Williams battled the 70+ category, with Mike taking the win in 29.39. Congratulations too to David Bond, dipping under that 30 minute barrier on his road bike and taking two and a half minutes from the first Cwm Rheidol Time Trial he rode this year!

Well done to all the riders and to Andy H, Derek, Scott and Elaine for time keeping and marshalling making the event possible.

Next week (26 June) the series moves to the Devil’s Bridge Hilly time trial course. This course is just over 25km and heads out through Moriah, Devil’s Bridge and Ponterwyd. Further sign on details will be posted on the Club Facebook page.

Round 8 Results – Cwm Rheidol 10 mile:
Caron Owen Pugh 22.13
Dewi Hughes 23.58
Adam Hepburn R 24.05
Anita Saycell 27.25
Emma Palfrey R 27.30
Mike Fitch 29.39
David Bond R 29.45
Martin Williams R 31.14
Llyr Morgan R 33.12

Timekeepers
Andy Hunt & Derek Rattray
Marshals
Scott Tompsett & Elaine Rowlands

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 longest ride
• The total distance
• Highest average speed
• Highest Elevation

The Strava challenge ended at midnight on the 16 June and the winners were announced (see video below). Next time I think the club will have to ban holiday miles!!

Well done to all 36 members that took part during the week!

More Club Strava Challenges to be announced shortly!