Saturday Social Ride to Cwm Elan

As we’re cancelling all rides on Sunday 21st May to be able to offer marshalling support for Ystwyth Juniors’ hosting of a round of the WMTB XC series, on Saturday 20 May we’ll hold a social ride to Cwm Elan, leaving Plascrug Leisure Centre at 9.30. This is a 72-mile hilly ride with the route plotted here https://www.strava.com/routes/8680157, reaching Cwmystwyth via Devil’s Bridge and the Arch in order to avoid the A44. We will be stopping for a break / lunch at the visitor centre by the dams. The route can be shortened by meeting us at e.g. Devil’s Bridge – please let us know if you intend to do this so that we can arrange to meet. The pace will be similar to that of the Sunday social rides. We will keep an eye on the forecast and may postpone if required.

Fast times in great conditions at the Cwm Rheidol 10 TT

Andrew Poole recorded the fastest time in Cwm Rheidol on Wednesday, 10 May, on a sunny evening which saw several season bests and other fast times, as well as more new riders joining Ystwyth’s popular 2017 TT series.

The club would like to thank everyone who assists in holding these time trials, including providing cake and coffee at all Cwm Rheidol events, with thanks also to all the riders for their support.

Next week will see a return to the Llety Gwyn course, with the first rider off at 7pm.

Cwm Rheidol 10 10/05/17

1. Andrew Poole 23.04
2. Carwyn Henson (R) 24.27
3. Caron Pugh (R) 25.40
4. Martin Saycell 25.56
5. Ciaran Rowett (R) 26.13
6. Paul Brewer 26.21
7. Dan Field 26.58
8. Rhodri Duffee 28.31
9. Dafydd Wright 28.38
10. David Wright (R) 29.18
11. Layla Skot Parker & Leif Skot (R) 29.56
12. Tim Freeman (R) DNF

(R) = road bike (no tri bars)

Browse and Buy Ystwyth Kit at Plascrug LC this Saturday!

This Saturday 13th May at Plascrug Leisure Centre between 10am and 2pm, we’ll be taking over the downstairs meeting room to display all the Ystwyth CC kit that is in stock and is available to purchase. Changing rooms/mirrors will be available to try on kit and you will be able to purchase items to take away on the day. Pop down to say hello and see what we have in stock to purchase. This will also be an opportunity to try the 65th anniversary jersey samples and place your orders.
The meeting room is on the right after the squash courts, or ask at reception if unsure. Kit purchases are restricted to Ystwyth members but membership will also be available on the day at £20 for the 2017 calendar year.
We’ll look forward to seeing you at Plascrug on Saturday! If you are keen to browse or buy kit but can’t make it on Saturday please message us with any requests.





Latest Llety Gwyn TT attracts highest turnout yet

Ieuan Andy Davies continued to dominate the Ystwyth 2017 TT season with another strong performance on the Llety Gwyn course on Wednesday, 3rd May, with Gareth Hodgson clocking the second fastest time on his first appearance this season. Several youth riders competed well on an evening which saw a great turnout and numerous riders taking part in their first TT of the season. A full album of photos can be seen here, with many thanks to Adam Hughes https://hugheses.smugmug.com/Adams-Photos/Ystwyth-CC-TT-3rd-May-2017/
Next week’s TT returns to the Cwm Rheidol course.

Llety Gwyn 10 3/5/17

1. Ieuan Andy Davies 22.53
2. Gareth Hodgson 23.17
3. Josh Tarling 24.18
4. Martyn Saycell 26.03
5. Ciaron Rowett (R) 27.01
6. Andy Starr 27.27
7. Caron Pugh (R) 27.34
8. Lois Brewer 27.41
9. Leah Brewer 28.25
10. Jack Ramsbottom 28.27
11. Alan Haird (R) 28.43
12. Dafydd Wright 28.44
13. Andy Hamilton (R) 28.55
14. David Wright (R) 28.56
15. David Jones (R) 29.09
16. Shannon Haird 30.25
17. Layla Skot Parker & Leif Skot 30.54
18. Paul Brewer DNF

(R) = road bike (no tri bars)

Gareth Hodgson recorded the 2nd fastest time of the evening (Photo: Adam Hughes)

Ystwyth TT season starts to climb

Four weeks into the 2017 TT season saw the first of the two time trials which will be held this year on the 12-mile Nant yr Arian course, descending and then ascending the A44 climb. This week saw strong performances again from the familiar names of the past few weeks, but performing well also were new riders joining the series. There were some notable family performances, with three members of the Brewer family racing, as well as a Skot family pair-up. Next week the series returns to the Llety Gwyn course, for a 7pm start.

Club TT 26/4/17 Nant yr Arian 12

1. Ieuan Andy Davies 33.18
2. Andrew Poole 34.06
3. Gethin Howells 34.23
4. Carwyn Henson (R) 34.31
5. Gareth Jones (R) 35.30
6. Paul Brewer 38.49
7. Caron Pugh (R) 39.18
8. Lois Brewer 39.35
9. Andy Starr 40.00
10.   Leah Brewer 40.19
11.   Helen Marshall 40.29
12.   Andy Hamilton (R) 43.30
13.   Leif Skot and Layla Skot Parker 49.55

(R) = road bike (no tri bars)

Photo: Andrew Poole on the climb back to Nant yr Arian (with thanks to Emma Palfrey for the photo)

Cake, coffee and second time trial of the 2017 season

The second time trial of the season was held in dry but chilly conditions on the 10 mile Cwm Rheidol course starting near the Statkraft Visitor Centre car park in the Rheidol Valley. 

With the promise of free coffee and cakes at the finish line – thirteen riders on the night took on the 10 miles all posting great times.

Club TT 12/4/17 Cwm Rheidol 10.

1. Ieuan Andy Davies 22.58
2. Daniel Davies (R) 23.14
3. Danny Thorogood 23.32
4. Adam Hughes (R) 25.09
5. Henry Moss 25.51
6. Martyn Saycell 26.51
7. Andy Starr 27.16
8. Ian Stevens (R) 27.43
9. Helen Marshall 28.15
10.Andy Hamilton 29.24
11.Justin Manley (R) 29.47
12.Katie Miles (R) 31.22
13.Kim Jones (R) 37.26

(R) Road Bike – No tri bars

Great racing for round 3 of the Ystwyth CC time trial series

With good conditions but still chilly – eleven riders enjoyed the quieter roads of the 7pm start for round 3 of the Ystwyth CC time trial series on the Llety Gwyn 10 mile course.  Ieuan Andy Davies and Helen Marshall continued to dominate the men’s and women’s races.  It was great to see club members riding their first time trial tonight and posting impressive times. 

Club TT 19/4/17 Llety Gwyn 10

1. Ieuan Andy Davies 22.41
2. Dan Field 26.06
3. Martyn Saycell 26.21
4. Helen Marshall 26.55
5. Lois Brewer 27.38
6. Andy Hamilton 28.17
7. Paul Tedaldi 28.42
8. Andy Purkiss (R) 28.53
9. Dafydd Wright 28.58
10.Leah Brewer 29.04
11.Sarah Hawkins (R) 30.22

(R) Road Bike – No tri bars

Fantastic Start to the Ystwyth CC Time Trial season

The first club time trial of the 2017 season kicked off with thirteen riders on the start line, which included seasoned riders as well as those riding their first time trial.  The 10 mile route started just outside Llanbadarn and headed along the A44 and then down the Rheidol Valley for 5 miles before returning back the same way.

Great times were posted by everyone which will make for some fantastic racing over the season.

Club TT 5/4/17.  Llety Gwyn 10.

1. I Andy Davies 23.17
2. Danny Thorogood 23.32
3. Adam Hughes (R) 24.59
4. Martyn Saycell 27.11
5. Dan Field 27.32
6. Dilwyn Williams 27.55
7. Lois Brewer 28.04
8. Leah Brewer 28.46
9. Lorraine Langford (R) 30.05
10. Katie Miles (R) 31.28
11. Leif Skot & Layla Skot 2up (R) 32.19
12. Brian Ashton 32.23
13. Ray Evans (R) 33.11

(R) Road Bike – no tri bars

Popular new Ystwyth beginner rides go weekly!

Due to the high numbers attending the first two beginner rides arranged over the past few weeks, it has been decided that these rides will now be held on a weekly basis, rather than monthly, for the remainder of the summer. We have been immensely encouraged as a club by the level of interest in these rides, and are grateful for the support. Thanks also to Tim Johnson and Andy Davies for coordinating and leading these rides.

Beginner rides will therefore depart from Plascrug Leisure Centre at 9.30am every Sunday morning, and the routes will be advertised beforehand under Events on the Clwb Beicio Ystwyth Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/ystwythcc/ 

This means that the club now offers three separate Sunday rides, with full details of the general pace / distance of each ride and further advice to cyclists available on the Club Rides page on our website http://www.bc-clubs.co.uk/ystwythcc/index.php/club-rides/

For those who are interested in joining the club for 2017, enabling them to buy club kit and securing local discounts, have a look at the Membership page on our website https://www.bc-clubs.co.uk/ystwythcc/index.php/membership/ 

And see you next Sunday!