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Despite a last minute change of course, this weeks TT was again well attended with some serious looking machinery on display. Danny took the win in tough blustery conditions on the outward leg from a clutch of riders in the 24′s. Mark Hammonds time of 24.47 should be noted as this was done without the aid of tri-bars, and it was also nice to see youngsters Gruff & Emyr competing. Lots of new faces again, some of whom I can’t put a name to just yet so apologies there. There were PB’s from Gari Jones, Jeff Saycell, Derek & Dewi Rattray, Matt Camm & Rosie Shoesmith so well done to them on such a tough evening. 

It was more of the same from the super fast veteran Danny Thorogood who showed that getting old need not be a hindrance when it comes to athletic prowess. The 47 year old gave an inspired ride on another windy evening to win the event by over two minutes from Shelley Childs with another 32 riders behind, showing that the series for local cyclists to test themselves against the watch is proving a big hit in 2009.

Paul Brewer moved into a podium position for the first time with 25.26 and there were strong rides amongst the personal battles that were happening out on the course. Derek Rattrey & Andy Eden fought over the 31 minute mark and in the 29’s it was Owen Thomas getting the better of Barry Morgan, Dewi Rattray & Sam Robertson. Bets 28 minute time was Dai Clarke ahead of Rob Scullion and three other riders, and best 27 min time was a battle of Goginan with Andy Davies beating stable mate Colin Armstrong.

Plenty of riders made the 26 minute mark with Euros Jones continuing his rise to win with 26.08 ahead of others including student Rhys Thomas.

With Shelley Childs leading the 25 minute men it was left to Danny Thorogood to win the event outright with a fantastic 22.44.

1 Danny Thorogood 22-44
2 Shelley Childs 25-04
3 Paul Brewer 25-26
4 Michael Tarling 25-46
5 Tim Johnson 25-49
6 Euros Jones 26-08
7 Jeff Saycell 26-10
8 Martin Jones 26-27
9 Andy Cox 26-30
10 Martyn Saycell 26-36
11 Rhys Thomas 26-37
12 Matt Ingham 26-50
13 Sion Williams 26-51
14 Andy Davies 27-33
15 Colin Armstrong 27-36
16 Andy Starr 27-52
17 Dai Clarke 28-03
18 Rob Scullion 28-22
19 Dave Langford 28-29
20 Arwel Jones 28-30
21 Griff Pugh Jones 28-55
22 Ray Jenkins 28-56
23 Owen Thomas 29-05
24 Barry Morgan 29-11
25 Dewi Rattray 29-47
26 Sam Roberson 29-52
27 Andy Eden 30-42 PB
28 Derek Rattray 31-17
29 Anita Saycell 31-31
30 Amanda Binks 31-46
31 Michael Thomas 32-07
32 Emyr Hopkins 32-10
33 Paul Tedaldi 33-18
34 Matt Camm 34-05

Marshall rota

29 April Colin Armstrong, Gail, Dewi Hughes
6 May Andy Eden, Leif
13 May Dai Clarke, Tim Johnson
20 May Kim, Martin Jones, Dewi Rattray
27 May Kim, Sion Williams
3 June Danny Thorogood
10 June Emyr Hopkins
17 June Danny Thorogood
24 June Andy Starr, Martin Jones, Ray Jenkins
1 July Tim Johnson, Sion Williams
8 July Owen Thomas, Shelley
29 July Kim, Andy Davies
12 Aug Paul Brewer
2 Sept Shelley
9 Sept Kim, Jeff Saycell

Some members have expressed an interest in entering some open TT events. These generally take place in South Wales and are open to all affiliated clubs. Ystwyth are affiliated and all events need to be entered in advance (min 10 days) in order for the organisers to complete the seedings.

02 May 2pm – R10/22 Glynneath 10 mile time trial (fast course!). Entry £7.00 to Port Talbot Wheelets. Organiser A.Williams, 25 Tan y Groes Street, Port Talbot. SA13 1EL. Dowload Entry Form here

03 May 10am – R25/23 Ross on Wye 25 mile time trial (Hilly). Entry £7.00 to Ross on Wye District CC. Organiser P.Fallon, 1 Lincoln Hill, Ross on Wye, Hereford. HR9 7TH

04 May 9am – R10/9 St Athan 10 mile time trial (Magic Dragon Rnd 3). Entry £7.00 to C.Wooley, 12 Jestyn Street, Porth, Rhondda. CF39 0DN

09 May 2pm – R10/22 Glynneath 10 mile time trial (fast course). Entry £7.00 to Mrs J Jones, 20 Bryndedwyddfa, Penygroes, Llanelli. SA14 7PR

17 May 10am – RH/4 Ogmore Vally Hill Climb. Entry £7.00 to S Landeg, 3 Long Acre Court, Portcawl. CF36 3TJ

The CTT book can be purchased from www.ctt.org.uk which gives a full listing.