10th July 2009
A blustery night down the valley for the riders this time, with a stiff breeze on the outward leg although a tailwind is always welcome on the hillier return.
First rider back on the night was Andy Cox who took the timekeepers by surprise with his 25.39 and a few minutes later, Dewi Hughes rumbled past the line with a flat back tyre, yet still posted 24.15 which conveyed his current form. Another fast ride on the night was Paul Robinson, a rider that made regular forays into the 23′s and even 22′s in years gone by is taking things a little easier this year, yet his 24.36 showed that he is still in the mix.
The PB’s were not as forthcoming as the previous week, due to the weather, although Dewi Rattray did manage his with 28.58 for 19th on the night. Elinor Thorogood made a welcome appearance at an Ystwyth event with her younger brother Ollie and her time of 27.01 put her a fantastic 11th out of 29 with Ollie, only 13 years old in his first ever TT recorded 39.10 (watch this space!).
Their father Danny again rode to a 22 minute time, this time 22.41 and he’ll be looking to better this, as will all the competitors at next weeks, supposedly faster Llety Gwyn 10 mile course.
1 Danny Thorogood 22-41
2 Dewi Hughes 24-15
3 Paul Jones 24-26
4 Paul Robinson 24-36 PB
5 Jeff Saycell 24-37
6 Paul Brewer 25-18
7 Andy Cox 25-39
8 Martin Jones 26-14
9 Matt Ingham 26-47
10 Colin Armstrong 26-53
11 Elinor Thorogood 27-01
12 Arwel Jones 27-17
13 Andy Starr 27-28
14 Martyn Saycell 27-51
15 Rob Scullion 28-17
16 Rhodri Duffee 28-23
17 Andrew Jenkins 28-26
18 Dafydd Davies 28-30
19 Dewi Rattray 28-58 PB
20 Huw Powell 29-27
21 Emyr Hopkins 29-41
22 Matthew Wooton 30-07
23 Derek Rattray 30-12
24 Gail Birkett 30-14
25 Brian Ashton 30-26
26 Andy Eden 30-54
27 Kim Jones 36-50
28 Ollie Thorogood 39-10
29 Dylan Lewis DNF
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6th July 2009
In memory of our sponsors employee, Gary Pugh who sadly passed away in April 2008.
Between 22nd & 29th August, Gary’s friends & Ystwyth CC members Dewi Rattrey & Iwan Evans will ride approx. 620 miles from Gary’s home in Llanilar, Ceredigion to various towns around Wales, averaging 75 miles per day. This is in aid of two charities (LATCH & Christian Lewis Trust), chosen by Murray & Imogen Pugh, son and daughter of Gary who was an inspiring figure in the local community for many years due to his involvement in local sport, especially childrens sport, having set up and managed no less than eight teams in the Aberystwyth mini minor league.
The route is approx. 620 miles in length over eight days, starting on Saturday 22nd August 2009 at 09:00am from the staion yard in Llanilar where Murray & Imogen will join other children and adults in following Dewi & Iwan along the Ystwyth cycle route towards Llanfarian to see the pair off towards Oswestry, which is their first stop on the tour after 75 miles. Day two is from Oswestry to Conwy via Llangollen & Rhyl (70 miles) and day three is from Conwy to Porthmadoc via Llangefni, Caernarfon & Pwllheli (76 miles). Day four sees the pair completing the North Wales leg with a home stop in Aberystwyth after riding from Porth through Barmouth & Aberdyfi (84 miles). The South Wales adventure takes them from Aber to Havefordwest via Fishguard & St Davids after some 89 miles. Porthcawl is the stopover point on day six (75.4) and Brecon is visited on day seven via Cwmbran & Abergavenny (75 miles).
Iwan & Dewi
The final day will see other riders join Dewi & Iwan for the final leg back to Llanilar on Saturday 28th August (75 miles). If any of our members would like to make an appearance on bicycle on any one of the eight days, to join up with Dewi & Iwan, please contatc Shelley at Cambrian who can organise this – shelley@cambriantyres.co.uk.
The two charities that this ride is in aid of are LATCH and the Christian Lewis Trust, both are childrens cancer charities and donations can be made on via either of our JustGiving websites here or by calling Cambrian Tyres if you would rather send a cheque or even call in person (North Parade, Aberystwyth. SY23 2JR) :
http://www.justgiving.com/cycletourwales_christianlewistrust/
http://www.justgiving.com/cycletourwales/ (LATCH Donations)
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5th July 2009
16 PB’s – Surely a record!
There were no less than 16 PB’s on a ‘float’ night on the A44. Perfect conditions greeted the 29 riders with many getting times well below their target times for the season.
Danny Thorogood took the win with 22.20 from Shelley Childs (23.09) with Paul Jones third with 23.29 (PB). The 23 minute zone is a rare place for Ystwyth’s cyclists unless your name is Danny Thorogood and so it was nice to see no less than four new 23 minute times on the night, with Dewi Hughes and Jeff Saycell marking their first performances at this level.
The times contiuned to tumble amongst the result list with Martyn Saycell’s PB of 25.13 making him the joint fastest in the 25-26 min category (with Paul Robinson) ahead of a clutch of riders who also rode well on the night, namely Euros Jones, Colin Armstrong & Arwel Jones.
Matt Ingham returned to the time trials after a few weeks off to take fastest 27-28 minute time ahead of Dave Langford & Dafydd Davies (PB) and Ray Jenkins pipped Andy Eden in the 29-30 category.
Gail Birkett was first lady with a marvellous 28.11 after stint of alpine training which has evidentally paid off.
1 Danny Thorogood 22-20
2 Shelley Childs 23-09
3 Paul Jones 23-29 PB
4 Dewi Hughes 23-46 PB
5 Jeff Saycell 23-51 PB
6 Paul Brewer 24-30 PB
7 Simon Tudor 24-33 PB
8= Martyn Saycell 25-13
8= Paul Robinson 25-13
10 Euros Jones 25-48
11 Colin Armstrong 25-53 PB
12 Arwel Jones 26-07 PB
13 Rhys Thomas 26-11
14 Andy Starr 26-39 PB
15 Mark Ingham 27-00
16 Dave Langford 27-06
17 Dafydd Davies 27-31 PB
18 Gari Jones 27-36 PB
19 Rhodri Duffee 27-41
20 Andrew Jenkins 27-43 PB
21 Rob Scullion 28-00 PB
22 Emyr Hopkins 28-11 PB
23 Gail Birkett 28-22 PB
24 Huw Powell 28-36
25 Ray Jenkins 29-08
26 Andy Eden 30-19
27 Matt Camm 30-38 PB
28 Paul Tedaldi 31-29 PB
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