Very well done folks on a great weekend of racing - Tour of Pembrokeshire Cycle Sportive: The Tour of Pembrokeshire was centred at Crug Glas Country House Hotel near St. Davids. This was the 11th Tour of Pembrokeshire. As the UK’s only coastal national park, there were country roads (especially as there was a royal wedding taking place!), very challenging climbs and swooping descents or at sea enjoying the scenery, flora and wildlife. It is all breathtaking. Feed stations were stocked with some delicious delights! A very tough, but fun day at the office for our 25 members taking part on three routes: The Paul Ties 107-miler - Julie Andrasko 8.25, Stephanie Waring 8.25, Anto. O’Hara 8.29, Tom Beck 7.01, Colin Barrett 7.44, Daniel Belli 8.30, John Hubbard 8.25, David Lewis 8.25, Mat Greener 7.44, Nick Logan 8.29, Paul Slack 8.25, Pat Swann 6.37, Jessie Davies 10.36. The Mavic 83-miler - Ceire Merrison 8.15, Julie Slack 8.15, Jo Brace 8.15, Donna Bradley 8.15, Lisa Day 8.15, Debbie Phillips 5.41, Adrian Wilson 8.15, Carlton Coates 8.16, John Shuttleworth 8.07, and Jon Phillips 5.41. The Lloyd Motors Volvo 53-miler - Katherine Devonald Brace 3.51 (second lady home), Huw Bridges 4.51.

Swansea Sprint Triathlon : 750 metres swim, 20km bike and 5 kn run: The swim was a lap course in the Prince of Wales Dock, the cycle a three lap course along the seafront and the run out and back along the seafront to finish in Castle Square. First place Team relays - Team Stubbs (Steve, swim, Claire, bike, and Tom, run), Ed Clements 1.05 (10th overall), Hayden Johns 1.10, Sahar Khan 1.22, Iain Rich 1.23, Lauren Johns 1.36, Morgan Slate 1.38 and dad Richard Slate 1.43.

Ironman Barcelona 70.3: Simon Stanford five hours 37 minutes. The swim was a one-loop in the Mediterranean Sea that starts and finishes on the beach of Calella. Known for its beautiful location at the Costa del Maresme and its distinctive lighthouse landmark, Calella is renowned as a tourism and sport hotspot. The 90 km bike heads inland on closed roads before returning to the transition area on the beach. The two-loop run heads along the coast to a turnaround at Pineda. Simon says bike course hilly and technical, but enjoyed it!

Slateman Classic Triathlon in Llanberis:?Claire Thomas in 3.53 and John Parker 3.49 who also did Saturday’s Slatemen Sabage Sprint Triathlon in 1.46. Also well done to John’s wife Ann who did the Slateman Duathlon on Saturday. The Slateman Classic route comprises a 1,000m open water swim in the lake at Llanberis surrounded by Mountains, 51km road ride on amazing mountain roads, and an 11k trail run through the incredible ‘steep’ Llanberis slate quarries. The sprint distance, equally as mind blowing, distances are 400m swim, 20k bike and 6k run, and new for 2018 a Sprint Duathlon race.

Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10km run: Pete, Elizabeth and Megan Williams. Meg in a brill time 44 minutes and Joe Williams did the 2km run. Set in the shadow of the spectacular Caerphilly Castle, the race started and finished on Crescent Road. Runners had the opportunity to run a good time on a relatively flat course with some undulating points. Around the town centre, passing iconic landmarks including the giant cheese sculpture and Tommy Cooper statue along the way and offering great views of the medieval castle, which dominates as the stunning backdrop to the event.

CLUB RIDES

All rides will leave Tenby Leisure centre car park at 6.30 pm. We have three groups - with a sweeper led social group with the intent that no-one gets left behind and all get a ride to suit their abilities. Front and rear light a must and helmets to be worn on all club rides.

Tuesday, May 29, Route 8 (Llanteg and Tavernspite): Tenby, Saundersfoot, Wisemans Bridge, Amroth, Llanteg, Tavernspite, Templeton, Reynalton, Jeffreyston, Broadmoor, Heatherton, Gumfreston, Tenby (approximately 25 miles). Sweepers -Dan Belli and Ed Clements

Thursday, May 31, Route 11 (Canaston): Penally, The Ridgeway, Stephens Green (Milton Hill), Carew, Whitehill, Cresselly, turn right at Canaston Bowl, Molleston, turn right for Reynalton, Jeffreyston, Broadmoor, Templebar Rd, Pentlepoir, turn left then right into Station Road, straight down into Saundersfoot, St. Brides Hill, Tenby. (approximately 26 miles). Sweepers - Donna Bradley and Ceire Merrison.

Wishing members all the best for this weekend’s events. Please see our Facebook page and website www.tenbyacescc.co.cuk for sessions and information.

N.C.