AS YSTWYTH Cycling Club’s 65th anniversary year draws to a close, a special commemorative window display of past jerseys and photographs from the archives can be seen in the window of sponsors Summit Cycles in Aberystwyth.

Joe Hayward, director of Summit Cycles Ltd, said: “As a lifelong cyclist and advocate of all aspects of cycling, I’m extremely proud that Summit Cycles has been able to showcase some of Ystwyth Cycling Club’s rich 65-year history in this anniversary display. Summit Cycles are proud to support such a successful, diverse and inclusive club and we very much look forward to the next chapter in the club’s history.”

The jersey collection has been collected and carefully kept over the years by Ystwyth CC lifetime member Ken Williams.

The display was photographed by club member Kristian Bond, whose grandparents, Bill and Audrey Rushton, were among the earliest members of the club back in 1952. For them, cycling was always a huge part of family life.

Kristian said: “Bill had been cycling ever since Mam-gu (Audrey) knew him, so she started too. Not many people had cars back then, so it was another way to get around.

“Growing up, whenever there was professional cycling on the TV, there’d be many talks of ‘the good old days’ to follow. It’s great to have been brought up in a family that has such strong ties with Clwb Beicio Ystwyth since the early days, and who have seen cycling, in every respect, change – hopefully for the better: including lighter frames, better components and the ease of driving to races, instead of having to ride there the night before.”

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