Another busy week for the Aces:

PORT TALBOT WHEELERS 25-MILE TIME TRIAL

Last Thursday evening, 12 members travelled to the Rhigos Rugby Club to sign in their teams for this Open 25-mile timed cycle event along the A465.

Team 1 included Richard Gardiner, Paul Slack, Gareth Rees and Colin Barrett, who came in under the hour in 58 minutes.

Team 2, Julie Andrasko, Stephanie Waring, Katherine Devonald Brace and Anto O’Hara, came home in 62 minutes, beating Team 3, Billy Connor, Dave Poole, Jamie Sylvester and Carlton Coates, in 63 minutes.

Great fun was had by all!

PEMBROKESHIRE COAST TRI

Broadhaven hosted the Mike’s Bikes Pembrokeshire Coast Tri on Saturday. A 1.5km swim in St. Bride’s Bay, a challenging 43km ride, followed by a 10.6km run along the beach and Coast Path.

Richard Gardiner came first in his age group, closely followed by Ed Clements and Jamie Sylvester, who also competed individually.

We had three relay teams, with Team 10B Aces coming in third place - Hayden Johns (swim) Colin Barrett (cycle) and Luke Burton (run).

Team Aces Ladies gained first place in the ladies’ category - Ceire Merrison (swim), Julie Andrasko (cycle) and Stephanie Waring (run).

Team Swim Bike Run Aces with Phil Davies and friends also took part.

CARDIFF SPRINT TRI

The Cardiff Bay area hosted this Always Aim High 750m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run.

Sophie Thomas came first in her age group, with Richard Slate and John Parker also competing.

CHOLMONDLEY CASTLE STANDARD TRI

The magnificent Cholmondley Castle, in Cheshire, was the setting for this event, which is part of the Castle Tri Series.

Vicky Jones gained another first place in her age group after a 1500m swim, 40km cycle & a 10km run.

IRONMAN EXMOOR 70.3

Aces member Emma Jane Richards completed the gruelling course in 7hrs 3mins - sad it was the last time for the event to be held at Wimbleball.

BYNEA 10-MILE

TIME TRIAL

Well done to Katherine Devonald Brace with a time of 26.13 mins and Tim Brace in 25. 15 mins

CALDEY ISLAND

10KM and 5KM RUN

Saturday saw two boats leave Tenby Harbour for Caldey for our annual run.

Many thanks to Ben Childs and Paul Slack, who organised this event, the islanders who marshalled the undulating course, Ann, Karen, Sydney, Wendy, Luke and Sophie, who worked the water station, Rhys Jordan from Feel Good Inc, who once again organised the timings, and Frank Miller, who sounded the horn of the fire engine to start the race.

The monks gave their support by clapping all the runners, including Brother Peter Diblic, who, running barefoot, came home in second place once again.

Medals were handed out to all and the trophy was won by Aces member Dan Mumford, while in third place was Aces member David Kent (better known as Dave, Dave, Dave!)

Great to see all the kids running and enjoying themselves - except for Dave Poole who was caught out in rounders by young Luke!

Many thanks to all who came - it was a lovely day.

Activities for the coming week

Friday, June 30 - Sea Swim, North Beach, ready to go in for 6 pm.

Friday, June 30 - Slacky’s Swim Session, for those booked in, 7 pm at the leisure centre.

Saturday, July 1 - Colby Parkrun, a great local event and well worth supporting.

Sunday, July 2 – Tenby Go-Tri for those taking part or to help out, meeting at the leisure centre for 8 am.

Monday, July 3 - Sea Swim, meet at North Beach at 5.30 pm and into water for 6 pm.

Tuesday, July 4 - Club Ride, meet at Tenby Leisure Centre at 6.30 pm. Route detailed below.

Wednesday, July 5 - Aces Run Session, meet at Tenby Leisure Centre at 6.30 pm.

Thursday, July 6 - Club Ride, meet at Tenby Leisure Centre at 6.30 pm. Route detailed below.

Route for Tuesday: Route 65 (Cresswell Quay and Templeton) - Tenby, Gumfreston, Carew Inn, Whitehill, Cresswell Quay, 2nd rt to Cresselley, Jeffreyston, turn left to Loveston, turn right to Molleston Cross, turn right to Templeton, straight over to Tanners Lane, turn right for Ludchurch to old A477, right to Kilgetty crossing main road, Begelley, Pentlepoir and main road back to TLC (approx. 29 miles). Sweepers - Andy Adamson and Dave Lewis.

Route for Thursday: Route 1 (Pembroke loop) - Lydstep, Hodgeston, Lamphey, Lower Lamphey Road, Pembroke Castle, Upper Lamphey Road, Lamphey, Hodgeston, Jameston, Lydstep, Tenby (approx 21.5 miles) - shorter routes before LCW! Sweepers - Huw Benbow and Gareth Rees

Note that rides will start at 6.30 pm from Tenby Leisure Centre car park. Helmets to be worn on all club rides. We ride in three speed groups, with the aim that no-one gets left behind.