The R25/4 course has been amended to avoid the 20mph speed limit in Llandovery and has been given the 'R25/4 (emerg)' course title. Here is a Garmin course of the approximate route: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/266084325
R25/4(emerg) Course Description:
Start at southernmost point of the northern entrance splay of the layby S side of A40 immediately S of Llanwrda (OS 146 GR711312). Proceed SW on A40 to Llangadog r/a (2.5 miles). Take 2nd exit (straight on) (CIRCUIT START) to continue SW on A40 through Manordeilo , Rhosmaen to Llandeilo r/a (7.5 miles).Encircle roundabout taking 3rd exit to continue NE on A40 via Rhosmaen, Manordeilo, to Llangadog r/a (12.5 miles). Encircle r/a taking 4th exit (to complete 1st circuit). REPEAT CIRCUIT (via Manordeilo, Rhosmaen Llandeilo r/a, encircle r/a taking 3rd exit to continue NW on A40 to Llangadog r/a (to complete 2nd circuit (22.5 miles)). Take 2nd exit on A40 to continue NE past ( Abermarlais caravan park) passing Brownhill Farm to pass opposite Start point to FINISH at Northern end of field entrance gateway approx. 400 yards before A482 junction (Lampeter). (GR 710312) 25.08 miles.
Christopher Gibbard earned a fourth win of the season in the open category at the Bynea Cycling 25-mile time trial on Sunday, with Bethan Ouseley finishing as quickest female at the Carmarthenshire event.
Riding for FTP Fulfil the Potential Race Team, Gibbard clocked an unbeaten 52-54, finishing 39 seconds ahead of runner-up David Griffiths (Oswestry Paragon CC) in 53-33, while a time of 54-08 helped Ed Laverack (Backpedal) to seal the final spot on the podium as well as fastest road bike.
After opening his campaign with victory at the Cardiff Ajax CC 10-mile time trial on March 16, Gibbard then followed it up with success at Port Talbot Wheelers CC 10-mile time trial on April 27 before third place at the May 11 Cardiff 100 miles 50-mile time trial and then returning to winning ways on May 19 at the Virtual cycling Club 10-mile time trial.
On his win, Gibbard said: “I’ve been coming to the Bynea CC weekend for about 10 years and I keep coming back for the friendly atmosphere and beautiful countryside.
“I raced the 10 on Saturday and then camped nearby with my family, probably not the best recovery!
“The 25 was tough with honest, rolling roads, and my legs feeling the fatigue of a big week of racing.
“Luckily I was able to squeeze out enough speed to take the win ahead of David Griffiths who needs to be taken seriously, he’s beaten me a few times over the years.”
In the women’s event Ouseley (Pembrokeshire Velo) managed 1:04-27 to see off the challenge of Lisa Davies (VMCC) who was second in 1:06-25.
Paul Colman (Port Talbot Wheelers CC) finished sixth overall and was also crowned fastest on Age Adjusted time in 55-29, with Tristan Manning runner-up in 57-27 and an adjusted time of 59-10 helping Mike Broadbent to third place.
This event, run on the R25/4 course, starts on the A4069 parallel to the River Towy and heads northbound, crossing the Afon Bran before reaching Llandovery and turning back southbound along the A40, passing Llanwrda until reaching the A483 junction just before Llandeilo, turning and retracing the route back to finish just south of Llandovery on the A40.
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Results:
Open:
1. Christopher Gibbard (FTP Fulfil the Potential Race Team) 52.54
