The Brynfynnon Inn at Llanwonno. Meet at 10.00–10.15 on the Bute Park side of the Sophia Gardens footbridge. Taff Trail to Pontypridd, then on through Ynysbwl (easier climb) to the Brynfynnon Inn for refreshments. The Brynfynnon Inn is a small country pub usually fully booked for Sunday lunches, therefore you may wish to bring a packed lunch to eat outside. Those with mountain bikes may wish to make a short loop into the Llanwonno forestry on route NCN47 and see the only ‘volcano’ in Wales ?? Returning to Cardiff using NCN47 and Taff Trail. Most of this route is on trail apart from the easier climb to the Brynfynnon and the descent to Pontypridd which is on country roads. Hard: 59 km (35 miles) Contact Robert on 01443 742183 or 07967 127382 If you do not wish to ride the whole distance from Cardiff, please contact Rob to arrange a meeting place en route.
Posted 3 July 2008 by Nick Canham
Saturday 28 June, 09.30–13.00. Vale of Glamorgan Road Safety and Community-focused Schools are promoting a scheme to provide cycle training to children and their parents in the Penarth and Dinas Powys areas. The training, which will be delivered by Cycle Training Wales instructors, is free of charge to family’s with children in the area’s schools. (more…)
Posted 24 June 2008 by Andrew Burns
Employers in Cardiff are recommending that their staff commute by bike to improve health and productivity and to beat the rising cost of motoring. Cycle Training Wales is a new social enterprise set up to provide exactly the services required to encourage staff to switch to two wheels. (more…)
Posted 24 June 2008 by Nick Canham
Thanks to all who participated and supported Bike Week 2008. Cycle Cardiff ran a range of successful events.
Friday 13 saw our joint design show with UWIC, which showcased a range of cycling design ideas. See our separate article.
The bicycle brunch on Sunday 15 – organized by Alastair Rayment (more…)
Posted 24 June 2008 by Nick Canham
Students and cyclists pulled on their glad rags on Friday 13 June to cycle in Cardiff Bay to mark the start of Bike Week 2008.
The joint event between UWIC and Cycle Cardiff was attended by a cross section of Cardiff’s cycling community – campaigners, commuters, and politicians alike. Intended as a sociable start to the week’s activities, the event was also the culmination of a term’s work by foundation year students working on textile design and final year students on the product design BSc degree. Their creations ranged from sequinned visibility aids to adaptable cycling high-heeled shoes.
The events showed that cycling isn’t just about stretch Lycra but can also be combined with a fashionable look and lifestyle.
Posted 20 June 2008 by Nick Canham
