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Jan/Feb/March 2010 Rides Calender

Sunday March 14th
Groesfaen Gears – Tester

Meet 10.00–10.15 at Pedal Power. A ride along the Taff Trail North as far as Forest Farm then on through Morganstown, Pentyrch and Creigiau with a break at the Wild Fig Farm. Return via Peterston then Llandaff. Hard ride: approx. 25 miles and plenty of steep hills. Contact Germaine (029 20788527 Work / 20464082 Home).

Sunday March 21st
Sully and Cosmeston Lakes. Meet 10:00 - 10:15am on the Bute Park side of the Sophia Gardens footbridge. Out via Cardiff Bay barrage, then on to Penarth town. Along the lanes to Cosmeston Lakes Country Park (refreshment stop). On to Captain’s Wife at Sully Island, Returning via Penarth. Easy or Moderate: 14 km (9 miles) or 25 km (17 miles). This is a linear route, with options to return at Cardiff Bay for those who do not wish to complete the whole distance.
Contact Rob: 07967 127382.

Sunday March 28th

Ystrad Mynach – Circular (35 miles, Mynydd Eglwysilan, moderate pace). Travelling along cycle paths and lanes to Ystrad Mynach, across the Hengoed viaduct, over Senghenydd Dyke (Mynydd Eglwysilan) with breathtaking views of Cwm Taf, stopping at The Rose and Crown above Abertridwr for a pub lunch and then downhill all the way back home. Suitable for all bikes. A couple of short sections of bridleway, short enough to push if you’re on touring tyres. Contact Clive: 029 2090 2164 or 07910 820 345.

Posted 14 January 2010 by Sheila Johnson

NB New starting point for Rides. Now meet at 10 am for 10.15 at Pedal Power buildings, Pontcanna Fields, by the Caravan Park. Easy access via gate at end of Dogo Street, off Cathedral Road. Bike hire available.


Posted 19 May 2009 by Sheila Johnson

Monday 5 January

Monthly meeting/social Meet 6.30–6.45 in or outside the Mochyn Du, Sophia Close. We’ll be heading of on an evening expedition to the Black Cock above Castell Coch. You will need really good lights for this one, and preferably some reflective clothing. Food and drink available at said pub. Contact: Nick 029 20222016.

Posted 2 January 2009 by Nick Canham

Sunday 4 January

Sully and Cosmeston Lakes. Meet 10.00–10.15 on the Bute Park side of the Sophia Gardens footbridge. Out via Cardiff Bay barrage, then on to Penarth town. Along. the lanes to Cosmeston Lakes Country Park (refreshment stop). On to Captain’s Wife at Sully Island, Returning via Penarth. Easy or Moderate: 14 km (9 miles) or 25 km (17 miles). This is a linear route, with options to return at Cardiff Bay for those who do not wish to complete the whole distance. Contact: Robert 07967 127382.

Posted 2 January 2009 by Nick Canham

Sunday 7 December

Pentwrch and Gwaelod-y-Garth, via St Fagans. Meet 10.00–10.15 on the Bute Park side of the Sophia Gardens footbridge. Refreshment stop at Fagins (Glan y Llyn). Back via Taff Trail by 2 p.m. Moderate: 26 km (16 miles). Contact: Ken 07816 586735 / 2037 2379.

Posted 4 December 2008 by Nick Canham

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