Sunday Jan 24th
Bunch of Grapes Pontypridd Moderate ride. Meet 10.00–10.15 at Pedal Power. A ride along the Taff Trail as far as the very nice Bunch of Grapes in Pontypridd, where we’ll stop for coffee or even lunch 35 km (21 miles). But essentially flat. Option of longer loop via Vale, and Wild Fig. Contact Rob; 0796712782

Sat Jan 30th
Moderate ride to Rudry. Meet at 10.00 / 10.15 at Pedal Power. Ride along the Taff trail up to Tongwynlais, on cycle trail from Taffs Well to Caerphilly and on to Rudry where a pub stop is available. Back to Lisvane and back into Cardiff.  Distance 22 miles, some hills. Contact Dave 07925323401.

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Sunday Jan 31st
Taff trail North to Nantgarw and Pugh’s Garden Centre
Approx 16 miles mostly flat. Easy/Moderate returning to Cardiff before 2.00pm. Usual start place and time. Contact Rob:07967127382

Saturday Feb 6th

Sunday feb 7th
Cardiff International Pool via Ely and Taff Trails
Meet 10.00–10.15 at Pedal Power. A ride through Canton, Leckwith then along the Ely Trail with a tea-break at the pool’s cafe. Returning via the A4232 bridge, Hamadryad Park and Bute Park. Easy: approx. 10 miles all on the flat. Ideal for families and the less confident cyclist. Contact Germaine (029 20788527 Work / 20464082 Home).

Saturday Feb 13th

Sunday Feb 14th
East to 14 Locks Visitor Centre
Hard ride approx 25 miles returning to Cardiff approx 3.00 – 3.30pm Usual start place and time. Contact Rob:07967127382.

Saturday Feb 20th

Sunday Feb 21st
Tyle Garw (Boar’s Head), Coedcae Lane, Talbot Green. Hard ride about 30-35 miles, returning to Cardiff approx. 3:00-3:30pm. Meet 10:00-10:15am at Pedal Power. A ride through Peterston-Super-Ely, Welsh St. Donats & Ystradowen. Meal if wanted at the pub.
Contact Ken: 07816 586735.

Thursday 25th February
Social at Milgis, City Road
Everyone is welcome from 7pm for our get – together. It is hoped that cycle stands will have been added directly outside by this date. Any queries, please contact Germaine (029 20788527 Work / 20464082 Home).

Saturday feb 27th
Sunday Feb 28th

Saturday March 6th   Ride   Bristol/Bath Circular route
 N.B.Meet Bristol Parkway 10.15am. Train from Cardiff Central 9.16am (£3 single ticket in advance). Route follows Avon Valley Railway (tarmac) to Bath, return through country lanes. Distance 25-30 miles.  Steady pace returning approx 4pm. Bring packed lunch but will stop somewhere for lunch on route. Contact Pam – 0781 7410836.

Sunday March 7th
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 Dynevor Arms Pub. Return along the Llantrisant Road then Llandaff. Hard ride: approx. 21 miles and plenty of steep hills. Contact Germaine (029 20788527 Work / 20464082 Home).

Saturday March 27th
Sunday March 28th

Sat Jan 30th
Moderate ride to Rudry. Meet at 10.00 / 10.15 at Pedal Power. Ride along the Taff trail up to Tongwynlais, on cycle trail from Taffs Well to Caerphilly and on to Rudry where a pub stop is available. Back to Lisvane and back into Cardiff.  Distance 22 miles, some hills. Contact Dave 07925323401.

See below the proposed calender for a range of dates and distances during November and December 2009. More details will follow. Contact Rides Leaders for more information at this stage. 
If ‘usual meeting place and time’ this will be at 10.00am for 10.15 start from Pedal Power buildings, Pontcanna Caravan Park Otherwise, start time as stated.

Sunday 25th October     Meet at usual time and place for Germaine’s fairly easy ride for less confident cyclists. Contact Germaine  (home) 02920 464082

Saturday October 31st: Halloween Long ride (50 miles) Meeting at Pedal Power 9.15 for 9.30am start Riding up the Taff Trail to Pontypridd and on road to Abercynon where we pick up the cycle path to Trelewis and pass over the viaduct to Pontllanfraith. From here we travel onto Rogerstone and take the 14 locks path to Bassaleg.  From here we pick up minor country roads back to Cardiff.

Sunday November 1st: Autumnal Glory ride
Usual meeting place and time.
Out of Cardiff via Llys-Tal-y-bont/Cathays/Roath Park/CYncoed/Lisvane towards Cefn Onn Park (can extend the ride around Cefn Onn Park). On towards steep trail on side of Thornhill Road, steep descent down Wenallt Road and then steep ascent up Rhiwbina Hill.  Choice to either stop at the Black Cock or Castle Coch for refreshments!  Route back (non trail) via Whitchurch/Heath which is mainly roads with a few trails at beginning and end – towards Llys-Tal-y-bont. Moderate/hard 24 miles approximately.
Contact: Wendy Wood 02920 615872 or Yvonne Davies 07968 044405.

Saturday November 7th

Sunday November 8th The give us a big Cake ride !.
usual meeting place and time. Ride to Vale of Glamorgan( Wild Fig) via Tongwynlais,Taffs Well, Efail Isaf,Creigian, Groes-faen. To Peterston super Ely for refreshments. return to Cardiff approx 2.30-3.00 via Pentrebane and Llandaff Moderate/hard – 25 miles approx. Contact Rob: 07967127382

Saturday 14th November Gwenda’s long and challenging ride Number 1! Starting at 9am from Pedal Power. Route yet to be finalised. This ride will be at a faster than usual pace and weather permitting will be 50+ miles and will no doubt include one or two hills! Snack stops will be regular but brief. Contact Gwenda :Mobile 07875333234 gwendaowen@hotmail.co.uk

Sunday 15th November Ken’s ride  Usual start time and place. Llanwonno / ST. Gwynno Forest via Taff Trail, Gwaelod y Garth and Pontypridd

From Pedal Power, 10am - 10.15am. 50km / 30m steady pace and some hill climbs & descents. Bring snacks / drinks, but we should find a refreshment stop. Aiming to be back in Cardiff around 2.30pm. Details: Ken Barker, 07816 586735.

Saturday 21st November

Sunday 22nd November Coastal Ride. Usual start time and place. Steady paced ride to coast through Llantwit Major, and on towards Nash Point. Approximately 40 miles. Contact Sheila 07736393583 or s.johnson543@ntlworld.com

Saturday 28th November

Sunday 29th November Fagin’s Food ride. Easy/Moderate
Taff trail North to Nantgarw China works. ride, with the gastronomic delights of Fagan’s Pub on return to Cardiff. Approx 17 miles mostly flat. returning to Cardiff by 2.00pm. Usual start place and time. Contact Rob:07967127382

Saturday 5th December

Sunday 6th DecemberGwenda’s long and challenging ride Number 2! Starting at 9am from Pedal Power. Route yet to be finalised. This ride will be at a faster than usual pace and weather permitting will be 60+ miles and will no doubt include one or two hills! Snack stops will be regular but brief Contact Gwenda: Mobile 07875333234 gwendaowen@hotmail.co.uk

Sunday December 13th Germaine’s Taff/Ely Trail circuit. Suitable for less confident cyclists. Usual start time and place. Contact Germaine (work) 02920 788527 or (home) 02920 464082

CHANGE OF RIDE DETAILS
 I cannot do a ride on Saturday the 12^th as outlined in the rides calendar. I can however offer to do a 40+ mile ride on Sunday 13^th IN ADDITION to the ride Germaine has on offer. I will start from Pedal Power at 9am and head out into the Vale. The total length and direction will be weather dependant and may change on the day!!  Let me know if you are interested. Marion Gray 02920310073

Sunday 20th December
Ken’s Christmas Ride. Usual start time and place - Pedal Power at 10am for 10.15 start.
St. Lythans Burial Chamber near Duffryn Gardens and back to the Plough & Harrow. Moderate Ride, about 15 miles.
Via St. Fagans and Wenvoe. Details: Ken Barker 07816 586735.

Contact Ken:07816 586735

Sunday 27th December - a Post Christmas/ Boxing Day special – Gwenda will take you to the sea side at a steady pace! The cafe on Llantwit Major beach will be open and swimming is optional! Contact Gwenda: Mobile 07875333234 gwendaowen@hotmail.co.uk

Meeting in Chapter on Monday 4th January 2010 at 7pm to review this new system. All welcome – come and tell us how it’s worked, and help get another two month calender up and running.