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
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
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
Eglwysilan. Meet 10.00–10.15 on the Bute Park side of the Sophia Gardens footbridge. Along the Taff Trail north to Nantgarw (lower route), then a short steep climb on country roads to the Rose and Crown , where we’ll have around half an hour stop, for snacks or lunch. The return to Cardiff is mostly downhill so we should have a quick return at about 2.30 p.m. Return route via Caerphilly. Hard: 37 km (22 miles), but mostly on trail and slightly inclined. apart from the hills on country roads to Pub. Contact: Robert 07967 127382.
Posted 26 November 2008 by Nick Canham
Gastroride – The Hollybush in Draethen. Meet 10.00–10.15 on the Bute Park side of the Sophia Gardens footbridge. Riding out via Old St Mellons, we’ll pick up NCN route 4 and end up at this cosy pub for lunch. While not essential, if you let Nick know in advance a table will be booked. Otherwise, just try your luck. From there, it’s uphill to Rudry on a full stomach, then back either via Caerphilly and the Taff Trail. Hard: 40 km (24 miles). Contact: Nick Canham Tel: 029 20222016 / 07949 389550.
Posted 15 November 2008 by Nick Canham