5 November 2007. 7 p.m., the Meeting Room, Chapter Arts, Canton. Sybil Williams will be giving a talk about Cardiff Pedal Power. If you don’t know about this local charity’s activities, this is a great opportunity to find out. They’ve also just moved into a new building. Sybil’s talk will be followed by a break, then a short meeting at 8 p.m., to confirm our constitution. We plan to finish by 8.45 latest. We hope to see you there. If you can’t make the meeting, meet us in the bar at 8.45 p.m.
Posted 31 October 2007 by Nick Canham
Sunday 28th October. This was an excellent ride that was organised by Nick Canham. I thought I knew my way around the Gwent Valleys, having written various publications on the subject, but a lot of this was new to me and very impressive. The ride along the canal from Fourteen Locks at High Cross, near Newport, to Risca was wonderful, as was the Sirhowy Valley path, which is also off-road and takes you through woods gradually from Cross Keys up to Pontllanfraith (the bridge by the speckled church) and the Half Way House Inn. I’m not sure what it’s half way between – it might have been half way to paradise if the staff hadn’t been so surly and the food had been better. (more…)
Posted 30 October 2007 by Paul Barrett
Sirhowy Valley Ride. Meet 10.00–10.15 on the Bute Park side of the Sophia Gardens footbridge. Out of Cardiff to the East as far as Risca. Soon after, we’ll join the Sirhowy Valley Trail (NCN 45—roughish surface) as far as Maesycwmmer. From Ystrad Mynach, we’ll head down to Caerphilly, then back along the Taff Trail. A mix of road and trail – mostly roads. Expect some hills. There’ll be a stop en route, but bring snacks. Wrap up warm. Back by 4.30 p.m. Hard: 68 km (41 miles). Contact: Nick Canham Tel: 029 20222016 / 07949 389550.
Please remember that the clocks go back this weekend!
Posted 20 October 2007 by Nick Canham
ITV filming company 422 are in town to explain the Sustrans Connect2 project using Cardiff/Penarth’s proposed Pont Y Werin or People’s Bridge as a way to illustrate the 79 walking and cycling community connections around the UK . This film is to be used to help decide the Big Lottery People’s Millions Living Landmarks Fund. If Connect2 wins in December, £50 million will have a huge impact on Sustrans routes UK wide and we all know how great it will be for the people of Cardiff and Penarth.
If you can get to the Penarth Side of the Barrage at 4.30 pm Thursday 18 October with or without bike you will be WELCOME!! The more the merrier -the Custom House bar is not far!!
Posted 18 October 2007 by Alastair Rayment
Our Review of the Year was a very successful and sociable event. You can read a summary of the main decisions in this Meeting report.
Next month’s meeting will have two parts. Firstly, Sybil Williams will be giving a talk about Pedal Power, especially in light of their move into a new building. Secondly, Cycle Cardiff will be adopting a constitution. For more information, read the proposed constitution and find out what roles we’ll be looking to fill. For more info, contact info@cyclecardiff.org.uk .
Posted 14 October 2007 by Nick Canham