28 January 2007
Llanerch Vineyard

Ride report

Leaders: Sheila Johnson & Marion Gray

Although this ride's billing had suggested the destination was closed, it 
didn't prevent a good turnout for this one. Having met at Chapter, 
we headed out to Peterstone-super-Ely via St Fagans, then north to Pendoylan 
and Llanerch.

In fact, the vineyard cafe turned out to be open, so we rewarded our efforts 
of cycling out into the wind with coffee, tea, and shortbread. The vineyard 
itself looks like an excellent destination in summer, when we might more 
convincingly make believe we're in Bordeaux or Rioja. It has gardens and 
managed woodland, and offers tours and tastings - perhaps a slightly dangerous 
option on two wheels!

On the way back into Cardiff, Alastair led us on a slight detour around some 
traffic-free routes in Radyr that were unknown to most of us, linking up 
eventually with the Taff Trail near Llandaff.

Nick Canham