Inspired by a message left on our Facebook page, we got to thinking about where someone might go for a ride with their family, once they'd exhausted all the Taff and Ely Trails had to offer. Then it occurred to us that Caerphilly Castle might be a nice day out, yet only a (relatively) short... Continue Reading →
The Ely Trail to St Fagans
Whilst we are not exactly overflowing with safe cycle routes here in Cardiff, one that we do have is the Ely Trail. From the Cardiff side of the Pont-y-Werin Bridge it is possible to get to the Museum of Welsh Life without dealing with too much traffic. However, it's not exactly well signposted, unless you... Continue Reading →
The Nelson Loops
Here's a great little ride for someone looking for a climb or two. It starts and ends in Tongwynlais, but goes all the way up to Nelson. Along the way you'll face a couple of climbs, but as climbs go they're not that bad. One is Heol-y-Fforest towards Caerphilly and the other is Senghenydd. The... Continue Reading →
Castell Coch, Tongwynlais
Visible from most of Cardiff and sat smack-bang on the Taff Trail, Castell Coch is an excellent place to take the bike. However, can you park your bike when you get there? There are 3 stands at Castle Coch, providing secure storage for 6 bikes The answer is yes. There's three Sheffield stands to the... Continue Reading →
St Fagans Natural History Museum – Bicycle Parking
St Fagans is not just the default place to take friends and family from out-of-town, it's also the source of the finest Welshcakes I've eaten. Fortunately, they also cater for cyclists and they are sat virtually on the Ely Trail. You may lock your bike to one of our sheltered bike racks at the main... Continue Reading →