As a key part of Enfys Route 3, Newport Road needs a lot of work. Fortunately, Cardiff Council is on the case with a few incremental improvements under consultation right now. The primary aims of the scheme are to improve road safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists, and to improve journey times and journey... Continue Reading →
Enfys Route 1: Cardiff to Thornhill – Navigating Llanishen & Roath Park's Roundabouts
It's fair to say that roundabouts are not a cyclist's friend. Even by car they require timing and a reasonable amount of good luck to navigate. However, by bike they offer the added challenge of getting off the mark and up to speed in time to exploit a gap. Sure, it can be done, but... Continue Reading →
Cardiff's Active Travel Existing Route Map Consultation
Good news everyone! No sooner had the Vale begun consulting on Active Travel, Cardiff Council has now joined in too. The Draft Existing Routes Map for Cardiff is now available and we want your views on the suitability of the routes shown on the Draft Existing Routes Map. via Cardiff Council You can go straight to the... Continue Reading →
Cardiff Local Transport Plan 2015-2020
If you find yourself at a loose end for a few hours, you might like to read Cardiff Council's Local Transport Plan for 2015-2020. The proposed programme outlined in the LTP includes walking and cycling infrastructure, bus network and junction improvements, 20mph limits and road safety schemes. --via Cardiff.gov.uk It essentially provides a comprehensive list... Continue Reading →
Council Planning Scan for September 2015
Here's our monthly trawl through the council's transport projects and traffic regulation orders to see if there is anything that may make our lives easier. Enfys Route 6 Route 6 is flavour of the month this month with two notable transport projects on the books. First up, the consultation on the new bridge over the... Continue Reading →
Know Your Networks – Enfys and the National Cycle Network
If you are making the change from getting around by car and wish to avoid the worst of the traffic, you'll want to read up on Cardiff's cycle networks. Enfys It is understandable that if you are new to cycling, dealing with Gabalfa roundabout; North Road or some of Cardiff's least savoury stretches of tarmac... Continue Reading →
Parking your bike at Capital Retail Park, Leckwith
Capital Retail Park is perhaps our newest out-of-town retail development and currently consists of a large Asda; a Costco; M&S; Smyths Toy Store; Next; SCS, plus the obligatory Subway; Greggs; Maplins and a Costa. The park sits on Enfys Route 50, which is a route that consists of shared paths either side of the carriageway.... Continue Reading →
Council Planning Scan for August 2015
If you live in Pentwyn or Ely, you may be interested to note that there's some work being planned to make your ride that little bit safer. Pentwyn A number of changes are planned on Pentwyn Drive, Bryn Celyn Road and outside Bryn Celyn school with the aim of bringing down traffic speeds. It found... Continue Reading →
Cardiff By Bike 