Armed with a GoPro I took a ride around a loop we talked about way back in 2018 called Easy Does It.
About that ‘50% of journeys by sustainable transport’ aim…
In the Council's transport strategy it is said that they are aiming for 50% of journeys made by sustainable means. How this 50% is broken down isn't clear, but the council certainly has its work cut out if it wants to grow bus trips, not to mention trips by bike. Cost per mile... This week... Continue Reading →
Whitchurch and Tongwynlais Festival 2016 – Hill Climb Challenge
Between 26th June and 9th July is the Whitchurch and Tongwynlais Festival. As part of that, on Wednesday 29th June our friends at Plan2Ride are sponsoring a Fforest Fawr Hill Climb cycle challenge. https://instagram.com/p/BGg4IKIBhry/ Fforest Fawr is a good challenge and one that can lull you into a false sense of security as it is... Continue Reading →
The "Easy" Cafe Loop
There's a lot to be said for an epic adventure, but sometimes the time isn't right, or you don't yet have the confidence to take one on. How about a short one instead? Whilst out for a quick coffee and a short bimble on the bike this morning, a customer at the cafe asked about... Continue Reading →
Plan2Ride bicycle cafe, Tongwynlais
Good news everyone! Tongwynlais now has a bicycle cafe, thoroughly stuffing up our assertion that Tongwynlais doesn't make enough of its prime location on the Taff Trail. We are particularly excited about Plan2Ride, being based up this neck of the woods it makes this an excellent place to congregate before a ride, or to grab... Continue Reading →
New Cycling Hub Set to Open in Tongwynlais –via Tongwynlais.com
We have some excellent news, courtesy of Tongwynlais.com. The Ton is getting a cycle hub... “We want to open a new hub for cyclists, runners and walkers this winter. The hub will offer related clothing, footwear and accessories; bicycle servicing; top quality coffee and other hot drinks and home made snacks; and a unique and sociable environment... Continue Reading →