If you’ve ever thought to yourself “this place could really do with a cycle route, or a pavement to walk on that doesn’t require a keen sense of balance”, Commonplace is for you. The Welsh Government is promoting Commonplace as … Continue reading Commonplace
Let us take you back in time, to the days of Cardiff’s industrial past. Barges brought coal, iron and steel up and down the valleys to the port and out into the wide world. But then at the turn of … Continue reading The Canal Quarter and Cardiff East Transport Scheme – Oooh, yes…
The good news just keeps on coming. The council has announced that two new trial cycleways are going to be installed –the much needed cross-city route from Leckwith Road to Newport Road, plus a new bay route linking Tyndall Street with Callaghan Square, Penarth Road etc. Continue reading New east-west cycleway on the way as part of the city’s recovery plan
I think it is fair to say that Cardiff Council are not mucking about at the moment. They’re building some fantastic infrastructure and they seem to be doing it really quickly. Continue reading New & Shiny…
Cardiff Council is to put forward its plan for how a socially-distanced Cardiff City Centre will function and it’s pretty exciting. A greater emphasis on outdoor space, reducing vehicle traffic with match-day style restrictions and providing dining and “spill out” … Continue reading About that “next” we were talking about…
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 … Continue reading Caerphilly Castle…
I’ve been racking my brain trying to make sense of everything. One day in the spring of 2020 the world unilaterally decided to stop everything –everything that was previously seen as so precious that nothing should be allowed to stand … Continue reading So, what happens next?
If and when the world does start to return to something resembling ‘normal’, chances are it is going to look very different to the one we’ve just left.
No longer will it be acceptable for trains and buses to resemble the mosh pit of a Pantera gig, with people eager to maintain a safe distance from each other. Furthermore, the road network is unlikely to cope with a surge of new drivers on the morning commute. Some of us are going to have to find a new way to get to work. Continue reading Well, that escalated quickly… – Modal Shift in Unusual Times…
If you’re a key worker in Cardiff, there’s never been a better time to start getting around by bicycle. The roads are quiet, you’re in your own space and the exercise will help to keep your head clear.
However, if you are new to commuting by bike you may be wondering where to start. Fortunately, we’ve been sharing our tips and experiences for a few years now and have accumulated a wealth of information to help you. Continue reading Cycling Tips and Resources for Key Workers
Last time we didn’t get around to looking at some of the infrastructure at the southern end of town, particularly the new “cycle street” on Taff Embankment, as well as some old relics on Clarence bridge and James Street. Continue reading Video: Another Look at Cardiff’s New Cycle Infrastructure – The South
