Thursday 14th February 2019 9:15am

Starting from - We'll meet at the end of St Cadoc’s Avenue please park considerately to residents, but there is normally plenty of room and there is also a cut through from Dinas Powys train station if anyone is coming by train. If you prefer to meet us at Old Cogan Hall Farm/St Peter’s Church that is fine just let me know, there is limited parking there. It will shorten the ride by a couple of miles and cut out the biggest hill/most of the roads! Let me know if you want more details on getting to either start point. CF64 4TY

This Breeze network Cardiff, Vale and Valleys ride is open for anyone to join

  • 8 miles
  • Mountain Bike, Hybrid (off road tyres), Hybrid (road tyres), Road
  • 1 hr 40 mins

Free, women-only bike rides led by experienced Breeze Champions. They are a great way to get started in cycling or to improve your skills, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cyclist.

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From the starting point we’ll take the cycle path to Murchfield Community Centre and then up Sunnycroft Lane, we’ll then head for Murch Road and the hill up to the Doctors Surgery – there is no problem if you prefer to walk up this hill. We’ll then bump along ‘watery lane’ to Sully Road. We have a very short stretch on Sully Road before turning into the road to Old Cogan Hall Farm. We'll cycle through the Cosmeston Country park (now tarmacked). Then depending on how we are doing for time we can take the long or the short route down to the Captains Wife for sea views to Sully Island. We’ll return up St Mary’s Well Bay Road to Cosmeston to loop around the lake before heading back the same way. Maximum distance is 8 miles, may be shorter depending on time and attendees. Perfect if you are returning to cycling after a while or if you haven’t been on a Breeze ride before.

This is a short ride to time with morning nursery for those with children in school/playgroup in the mornings – although obviously all are welcome! We’ll ride on quiet roads through Dinas Powys, through Cosmeston Country Park and down to the sea at Sully Island. One short sharp hill up Murch Crescent, but no problem if you want to walk up it. Or if you prefer you can meet us at Old Cogan Hill Farm/St Peters Church which might be easier for anyone coming from Penarth after school drop off. Estimate start time from here 9.30-9.45 and back for 10.30. This is a trial of fitting a Breeze ride around school nursery times so timings, route and distance will vary depending on attendees.

The route is a mixture of quiet roads and traffic free paths. Some of the paths (notably leaving Dinas Powys are very wet and potholey so not ideal for road bikes. Smaller children in bike seats are welcome, but would need to check/amend the route for those with trailers.

No stops and as aimed for mums who need to get back for pick ups we will amend the route as needed on the day to ensure we are back in time. However those who have time can head to The Plug in Dinas Powys for a coffee at the end.

The only essentials are a safe and working bike and clothing appropriate for the weather and gloves! If you have a spare inner tube/puncture repair kit do bring them, as well as money if you’d like to stop for refreshments at the end.

First-timers welcome!

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