As part of Cardiff’s Sustainable Travel City project, Cardiff Council is launching a cycle festival which will run in Bike Week from June 18 until June 26. The festival will include over 30 events at different location across the city.
Events include Re:Fash a unique fashion show featuring urban cycle wear and Gwdihw Cycle Festival a mix of live music and cycle entertainment , Dr Bike sessions will be held for people to learn how to spot problems with their bikes and how to fix them. The festival also features Papergirl Cardiff, which will hand out original artwork, sourced from recent workshops and exhibitions in Cardiff, to the public by cyclists on the move.
Along with the more unusual activities, a variety of riding events has been planned, from rides taking in the peace of the Taff Trail to fast paced BMX pump tracks and a charity ride which takes a loop from Whitchurch to Cardiff Bay and back.
The festival is being organised by Cardiff Council working with community organisations and local companies including, The Gate, ARKlab, Cycle Training Wales, Pedal Power , Hungry Planet, Buffalo Bar, Gwdihw Cafe & Bar, Welsh Cycling, Maindy Flyers, Cardiff Ajax Cycling Club , Ely Wheelies, and Cardiff Cycle Tours.
Executive Member for Traffic and Transportation, Cllr Lisa Ford, said: “As a keen cyclist myself, I am delighted we are launching the cycle festival, which I hope will be the first of many. The festival has something for everyone, whether you’re a cyclist or not.
“Cardiff Council actively promotes cycling and encourages people to get out of their cars and onto their bikes whenever they can.
“Recent projects to support cycling include the opening of the Pont y Werin walking and cycling bridge and the OYBike On Street Cycle Rental scheme which offers the opportunity to cycle around the city using one of a fleet of 100 cycles. We are also currently consulting the public about a new cycle route that will run the length of Newport Road and continue to invest in improving the facilities we already have”
Further details of what’s on during the festival can be found on the dedicated Cardiff Cycle Festival website www.kcmevents.co.uk/festival. More information about the Sustainable Travel City Project can be found on www.keepingcardiffmoving.co.uk
