Commuters in Cardiff

cjcp
cjcp Posts: 13,345
edited May 2010 in Commuting chat
Can you ride over the Barrage at any time? (I was in Cardiff today and saw a couple of riders heading towards the Barrage off the roundabout at the bottom of Marina Hill.)
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  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,448
    I believe so but you may get held up in the event that they are opening the lock gates.
  • arayment
    arayment Posts: 1
    Yes it is now open as follows
    Barrage Embankment (including footpath/cycleway to Penarth/Mermaid Quay)
    7.00am - 10.00pm (from May 2009)

    With the help of the Harbour Authority we are signing a 10km bay trail which should be open when Pont Y Werin opens on June 30th.

    Further details

    http://rangerscardiff.blogspot.com/

    Alastair
    Sustrans Ranger in Cardiff
    Alastair
    Sustrans Ranger in Cardiff
  • benno68
    benno68 Posts: 1,689
    I've learnt something today!

    Hope you had a good visit CJCP. Don't forget to give me a shout if you fancy a pootle round.

    Nice site arayment - I've bookmarked it!
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Cheers, folks.

    @Benno - it was a fleeting visit, mate - as in, I arrived in Penarth by 8am and was back on the M4 by 1.30pm. Not sure when I'll next be down long enough for a ride. Will let you know.
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    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • benno68
    benno68 Posts: 1,689
    Cheers CJCP. Take it easy!
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  • El Capitano
    El Capitano Posts: 6,401
    arayment wrote:
    Yes it is now open as follows
    Barrage Embankment (including footpath/cycleway to Penarth/Mermaid Quay)
    7.00am - 10.00pm (from May 2009)

    With the help of the Harbour Authority we are signing a 10km bay trail which should be open when Pont Y Werin opens on June 30th.

    Further details

    http://rangerscardiff.blogspot.com/

    Alastair
    Sustrans Ranger in Cardiff

    Excellent. I commute over the barrage daily. Only been held up a couple of times by it opening. Much better option than riding down Penarth Road.

    Now, if someone could just flatten Penarth so I don't have that climb on the way home (to Barry), I'd be really grateful...
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Benno68 wrote:
    Cheers CJCP. Take it easy!

    I *may* be able to squeeze a couple of hours in on the bike this coming Sunday. A bit up in the air at the moment. You around or are you going out with Ajax?
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • John_E
    John_E Posts: 18
    Alternatively if you all alone......

    http://www.barnardos.org.uk/local_event_details?ref=55176

    Its a family ride but you'll get to see nice bits of the Vale
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    John_E wrote:
    Alternatively if you all alone......

    http://www.barnardos.org.uk/local_event_details?ref=55176

    Its a family ride but you'll get to see nice bits of the Vale

    I tend to ride around the Vale when I get the chance. It's lovely.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • Beeblebrox
    Beeblebrox Posts: 145
    Awesome, I'll head down after my exams. I still haven't cycled round Cardiff much for leisure (although I get to explore the darker reaches by bike due to rugby refereeing) in the three years I've been here.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Beeblebrox wrote:
    Awesome, I'll head down after my exams. I still haven't cycled round Cardiff much for leisure (although I get to explore the darker reaches by bike due to rugby refereeing) in the three years I've been here.

    Do you want my Bikely route around the Vale and Rhoose?
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."

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