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February 21, 2012
Cyclist to pedal more than 2,000 miles for charity
Most people would be sick and tired of pedalling after cycling the length of both Wales and the UK. But Malcolm Jones, Education Manager at Amelia Trust Farm, is taking to his bike once more in the name of charity in his biggest challenge yet.
Most people would be sick and tired of pedalling after cycling the length of both Wales and the UK.
 
February 3, 2012
Cycling campaign keeps Bute Park open longer

Cardiff’s cyclists have celebrated the success of a campaign to keep Bute Park open in the dark

Bute Park has been open for longer since cycling campaigners lobbied to keep it open until 7pm. After a three-month trial, Cardiff Council has agreed to continue the later locking until the clocks go forward in March.

Riverside Councillor Iona Gordon, also a keen cyclist, welcomed the trial’s extension and said it was not just cyclists who were benefiting from the park’s later opening hours. She said: “A lot of pedestrians have said they’ve been using the path often.

March 18, 2011
Welsh cyclist Becky James talks about her Olympic dreams

In an exclusive interview with The Cardiffian, Wales and Great Britain cyclist Becky James reveales even though she remains an outsider she is still hoping for a place in the Olympic team.

Wales and Great Britain cyclist Becky James has said she will do everything she can to cement her Olympic place next year. In an exclusive interview with The Cardiffian James has revealed even though she remains an outsider she is still hoping for a place in the Olympic team.

James has already been tipped to be one of the brightest young stars at next years’ games and at only 19 she has already proved her worth against her track seniors.

February 18, 2011
Cardiff cyclist on track for gold

Cardiff cyclist Geraint Thomas has his sights set on double gold glory as the Track Cycling World Cup gets underway this weekend.

Cardiff cyclist Geraint Thomas has his sights set on double gold glory as the Track Cycling World Cup gets underway this weekend.

The 2008 Olympic gold medalist will compete in the individual pursuit today (Friday) before turning his attention to the team pursuit with his Great Britain colleagues on Sunday. And with one eye on the London Olympics next year, Thomas is ready to mark his return to the track with victory.