Discovering Cardiff Bay - Sophia Gardens to the Docks and Basins of Cardiff Bay

Covid-19 measures in place for the safety of us all:

* If you, or anyone in your household, or contacts have had any symptoms of Covid-19, ie new persistant cough, or fever or loss of taste or smell, in the last 14 days, if you feel unwell in any other way, or if you have been told to self-isolate/quarantine, then please do not sign up. I will also need you to confirm to me at the ride start that you and your household are symptom free.

* If you are in the extremely vulnerable category or have been told to self-isolate Welsh Cycling recommends you do not participate in activities

* Please maintain social distancing of a minimum of 2 metres 'head to head' at all times from each other and from members of the public, where it is safe to do so, especially when stopping at junctions, crossings, hazards and when off the bikes.
* Please avoid touching others' bikes, or sharing anything, eg food, spares, money (ideally bring a card).
* Bring your own hand gel/wipes, mask, drink and snack. NB come prepared to fix issues on your bike yourself if at all possible, ie pump, spare tube, tyre levers. Guidance will be available at a distance.
If you have any questions, please either 'message ride creator' through Lets Ride, or post it on the ride conversation tab.

We'll ride from Sophia Gardens down the Taff Trail to the Bute East Dock, Atlantic Wharf and trace part of the Dock Feeder Canal, before we ride around Roath Basin. It's on then to Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay Wetland Reserve and Hamadryad Park, taking in lovely views of the bay as we cross over the bridge to the Ferry Court side, returning via the Taff trail again to the start.

This ride is mainly traffic free, we will be cycling on a mixture of shared cycle paths, and quiet roads, some cobbled areas near the dock. We may need to dismount and walk as we pass though Mermaid Quay. Suitable for all cycles including nextbikes and electric cycles.

If we're not too cold we can have an outside refreshment stop either in the bay area, (buy a takeaway or alternatively bring your own) or back near the start, depending on group mood and weather! Toilets available at Mermaid Quay in the Bay.

Please bring a spare inner tube, cycle helmets are advised. Also some money/card if you want to buy takeaway refreshments

We especially welcome newbies!