Pedal Power to Swanbridge & Cosmeston - Ely Trail loop

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 10 days, or if you feel unwell in any other way, 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.
* Maintain a minimum distance from each other of 1 metre while on the bikes,
* Maintain a minimum 2 metres distancing at all other times, - ie at the start, end and during refreshment stops
* If sitting at outdoor cafe, then a maximum number of 6 people can now sit at a table together, but please also maintain social distancing of 2 metres as per Welsh government guidance
* Please avoid touching others' cycles, or sharing anything, eg food, spares, money (ideally bring a card).
* Bring your own hand gel/wipes, drink and snack and face covering. Also money/card if you wish to buy refreshments, and a plastic bag to sit on. 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. Cycle helmets are advised.

This is a scenic ride along the River Taf and out to Swanbridge and Cosmeston Lakes Country Park and returning via the Ely Trail. We will cycle down the Taf Trail, over the Millenium Bridge, climb up towards Sully Road, which will take us to Swanbridge Bay, stopping to take a view of the sea. From there we'll head towards Cosmeston Lakes. We'll stop there (approx 30 min), for a snack/coffee and toilets are also available. Then we'll set off to Penarth along the old railway track, going through Penarth, descending the "wiggles", before making our way back to Pedal Power via the Ely Trail and urban roads.

We will be cycling on a mixture of urban roads, country lanes, grit trails and some traffic free shared cycle paths. There are a few hills, both up and down, so you should be confident with using your gears and brakes. It is tarmac most of the way, but there are grit trail stretches (sometimes wet) on the Ely Trail and a short section of grit in Cosmeston Lakes Country Park.

There will be a stop at Cosmeston Lakes, cafe and toilets available.

We never leave anyone behind :)