Welcome to your weekly update..

It's July, which means it's Disability Pride Month! Gordon, Paul, Dima and others kicked off the month in style with a Disability Pride ride through the park, sporting a very fetching Pedal Power flag in the Disability Pride colours (thanks to Natasha)!

Come and see our new flag and all of the fabulous art and craftwork created by Sian, Natasha and members of the recent Disability Pride art sessions, that is now proudly on display in our cafe.

Free practice sessions for anyone taking part in 12 Hours for Pedal Power

We've organised two free practice sessions at Maindy Velodrome on the weekend of 25th & 26th July (3.00 - 5pm). Perfect for anyone taking part in 12 Hours For Pedal Power and would like to get some experience riding on the track. Sessions are open to all, but riders must have a road worthy bike and wear a helmet and gloves in accordance with the track's safety policy.

Thanks to everyone who's signed up to take part in our sponsored cycling challenge. If you haven't signed up yet and are interested in taking part - see below for all the details.

Please help us to keep our cycles in good shape

We're very proud of our fleet of cycles, and particularly the range of non-standard cycles that is unrivaled in Wales and indeed across most of the UK. We understand that accidents happen and some damage to our cycles is inevitable and unavoidable, but making repairs to them is often costly and can mean that some cycles are 'off the road' and therefore unavailable to customers for periods of time.

We're therefore asking for your help to take extra care when using our cycles - and try to bring them (and yourselves) back unscathed! Thank you!!

Events at Pedal Power

THIS SUNDAY : FREE sing-around and open-mic session

1-4pm, Sunday 5th July, Pedal Power Cafe

Championing the power of song, Mick and Steve are returning for the third time to run their popular folk sing-around and open mic session. Everyone and all styles and genres welcome. Can't sing? Tell a joke, read some poetry or just sit back and listen...

July Quiz - change of date to Wed 22nd July

Damien is away for the July quiz, so guest 'quizzer', Chrissy, will be standing in for him and due to her availability it will happen a week earlier than usual. Please come along and support her - normal time - 1.30-2.30pm

RWCMD Guitar Recitals

Carwyn will be playing in the cafe between 11.30 and 12.30 this Friday 3rd July. There will then be a break until the term re-starts in September.

Introduction to Road-Riding for Children 9+

4-day course in Penarth (10am - 12pm from Tuesday 28th July to Friday 31st July)

Pedal Power instructors. £120 with own bike or £140 with Pedal Power bike. Book and pay via this link.

Email Hilary at training@cardiffpedalpower.org.uk with questions.

12 Hours for Pedal Power

Sponsored team cycling relay being held at Maindy Velodrome on Monday 17th August from 6am to 6pm

·         Fundraising event for Pedal Power

·         Sponsored team relay challenge

·         Participants will cycle around the velodrome track

·         One rider from each team on the track for the 12-hour duration

·         Open to riders on 2-wheel, recumbent trikes and tandems

·         To find out more details and sign up, click button below

·         If you want to take part but don't have a team email us at 12hour4PP@cardiffpedalpower.org.uk and we'll pair you up with other teams

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Other Local News & Events

Celebrating Disability Pride Month

Friday 10th July, 1-3pm, V21 Spectrwm Cantre, Fairwater

·         V21, Scope, Arts Active and Cardiff Council Wellbeing Service are running this free event to celebrate Disability Pride month

·         Free cuppa, cake and crafting for all ages and abilities

·         Drop in or stay for the full event

·         Free parking on site

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Wheel 4 Rookwood SpUR Ride

Sunday 12th July - start/finish at Cardiff Bay Barrage

Everyone is welcome to join this accessible, family friendly, 4.5 mile loop around the Bay to raise money for the patients who are undergoing rehabilitation at the Wales spinal injury unit. All wheels are encouraged and all participants can hire from us at member rates.

If you'd like to take part, please register via link below:

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Changes to parking at Central Station

Changes effective from Wednesday 1st July. Info from Transport for Wales

Penarth Road car park at the southside of the station, and the Riverside (Fish Jetty) car park adjacent to platform 0 at the station, will permanently close from Wednesday 1 July. This includes pick-up and drop-off at both locations.

The closure of the car parks will allow the start of the preparatory works ahead of the start of construction works for the planned enhancements at Cardiff Central station and Cardiff Crossrail.

Parking is available for customers nearby at Cardiff Central Quay multi-storey car park at the south of the station

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Have a great week!