Welcome to your 28th Newsletter of 2026!
We have a lot to tell you because the wheels here at Pedal Power are turning faster than ever!
Welcome to your 28th newsletter of 2026!I know, I can't quite believe it either, but a quick sum-up of previous newsletters since the start of the year suggests it's true! And still there's no shortage of things to tell you, because the wheels here at Pedal Power are turning faster than ever (or at least it feels like that for our staff and volunteers)! Road ClosuresPlease be aware that there will be road closures on the following dates that may affect car travel to Pedal Power 7th, 9th & 12th August - due to the cricket, the spine road to our carpark will be affected at different times of the day. Dogo Street entrance to carpark will be open to allow access. Sunday 16th August - due to event at Principality Stadium there will be a number of road closures in the city centre from 10am to 8pm. Please plan ahead if driving to us that day! 'Amazing', 'Inclusive', 'Fun', 'Friendly', 'Accessible'...These are just some of the words that many of the respondents to our recent survey used to describe Pedal Power. Thanks to everyone who took the time to complete the survey - we had a a great response and it's given us some valuable insights in to how our customers feel about us, as well as what they'd would like to see more of. And there was clear support for expanding community activity at Pedal Power, the most popular being: · Social and community events · Cycle skills and confidence building · Food and café-based events · Health and wellbeing activities · Skills development opportunities So, now we know what to focus on so we can continue to make Pedal Power ever better for our customers, volunteers and the wider community...watch this space. In Memory of Mike SaltSadly, a great friend to Pedal Power, Mike Salt, recently passed away. Over many years, Mike supported us by helping to channel several donations from Unite Union, for which we're hugely grateful. Mike was also a regular at our cafe along with other members of the Friends Reunited group. He is missed by many here at Pedal Power, and our thoughts and condolences go to his friends and family. Pedal Power Events & NewsSummer Holiday Promo - Free Discovery Trail Map and Ice-lollies for children!We're so fortunate to be located next to Bute Park, which is why we're offering all group bookings that include 1 or more children: · Our free Discovery Trail Map of Bute Park and its immediate surroundings (there is a LOT to discover)! · Free ice-lolly for all children in the group when bikes are returned · Promotion runs until Sunday 30th August (subject to availability) · 1 child hire = 1 free ice-lolly! · Available to members and non-members - please share with anyone you think may be interested Summer Holiday Learn to Ride & Pedal Practice lessons for young childrenGroup sessions for children aged 5+ during summer holidays: · Sessions running this Friday 7th Augsut and Thursday 13th August · 2.30-3.30pm - Beginners Learn to Ride · 4-5pm - Pedal Practice (for those who can start and pedal very short distances without stabilisers but need to practice) · Book and pay via this link · Enquires to Hilary at training@cardiffpedalpower.org.uk Join the Family Volunteering Club's Summer make-over of Pedal Power's Cardiff Bay community gardenThis Saturday 8th August from 11am to 12.30pm - weeding & planting late-summer flowers and spring bulbs · Free and open to all · Suitable for Ages 2+ (all children must be accompanied by an adult). Babies in buggies/slings very welcome! · Snacks and storytime included · Book your free place at www.familyvolunteeringclub.co.uk/cardiff Five FREE Craft Workshops for Butetown Carnival Parade at Pedal Power CafeLocal community artist Niki, will be running a series of free workshops to make a giant papier-mache dragon to adorn Pedal Power cycles at this year's Butetown Carnival parade: · Free and fun drop-in sessions open to all ages and abilities (children must be accompanied) · 12.30-3pm on 31 July, plus 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th August · All materials for dragons provided! Folk Open-Mic Session - back by popular demand!This Sunday 9th August from 1-4pm, Pedal Power Cafe Mick and Steve are back by popular demand this Sunday and everyone is welcome to join them in this informal and friendly open-mic session and sing-around. All genres welcome - take hold of the mic or sit back and listen. 12 Hours for Pedal Power - less than 2 weeks to go!It's not too late to sign up and help us raise funds for Pedal Power! Sponsored team cycling relay being held at Maindy Velodrome on Monday 17th August from 6am to 6pm · 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 Other Local News & EventsInsole Court Cycle & Community Day This Sunday 9th August, 10-4pm, Insole Court, Llandaff, CF5 2LN Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist, enjoy family bike rides or simply fancy a fun day out, Cycle Day brings together cyclists, local organisations and the community for a relaxed day at Insole Court. Pedal Power will be there offering free taster sessions from 11 to 2pm! Disability Arts Cymru Exhibition From 5th August to 26th September at g39 Gallery, Roath Effaith is an exhibition showcasing disabled perspectives on one of the most urgent issues of our time: the climate crisis. City Centre Cycle Lockers - Customer SurveyCardiff Council are looking for feedback on how the lockers are being used, and in particular: • User experience and satisfaction with the facilities • How frequently the lockers are being used • Suggestions for improvements • Potential locations where additional lockers may be beneficial Survey link: https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/cyclelockerssurvey (Open until the 9th August 2026) More information about the scheme and locker locations can be found here: https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/securecyclelockers Reporting anti-social behaviourUnfortunately there has been more news coverage of antisocial behaviour in Cardiff of late. Antisocial behaviour takes many forms - from aggressive, noisy or abusive behaviour (including vehicles, bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters) to neighbourhood disturbances involving drugs, abandoned cars or animals. If you’ve witnessed or been subjected to antisocial behaviour, please report it to South Wales Police. You can do this by calling 101 or online You can also report a crime anonymously via CrimeStoppers In an emergency always call 999. Riverside Festival Saturday 15th August, 12-6pm, Despenser Gardens CF11 6AY · Music, bouncy castle, arts & crafts, sports, tai-chi, dancing, worl cuisine, face painting, animals & SNAKES! That's it for now - have a great week! |
