Cardiff Cycle Festival is a nine-day celebration of cycling with a host of exciting events happening across the city. Whether you are a regular cyclist or even a wannabe cyclist this is the festival for you! More events are being added to the website every day but here is a taster of what's to come:
Papergirl comes to Cardiff
Papergirl Cardiff are asking the public to submit pieces of original artwork which will be exhibited for a week before the
festival. Then on the 18th June a cycle ride has been organised where these original artworks will be randomly distributed to pedestrians in the city centre by cyclists on the move!
Gwdihw Cycle Festival
Cardiff's debut Cycle Festival will culminate in an all-day festival celebration in and around Gwdihw’s café and bar.
Gwdihw’s, reputation for top-notch out door summer festivals precedes itself, The Cardiff Cycle Festival will however be even bigger and better as this one includes a road closure -' taking over the street' provides even more space for music, food and of course lots of family-friendly bicycle related fun.
There will be live music from 2pm onwards, with acts including Johnny Cage & The Voodoo Groove,The Method, The Rum Puppets, Miss Maud's Folly, Matthew Joseph, Lou Noble and the Source, and more...
Other entertainment to include a comedic uni-cycle policeman, a bike powered smoothie maker, bike polo, nostalgic bike films, bike decorating, a bike treasure hunt, Dr Bike, info and advice, bunting, bike bracelet making, face painting….and more.
Come and enjoy the joy of cycling with Gwdihw and friends!
1pm – 2am
Live music until 11pm
Kids welcome until 8.30pm
More details:www.gwdihw.co.uk
RE:Fash
In the lead up to the Cardiff Cycle Festival The Gate's regular Re:Fash will be helping budding fashionistas to create beautiful recycled clothes
worthy of cycling. Then on the June 22nd the Gate will be hosting a unique fashion show featuring Urban Cycle Chic!
For more info contact Sarah on 0787 8106 897 / info@the gate.co.uk
Bikes, Buns & Bunting with Hungry Planet
A workers cooperative has recently taken over Hungry Planet wholefood shop and café. This eclectic group of people with a love of cycling are hosting a day of cycle related fun. Bring along your bike for some basic maintenance from the lovely ‘p’. Join in the bunting making or make a funky flag for your bike (materials provided but feel free to bring more!). Or just come along for some delicious hot chocolate and homemade cakes, buns and bread (all made on site in their new bakery).
Cycle Scheme Consultation
Cardiff Council are keen for the public to get involved in the design of cycle schemes. Hungry Planet will also be hosting a public consultation on the schemes being proposed on the Newport Road Corridor. Come along and have your say. Or just come along for some more delicious cake!
A huge thank you to all the people who have organised such an amazing array of events. Without you, this wouldn't be possible! And a big thank you for all those getting involved!
