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Cycling

A cluster of cyclists jockey for positions Interested in cycling? Want to know what is happening with the sport in South-East Wales? Dan Gregory of the Welsh Cycling Union offers his seasoned knowledge.

Although cycling has a long history in South East Wales it is a sport which is looking towards the future.

As well as World Championship winner Nicole Cooke, there are up-and-coming riders like Tom Smith from Cardiff, who has just won the Juvenile Race which supported the Ghent Six Day Track Race.

As part of a nationwide project, the Robert Price Get Set and Talent ID schemes are visiting schools and looking for the potential stars of the future. Using sophisticated techniques and equipment this will help to build on the current success.

As a sporting activity cycling has much to offer - road races, track races (the Newport Vélodrome will be completed late next year), time trials, triathlon, mountain bike races, cyclo-cross and cycle speedway are all part of a varied and exciting sport.

It is not only competitive though as most cycling clubs still have sections which go for club runs and tours.

These vary from short slow rides to the Audax events which culminate in the 1200km Paris Brest Paris which takes place every four years.

For details about these and other aspects of the sport see the Related Links on the right hand side of this page.


See our Community Sport Web Guide for more about cycling in South East Wales.

Comment on this story

Liam Sullivan - Cowbridge
The roads are in poor condition, the traffic is very heavy. Motorists drive too close to cyclists. I enjoy cycling but we risk our life every time we go out. What can be done? Any one got any ideas?

Newport Velo Youth Cycling Club
'Youth Only' Cycling Club based at Wales National Velodrome in Newport providing coached sessions for 8-16 year olds! Check out the web site - www.newportvelo.com

Brian Feeney, Newport
There is not enough of it for a start. It should be promoted a lot more.

John Richards, Prince of Wales Inn, Rhymney
Dudleys International Junior Tour of Wales takes place over the August Bank Holiday teams from Norway, Holland , Ireland ,Scotland , Wales and English Regions ride the 3 day 5 stage event the hardest of its type on the British Calendar. Ross Sander from Cardiff could clinch this years event seeking to better World Track Champion, Geraint Thomas's 2nd place of 2004. The race is sponsored by Dudleys Shopfitters, Bush Healthcare and Blaenau Gwent Council and is in its 25th year.

Kate Hodges, near Newbridge
I recently bought a bike, after not riding one for 14 yrs, and I'm shocked by just how difficult it is to ride around even a little village such as Newbridge. There are no cycle paths and the traffic is frightening. Isn't it time we had some place safe to ride?

J Jenkins from Dorset
Can you tell me where I can find out more about the history of cycling in South East Wales? I want to find out about my grandfather who in his day was a well known top sportsman in sprint cycling. His name was Sidney (or Sydney) Jenkins. He came from south Wales but later moved to London and I believe lived in France for a while in pursuit of his career.



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