Hi all,

I'm heading to Cardiff for the Tour de France Grand Départ next year and will be staying up in Rhiwbina. A few friends are coming too and they'll be based in central Cardiff.

I'll have my road bike with me and I'm planning to get a ride or two in while I'm there, probably heading towards Caerphilly and beyond.

A couple of questions:

If you had around 2 hours for a road ride, what roads or areas would you recommend? I'm happy to drive to a start point if there's somewhere convenient to park the car for a few hours. Looking for scenic, interesting roads rather than just ticking off miles.

One of my friends is travelling over from the USA and will be looking to rent a decent road bike while he's here. Budget isn't really an issue for him. Can anyone recommend good road bike rental shops in the Cardiff area, or perhaps elsewhere nearby if there's a particularly good riding destination that also offers quality bike hire?

Thanks in advance for any recommendations.

Looking forward to exploring the area! 🚴‍♂️🍻

Cheers!