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When Sybil Williams director of local Cardiff cycling charity Pedal Power found out she was to be awarded an MBE there was really no other option but for her to break out the old two-wheeler and cycle down to the capital.<\/p>\n

Well-wishers flocked to Bute Park to wave her and her travelling troupe off and what followed was a gruelling southward cycle but the pain was all worth it for a meeting with Princess Anne herself.<\/p>\n

Pedal Power marketing officer Sian Donovan explained how the charity was founded in 1996 to, \u201cGet everybody cycling and especially help people with disabilities.\u201d It has limited funding but continues to thrive through the dedication of its small staff and with incredible help from volunteers.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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