{"id":28188,"date":"2021-03-19T20:01:28","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T20:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/?p=28188"},"modified":"2021-03-19T20:01:30","modified_gmt":"2021-03-19T20:01:30","slug":"cyclists-crushed-by-plans-to-demolish-maindy-velodrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/cyclists-crushed-by-plans-to-demolish-maindy-velodrome\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyclists crushed by plans to demolish Maindy Velodrome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cyclists\u00a0and residents\u00a0are disappointed with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardiff.gov.uk\/ENG\/resident\/Schools-and-learning\/Schools\/21st-Century-Schools\/Keep-up-to-date-and-contact-us\/Publications\/cathays-high-school-proposals\/Documents\/Cathays%20H%20School%20Consultation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cardiff Council\u2019s proposal<\/a>\u00a0to raze Maindy Velodrome to make way for new school facilities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The public consultation\u00a0on plans to demolish the\u00a0velodrome,\u00a0which began in late January,\u00a0ended\u00a0today.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The track was built in 1958 for the British Empire and Commonwealth Games&nbsp;and has been the training&nbsp;centre&nbsp;for the&nbsp;Maindy&nbsp;Flyers,&nbsp;2018&nbsp;Tour de France winner&nbsp;Geraint Thomas and many others.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Velodrome-wide-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Velodrome-wide-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Velodrome-wide-1-300x169.jpg 300w, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Velodrome-wide-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Velodrome-wide-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Velodrome-wide-1-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Velodrome-wide-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Velodrome-wide-1-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Velodrome-wide-1-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Velodrome-wide-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Maindy Velodrome track was built in 1958  on top of an old clay pit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The council&nbsp;is proposing to&nbsp;use the land to&nbsp;expand the&nbsp;neighbouring&nbsp;Cathays High&nbsp;School creating over 300 new&nbsp;places from&nbsp;September&nbsp;2023.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plans would mean better sports facilities, such as all-weather pitches as well as increasing specialist capacity from 16 to 50 for children with autism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Cathays-High-School-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Cathays-High-School-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Cathays-High-School-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Cathays-High-School-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Cathays-High-School-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Cathays-High-School-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Cathays-High-School-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Cathays-High-School.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Cathays-High-School-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Cathays-High-School-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Cathays-High-School-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Cathays-High-School-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Cathays-High-School-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Cathays-High-School-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Cathays-High-School-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Cathays-High-School.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Cathays High School has stood on Crown Way since 1932. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuart\u00a0Davies, Headteacher at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cathays.cardiff.sch.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cathays High School<\/a> said: \u201cThe\u00a0school was originally built in 1932 as a grammar school for about 600 students.\u00a0Now we\u2019re in 2021 we\u2019ve got over 1000 students\u00a0in the school and, while the main building\u00a0has stood the test of time,\u00a0it\u2019s not really fit for twenty-first-century teaching.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe do need the opportunity to give our students, our\u00a0colleagues\u00a0and families the opportunity to\u00a0learn and\u00a0work\u00a0in a purpose\u00a0build 21st-century learning facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe new build gives us an opportunity to really work with&nbsp;the local community to provide facilities and opportunities for them.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardiffnewsroom.co.uk\/releases\/c25\/25429.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">council\u2019s current plans<\/a>, a new purpose-built indoor velodrome will be constructed&nbsp;at the&nbsp;International Sports Village in Cardiff&nbsp;Bay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiff Council says the new facility will ensure that home-grown talent will continue to be supported.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Jasmine Jones, an elite level cyclist with the <a href=\"https:\/\/bianchidama.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bianchi Dama<\/a> team said:\u00a0\u201cI&#8217;m disappointed that they have\u00a0not thought\u00a0it through enough. I think why\u00a0they don\u2019t\u00a0try harder to make a way of making it work for everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSouth Wales cycling does not need another\u00a0track-based\u00a0velodrome, we need a safe space to learn how to ride, a place for people to train and\u00a0race. What they are proposing is not fit for purpose.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPeople are using it for all sorts of things. I&#8217;ve seen kids come and do their cycling\u00a0proficiency\u00a0here, the university uses it five times a week and the triathlon clubs\u00a0too.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Dog-and-bike-at-the-velodrome-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Dog-and-bike-at-the-velodrome-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Dog-and-bike-at-the-velodrome-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Dog-and-bike-at-the-velodrome-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Dog-and-bike-at-the-velodrome-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Dog-and-bike-at-the-velodrome-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Dog-and-bike-at-the-velodrome-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Dog-and-bike-at-the-velodrome.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Dog-and-bike-at-the-velodrome-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Dog-and-bike-at-the-velodrome-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Dog-and-bike-at-the-velodrome-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Dog-and-bike-at-the-velodrome-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Dog-and-bike-at-the-velodrome-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Dog-and-bike-at-the-velodrome-293x165.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Dog-and-bike-at-the-velodrome-1400x788.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/cjsnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2021\/03\/Dog-and-bike-at-the-velodrome.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Dogwalkers and local residents use the track and green space daily. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We shared&nbsp;these concerns&nbsp;with Norma Mackie,&nbsp;Councillor&nbsp;for Cathays who defended the plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said:\u00a0\u201cWhat\u00a0we\u00a0are\u00a0gathering\u00a0from the clubs that use it is\u00a0that\u00a0they are looking forward to a better velodrome as well.\u00a0This would be purpose-built down at the bay and will give them\u00a0a lot more\u00a0facilities.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere will definitely be green space&nbsp;that people can use that\u2019s one of the things we&nbsp;are insisting on.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cyclists and residents are disappointed with Cardiff Council\u2019s proposal to raze the track to make way for new school facilities.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":571,"featured_media":28190,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[176,35,6],"tags":[764,21,60,38,134,118,343,766,763,627,765],"coauthors":[573,577],"class_list":["post-28188","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cjsnewsteam","category-latest","category-news","tag-bianci-dama","tag-cardiff","tag-cardiff-bay","tag-cardiff-council","tag-cardiff-schools","tag-cathays","tag-cycling","tag-maindy","tag-sarah-merry","tag-schools","tag-velodrome"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.2 - 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