Cardiff proposes £4m cycle track as Tour de France legacy

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 15:37 · Archive

Cardiff Council is proposing a £4m, 1.5km cycle circuit in Leckwith as a legacy project from the 2027 Tour de France. The race will finish stage three near Cardiff Castle, with cyclists travelling from Welshpool in Powys. Council-owned land in Leckwith has been identified as a potential location, being close to existing sports and educational facilities.

Research carried out by the council shows strong demand for such a facility, as currently no urban closed circuit road circuits exist in south Wales. The track forms part of a UK-wide strategy developed by Beicio Cymru, British and Scottish Cycling to fund high-quality cycling facilities.

The council will not fund the project itself but instead seeks external capital funding through the Tour de France legacy programme, subject to planning permission and approval of a full business case. A report will be discussed at a Cardiff council cabinet meeting on 15 October, with the cabinet being recommended to approve the first stages of the project. The council has indicated it would prefer a third party to operate the track, working alongside the council and national bodies.

How it is being reported

• New £4m cycle track proposed for CardiffIt is part of plans for a lasting legacy from the Tour de France being held in the city next yearWalesOnline · 8 Oct, 14:04
• Tour de France could leave behind a £4m legacy project in south WalesCardiff Council proposes a £4m, 1.5km cycle track in Leckwith as a Tour de France 2027 legacy project, with plans for community sport discussed on October 15.South Wales Argus · 8 Oct, 14:00

In this story: Cardiff Council · Cardiff · Tour de France · Leckwith · Welshpool · Beicio Cymru · British and Scottish Cycling

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