Cardiff Council scraps school expansion plans, Maindy Velodrome spared

The Maindy Velodrome in Cardiff, a historic cycling venue that has nurtured top athletes like Geraint Thomas, will remain after Cardiff Council scrapped plans to relocate it for the expansion of Cathays High School. Local cycling club Maindy Flyers expressed relief at the decision, which shifts focus to a new golf facility instead of a proposed velodrome at the International Sports Village. Co-chairman Alan Davis emphasized that their opposition was to losing Maindy rather than to the idea of a new velodrome elsewhere. The council is now exploring alternative locations for the school expansion, potentially allowing for the preservation of the velodrome. This outcome provides a hopeful future for the facility, which has been a cornerstone for elite cycling in the region. The council's decision is seen as a positive step towards maintaining a unique cycling environment in Cardiff.