Cardiff Business Awards

We were delighted to be recognised at the Cardiff Business Awards a couple of weeks ago. Operations Manager,  Andrew Burns and Technician Instructor, Alex Rich were in attendance. Here is what Andrew had to say about the experience…

“And the winner of the Green Business of the Year Award is..…..”

The heart beat quickens – and despite having said all week that ‘ we’re not bothered about winning’, and ‘it’s just nice to be in the final’ – you still really want to win .

“…Cardiff Cycle Workshop” . 

Alex and I look at each other with large grins and each gesture to the other that they should be the one to go up on stage. Eventually we decide to both go up and with applause rising from the tables around us, we proceed into the bright lights of the stage to collect our award from Jamie Owen (remember him ? – used to read the news on TV,  but not THAT one).

Cardiff Business Awards 2024 took place at Mercure Holland House Hotel, Newport road. A black tie event – apart from Alex who chose to wear a completely white suit. Glass of champagne on arrival, everyone looking really smart and glamorous – apart from the blokes who  chose to drink pints of beer ! Once we were shown to our tables – a couple of speeches followed including a really optimistic one from the leader of the council – some optimism made a welcome change from all the bleak news of late .

A sumptuous dinner followed, some lovely red wine, interesting conversations with a variety of companies sharing our table and then on to the awards.

We’ve been lucky enough to win a number of awards over the years – but the buzz of your hard work and achievements being recognised by other people never fades. Whoever has the honour of going up on stage always does so on behalf of the whole team – because that’s what we are.  Not just a team though, we are a great team. 

Thanks to everyone involved from Cardiff Business Awards and Mercure Holland House Hotel for putting on such a great event!  Congratulations as well to all the winners and nominees, we felt honoured to be included in such company. 

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“Excellent quality and speed of service, very well priced too. Top notch.”

Chris Shorrock

Everything was explained in a manner so we could all understand, regardless of experience. 

Excellent range of tools and bikes for testing.

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Marietta Price

Tutor was amazing, so friendly, knowledgeable and patient!

Alan Bell

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Cath Rowlands

I had an amazing time here! Russ and Andy were super helpful, I was able to test out multiple bikes and get all the expert advice I needed to be sure in my choice. They were very kind and welcoming! I would definitely recommend getting a bike here!!

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“Came away a lot more confident with attempting to build a wheel. The course was run in a relaxed manner and no question was too much for Jon to answer. Look forward to my next course.”

Gordon Broomfield

“We visited today and picked a bike for my 6 year-old. He got to try it out and you fixed the brakes as they were a bit squeaky! Very covid safe! Excellent bike and my boy loves it. Great it has a 3-month warranty too!”

Tegan Partner

“I have now completed 2 courses at this venue and found the instructors  knowledge and delivery excellent. The workshop is well equipped and has a friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended.”

Mark Palmer

Cannot recommend this place highly enough. Great to see people who take real pride in what they do. Pricing is very fair and turn around is efficient.

Tom Griffiths

Very detailed and immersive. Excellent, friendly delivery by the tutor.

Vietonia Agovav

I’d just like to say a massive ‘Thank You’ to the boys and girls at Cardiff Cycle workshop. They’ve done absolute wonders for my bike over the years! It’s was an old heavy Peugeot which I bought from new in about 1990. Although I used it regularly, it was getting too heavy for me, so the team changed the wheels for ones that were much lighter; put some super duper tyres on them, and on top of that, replaced the old hard saddle for a brand new very comfortable one. I make sure that I get my bike serviced regularly with them too. Such a friendly bunch too-always time for a chat. There is nothing they don’t know about bikes. Highly recommended!

Sara McGaughey

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Jo Absom

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Claire Taylor-Shepherd

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Just had a great experience from the team at Cardiff Cycle Workshop. They always do a thorough job but recently went above and beyond on my Specialized gravel bike. It had a very specific, proprietary headset that was difficult to maintain. But with perseverance the bike now works flawlessly! Highly recommended.

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