Thousands of keen cyclists will be donning their lycra and helmets for the Velothon Wales cycle race taking place on Sunday July 9, and residents are being warned of potential disruption as a result of imposed road closures and changes to bus timetables.
Entering the Caerphilly County Borough at Hafodyrynys, the race route follows the A472 before proceeding up the Newbridge bypass, through Maesycwmmer, and along the A469 Llanbradach bypass to the Pwllypant (Cedar Tree) roundabout.
The riders will then head along the A468 to Bedwas Bridge roundabout, into Caerphilly Town Centre along Bedwas Road, and then up through the town and over Caerphilly Mountain to Cardiff.
The affected roads will be closed between 8.30am and 5pm on the day.
There are also significant changes to bus services, including the 26, 50, 56, 151, C16, X15, A, B, and C routes.
Organisers Run4Wales have apologised in advance for any inconvenience caused and have moved to assure residents that disruptions are kept to a minimum.
The event has not always passed without controversy. In 2015, numerous road closures angered residents, a small amount of tacks were thrown onto the route at New Road in Caerphilly, and Caerphilly MP Wayne David criticised the event’s organisation.
However, last year, the event ran much smoother, with cyclists contacting Caerphilly Observer to thank locals for their support.