Cycling UK

Portsmouth CTC is part of Cycling UK, a national body previously known as CTC.

The Cycling UK web site contains a lot of information about the Cycling UK, its activities and cycling in general. For example:

  • About Cycling UK - introduces Cycling UK, what it does and why it deserves your support
  • Campaigning - introduces Cycling UK's campaign activities

See below for the current items of national news from Cycling UK. If you use a news reader, you can subscribe directly using link: http://www.cyclinguk.org/rss.xml

  • Orange tide rising: unpacking the 2025 Liberal Democrat autumn conference

    26 September 2025, 9:00 am

    Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey’s barnstorming speech wasn’t the only highlight of the party’s conference. Cycling UK’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs Simon Bowkett was there and found a party buoyant with success but facing challenges

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  • Run for us in the Brighton Marathon event 2026

    25 September 2025, 3:07 pm

    Thank you for applying

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  • Travellers’ tales: Laid-back cycle commuting

    25 September 2025, 1:36 pm

    Investing in a secondhand velomobile mean Richard James can cycle to work in comfort – and he’s attracted some admiring comments too

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  • Advanced Maintenance course - 10 October 2025 - Bolton

    24 September 2025, 11:12 am

    Please fill in the form below to register for the Advanced Maintenance course - 10 October 2025 - Bolton

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  • The electric bikes that are saving lives in Glasgow

    24 September 2025, 8:00 am

    Suicide prevention charity Men Matter Scotland can now reach more men in crisis following the purchase of e-bikes using funding from Cycling UK’s Cycle Access Fund

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  • Review: DexShell Lightweight Fleece Overshoes

    23 September 2025, 8:00 am

    Cold, wet feet are no fun on a ride – and neither is getting your expensive cycling shoes filthy. That’s where overshoes come in. Cycle magazine Technical Editor Richard Hallett tested a pair that provide three- to four-season weather protection for your feet

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  • Group Leader course - 04 October 2025 - Manchester

    22 September 2025, 1:25 pm

    Please fill in the form below to register for the Group Leader course - 04 October 2025 - Manchester

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  • A beginners’ guide to … stretching after cycling

    22 September 2025, 11:32 am

    A good stretching routine after a long ride will improve recovery, help prevent injury and make you feel better – and it doesn’t need to take more than 10 minutes. Content Officer Rebecca Armstrong explains the benefits of post-ride stretching, how to do it and shares a short stretching routine

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  • Making cycling more inclusive for everybody

    19 September 2025, 10:48 am

    This week Cycling UK revealed a groundbreaking report into how to engage disabled people with cycling. Inclusive Cycling Experience Programme Manager James Palser was at the launch

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  • How adapted bikes are transforming daily life in an Aberdeen community

    19 September 2025, 9:03 am

    With support from the Cycle Access Fund, a fleet of adapted bikes, new repair skills and improved access to local paths have sparked joy, confidence and independence across the Newton Dee community

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