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
Cycling UK to challenge Merseyrail e-bike ban
26 August 2026, 5:00 am
Merseyrail recently announced that it would ban electric bikes from its entire network – a move that will have a devastating impact on e-bike users. Supported by the Cyclists’ Defence Fund, we are set to challenge this decision
Children gain confidence through Play Together on Pedals at Glasgow nursery
25 August 2026, 9:40 am
Cycling UK funding has given youngsters at Benview Early Years nursery the opportunity to learn practical bike skills and road safety, with the nursery investing in suitable cycling equipment and staff development
Travellers’ tales: Boudicca’s backyard by bike
24 August 2026, 10:33 am
When Cycling UK members Neil and Andy rode Norfolk’s Rebellion Way, they encountered beautiful landscapes along the way – as well as something that wasn’t in the guidebook!
How businesses are helping support a greener future for cycling through 1% for the Planet
21 August 2026, 7:00 am
Discover how businesses like Bikmo and Marmot Tours are helping support a greener future through cycling by supporting us through 1% for the Planet, and how other organisations can make a lasting environmental impact too
Review: Restrap Utility Hip Pack
20 August 2026, 10:10 am
This dual-use pack from Restrap is designed to be used as both a hip pack and a bar bag. Reviewer Hannah Collingridge isn’t convinced by such multipurpose products – did this one change her mind?
Great rides: Channel hopping by boat and bike
19 August 2026, 9:04 am
Torrential rain and high winds delivered by Storm Amy weren’t going to stop the short cycling break on the Continent Sam Jones and his friend Huw had planned. But it did make things more complex and much wetter
Skedaddle stories: Cycling in Dumfries and Galloway
18 August 2026, 10:40 am
In the first of an ongoing series from our official holiday partner Saddle Skedaddle, Fran Wilson, the company’s Head of Marketing, took on a loop of Cycling UK’s latest long-distance route Gallovidian Gravel and found a wonderful mix of gravel tracks, quiet country roads and spectacular scenery
How Connecting Communities meant Chris could enjoy a summer of cycling by trike
17 August 2026, 10:36 am
After his own trike was stolen, Cycling UK’s Dagmar Lages arranged for Chris Rose to borrow one via the Connecting Communities project, allowing him to enjoy the summer by trike until he could get a replacement
Strengthening cycling confidence and active travel in North Lanarkshire schools
14 August 2026, 8:57 am
Working with North Lanarkshire’s Active Schools team, Cycling UK’s Play Together on Pedals project is providing schoolchildren across the county with the opportunity to learn to cycle – improving their confidence and wellbeing
Travellers’ tales: Slaying the Dragon with a digital coach
13 August 2026, 11:20 am
Approaching his 70th birthday, Danny Golding signed up for the epic Dragon Ride Gran Fondo. He tells the tale of how AI helped him tackle some of the toughest climbs in South Wales