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
Our response to Wales Active Travel Board’s 2024/25 annual report
16 December 2025, 11:20 am
Cycling UK reacts to the ‘Active Travel in Wales: Annual Report (2024/25)’ by the Active Travel Board, published Tuesday 16 December 2025. The report tracks the progress and challenges facing Wales in its journey towards becoming an active travel nation
From long bus rides to leading rides: EJ and Silvers’ e-bike journey in Glasgow
16 December 2025, 8:54 am
Two Glasgow students swapped a 90-minute bus commute for e-bikes, discovered new freedom in their city and now one of them is training as a Cycle Ride Leader
Trek the hidden Alps
15 December 2025, 4:19 pm
A challenging trek through the quiet valleys of the French Alps, exploring Écrins National Park’s dramatic peaks, waterfalls and remote refuges for an unforgettable mountain adventure
Yorkshire Three Peaks weekend
15 December 2025, 4:04 pm
An extremely tough 24-mile hike through glacier-shaped landscapes, striking limestone formations and past the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct
Jurassic Coast weekend
15 December 2025, 3:47 pm
A strenuous trek along the Jurassic Coast, packed with dramatic cliffs, ancient history and iconic sights like Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove
Donate now for a cycle friendly future
15 December 2025, 11:32 am
Travellers’ tales: Cycling the Southern Highway, my way
15 December 2025, 9:00 am
Carretera Austral – Southern Highway in English – is one of South America’s most remote long-distance routes. Cycling UK member Stephen Whyatt rode it all in two tours nine years apart
Scott’s story: “I’ve been to dark places – and I rode back”
12 December 2025, 9:00 am
From a chance find of a dumped e-bike frame to becoming a daily rider and future ride leader, Scott’s story shows how our Connecting Communities programme in Aberdeen is helping people turn struggle into strength through cycling
Why cycling is the best way to beat Christmas stress
11 December 2025, 9:16 am
Cycling offers a simple way to ease holiday stress, clear your mind and stay grounded throughout the busy Christmas season
Great rides: Riding into cycling history
10 December 2025, 11:30 am
King Alfred’s Way is Cycling UK’s most popular long-distance route – a bikepacking ‘must do’ of 350km of riding through historic Wessex. Member Mathew Page decided to explore it for himself in spring 2025