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

  • Review: Carradice Cambrian Lightweight Saddlebag QR

    13 February 2026, 12:51 pm

    Would this new saddlebag from Carradice prove to be a good replacement for a pannier or rucksack when cycling to work? Cycling UK’s Sean Fishpool tested one to find out

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  • Finding love through cycling

    13 February 2026, 9:00 am

    With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, Cycling UK spoke to three cycling couples who found love through cycling and whose relationships have been strengthened by their volunteering, adventuring and ride leading

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  • Group Leader course - 02 March 2026 - Wolverhampton

    12 February 2026, 5:03 pm

    Please fill in the form below to register for the Group Leader course - 02 March 2026 - Wolverhampton

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  • Handcycles: An inclusive cycling guide for disabled riders

    12 February 2026, 8:54 am

    In this guide, we’ll explore how handcycles work, the different types available, who they can benefit, key considerations when choosing one, and where to try or buy a handcycle

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  • Bike test: Carrera Subway 1 hybrid

    11 February 2026, 9:45 am

    How much do you have to spend to get a proper bike these days? Less than £350, cycle magazine Editor Dan Joyce concludes, if you shop at Halfords

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  • Five ways to improve cycling for women

    10 February 2026, 2:28 pm

    We highlight low-cost changes councils can make to enable more women to cycle

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  • Travellers’ tales: joining cycling’s crazy club

    10 February 2026, 12:03 pm

    By cycling up each of the three routes to the top of Mont Ventoux in France, cyclists join the Mont Ventoux Crazy Club. Richard Elliott and his brother took on the challenge – but how did they fare?

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  • Trikes: an inclusive cycling guide for disabled riders

    9 February 2026, 8:57 am

    This guide explores the different types of trikes available, who they can help, the key features to look for and how to get started

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  • Real stories, real support and real outcomes with Cycle SOS

    6 February 2026, 1:37 pm

    Every Cycling UK member has access to expert legal support through Cycle SOS, part of Fletchers Solicitors. When the unexpected happens, this benefit can make a life-changing difference

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  • Travellers’ tales: Go west – revisiting parts of Wales by bike

    5 February 2026, 4:06 pm

    For his annual cycle tour with friends, Cycling UK member George Wormald went back to parts of west Wales they’d first cycled 15 years ago – and found the second time around cappuccino played a much bigger part …

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