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

  • E-bike commuting gives Andy a happier, healthier and greener start to the day

    6 January 2026, 8:30 am

    When Andy Crowley heard about the Connecting Communities electric-bike loans in Moray, he saw a chance to change his daily routine

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  • 26 great cycling routes for 2026

    5 January 2026, 9:12 am

    If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to cycle more (and why wouldn’t it be?), we’ve got you covered with 26 great routes to ride all over the UK and for all different types of cyclists

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  • Ways to support Cycling UK in the New Year

    2 January 2026, 9:48 am

    As we head into a new year, many of us are thinking about fresh starts, new goals and how we can make a positive difference

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  • How to organise a campaign stunt or action

    2 January 2026, 9:08 am

    Here are some tips on how to go about organising and running a stunt or campaign action to highlight your message, get your campaign noticed and attract more supporters to your cause.

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  • Review: Velo 2

    31 December 2025, 11:51 am

    A minimalist bike head unit that lets your phone stay in your pocket, Beeline’s Velo 2 delivers clear turn-by-turn navigation with long battery life and zero clutter

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  • Goran’s e-bike commute beats traffic, cuts costs and boosts his health

    30 December 2025, 10:00 am

    Cycling has been part of Goran’s life since childhood, and thanks to Connecting Communities he’s now using an e-bike to turn a stressful hospital commute into a quicker, happier start to the day for him and his family

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  • Group Leader course - 24 January 2026 - Liverpool

    24 December 2025, 4:03 pm

    Please fill in the form below to register for the Group Leader course - 24 January 2026 - Liverpool

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  • Group Leader course - 17 January 2026 - Cardiff

    24 December 2025, 4:01 pm

    Please fill in the form below to register for the Group Leader course - 17 January 2026 - Cardiff

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  • Paula’s first e-bike sparks a new love affair with the countryside

    24 December 2025, 10:06 am

    After years without a bike, Paula turned to Connecting Communities in Moray to see if cycling could ever feel safe or enjoyable; with patient support and the chance to try different bikes, it has become a new hobby that lifts her mood and keeps her active

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  • Group test: Front pannier racks

    23 December 2025, 9:29 am

    When two rear panniers aren’t enough, a front rack offers extra capacity and helps balance the load. Sam Jones reviews four from Surly, M Part, Old Man Mountain and Tubus

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