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
The Cycling UK AGM – have your say
26 July 2024, 8:00 am
Our AGM takes place online in September, and this year we’re proposing some crucial changes to our governance. Chief executive Sarah Mitchell explains the changes and why it’s critical that you vote
Six reasons you should cycle to work
25 July 2024, 8:42 am
Have you been thinking about cycle commuting but not taken the plunge yet? Next week is Cycle to Work Day and content officer Rebecca Armstrong has some great reasons why you should take part
Video: How to teach your child to ride a bike
24 July 2024, 8:00 am
Learning to cycle the Cycling UK way is easy and fun – and teaches skills that will last a lifetime
Travellers’ tales: On the cobbles
23 July 2024, 12:07 pm
Louise Bell rode the pave of the Tour of Flanders sportive – in the pouring rain
12 of the best coastal cycling routes for summer
22 July 2024, 8:21 am
It’s time for iced coffees, ice cream and summer cycling. Head to the coast for one of these cycling routes with great sea views and loads of places for the all-important cafe stop. These routes cover the whole of the UK and everything from long-distance challenges to family-friendly rides
What the King’s Speech means for cycling
19 July 2024, 9:18 am
The King’s Speech confirmed a huge legislative programme for the new Labour government. Our policy manager, Jim Densham, analyses the detail of the speech and what it means for cycling
Great rides: A long ride home
18 July 2024, 11:16 am
Using their Hase Pino E-tandem and a ferry, Maxine and Paul Rogers cycled from their house in Shropshire to their second home in Denia, Spain
Top tips for first-time bike touring and bikepacking
17 July 2024, 8:00 am
Here are some top tips to ensure your first bike touring and bikepacking experience is memorable and enjoyable
Group test: Tubeless repair kits
16 July 2024, 8:57 am
Tubeless tyres aren’t immune to punctures. To fix them you need not patches but plugs. Hannah Collingridge tests four repair kits
A beginners’ guide to … brakes on a cycle
15 July 2024, 9:38 am
You wouldn’t want to ride your cycle without working brakes – but how well do you know these most essential of components? Content officer Rebecca Armstrong goes through the basics