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

  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • A tribute to Ann Taylor 1938-2026

    13 August 2026, 9:52 am

    A lifelong cyclist, who loved touring and cycling with her family, and President of Chester and North Wales DA of CTC from 2000-2005, Ann Taylor has passed away from cancer. Her daughter Katy has this moving tribute

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  • Group Leader course - 21 August 2026 - Liverpool

    13 August 2026, 8:39 am

    Please fill in the form below to register for the Group Leader course - 21 August 2026 - Liverpool

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  • On my bike: Jim McGurn, cycling activist and writer

    12 August 2026, 9:26 am

    Jim is an activist and writer on cycling. He’s also the founder and executive chair of Get Cycling CIC. We quizzed him about his cycling life

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  • Travellers’ tales: On home ground

    11 August 2026, 7:39 am

    Taking advantage of some nice weather in May 2025, Cycling UK member Vivienne Hutchings planned a two-day cycling tour taking in family visits and childhood haunts

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  • Review: SPIRGRIPS+ Composite MTB bar grips

    10 August 2026, 11:27 am

    Flat handlebars limit your hand positions, which can be uncomfortable, while bar ends can make the bar too wide. Cycle magazine Editor Dan Joyce tested an innovative solution that fits inside your grips

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  • Cycling on a shoestring budget: what do you actually need to get started?

    7 August 2026, 11:02 am

    What do you really need to start cycling without breaking the bank? Cycling UK volunteer Max Sheridan shares his practical guide to the essentials, proving you don’t need lots of expensive kit to get out and enjoy riding

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  • Bike test: ARCC Linton and Estarli L20 2.0 electric cargo bikes

    6 August 2026, 8:00 am

    E-cargo bikes can replace a car for many of those load- and child-carrying journeys that aren’t suitable for a standard bike. Richard Peace reviews an ARCC Linton and an Estarli L20 2.0

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