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
A beginners’ guide to … hand signals and calls used on a group ride
23 April 2026, 7:00 am
If you’re planning on joining a group ride, you’ll need to know the hand signals and calls, but if you’re not in the know they can seem unintelligible. Content Officer Rebecca Armstrong describes some of the most common hand signals and calls you’ll need to help ensure a smooth, safe group ride for all
On my bike: Max Darkins, writer and route designer
22 April 2026, 8:00 am
The man behind the Royal Chilterns Way route (and many others) spills on the beans on his cycling life, his love for gadgets and why empathy among road users matters
Travellers’ tales: Cycling from the source to sea
21 April 2026, 8:00 am
A group of dads made a 85-mile journey from the source of the Tyne to the Norther Sea, testing the river’s water quality along the way. Cycling UK member Jonah York was among the group
Club Leader course - 9th May 2026 - Ludlow
20 April 2026, 2:11 pm
Please fill in the form below to register for the Club Leader course - 9th May 2026 - Ludlow
First aid course - 6th May 2026 - Sutton
20 April 2026, 2:08 pm
Please fill in the form below to register for the First Aid course - 6th May 2026 - Sutton
Basic maintenance course - 2nd May 2026 - Preston
20 April 2026, 2:03 pm
Please fill in the form below to register for the Basic maintenance course - 2nd May 2026 - Preston
More people turn to walking and cycling as fuel costs rise
18 April 2026, 7:30 am
New research commissioned by Cycling UK shows that more people are swapping car journeys for cycling or walking as fuel costs soar following war in Iran
Nearly three in ten drivers are walking and cycling more as fuel costs continue to bite
18 April 2026, 7:30 am
Almost two months on from the start of the war in Iran, nearly three in ten UK drivers (28%) are cycling or walking more, swapping car journeys for more affordable alternatives. This is according to new YouGov research, commissioned by the national cycling charity Cycling UK, which surveyed over 2,000 adults across the UK. The data follows the charity’s call for a package of urgent measures that would make it easier for people to cycle and walk more for shorter journeys, reducing pressure on fuel, roads, and public services during crises
What Scotland’s political parties told us at the online hustings
17 April 2026, 12:05 pm
As the 7 May Scottish Parliament election approaches, our Scotland Advocacy Lead, Scott Runciman, explores what the parties are promising for walking, wheeling and cycling, drawing on key insights from our lively cross‑party active travel hustings
Bike test: electric folding bikes
15 April 2026, 10:29 am
Compact electric folders are the easier-cycling option you can take almost anywhere. Dan Joyce tests a FLIT M2 and MiRider 16 GB3 on roads, cycle tracks and trains