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
20% off for community club supporters
15 January 2026, 11:52 am
Join today and get 25% off a year of insurance cover, community, discounts and more
A beginners’ guide to … handling potholes on a bike
15 January 2026, 9:30 am
Potholes aren’t just a nuisance, they’re downright dangerous. Content Officer Rebecca Armstrong looks at how they form, how to deal with them on a bike and why you should report them
Scotland’s budget and cycling: how far have we come, and what happens next?
15 January 2026, 8:51 am
The Scottish budget published this week includes an almost 20% boost in funding for cycling and walking compared to last year. Cycling UK’s Scotland Advocacy Lead, Scott Runciman, digs into the numbers behind the headline figures
Winter Raffle 2026
15 January 2026, 2:38 am
Start 2026 with a win! Cycling holiday, Vitus bike and more for grabs!
Top 10 UK cycling challenges to conquer in 2026
14 January 2026, 11:35 am
Looking for your next big cycling adventure?
New town, new friends, new freedom for Gail and Katherine
14 January 2026, 8:11 am
In the growing community of Blindwells in East Lothian, Connecting Communities led rides are helping neighbours turn a new housing development into a place that feels like home
Scottish budget boost for active travel welcomed by Cycling UK
13 January 2026, 4:06 pm
Cycling UK responds to the recently released Scottish Budget for 2026-27, following news of an uplift in funding for walking, wheeling and cycling
Only 5cm deep: How a pothole caused a broken neck and a bleed on the brain
13 January 2026, 8:30 am
(Warning: Contains graphic images) A short, familiar bike journey that should have taken just a few minutes shockingly resulted in months of recovery for a fit father of three – after he struck a pothole close to his own home
A Lanarkshire primary school puts cycling confidence on the timetable
12 January 2026, 9:00 am
At Bent Primary in Lesmahagow, Play Together on Pedals gave children the chance to learn to ride in a supportive school setting, including those who had never had the opportunity before
Is it worth submitting video footage of close passes?
12 January 2026, 8:01 am
After concerns that police in Wales might not be accepting video submissions of close passing, we met with the Head of GoSafe in Wales to find out more. Here’s what he told us, along with his advice for making sure your submissions are as effective as possible