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
Travellers’ tales: Three days cycling in Spain
7 September 2026, 7:00 am
When a change in circumstances meant that Cycling UK member Colin Farnworth could no longer ride his planned Spanish coast-to-coast, he and friend Nigel got creative and planned a C2C he could take on
Three planning rule changes that are positive for cycling
3 September 2026, 9:17 am
The UK government has released its new National Planning Policy Framework, its guide to whether planning permission for new developments should be granted. We summarise changes that could be a good thing for every day cycling journeys
Rediscovering the joy of cycling with Connecting Communities
2 September 2026, 8:51 am
Having loved cycling when she was younger, Audrey found that time to ride was non-existent as an adult – until she had the opportunity to borrow an electric bike via Cycling UK’s Connecting Communities programme and she could incorporate cycling into her work day
Three wheels good – how trikes make cycling accessible to all
1 September 2026, 1:34 pm
There are many reasons that someone might not be able to use a two-wheeled bike: accident, injury, balance issues. This is where a trike can help, allowing more people to cycle. Sarah Washbrook and Karen Darke tell their stories, while Jordan Scott and Amanda Brobyn spoke to Martin Hofschroer
Staying active with the Connecting Communities programme
28 August 2026, 8:10 am
Following a diagnosis of multiple Sclerosis, Al in East Lothian found that he was feeling down and losing confidence. Borrowing an e-bike meant he could rediscover cycling
Group Leader course - 17 October 2026 - Ilkeston
27 August 2026, 4:47 pm
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Club Leader course - 07 October 2026 - Alton
27 August 2026, 4:45 pm
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Group Leader course - 03 October 2026 - Surrey
27 August 2026, 4:42 pm
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Group Leader course - 03 October 2026 - Walsall
27 August 2026, 4:40 pm
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Group Leader course - 24 September 2026 - Gateshead
27 August 2026, 4:37 pm
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