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: The HG Wells cycling fan club
28 July 2026, 8:58 am
The works of novelist HG Wells inspired Portsmouth CTC’s ride around south-east England. Ride leader Phil Beed describes the club’s literary exploration
Bike finder: Which belt-drive bikepacking bike should I buy?
27 July 2026, 11:15 am
Cycling UK member Henriette Harmse was looking for a bike suitable for dirt roads and off-road riding, with a belt drive and all the necessaries for bikepacking. Our experts got to work …
Basic Maintenance course - 11 August 2026 - Bikespace
27 July 2026, 8:03 am
Please fill in the form below to register for the Basic Maintenance course - 11 August 2026 - Bikespace
A beginners’ guide to … eating and drinking while on the bike
24 July 2026, 7:27 am
Eating and drinking while still cycling is a skill you’ll need to acquire if you’re planning on joining longer club rides or taking part in a sportive. Senior Communications Officer Rebecca Armstrong talks you through how to do it
12 of the best coastal cycling routes for summer
22 July 2026, 8:00 am
It’s peak summer cycling time, especially with schools about to break up for summer hols. Head to the coast for one of these cycling routes with great sea views and loads of places for the all-important café stop. These routes cover the whole of the UK and everything from long-distance challenges to family-friendly rides
Police decision to destroy legal e-bike on loan challenged as Cyclists’ Defence Fund turns 25
21 July 2026, 12:57 pm
A case involving the destruction of a legal e-bike has highlighted concerns about how e-bikes are identified and assessed. Cycling UK's Cyclists' Defence Fund is supporting the rider while calling for better guidance and training
Travellers’ tales: Exploring mine craft by bike
20 July 2026, 8:56 am
Cycling UK member Peter Haskett planned a family bikepacking trip that took in one of the UK’s only two underground waterwheels as well as a refreshing dip in a river and some wildlife
Meet our groups: Stamford Cycling proves you don't need a big budget to build a community
17 July 2026, 9:47 am
Hoping to make connection and improve his wellbeing, Johnny founded Stamford Cycling and found what he was looking for
Review: Fenwick’s Complete Cleaning Kit
16 July 2026, 7:45 am
We all clean our bikes regularly, right? This cleaning kit from Fenwick’s could make that unloved job a bit easier. Cycle magazine Tech Editor Richard Hallett put it to the test
Empowering more women to ride through The Big Bike Revival
15 July 2026, 10:54 am
Bike mechanic Cath Palgrave has recently launched a new initiative, Cog Nation, using Big Bike Revival funding. She spoke to Cycling UK about her dream of getting more women on bikes