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
Talking cycling at the Green Party conference
11 September 2024, 9:00 am
Cycling UK is keen to work with all the political parties to achieve our mission to enable millions more people to cycle. This year we are attending the SNP, Green, Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative Party conferences. Senior policy officer Monica Scigliano recaps her experiences from the Green Party conference
Travellers’ tales: Cycling 100k on the Canal du Midi
10 September 2024, 8:26 am
To celebrate his 80th year, Cycling UK member Geoffrey Hunt rode his first metric century alongside the French canal
Lloyds Banking Group: terms and conditions for Brompton loans
9 September 2024, 3:40 pm
Cycling UK terms and conditions for users of Lloyds Banking Group Brompton loans
Review: Hornit AIRO 12" Balance Bike
9 September 2024, 10:54 am
Your child’s first bike is an important milestone! Senior marketing and communications project officer Martin Hofschroer and his little one tested out this impressive balance bike from Hornit
Cycling UK’s top 10 tips for including e-cycles on a group ride
6 September 2024, 8:00 am
The increasing popularity of e-bikes means that it’s more likely that there will be a mix of electrically-assisted bikes with standard models on group rides. This can cause friction between members. Find out how to keep things friendly
Why the Scottish government must invest in active travel for the health and happiness of the country
5 September 2024, 2:23 pm
Scotland’s Programme for Government is announced by the first minister every September. It’s an opportunity for the FM to set out their legislative agenda for the year ahead. Scotland advocacy lead Scott Runciman looks at the impact this year’s PfG could have on cycling
Guide to child bike seats
4 September 2024, 8:00 am
If you want to cycle with one child aged six months to four years one of the best things you can buy is a child seat for your bike. This guide will help you choose the right one and keep your little one happy, safe and comfortable on your cycle
Lead the way: the role of the ride leader
3 September 2024, 11:03 am
When it’s a group ride, cycling is a social event. Cycling UK’s volunteer communications officer Julie Rand looks at the part played by the ride leader and gets tips from several of cycling UK’s finest
Meet our members: Nadia Kerr, Cycling UK trustee
2 September 2024, 9:38 am
Cycling has been a constant in Cycling UK trustee Nadia Kerr’s life. She spoke to Jennifer Young about her role with the charity and its new strategy
Great rides: Traffic-free cycle touring
30 August 2024, 1:00 pm
The Drau Cycle Path through Austria is ideal for family cyclists, as Cycling UK member Beatrice Searle discovered on a week-long, multi-generational tour