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CTC, the UK’s largest cycling charity*, inspires and helps people to cycle and keep cycling, whatever kind of cycling they do or would like to do. Over a century’s experience tells us that cycling is more than useful transport; it makes you feel good, gives you a sense of freedom and creates a better environment for everyone.
- We provide expert, practical help and advice.
- We support individuals and communities.
- We protect cyclists’ interests.
- We campaign to make cycling mainstream and to remove the things that stop people cycling.
- We help people develop the confidence and skills to cycle.
- We promote the benefits of cycling to individuals, to society and to the economy.
* CTC Charitable Trust, registered as a charity in England and Wales number 1104324, Scotland number SCO38626. Cyclists’ Touring Club, registered as a charity in Scotland no SC042541, application for registration in England and Wales currently subject to review.
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Gordon Seabright is CTC's new CEO
CTC has appointed Gordon Seabright as its new Chief Executive. Gordon has worked for a number of high profile charities and membership organisations. Previously, he was the Acting Director General of The Royal Horticultural Society and the Commercial Director of English Heritage, where he was also in charge of Stonehenge. He lives in Wiltshire, with his wife and two teenage daughters. Gordon Seabright said: "CTC has an enormously important role to play as the champion for cycling and cyclists, and I feel very honoured to be joining the team. Cycling is a big part of my life and something my family loves to do together. I'm looking forward to supporting the talented CTC team in doing all we can to champion more and safer cycling." He replaces Kevin Mayne, who will join ECF. |
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CTC help The Times with 'Cities Fit for Cycling'
The Times newspaper launched Cities Fit for Cycling, a major campaign to improve cycle safety in the UK, after one of its reporters was seriously injured in a crash last year. CTC strongly supports the initiative and welcomes the eight-point manifesto at the heart of it, which was drawn up following briefings by CTC’s campaigns team. The Times’ demands include: action to make lorries safer; the redesign of dangerous junctions; the building of a ‘world-class’ cycle infrastructure; and making cycling part of the driving test. You can also pledge your support if you wish. |
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Keep warm with the new CTC winter hat
The new CTC winter hat / buff is here just in time ! It is made of high quality soft fleece and windtex - a windproof material. The CTC logo is reflective. To order your hat for £14.00, free delivery, call CTC’s membership team on 0844 736 8451. All profits go towards CTC’s vital work. |
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Pop vicar Richard Coles preaches the virtues of cycling
Former Communards star turned vicar on how he has had a number of epiphanies by simply getting on his bike.
Guardian, 31 January 2012
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Blame drivers for bike crashes
Becky Reynolds from Brighton-based pressure group Bricycles says motorists should be liable for accidents unless they can prove their innocence.
Brighton Argus, 31 January 2012
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Cycling festival to promote Olympic legacy
London is to host a two-day cycling festival next year, which will become an annual event, as part of the Olympic legacy.
BBC News, 26 January 2012
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Locog raises Olympic cycling road race spectator capacity at Box Hill
Capacity for spectators on a key stretch of the London 2012 Olympic cycling road race route has been significantly increased following entreaties from fans, governing bodies and cyclists who will race on the course including Mark Cavendish.
Guardian, 25 January 2012
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Cycle organisations meet with Minister for Cars
CTC, British Cycling, the Bicycle Association and other cycle organisations attended a meeting in parliament yesterday with Mike Penning, the MP for Hemel Hempstead.
Bike Biz, 25 January 2012
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Police cancel fines for cyclists in Camden
Police cancel fines given to London cyclists for riding bikes in an area where cycling isn't banned.
Road.cc, 19 January 2012
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Justice for 'The Cycling Silk'
Persistence pays off for cycling lawyer as motorist who threatened to kill him is convicted.
Road.cc, 19 January 2012
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Cyclist hits back at Shane Warne
A cyclist involved in a heated run-in with cricketer Shane Warne in Melbourne yesterday has disputed the spin king's version of events, claiming Warne was the aggressor and demanding he pay for his damaged bike.
Sydney Morning Herald, 18 January 2012
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Scottish cyclists protest at budget cuts
Cycling campaigners have said the SNP will break a manifesto promise if it cuts the amount spent encouraging the public to walk and cycle more.
BBC Scotland, 12 January 2012
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Boris vows to fix roads for cyclists
Boris Johnson plans to improve safety conditions on the roads for cyclists if he is re-elected Mayor.
Evening Standard, 12 January 2012
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E-bikes in the UK: DfT to wait for EU decisions
The Department for Transport has released the findings of its 2-year Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle (EAPC) Consultation.
Bike Biz, 12 January 2012
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Summer of Cycling
Summer of Cycling is also summer of love between bike organisations.
Guardian, 9 January 2012
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Cycling in Sheffield is up 91% in 10 years
The number of cyclists using the inner relief road in Sheffield has gone up by 91% over the past ten years.
Sheffield Telegraph, 5 January 2012
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Protest against plans to allow cycling in Cheltenham town centre
People with sight and hearing difficulties have protested against plans to allow cyclists to use pedestrian areas in Cheltenham town centre.
Gloucestershire Echo, 5 January 2012
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Do cyclist deaths rise during recessions?
Roger Geffen, CTC's Campaigns and Policy Director has responded to an article in the Guardian which reported: "the number of cyclists killed in the UK has risen during three of the last four recessions".
Guardian, 29 December 2011
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CTC & BAGB versus EU & ETRA
CTC says changing the EU classification for e-bikes could lead to cycle path losses & helmet compulsion.
Bike Biz, 29 December 2011
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CTC blasts article on cyclists by Road Haulage Association director
The head of the Road Haulage Association in Scotland says cyclists should carry insurance and maintains that those using iPods and similar devices when cycling should be charged with an offence of “cycling without due care.
Road.cc, 20 December 2011
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Team GB to train in Surrey
Team Great Britain's road cyclists will use Surrey as a training base before and during the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
Cycling Weekly, 20 December 2011
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Greens blame Boris for rise in cycle casualties
Boris Johnson was accused today of failing to protect London's cyclists despite declaring repeatedly that they are safer than ever.
Evening Standard, 19 December
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'No Longer Lorries' letter in The Guardian
Despite the shocking rise in cyclist fatalities, the government is ignoring its own safety statistics in allowing 7ft-longer lorries on our roads in the new year.
The Guardian, 19 December 2011
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