7 March 2012 - 12:27pm
Streets Ahead - CTC's Cycle Commuting Guide
Cycling to work serves many purposes, it's good for your health, the environment and you'll be guarenteed to arrive at work, college or school at the same time, every time! Read accounts of regular cycle commuters and gain valuable information to ease you into the world of cycle commuting!
5 March 2012 - 2:15pm
Cape Argus Cycling Tour
CTC supporter Ian Ducat tells us about his Cape Argus exploits in South Africa, one of the largest sporting events in the world.
24 February 2012 - 2:19pm
A short cycle ride in the Dulas Valley, Wales
The Dovey and Dulas valleys lie in a beautiful part of Wales. The cycle ride described here is only twelve miles long, but there is a wealth of interest along the route.
24 February 2012 - 9:53am
Top Ten Hill Climbing Tips
Paul Smith lives in the Peak District village of Crich, 250m above sea level. There are seven routes into the village and they all involve a hill climb with gradients up to 20% (one in five)! Here are his top ten tips for hill climbing.
21 February 2012 - 10:48am
CTC Challenge Rides and Sportives
CTC continued its strong tradition of Challenge Rides throughout 2011 with a series of highly successful events around the country.
20 February 2012 - 1:33pm
Off-Road Group Riding
Group riding off-road is great – unless someone gets lost… CTC Off-road’s Dan Cook suggests ways to stay together and, at worst, regroup.
20 February 2012 - 1:04pm
Trail Centres
In a little over 15 years, purpose-built UK trail centres have transformed mountain biking – and mountain bikes. Outdoor writer Jon Sparks assesses their pros and cons, and wonders how they’ll develop further.
20 February 2012 - 12:59pm
Hydration Packs
How else would you carry three litres of water, tools, snacks and a spare jacket on your mountain bike? Mike Davis reviews four backpacks
20 February 2012 - 12:37pm
Group Riding
Cycling in a bunch is more about communication than technique, whether it’s a
big summer sportive or a local club ride. Steve Thomas has some tips
20 February 2012 - 12:27pm
Energy on the Move
To keep riding strongly on a long ride, you must keep your carbohydrate
stores topped up. Coach Joe Beer has some suggestions
17 February 2012 - 12:20pm
MTB Trail Grading Guide
This is your easy reference guide to the colour-coded grading system used for cross country singletrack trails.
16 February 2012 - 4:18pm
How to transport children by bike
What to do if you want to carry on cycling once you have a family? Does life have to start revolving around four wheels instead of two? Or is it possible to take the little darlings with you?
9 February 2012 - 2:49pm
CTC Route Information
The route information available to CTC Members covers many countries throughout the world. This information is submitted to us on a voluntary basis by existing members wishing to share there cycling experiences with others.
5 June 2010 - 12:00am
The case against compulsory helmets
Surely helmets must be a good idea? That's the first reaction from most people when they hear CTC's policy against compulsory helmet use. So what's the case for CTC's position?
14 June 2005 - 10:43am
British Medical Association (BMA) and helmets
In 2004, the British Medical Association changed its stance on cycle helmets, calling for people of all ages to be banned from cycling unless wearing a helmet. The BMA had previously encouraged voluntary helmet use but had opposed compulsion. CTC immediately contested the BMA's policy change.
