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Top 7 placing for Team CTC in Bedford Bank Holiday Race

By LauraRaymond on 7 May 2013
Team CTC manager Steve Bailey said: “It was a tough Bank Holiday weekend of racing in all that the weather could throw at us” after the riders' first stage race of the year
Team CTC riders at the start line

The ladies showed a great team effort in their first British International race, competing against the best teams in the country and guest teams from overseas.

This was the first stage race of the year in this country, a gruelling test of ability, multi-discipline competence and stamina and a test to stay the course, in true road racing style.

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Eileen Sheridan

By SylviaHowe on 22 April 2013
Eileen Sheridan was one of the most celebrated cyclist (male or female) in the 1940s and 1950s. Many of the records she set then have not yet been broken, and she is now in her 90th year! She remains a positive force for cycling, and a member of CTC...
Eileen Sheridan on a 12-hour time trial

Eileen Sheridan does not sound as if she is in her 90th year. Her voice is young and clear, and she speaks enthusiastically of her passion for cycling and her happy memories of the sport – competing and touring for fun.

The dates don’t lie, however.   She was born in October 1924, and spent the 1940s and 50s on a bicycle, breaking all the records of the Women’s Road Records Association.

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Sue Booth talks cycling and fabulous ladies

By SueBooth on 14 January 2013
Sue Booth runs Chester Fabulous Ladies - a ladies only cycling club - and here she talks about her experiences in getting ladies out on two wheels.
Sue Booth rides with the Chester Fabulous Ladies

I was inspired just before Christmas by the news story of Juliana Buhring, who became the first woman to cycle around the world.  When I read her story, I was even more impressed – with very little experience and not many miles behind her, she set off and just kept going. 

Even with the success of cycling in 2012 and outstanding female riders such as Victoria Pendleton, women remain surprisingly reticent about venturing out on two wheels.  What are the barriers to women cycling?

Learn how to look after your bike in Colchester

This session is for those who know very little or even nothing about looking after their bikes, so very basic and taught in a simple, easy to understand manner. We will be covering how to check your bike, simple maintenance tips and adjustments, fixing a puncture. The session will be fully interactive.

For this session you'll need:

  • A bike, if you can't get one there, then let us know and we'll organise one for you.
  • Wear clothing that you don't mind getting dirty
  • A drink would be handy.

If you already have any tools please bring them along e.g. allen keys, multitool, spanners, tyre levers etc, but don't worry - there will be some tools on the day.

This session will be a women only session. It will run in the evening from 7-9pm. Places are limited and you'll need to book in advance. See contact details.

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£10.00
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My day at the Cycletta Wiltshire sportive

By Anna Cipullo on 27 June 2012
Last weekend I was invited to attend Cycletta - a ladies only sportive or challenge ride - and what a wonderful atmosphere!
Cycletta Wiltshire ladies' sportive

I arrived at the beautiful Lydiard Park on a slightly damp and cloudy day, but the weather didn't seem to dampen spirits. The main arena sported bright colourful banners, secure cycle parking facilities, extra toilets, information stalls and, of course, the famous "pamper zone".

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  • Patron: Her Majesty The Queen
  • President: Jon Snow
  • Chief Executive: Gordon Seabright
  • Cyclists' Touring Club (CTC): A company limited by guarantee, registered in England no.25185. Registered as a charity in England and Wales No 1147607 and in Scotland No SC042541
  • CTC Charitable Trust: A company limited by guarantee, registered in England no.5125969. Registered as a charity in England and Wales No 1104324 and Scotland No SC038626

 

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