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CTC members' mobile phone apps survey results

By John Storms on 27 June 2012
CTC asked its members what cycling related mobile phone apps they use.
The Fill That Hole iPhone app

A survey completed in June has shown what cycling related mobile phone apps CTC members use. 

The top 5 apps used by CTC members from the iTunes top selling cycling apps were:

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Gearing up for Olympic cycle racing in Swindon

By Anna Cipullo on 27 June 2012
Swindon cyclists will be in the saddle and peddling the message to get on your bike in celebration of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Cycling event in Swindon for the Olympics

When the Games begin next month, Wharf Green is the place to be with all the action shown live on the Big Screen and an array of free sporting festivities for people to come and try. Some different 20 activities will be on offer between 28 July and 12 August – and cycling will take centre stage on Saturday 11 August.

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Deans Community High School pupils meet Nigel Mansell

By Amy Hickman on 15 June 2012
Pupils at Deans Community High School met the former Formula 1 star on 14 June but this time he was on two wheels instead of four. Nigel cycled through Livingston as part of a 1300 mile charity cycle ride from John O'Groats to Paris over 12 days, raising funds for Youth Charity UK Youth.
Deans Community High School pupils with Nigel Mansell

On his arrival at the school Nigel was greeted by pupils, parents and staff all keen to find out how his cycle through Scotland over the last three days had been. Amazingly his time north of the border was spent mostly cycling in the sunshine.

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Larbert High School S1 Cycle Roadshow

By Amy Hickman on 13 June 2012
Three hundred S1 pupils at Larbert High School tried out different cycling activities over three days to encourage more pupils to take up cycling and get involved in cycling activities. They also organised their first ever girls only mountain bike trip.
3 female pupils from Larbert High School with their bikes

S1 pupils went cycling crazy at Larbert High School this term when they took part in this year’s Cycle road shows.

Although slightly cold, the days stayed dry and pupils had the chance to try out the school's assault course, riding Tandem bikes and tackling hills on mountain bikes. PC Imrie security stamped bikes that pupils brought along on the day and local bike recycling project Recyke-a-bike came along to teach pupils how to fix their bikes. All the pupils are to be congratulated on their effort and enthusiasm.

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iXS European Downhill Cup

By Andy Hawes on 12 June 2012
The iXS European Downhill Cup returns to Innerleithen, Scotland for the only UK round of Europe’s premier downhill series. Running over three days from 15—17 June, the World’s best downhill racers will pit their skills against each other at the spiritual home of the UK downhill scene.

The fun starts on Thursday 14 June at the Film Night in the Union Club at 19.15.   On Friday it’s practice for the riders and the Official iXS Cup Innerleithen Launch Party in the Traquair Arms, with all welcome from 20.00 to enjoy the disco and relax outdoors in the marquee to bask in the Scottish summer evening.

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Our grandest ever prize draw - over £6000 worth of goodies awarded!

By John Storms on 1 June 2012
The 2012 CTC Grand Draw was the biggest ever, with over £6,000 in cash and prizes given away.
2012 CTC Grand Draw Road Bike Prize

All the proceeds of the draw go to our campaigning projects to promote safer roads and more cycling across the UK.  So whether you won or not, you will have contributed to a CTC's good work.

The Prize List was:

Olympic mountain bike races to be shown live in Swindon

Swindon Borough Council’s Leisure Services are organising FREE sports events at Wharf Green throughout the 16 days of the Olympics and CTC will be there to join in the fun.

The Live Site will be showing the games for all to see on a big screen and local clubs will be providing demos and information on the ground in front of it  to inspire residents to take up cycling themselves.

The Olympic women's cross country races will be shown from 12.30pm.

There will also be plenty of activities and information to let you know what there is for cyclists, both competitive and non-competitive, in Swindon, including:

  • A 100-seat tiered stand to watch the Olympic cross country mountain biking
  • Wii Fit virtual games and lounge area with a cycling theme
  • A Watt Bike demo/come and try for the public - static bikes that can be raced
  • A Watt Bike race - local teams compete in a league for free and for pride
  • A mountain bike arena for the public to try - portable obstacles and bikes to try out
  • A unicyclist demo and workshop - coaching and giving the obstacles a go)
  • Information stalls, video clips and info
  • A special appearance from Rough Riderz UK - an all ability mountain biking club demonstrating four-wheeled mountain bikes for disabled riders

So come along and get inspired. And cheer on British cyclists with other enthusiasts!

A complete timetable will be available soon, but if you have any queries, please contact: CTC Cycling Development Officer  Anna Cipullo 07717 696672

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Team UK Youth meet Middleden Mountain Bike Club

By Amy Hickman on 23 May 2012
Kirkcaldy based Mountain Bike Club met professional cycling team 'Team UK Youth' before they competed in the first round of the Halfords Tour Series. This was the first time the series has taken place in Scotland.
Middleden Mountain Bike Club meet Team UK Youth

The Halfords Tour Series came to Scotland for the first time on Tuesday 15 May 2012 with a professional cycle race around Kirkcaldy town centre.

Team UK Youth are one of the twelve teams competing in the series and were founded by ex Formula 1 racing car driver Nigel Mansel.  They represent the work and values of UK Youth, the national Youth Charity and consortium partner of Bike Club.  

As part of their visit Bike Club Officer, Amy Hickman, arranged for the team to meet a local Bike Club group in Kirkcaldy, Middleden Mountain Bike Club, the night before the race.

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Fife-based LinkLiving receives funding to help young people get on their bikes

By Amy Hickman on 23 May 2012
LinkLiving has recently been awarded a grant of £2,000 to help start up a Bike Club for young people in Fife. On Tuesday 15 May, a number of staff and service users from LinkLiving visited Halfords Tour Series in Kirkcaldy to officially receive their grant and meet Team UK Youth.
LinkLiving

LinkLiving has recently been awarded a grant of £2,000 to help start up a Bike Club for young people in Fife.

 The funding will allow LinkLiving, part of the Link Group of charitable RSLs and social enterprises, to purchase key cycling equipment such as bikes and helmets to encourage the young people they work with to get involved in cycling activities.

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Pace Cycles and CTC launch Dalby Bike Barn at Dalby Forest

By Victoria Hazael on 17 May 2012
Pace Cycles and CTC have won the contract to run the cycle hire, retail, courses and events in Dalby Forest after successfully re-tendering for the business.
Dalby Forest by Tony Bartholomew

The trail centre will launch in June as the ‘Dalby Bike Barn’ and the aim is to make it a social hub for local, regional and national visitors building on its strong reputation as a venue for the World Cup and Tour of Britain stage.

Pace Cycles has teamed up with the Forestry Commission to open this new and exciting trail centre in partnership with CTC, and working with other Dalby businesses the Dalby Bike Barn will offer a unique combination of opportunities for visitors.

Contact Information: 

CTC Press Office
Email: publicity@ctc.org.uk
Telephone: 0844-736-8453 or 0786320713

Pace
Email: adrian@pacecycles.com
Telephone: Adrian Carter on 01751-460599
 

Notes to Editors: 
  • Pace Cycles has its Demo and Suspension Service Centres’ based in Dalby Forest and has over 25 years experience developing its own products in the area, as well as assisting in the design of Dalby’s cycle trails and facilities. More details on its range of products and Dalby Bike Barn can be found at www.pacecycles.com
     
  • CTC, the national 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. www.ctc.org.uk
     
  • 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.
     
  • The Forestry Commission is the government department responsible in England for protecting, expanding and promoting the sustainable management of woods and forests and increasing their value to society and the environment.  Forestry makes a real contribution to sustainable development, providing social and environmental benefits arising from planting and managing attractive, as well as productive, woodlands.  Further information can be found at www.forestry.gov.uk/england and at www.forestry.gov.uk/yorkshireandthehumber
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