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The CTC – to make cycling enjoyable, safe &
welcoming for all
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Notts CTC is the Nottinghamshire branch of Cycling UK (previously known as the CTC) –
the UK's leading organisation for cyclists with over 60,000 members.
We organise regular rides to suit most ranges of cycling ability, and we have
ride groups in Nottingham and Newark.
We aren't a racing club – we ride to enjoy the great outdoors and all
that it has to offer, as well as the company and friendship of our fellow cyclists.
We like to think that we know all of the best local cycling routes and the best
local cafes. Our rides offer you –
| • | Small, friendly groups. |
• | Knowledgeable ride leaders. |
• | Short rides and longer rides. |
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| • | Scenic routes. |
• | Quiet lanes and cycle paths. |
• | Some off-road rides. |
| • | Relaxed pace. |
• | Regular cafe breaks. |
• | Youth Hostel weekends. |
| • | Camping weekends. |
• | Organised tours to all parts
of the UK and abroad. |
• | Saturday rides, Sunday rides,
and some midweek rides. |
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Non-Members Welcome
Our aim is to encourage as many people as possible to enjoy cycling, and there
is an open invitation to you to join any of our rides – by all means contact
the people below, or just turn up on the day.
You are allowed to ride with the club for up to 3 occasions after which you
must decide if you wish to join Cycling UK. Amongst the benefits of membership are
third party liability insurance, a free cycling related legal claims service,
touring and technical advice, and a free bi-monthly national magazine. Details of
all the benefits of Cycling UK can be found on the national web site
www.cyclinguk.org
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Our Riding Groups
There are six groups based in Nottingham offering different category rides from
A rides (long / fast) to D and E rides (easy / short).
We have seven different riding groups covering the county, offering a wide
variety of rides to suit your requirements. Our bi-monthly
magazine, CYCLONDA,
contains details of all our rides and other activities –
you can obtain copies from our group secretaries on their rides or from
Cycle Inn (Beeston).
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Top Touring – Ride category: A – A+ Aimed at the fit
and enthusiastic with monthly rides of 70-90 miles in the winter,
increasing to twice-monthly with some rides of more than 100 miles in the summer, often exploring
out-of-the-way bridleways and country lanes. Youth Hostelling trips to
all parts of the country are arranged.
Secretary: Jeff Burton: 0115 920 1182, email: JeffABurton14@gmail.com |
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Sportive Group – Ride category: A Medium distance
fast rides. At average speeds of around 15-16 mph the rides are faster
than those of the Top Touring group, but are shorter. Ideal for those
who would like a fast ride of about 50/60 miles distance. Rides are held twice-monthly.
starting at 9.45am and with a cafe lunch.
Secretary: Terry Scott: 0115 986 1539, email: terrydpscott@hotmail.com |
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Inters Group – Ride category: B
Weekly Sunday runs of 50-65 miles in the winter, increasing to 70-90
miles in the summer. With large turnouts the riders may be split into
separate faster and a slower subgroups. Led by experienced
cyclists with Youth Hostelling and camping trips regularly organised.
Secretary: Jeff Burton: 0115 920 1182, email: JeffABurton14@gmail.com |
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Thursday Rides – Ride category: C Medium pace rides held every Thursday of about 40 miles distance .
Meet Wilford Bridge 9.45am. Lunch at various spots in the Vale of Belvoir. Also the occasional Sunday ride to other destinations.
Secretary: Caroline Smith: 0115 925 7808, email: cascycle@gmail.com |
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"D" Rides – Ride category: D Ideal for riders of all ages
requiring shorter and more leisurely-paced rides than the
Inters group. Provides an ideal introduction to club rides
before progressing on to the other groups. Rides held every
Sunday.
Secretary: position "Vacant" enquiries to Group secretary, Terry Scott |
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Saturday Rides – Ride category: E A variety of easy rides of around 25-35 miles distance and suitable for cyclists of
all ages. Provides an ideal introduction to club rides before progressing on
to the other groups.
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Track and Trail – Formerly a group dedicated to
off-road biking around Nottinghamshire holding monthly Saturday morning rides.
Now incorporated with the Saturday Rides group. See runs lists for rides. |
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There is also a group based in Newark
(contact Mike Graham: 01636 679727) providing a regular programme of rides
for members in their area. |
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We hope that you will join with us on some of our rides in the near future. |
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For more information about Notts CTC and any of its activities, please contact
our Secretary, Terry Scott: 0115 986 1539,
email: terrydpscott@hotmail.com |
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Children and Young Persons – Cycling UK Participation Rules for all activities.
All participants under 18 must have signed a Cycling UK parental consent form. The only
exemption is where a young person, having reached the age of 16, can prove that
they are no longer living with parents or guardian, and are de-facto living as
independent adults. This will be proven by the supply of evidence such as a rent
book or utility bill with the person's current address in their name or a National
Union of Students membership card.
Where an activity is part of a series, such as a regular programme of club runs,
a single consent can be given for more than one activity in the series, for example,
one form can be filled in for a year of club runs.
Cycling UK National Council has set the minimum age for unaccompanied children as 13
on open-age Cycling UK rides and events. There is no lower age limit if accompanied by a
responsible adult acting in loco parentis, but a parental consent form is still
needed.
Children aged from 13 to 17 may participate unaccompanied if they have parental
permission to take part in an open activity and the parent understands there are
no special child procedures laid on. |
CYCLONDA,
the bi-monthly magazine of Notts CTC is on sale for only £1 at
Cycle Inn (Beeston). |
