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Dear Tim |
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Latest on CTC's
potential conversion to a membership charity
Questions
and comments from members have been arriving at members.matter@ctc.org.uk about
CTC's potential conversion to a membership charity at our AGM in May. Our charity conversion web pages have
been updated with new information and statements from the Chair of Council
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Ironing out the kinks
of bikes on trams
This
morning, cyclists in Manchester took ironing boards on board trams to
highlight the fact that Metro Link have banned travelling with a folding
bicycle. The protest has been organised to coincide with the Greater
Manchester Integrated Transport Authority committee meeting this lunchtime.
It is hoped that councillors will admit that folded bicycles are no more
dangerous than folded prams, trolleys or ironing boards, all of which are
allowed, and overturn the bike ban. The protest is part of Friends of the
Earth’s Love your bike
campaign. |
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Put a velodrome in
your pocket
A
16-year-old schoolboy from Halifax has become the first ever teenager to have
a design on a British coin, after winning a Royal Mint competition to create
an Olympic
cycling themed 50 pence piece. Designer Theo Crutchley-Mack – a member of
two local cycling clubs – said the thought of his design being in the back
pockets of millions of people is “absolutely amazing”. Look out for the coin,
which features a track cyclist racing in a velodrome, in your change from
September this year. |
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Lawrence Dallaglio
sets off to cycle the Six Nations
The
Dallaglio Cycle Slam, in
which Rugby World Cup winner and former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio
will ride 2800km from Rome to Edinburgh during the Six Nations Championship,
sets off today. He’ll pass through all of the Six Nations countries, taking
in every international rugby stadium along the way, and finish in Murrayfield
in time for the Scotland v England match on 13 March. The aim is to raise
£1m, which will be split between Sport
Relief and the Dallaglio
Foundation. |
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Right to Ride along
the seafront
CTC campaigners in
North Wales have been making
waves in the local press over the right to ride along the promenade on
Llandudno North Shore. Cycling along the promenade is currently banned, and
Conwy County Council have put forward a proposal for a new cycle route which
will link the existing cycle path on the North Shore with the West
Shore by diverting cyclists away from the seafront. Roy Spilsbury of CTC Cymru says the proposed route
would be a misuse of public funding and detract attention from where cycle
access is most needed: along the promenade, which is wide enough for everyone
to share in safety. |
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Volunteer of the Year
Awards 2009
Today
is the deadline for nominations for the Volunteer of the Year
awards 2009. The awards recognise the efforts of individuals and groups
who have done something special for cycling during the last year.
Perhaps they’ve organised a great event, campaigned effectively for cycling,
or promoted cycling for children. Nominations are required for each of CTC’s
12 regions. If you have an individual or group in mind, all you need to do is
complete the online
application form and email it to Sue Cherry at National Office.
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Chilterns Cycleway to
launch
The
Chilterns Cycleway, a partnership project between CTC, Chilterns AONB and the Chiltern Society, is a 220km
circular waymarked route in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty;
it links up the best existing cycle routes in the area and passes through
market towns, attractions and places of interest. The route is mostly on road
and on quiet lanes. The Cycleway will be launched on Friday 18 June with an
event featuring a ‘Cycle Relay’ where teams will complete sections of the
route, and also a series of volunteer-led taster rides. Watch this space for
more details, or email Helen
Biggerstaff, CTC Senior Cycling Development Officer. |
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Fill That Hole – with
some flowers
An
Oxford artist has been highlighting the problem of potholes on Britain’s
roads by planting brightly coloured primroses and heather in them. Graphic
design student Pete Dungey says he started ‘Pothole Gardens’, part of a
project called ‘Subvert the Familiar’, not only to gain the attention of the
local council, but also to highlight the state of the roads around the
country. Other cyclists are welcome to join in – Pete invites you to send him
photos of pothole gardens via
his website. And if you do, don’t forget to log the pothole on CTC’s
website Fill That Hole, so that
the local highway authority can get it fixed. |
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Video: Cycle a mile
underwater
The
London School of Diving are challenging diving fans to cycle an underwater
mile on what is thought to be the world’s first underwater
turbo training cycle. Contestants are judged on speed measured by a
waterproof odometer, their cycling style, and how much air they use. The
Cycle Mile Challenge runs until 20 March. |
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CTC’s Cycle Training
and Education Conference in Wales
CTC’s
first cycling training conference in Wales will take place on 10 March in Llandrindod Wells. The
combination of speakers, workshops, stands and networking opportunities
promises to give all those involved in cycle training the chance to share
good practice. The venue is a 5-minute walk from the train station and the
conference programme will be organised to accommodate those travelling by
train. For more information, download
the booking form or contact CTC Cycle Training Development Officer
in Wales Gwenda Owen. |
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You wooden believe it:
cut out bike wins design award
While
it won’t be winning any races, this flat pack bike
has been awarded 2nd place in this year’s L’Argus design competition, the
theme of which was: ‘Less is more: getting around in the era of simplicity’.
The ‘Roll’ bike, which can be cut out and assembled from a flat piece of
plywood, was designed by Nicolas Belly, a Product Design student at French
academy Creasud Bordeaux. |
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Off the beaten track
in Africa
There
are just a few places left on the CTC fully supported tour through the
mountains of Ethiopia, taking place from 27 March to 10 April. Explore the Bale
Mountains National Park, a high altitude plateau scored by spectacular peaks
and beautiful lakes. Climb to 4000m in the mountains, and experience dramatic
changes in vegetation from juniper forests and heather trees to alpine
meadows. Stay in towns far from the tourist trail then return to a lake
resort to relax, swim and sunbathe. For more information or to book your
place see the CTC Holidays website.
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Discounted entry to
the Triathlon Cycling & Running show
If
you’re wondering what to do this weekend, head on down to the Triathlon
Cycling & Running Show. Based at Sandown Park in Esher, Surrey on
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 February, the TCR Show features an exhibition,
indoor cycle competition, sportives, a bike workshop and much more. There’s
no need to book – just turn up and show your CTC membership card to receive
your 25% saving. Adult tickets cost £9 if purchased with your membership card
(£12 without). Children under 16 go free when accompanied by an adult. For
more information, visit the TCR Show
website. |
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Date correction –
North Birmingham Cycle Jumble
In
the ‘What’s on’ section of the latest issue of Cycle magazine (Feb-Mar 2010),
the North Birmingham Cycle Jumble at Erdington is listed as taking place on
Thursday 4 March. The event will actually take place on Saturday 6 March. All
other details are unchanged. |
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