Welcome to Notts CTC web site

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The CTC – “to make cycling enjoyable, safe & welcoming for all”

There are over 200 local groups of the Cyclists’ Touring Club to cater for cyclists of all ages and abilities, and in the Nottinghamshire CTC with nine sections covering the county, there is sure to be something to suit all tastes. Most sections offer Sunday rides and some organise weekend trips, mainly Youth Hostelling or Camping. Our bi-monthly magazine, CYCLONDA, contains details of all runs and other activities: you can obtain copies from Section Secretaries on their rides or from Freewheel (Hockley), Cycle Inn (Beeston), PH UltraSport (Beeston)and Bunneys Bikes (Nottingham)

Non-Members Welcome
Our aim is to encourage as many people as possible to enjoy cycling, and there is an open invitation to all to join our rides. By all means contact the people below, or just turn up on the day.

Prospective members/invitees are allowed to ride with the club for up to 5 occasions after which they must decide if they wish to join the CTC. Amongst the benefits of membership is third party liability insurance, access to a free cycling related legal claims service, touring advice and a free bi-monthly national magazine. Details of all the benefits of the CTC can be found on the national web site http://www.ctc.org.uk

There are five groups based in Nottingham offering different category rides from "A"rides (long /fast) to "D" or "E" rides (easy/short)

Top Touring “A” or "A+" Rides – Aimed at the fit and enthusiastic with usually twice monthly rides of 70-90 miles in the winter, increasing to 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, e-mail: jeff@aburton.fsworld.co.uk

Sportive Rides “A” Ride – Medium distance rides. Rides are faster than the Top Touring at about 14-15 mph average, however distances are shorter. Ideal for those who would like a fast ride of about 40/45 miles. Sunday rides starting at 9.45am with a cafe lunch.
Secretary: John Drummond: Mobile 07960 348 524

Inters Group “B”/"C" Ride – . Weekly Sunday runs of 50-65 miles in the winter, increasing to 70-90 miles in the summer. When a large turnout oftens splits into two to provide a faster/slower group. Led by experienced cyclists. Youth Hostelling and camping trips are regularly organised.
Secretary: Jeff Burton: (0115) 920 1182, e-mail: jeff@aburton.fsworld.co.uk

“D” Rides – Ideal for riders of all ages requiring shorter and more leisurely-paced rides than the Inters rides. Provides an ideal introduction to club rides before progressing on to the other sections. Rides every Sunday
Secretary: Reg Tuckwood: (0115) 963 0131

“Saturday Rides” – A wide variety of rides but mostly easy. Usually about 25-35 miles at a "D" type pace and suitable for riders of all ages. Provides an ideal introduction to club rides before progressing on to the other sections.

Secretaries: Graham & Helen Hubbard and David Earnshaw: (0115) 841 8811 e-mail: ghrhubbard@googlemail.com

“Track and Trail” – A group that used to meet monthly on Saturday mornings and was dedicated to off-road biking around Nottinghamshire. Is now part of the Saturday rides group. See runs lists for rides

There are also sections based in Newark (contact Mike Graham (01636) 679 727) and Mansfield (contact John Ashley (01623) 556 665), each providing a regular programme of rides for members in their areas.

We hope that you will join with us on some of our rides in the near future.

For more information about Notts CTC and any of its activities, please contact our Secretary, Terry Scott: (0115) 986 3214, e-mail: terrydpscott@hotmail.com

Children and Young Persons – CTC Participation Rules for all activities.
All participants under 18 must have signed a CTC 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.

The CTC National Council has set the minimum age for unaccompanied children as 13 on open-age CTC 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 80p at
Freewheel (Hockley), CycleInn (Beeston), PH Ultra Sport (Beeston) and Bunneys Bikes (Nottingham).