Cycling UK Forum

mattheus wrote: ↑9 Aug 2024, 10:29am I believe CUK and CTC are the same thing. (one is the public-facing name, one is the name of the charity, or possibly the registered company, I don't pretend to understand the legal subtelties!)

Philip Benstead wrote: ↑8 Aug 2024, 6:28pm


Cycling UK is not a legal person. It is just a name. Look at the links it talks about cyclists touring club. CUK is not list in company house nor the charity commission.


The brand resembles DAZ washing power, which is made by Procter & Gamble.

I think is a very misleading analogy, as Procter & Gamble make many different things (and probably many washing powders).

There is only one CTC, only one CUK.

CTC is a legal person, CUK is just a BRAND

Jdsk wrote: ↑8 Aug 2024, 9:32pm Please could you tell us what conflict you see in this?

Thanks

Jonathan

What do the recent riots have to do with cycling and its promotion and encouragement?

Any views

https://www.cyclinguk.org/.../pol.../Ar ... ssociation

4. OBJECTS
The Objects of the Charity are to:
4.1 promote community participation in healthy recreation by promoting the amateur sport of cycling, cycle touring and associated amateur sports;
4.2 preserve and protect the health and safety of the public by encouraging and facilitating cycling and the safety of cyclists;
4.3 advance education by whatever means the trustees think fit, including the provision of cycling, training and educational activities related to cycling; and
4.4 promote the conservation and protection of the environment.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/political-a ... l-activity

AllRides wrote: ↑7 Aug 2024, 5:35pm Hi,

I was out on a ride recently and someone asked me to explain the relationship between Cycling UK and the local CTC. I was at a loss to explain simply and perhaps someone could point me at/share a simple explanation?

I joined Cycling UK but I’ve not ever had any contact with my local CTC. I know the CTC are affiliated (CyclingUK on their tops etc) though. I know funding goes from CyclingUK to the CTC in some way.

I’ve assumed that it works as follows:

You can join Cycling UK but never interact with the local club
You can join your local club but don’t become a Cycling UK member by default
You can join one and then the other but need to do so off your own bat.

I was a little surprised back when I joined that I wasn’t pointed to the local club (or auto-joined) but perhaps there’s some good reason around the structure of CyclingUK I don’t understand?

BTW You cant join "Cycling UK" CUK is a brand of Cyclists Touring Club https://register-of-charities.charityco ... ls/5026584 also https://find-and-update.company-informa ... y/00025185


The brand resembles DAZ washing power, which is made by Procter & Gamble.

Carlton green wrote: ↑6 Aug 2024, 2:16pm

Drummer wrote: ↑6 Aug 2024, 2:12pm Different people have different skills and weaknesses, for different reasons... much like when folks can't spell, or use proper punctuation...

And many of us who add a photo here find that both the orientation is wrong and we have no (apparent) way of putting it right.

Go to Paint on your PC/Laptop import the image, then select the image, right-click on the mouse and rotate.

I have viewed many posts on this forum, and replies have often asked the original poster to supply a photograph.

Time and time again the photography is poor, out of focus or at the wrong angle.

Question

With the availability of smartphones, why are so many people incapable of taking a decent photograph?

MY COMPLAINT TO THE BBC

inaccurate information 

Web site stated that Markus Stitz, who was the first person to cycle the world on a single-speed bike.

That is untrue
https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0gfp509 ... y-farthing
and

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Foster_Fraser

both rode on a single gear. 

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Thank you again for contacting us,

BBC Complaints Team
www.bbc.co.uk/complaints



THE OUTCOME
From: BBC Complaints <bbc_complaints_website@contact.bbc.co.uk>
Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 11:18 AM
To: PHILIP BENSTEAD <philipbenstead1@gmail.com>
Subject: BBC Complaints - Case number CAS-7757253-B5W9L1

Reference CAS-7757253-B5W9L1

Dear Mr Benstead,

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-y ... e-68204044

Many thanks for getting in touch. I am sorry you were unhappy with our coverage on this occasion. I’d also like to offer you my apologies for the delay in replying to you – we are currently dealing with a high volume of complaints.

I am replying to you in my capacity as a journalist in the newsroom who reviews complaints.

I understand your concern that the article states Mr Stitz was the first person to cycle on a single-speed bike around the world when you say this is untrue.

I have done some research and have since decided to remove this reference from the article.

I am sure it was added in good faith, but I have been unable to verify the information so have taken it out.

I’d like to thank you once again for taking the time to write to us and help us to improve our coverage.

We value your feedback and have shared it with senior managers.

Best wishes,

Cecilia
BBC Newsroom

pjclinch wrote: ↑30 Jul 2024, 10:53pm

Philip Benstead wrote: ↑30 Jul 2024, 8:03pm I am disappointed to see Chris Boardman wearing a cycle helmet

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m ... -for-paris

I don't see the problem.
It's about choice and context, and since this route involves stuff like gravel riding in groups with relatively inexperienced riders all of that adds up to a context where he feels a helmet is a fair choice. I'd guess if he takes a Vélib around Paris he wouldn't bother. Different contexts, different choices.

Ultimately the only good reason one needs to wear a helmet is one prefers on any given ride to wear a helmet. Different contexts can mean as little as "I just fancy wearing/not wearing it today".

Pete.

I think the BBC pressurised him?

I am disappointed to see Chris Boardman wearing a cycle helmet

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m ... -for-paris

TrevA wrote: ↑24 Jul 2024, 7:56pm It’s Corker Bottoms Lane, just off Beaumont Road North in Sheffield, and directly adjacent to the A57 Sheffield Parkway.

Many thanks

I reported to various organisations to see if some could be done.

I am surprised I need to do this, I live in central London.

A gate that is invisible to cyclists. Does anybody recognise the geographical location?


https://www.instagram.com/reel/C651jD_R ... BhMWpxbGd0

I keep a eye various group to how they making out.

But CandNW website seems to be out of date with no information
regarding 2024, has the group folded?

Did you have any Bike Week events in your area, did local group organise them, how
successfull were they.

I am rather disappointed that no one came to see my tent at the York Rally to tell me how unsuitable it was.

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