What does CTC stand for?

[sadjack]

Did not know where else to post this.

In a BBC website article the CTC was described as "Formerly The Cyclists' Touring Club"

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12356618

In an article in The Independent the club is described "CTC, The UK's National Cyclists' Organisation" No mention of touring.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho ... 03369.html

Have I missed something or is it just bad reporting?

Both links from a topic on Cyclechat forum.

[hubgearfreak]

What does CTC stand for?

cake & tea club?

[meic]

Amazing, it is unusually good reporting.

TWO journalists got something right!!

CTC is just that CTC.

Rather like BT and BP it is the way the world works nowadays.

Trying to keep the clubs identity, while at the same time denying it.

[sadjack]

Doh!!!!

I thought I'd joined the Cyclist Touring Club

[meic]

Some people here joined so long ago that they did join the Cyclist Tourist Club but I dont think that includes you, or me.

[thirdcrank]

... In a BBC website article the CTC was described as "Formerly The Cyclists' Touring Club" ...

In best Alf Garnett imitation mode: "Point of information.... that should read 'In a BBC website article CTC was described as....'

[merseymouth]

Hi there, It stands for a great improvement over the previous "Bicycle Touring Club", very narrow minded that lot! TTFN MM

[Regulator]

CTC is still the Cyclists' Touring Club (it isn't 'formerly'). However it trades under 'CTC'.

[meic]

That puts ME out of my depth.

I dont know if I am even capable of understanding the difference.

[Regulator]

That puts ME out of my depth.

I dont know if I am even capable of understanding the difference.

Legally, it is the Cyclists' Touring Club - that's its official name.

Like a lot of organisations, it trades under a different name - in this case 'CTC' (and as you point out, not "the CTC"). Certain folks seemed to think it was snappier and more 'new millenium'...

[PRL]

That puts ME out of my depth.

I dont know if I am even capable of understanding the difference.

Legally, it is the Cyclists' Touring Club - that's its official name.

Like a lot of organisations, it trades under a different name - in this case 'CTC' (and as you point out, not "the CTC"). Certain folks seemed to think it was snappier and more 'new millenium'...

And BASF make aniline and soda !

How many members now spend their time on world tours ? CTC : the UK National Cycling Organisation is a better description of the membership that we need to have an impact and make our lives - whether commuting, shopping or touring even better.

[DavidT]

How many members now spend their time on world tours ? CTC : the UK National Cycling Organisation is a better description of the membership that we need to have an impact and make our lives - whether commuting, shopping or touring even better.

Agreed. I must admit that in conversations about road use, cycling, driving etc with (non cycling) colleagues when appropriate I tend to point out that I am a member of CTC - being the UKs National Cycling Organisation (or words to that effect).- for non competitive cyclists. It makes more sense in that context than to state "Cyclists Touring Club". So I guess I've sold my soul!......

[ashleygerrald]

It stands for Cyclists' Touring Club and CTC is the trading name. Another trading name is the UK's national cyclists' organisation.

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[eileithyia]

Cafe to cafe What other reason is there to ride your bike

[Big T]

One bloke told me it stood for Cycle Touring and Complaining (or perhaps that was the old magazine!).