Joining the CTC

[addictfreak]

I have just Joined the CTC. Is it any good?

Im aware that you can good legal protection etc.

But I was hoping for a little bit more in terms of routes and maps in the North of England especially Tyne and Wear and Durham.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I have just Joined the CTC. Is it any good?

Im aware that you can good legal protection etc.

But I was hoping for a little bit more in terms of routes and maps in the North of England especially Tyne and Wear and Durham.

Have you seen this or this?

These people may be able to help, in effect your local branch. Don't wait for them to contact you, it can take a very long time for member info to filter from CTC HQ to the local groups, I'm told.

 

[addictfreak]

I had seen a lot of those routes, mostly they are up in Northumberland. I had been hoping to find more routes closer to me, so that I would'nt have to transport the bike by car.
But thanks for the link, some of those routes will certainly get my attention.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

pm dellzeqq on here as irc he's well connected with the ctc.

 

[dellzeqq]

there is no real answer, because it depends on what you want, and what you give. I think the trick is to find out about everything that is on offer and give it a go - consider becoming a Right to Ride rep if you think you have something to offer, go along to the club rides (our club rides are a great education), or, for that matter, when you've got the hang of what's involved, start a ride yourself. Read the mag (always entertaining) and think about the Holidays and Tours. Follow the campaigns and see if there's a local issue which is generated by (for example) the campaign waged by Dave Holladay to put bike on trains.

You can, if you want, simply take the insurance, take the mag, take the touring advice and all the rest of the benefits and be happy with that, and there's nothing wrong so doing. Or you can join in, which can be rewarding in it's own way. As you've probably guessed the FNRttC is, for me, a very, very happy thing. I've met and got to know a whole bunch of the sweetest people that I'd never have met otherwise, and, for that, I've got the CTC to thank

 

[fossyant]

It's for old duffers.......

 

[addictfreak]

Some food for thought there Dellzegg. I will certainly give it a go, i think I was kind of hoping everything would be right on my doorstep. But when I get some time off I may put the bike on the rack and have a drive up to try one of the group rides.

 

[addictfreak]

It's for old duffers.......

I might fit in well then, Mrs AF says im already a grumpy old man

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

Well I started with the CTC and had a wonderful time. My first group were all youngsters like me but we did have a guiding hand from some "elder statesmen". I'm now a Life Member and have helped with lots of cycling activities for both CTC and my local (non CTC) club. I've also had help from HQ when I've asked. Now that I've got a bit more time to spare I will make an effort to get involved in the local CTC groups.

So do get involved with your local group. They will show you some really good routes and if you get yourself a Landranger map you'll be able to help out leading some good rides too.

 

[Danny]

Having the correct attire is essential if you want to get on the CTC. Something like this should do.

 

[ianrauk]

Who have beards and wear sandals...

It's for old duffers.......

 

[gavintc]

Personally, I think membership of CTC or BC is essential for the insurance coverage alone. Anything else you get out of the membership is a bonus.

 

[Saddle bum]

Their jerseys are good poseur value.......

 

[Campfire]

Oh, that's lovely Danny!

 

[snorri]

It's for old duffers.......

It's almost worth growing old just to join the CTC.