INFORMATION SHEET (February 2008)

Cyclists’ Touring Club, CTC West Sussex, Bognor Regis & Chichester Group

The CTC    The Cyclists Touring Club is Britain’s largest national cycling organization. Founded in 1878 it promotes all forms of cycling. CTC vigorously campaigns for safer roads, better countryside access and improved provision for all types of cyclist everywhere.

Membership includes FREE route and travel advice, technical help on all aspects of cycling, hundreds of local and national events plus the chance to ride with more than 200 local groups throughout the UK. Membership includes third party liability Insurance. CTC also offer cycling specific Travel Insurance and Cycle Insurance. Members receive the bi-monthly magazine "Cycle" and an annual Handbook. For further details and to join the national Club Telephone 0870 873 0060 or visit www.ctc.org.uk

CTC West Sussex    Local CTC members throughout the country are grouped into Member Groups. CTC West Sussex covers the area between Brighton and Chichester. Bognor & Chichester Group is a sub Group. CTC West Sussex also publishes a quarterly magazine "The Pedaller" which includes all the Groups’ Rides Lists and reports on events of interest to cyclists.

Bognor Regis and Chichester Group   The Group was founded in March 1984 and now has over 70 members.

Club Rides

An experienced rider leads each club ride. The rides follow interesting and relatively traffic-free routes. New riders are helped as necessary and nobody is left behind. Any roadworthy bike will do for a ride. You should note that to keep the group together everybody should stay behind the Leader except on hills. Regroup at the top.

Every Sunday we organize an all day ride. This varies in distance from about 30 to 60 miles with an average ride being between 35 and 40 miles. Each ride is set at one of the following paces: easy, medium, and fast. On the easy and medium rides the leader will adjust the pace to that of the slowest rider. The easy rides will normally be flatter than the medium rides. As well as the midday pub or cafe stop for a meal (or sandwiches if you prefer) we usually have two breaks en route - elevenses (when possible we stop at a cafe) and a tea stop in the afternoon. You must be a National CTC member to take part in Sunday Rides after the first 5 rides as a Guest. This is not required for Saturday Rides, Evening Rides or Wednesday Rides.

Every month we have a Saturday afternoon ride for beginners. These are always easy-paced rides on the flat over a short distance. During the late spring and summer we have weekly evening rides. These are also ideal for beginners as they are always to a pub within our local area. Throughout the year we hold full day midweek rides every week on Wednesdays.

Social Activities    During the winter months as an alternative to summer evening rides we hold monthly club nights at a local hall. During the year several weekends away are organized together with touring holidays abroad. At Christmas and New Year we arrange special rides and social events. In addition we hold slide shows, a summer barbecue and a skittles evening.

How much does it cost?   Membership of the CTC entitles you to the benefits listed above and gives you full voting rights in our Group. CTC dues are currently £35.00 per annum for an Adult in employment but there are different classes of membership and may be special offers. In addition to CTC dues, the section asks for a contribution of £7 that covers the cost of "The Pedaller", the Groups Ride Lists, and administrative expenses. Alternatively if you do not join the CTC you can join as an Associated Club Member. The payment to the Associated Club is also £7

You are very welcome to ride with us for a few months before deciding whether to join our Group. If you do decide to join, please complete the form below and send or hand over with your payment of £7 to our treasurer Alan Tyler, 15 Manor Close, Felpham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO22 7PN. Please make cheques payable to CTC Bognor Regis and Chichester

Further information: Phil Turner, Membership and Publicity Secretary 01243-786062 (evenings).

We look forward to riding with you. See you down the road!