Crispin’s Guide to
Stirling Cycling – General
The CTC in Stirling
Although there is no CTC
group in Stirling, two groups are active nearby.
The Falkirk DA (which covers Stirling) have
Sunday runs and a weekly club night.
More information can be found at http://dmckellar.freeservers.com/
The Fife and Kinross DA organise rendezvous rides every Saturday, meeting for lunch at various points, many within the Stirling area.
It is for this reason that I meet with the Fife and
Kinross DA on a regular basis and regard many of their members as good friends.
A runs list and more information can be found at http://members.aol.com/fifebike/fifebike.htm
In addition, CTC Right-to-Ride Reps work hard
campaigning for cyclists’ rights in the Stirling area.
On-Road Rep’: Crispin Bennett webmaster@stirlingcycling.org.uk
Off-Road Rep’: Iain Nicholls
Click here
for more information on the work of the Right-to-Ride Reps in Stirling
What is the CTC
CTC (Cyclists' Touring Club) is the UK's national
organisation for all cyclists and cycle-users with 70,000 members and
affiliates. CTC is the oldest cycling body in the UK and has represented cyclists
since its formation in 1878. CTC incorporates CTC Cymru and CTC Scotland. CTC
officers are active at local, national and UK levels, fighting to preserve the
countryside for cyclists and improve both road and offroad cycle routes. CTC is
a non-profit making body run by an elected National Council and a team of
professional staff. It has a network of District Associations all over the UK
and more than 300 Right to Ride volunteers campaigning for better cycling
facilities in their areas. CTC campaigns for all cyclists, including children,
families, commuters and travellers and offers free third party insurance, legal
claims advice, touring and technical guidance, route information and a
bi-monthly magazine. For details of all CTC services visit www.ctc.org.uk/
What is the CTC Right-to-Ride Network?
The Right to Ride Network is the CTC's ground-level force of active cycle campaigners. The Network is nation-wide and each volunteer is accredited to the CTC and represents CTC policy (as set out in our Policy Handbook) to local authorities or other bodies. Right to Ride Representatives may specialise in on-road and/or offroad cycling and some take a particular interest in campaigning for better provision by public transport operators. Many sit on local Cycle Forums or are members of a variety of committees with influence over matters of concern to cyclists.Representatives receive support from Headquarters in the form of mailings, briefings, CTC literature and training. They also have direct access to advice from our Campaigns Department. The Network is constantly growing and if you need help on a local cycling issue, call the CTC for the latest list of expert campaigners in your area. Right to Ride Representatives are all CTC members, able to lobby for cyclists' rights under the CTC's banner and operate to set standards of practice.
If you would like to know more about the Network in
your area or indeed are interested in applying to become a Representative, please
call the CTC on 01483 417217 and ask to speak to the Campaigner Development
Officer, or alternatively email rights@ctc.org.uk
Crispin’s
Guide to Stirling Cycling – General