ABOUT US
EVER TRIED CYCLE TOURING?
Each Sunday morning, Bury Cyclists' Touring Club (Bury CTC) members mount their cycles and leave Bury for areas of scenic beauty surprisingly near to home. The Ribble Valley, Forest of Bowland, Calder Valley and South Pennines are all within easy reach. On longer runs, but well within a days ride for a reasonably fit cyclist, are the Yorkshire Dales and the Peak District.
Runs are always planned to take in the quieter roads whatever the destination.
CYCLISTS' TOURING CLUB
Founded in 1878, the CTC is a national organisation which is subdivided into local District Associations. Bury section is part of the Manchester DA which also includes neighbouring Bolton and Rochdale sections.
Bury section began life way back in the 1929 with club runs held every week since, only being interrupted by the Second World War.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP
The subscription is paid to national headquarters and not to Bury section. The current annual cost for full membership (age 18 to 64 years) is £32. If you are under 18, or a full-time student under 26, it costs just £12. If over 65 or unwaged, then membership costs £19.75 a year. For latest information contact National office - details below:
Cyclists' Touring Club
69 Meadrow
Godalming
Surrey
GU7 3HS
Tel No 08708730061
Fax 01483 426994
e-mail membership@ctc.org.uk
Web www.ctc.org.uk
Membership is recommended for the insurance benefits alone. A bi-monthly magazine is delivered to members homes free of charge.
As a newcomer you do not have to join immediately, but have the opportunity to participate in a number of runs first to see how you like it.
CLUB RUNS
Our main activity is a regular programme of Sunday rides covering a distance of between 40 to 100 miles depending on the season. There are two groups A&B. The B Group rides are at an easier pace.
All riders are advised to carry some food, a drink, tools, a spare inner tube, some waterproof clothing and a little money. Cafe stops are made for refreshments. Anyone under the age of 14 should be accompanied by a adult. You should make sure your bike is in good order before setting out.
WHERE DO THE RUNS START?
Both groups always meet outside Wilkinsons store on The Rock, Bury. See the sports pages in the Friday edition of the Bury Times for the latest information - this also includes a report of the previous Sunday’s ‘A’ ride.
A list of forthcoming runs is available on this website. current runs list
You can buy a copy of 'Northern Wheel', a quarterly magazine produced by the Manchester DA (priced at £1), from Peter Barnes, 20 Portrush Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 5GP. It’s full of local cycling news and comment.
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