Welcome to the website of Milton Keynes Cyclists' Touring Club (MKCTC), a friendly mixed group covering a wide age range, that was founded in 1977.

We ride on Sundays, usually having a cafe stop in the morning or afternoon and stopping for a snack at a pub or cafe at lunchtime; we usually return home around 4-5 pm.  It is possible to simply do a half-day ride if you can't spare a whole day. We also join with members of other clubs for a Wednesday run.

At present most of our rides are in the 30- 80 mile range.  In the winter rides tend to be shorter so that we can return before dark.

In 2005 members toured in the United Kingdom and abroad, including CTC and other rallies in Leicestershire, Suffolk & Yorkshire and the Semaine Federal in Oleron St Marie, France.   

In 2006 members attended the CTC Birthday Rides in Scotland and the Semaine Federal in the Loire Valley, France. Members also ride Audax UK events and other challenge rides, such as the Phil and Friends in the Peak District. We also organised some cycle tours based on Youth Hostels in England and attended several cycling rally events including the Meriden Rally, the East Midlands Camping Rally and the Mildenhall Rally

The Club is part of the Right to Ride Network - the CTC volunteer campaign network - working for all cyclists at the local level.The local representative for Milton Keynes, North Buckinghamshire and South Northamptonsire is Philip Ashbourn. Please contact Phil if you have specific problems or if you wish to help in this work. The Milton Keynes South Midlands expansion is bringing huge changes for local cyclists and it is important for the future of cycling in this area that we campaign for change that is for the better.

The Club also participates in the Easy Riders - Discover Milton Keynes by bicycle programme promoted by Milton Keynes Parks Trust in partnership with local cycling organisations. This programme runs from Spring to Autumn and details are contained in the Park Trust Events booklet produced annually. Details of the CTC led runs are shown in the easy riders section of this site; these rides are ideal for those who wish to see our local attractions at a gentle pace, whilst at the same time building up fitness for longer rides.

We have regular 'pub' nights where members meet up for a chat and we arrange the occasional curry night (details in the club nights section).

What sort of bikes do we ride? - most of us ride touring type bikes with 12 or more gears; people sometimes come out on mountain or hybrid bikes too.

What do we wear? -  lycra type clothing, as this is most appropriate and comfortable.

New Riders - if you are interested in riding with us or joining one of our social evenings, contact Mike or Steve for a chat.  We would be pleased to hear from you; additionally you can read the Notes for New Riders here.

This site is updated on a regular basis so please check back for updates; details of contacts for both the club and website queries can be found here.

page last updated January 27, 2008