UK Cycling Organisations
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UK CYCLING ORGANISATIONS |
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Who are they? |
What do they do? |
Should I join? |
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British Cycling (BC) https://www.britishcycling.org.uk
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The UCI recognised body for all cycle racing in Britain from beginner to Olympic level |
Membership includes 3rd party liability insurance and legal assistance. You will also need a racing licence for races held under BC rules |
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CTT https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk
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Most UK Time Trials are organised under the rules of CTT, but not internationally recognised |
No, the club is affiliated, so you can enter any Time Trial held under CTT rules as a member of VC Lincoln. |
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Lincolnshire Road Riding Association (LRRA) |
The Lincolnshire branch of CTT. They organise various County Championships |
No, as above, the club is affiliated. |
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British Schools Cycling Association (BSCA) https://britishschoolscyclingassociation.com
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Hold various championships and races for anyone in full time education up to 19 years of age |
No, the club is affiliated, so you can enter as a member of VC Lincoln. If you want to ride as part of a school team, the school will need to be affiliated. |
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The League International (TLI)
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An alternative racing organisation that is less formal than BC and generally with lower entry fees. The Lincs RR League is run under TLI rules. |
Yes, if you want to ride Lincs League road Races. |
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League of Veteran Racing Cyclists (LVRC)
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A racing organisation for anyone over 40. Mostly road and circuit racing but also Track, Time Trials and Cyclo-cross |
Yes, if you want to ride in LVRC Races. Annual licence is £25 |
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Cycling UK
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Primarily an organisation campaigning for cyclist's rights, but includes other benefits for members |
If you want to support the work they do on behalf of cycling or as an alternative to BC if you want 3rd party liability insurance and legal assistance. |
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Audax UK
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A long distance cycling organisation. |
You can ride an Audax event without membership, but have to pay an additional £3 for insurance. You'll need to join if you want to do their popular rides such as London-Edinburgh-London |
