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I'm getting round to thinking that I had better join one of these organisations. All sorts of reasons but principally for the legal/insurance cover.
Which, if any is the best?
Many years ago when I organised Time Trials the RTTC had insurance cover but they had so many loopholes that I don't think anyone ever managed to make a claim on them. Principally you had to use all other forms of insurance and get written eveidence that they wouldn't help before RTTC would step in. A total pfaff, and guys I know who needed help just got fobbed off, so I don't want that to happen.
So, which of these two is better for looking after cyclists?
I've been thinking about this and I reckon I'll join the CTC because they seem to campaign and represent the sort of cycling i do better. Are SPD sandals obligatory though?
The sandals don't worry me, it's the hipster beard that I don't want!!!
If you race, BC. If you don't CTC
If you race, BC. If you don’t CTC
Welcome to the default answer from about 10 years ago...
The majority of BC members don't race - I think last figures I saw were something like 60% of memberships were the Ride Membership (the social, club riding, commuting, leisure one rather than the "I need a racing licence" one).
BC does give good discounts and early access to tickets for things like Track World Cup, as well as discounted / priority sign up to some of the bigger Sportives like RideLondon. If you're interested in those sort of things of course...
CyclingUK campaign for cyclists' rights - and have paid staff working to that effect.
In Scotland, the fact that cyclists have full access rights under the Land Reform Act is entirely due to CyclingUK (then CTC) members that travelled for hours to meetings and sat and had their say.
I have been a member for years - and am a local CyclingUK (volunteer) rep, pestering and advising the local council on cycle facilities. Over the years I've been to many training events organised by CyclingUK. All this costs money.
You can see the difference by comparing the two organisations' campain pages.
https://www.cyclinguk.org/current-campaigns
If it's only legal cover you care about I think both organisations use the same law company.
PS: If you're in London take a look at the London Cycling Campaign. They do excellent work.
Thanks all.
Yes it is principally legal cover. In the present climate a cyclist is always in the wrong, even if he finishes up underneath a vehicle so really I'm wanting to cover my arriere!