I get an all-over warm, fuzzy feeling when I see people doing stuff for cycling all for the love of it.

This spring, the fuzzy-feeling flavour of the month award goes to CTC with its “Spread the Love” campaign.

“Spread the Love” is all about reminding people to dust off their bikes and get back in the saddle now that spring is here.

If you’ve got a bike hidden away in your shed or garage that you’ve forgotten about, then dig it out because CTC is inviting us to local events all around the country to learn basic repairs like replacing brake blocks and fixing punctures.

You might want to buy a recycled bike or donate an old one from your shed for recycling.

It will also teach you how to cycle safely on and off-road and impart piles of advice about local cycle routes, clubs or activities.

The CTC’s programme is being run via local partners. Go to bigbikerevival.org.uk to find your nearest participating outlet.

If you live in or near Oxford, I can tell you that your nearest “Spread the Love” provider is Oxford’s brilliant Broken Spoke Bike Co-op.

It is running dozens of DIY workshops from its Pembroke Street premises for people who need to repair their bike but aren’t sure how to do it.

BSBC has all the tools, new and second-hand parts, friendly mechanics to answer your questions, and all the tea and biscuits you could want.

You can stay as long as you like and fees are £7 or £5 (concessions).

BSBC will also help you build up your cycling skills and confidence on the roads. Get two hours of cycle training with national standard-accredited instructors for just £5. All levels and abilities welcome.

Halfords in Oxford, Bicester, Banbury and Reading are also offering free bike health checks. Details for both Halfords and BSBC are at bigbikerevival.org.uk

CTC was founded in 1878 as the Bicycle Touring Club and was later re-named the Cyclists’ Touring Club. It has its origins in the early days of cycling when the bicycle opened up new horizons for independent travel.

CTC set out to identify suitable hostelries for its members and include them in members’ guides and handbooks.

In 1936, CTC created the first cycling proficiency scheme in response to increasing cyclists’ casualties at the time and, today, CTC is leading with the next generation of cycle training: Bikeability.

I joined CTC because I wanted to help it achieve its campaign aims, making it easier and safer to cycle nationally.

But its member benefits alone should be enough to entice you: discounts on all assorts of cycle products, and £10m third party insurance cover which protects you on and off-road.