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Come and ride with us!

CTC Cambridge welcomes new riders of all ages and abilities, who are looking for social, non-competitive cycling in the local countryside. Whether you are new to cycling, returning to it after a break or already a regular cyclist, we have a range of rides to suit different levels of experience and fitness. Find out more.

Christmas lunch - save the date!

The CTC Cambridge Christmas lunch will be held at The Chequers in Fowlmere on Thursday 12 December. This is the same venue as last year. As usual we'll have some led rides beforehand to give us a suitable appetite. We'll take bookings nearer the time, but for now, please save this date in your diary!

Subsidised cycle maintenance courses

How are you on maintaining your bike? We have some grant money left over to spend on helping CTC Cambridge members learn bicycle maintenance. We're offering £48 off the Park Tool School Basic Course 'Ride with Confidence'. These courses are delivered by Outspoken at The Bike Depot which is near Cambridge North station.

If you're interested, please book and pay for the course on a date that suits you. Then email Yasmin, our Treasurer, and she will reimburse you directly. We have enough money to fund 50% off seven places, and it's first come, first served. If you're also a Camcycle member you can get a further 15% discount when you book. If you have any questions, mail Yasmin at treasurer@ctccambridge.org.uk.

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Our next rides

Please read our Guidance for riders. Booking is required for some rides.

Units

Tuesday 8 Oct: Midweek coffee meeting Meet for coffee at 11am at Northstowe, Tap and Social (card only). This is a monthly club social event. There are no led rides - just make your own way to coffee and meet up for a chat. There's usually the option to join with others for an ad-hoc ride on the way home.

Thursday 10 Oct: Midweek ride - city (moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 55 miles/89 km) Meet at 9.15am at Brookside. Coffee is at Newmarket, The Tack Box at Palace House (card only). Lunch is at Fordham, Simpsons Nurseries. Booking not required. Leader: Rachel.

Thursday 10 Oct: Midweek ride - southern (moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 65 miles/105 km) Meet at 9.30am at Haslingfield Green. Coffee is at Gamlingay, LJ's Sandwich Bar. Lunch is at Old Warden, Shuttleworth Collection. Booking not required. Leader: Greg Tucker (07774 281591).

Saturday 12 Oct: Saturday social booked ride (leisurelyThis ride is graded as "leisurely". These rides are suitable for anyone who can ride a bike and enjoys fairly gentle exercise. The pace usually averages 16-18 kph.10-11 mph. More, approx. 25 miles/40 km) Meet at 10am at Brookside. Coffee is at Cottenham, Fen End Farm. Booking essential. Refreshments will be served at the farm with a cash collection for a local charity. Leader: Dennis Starling (07775 697080).

Sunday 13 Oct: Sunday morning ride (moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 50 miles/80 km) Meet at 9.30am at Brookside. Coffee is at Saffron Walden, Mocha Café. Leader: Leader Needed (what does this mean?).

For rides after 15 Oct see our rides list.

Latest ride reports

3 Oct: A bonus day! Ride to Balsham and Newmarket
So, a bonus day, Greg writes. What's one of those, I hear you cry? These are the days we sometimes get at this time of year to remind us that Autumn hasn't completely taken over and there is some summer still left... (full report)

We have many more ride reports in the Ride reports index