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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.
We're a local group of Cycling UK, the national cycling charity.
Sat 7 March: First Aid Course
Applications now open for our next first aid course on Saturday 7 March 2026 from 10am to 5pm at Rock Road library, Cambridge CB1 7UG. Priority given to regular riders with CTC Cambridge.
The course is free, with a £20 refundable deposit. However, we would be most grateful if you would consider this a donation to future courses.
The Emergency First Aid at Work (Level 3) Award is valid for three years. Susan Clements has delivered courses for us before, and includes specific focus on cycling-related injuries.
For more information or to sign up, email Peter Wilson, safeguarding officer safeguarding@ctccambridge.org.uk.
Sat 11 July: CTC Cambridge audaxes
On Saturday 11 July 2026 CTC Cambridge is organising a day of audax rides, in association with Audax UK. There are five distances to ride: 50km, 100km, 150km (which we'll extend slightly to 100 miles), 200km and 300km. Full details
Our next rides
Please read our Guidance for riders. Booking is required for some rides.
Sunday 22 Feb: Sunday light day ride (moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More,approx. 45 miles/72 km) 9.30am from Brookside. Coffee is at Wendens Ambo, The Mixing Shed Cafe (card only). Leader: Leader Needed.
Thursday 26 Feb: Midweek ride - city start (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) 9.15am from Brookside. Coffee is at Gamlingay, LJ's Sandwich Bar. Leader: Leader Needed.
Thursday 26 Feb: Midweek ride - village start (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) 9.30am from Great Shelford recreation ground. Coffee is at Wimbish, Blossom Bites cafe. Lunch is at Great Bardfield, The Blue Egg. Booking not required. Leader: Susan Goodrich (07776 417499).
Latest ride reports
12 Feb: The Gathering Storm
The Gathering Storm had long been predicted, writes Greg. Indeed, they
were becoming somewhat tedious in their frequency. With some places in
the UK having had a Biblical 40 days of rain – every day since... (full report)
12 Feb: Ride to Saffron Walden
Yasmin writes: A healthy turn out of nine riders at Brookside; perhaps
early morning sun persuaded riders out? Or maybe it was the promise of
Wetherspoons cooked breakfast in Walden?
As we dropped down... (full report)
339° to Burnham and Back, a 200km Audax
Yasmin writes: The premise of this ride is refreshingly straightforward.
Start at Debenham (the village near Stowmarket, not the shop) and ride,
following a bearing of 339°, for 100km. Have a cuppa and turn round, and
come back the way you've come... (full report)