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Centenary Rides and Tea
More than 50 people attended the CTC Cambridge Centenary Tea in Wicken last Sunday afternoon. Tea was served all afternoon with a scrumptious selection of cakes and sandwiches giving plenty of time to chat and relax.
There were led rides of 35 miles, together with Metric and Imperial Century rides (100km and 100miles). You can read more about these rides in the reports from Ray, Fiona and Yasmin.
Cakes and sandwiches aplenty (photo: John J)
Inside the hall was a display of club photos from 1933 to the present day, and a sample of the glass lantern slides from past Club President Donnex Claydon’s collection.
Tea at the King's Head, Moulton, in 1936
We had perfect weather for the event with no wind or rain to hamper the cyclists. Sunshine throughout the afternoon meant that people could have tea and socialise outside in the open air. Rides of different lengths arrived at different times through the afternoon, so everyone had a chance to meet everyone else as different riders gradually arrived.
Plenty of parking thanks to Simon's DIY bike stand (photo: John J)
After 18 months of riding separately in smaller groups, it was wonderful to have an opportunity for people across the whole club to get together again, and hear the contented sound of massed cake eating.
Enjoying tea in the sun (photo: John J)
Thanks to Ray and Simon for coming up with the initial idea for the event, to Sue for organising the catering, to Rupert and his ride leaders for designing and leading the rides, and to the wonderful team of club volunteers who helped get the hall ready and serve the teas. We are planning other celebrations to mark the club’s Centenary year, so there will be more opportunities to meet up throughout the year. We’d welcome feedback and ideas for any future events to contact@ctccambridge.org.uk.
We are 100!
CTC Cambridge celebrates its 100th birthday on 11th May 2021, a century after our first ride set off from Brookside in Cambridge. Just as soon as we can we'll be arranging events to celebrate 100 years of social cycling 1921-2021.
A club ride sets off from Brookside, Cambridge.
Our next rides
Please read our Supplementary guidance for riders during the pandemic.
All our rides are socially-distanced and have a limited number of riders. Bring a face covering with you for any cafe stops. Booking is required for most rides: booking opens 10 days in advance of the ride.
Saturday 25th Sep: Saturday social booked ride (leisurelyThis ride is graded as "leisurely". We aim to go at a pace suitable for anyone who can ride a bike, slower than our "moderate" rides. More, approx 25 miles40 km) Meet at 10.00am at Brookside. Coffee is at Burwell, Elk Cafe. Booking essential: contact the leader to book your place. Leader: Ian Wright (07907 774939).
Latest ride reports
12 Sep: Afternoon ride to Wicken
Yasmin writes: We are 100! After a quick splash at Lammas Land (before
the paddling pool is emptied until next year), Thing 2 and I joined some
Saturday riders on the afternoon ride to the birthday tea at Wicken... (full report)
12 Sep: Metric Centenary ride to Wicken
Ray writes: I am writing this on Tuesday morning with the rain drumming
down on the conservatory roof and thinking how lucky we were with the
weather on Sunday. It was perfect cycling weather with just... (full report)
12 Sep: Imperial Centenary ride to Wicken
Fiona writes: A small but determined group of four met at Brookside at
8am, and our leader Simon led us away on his beautifully planned route
of 100 miles, aptly named Western Explorer. His stopping points... (full report)
9 Sep: Midweek booked ride to Newport
Ray writes: I am back in the saddle after a spell in self-isolation
thanks to the dreaded virus, and was leading today's ride to
Dorrington's in Newport for coffee. The route, Radwinter and Arkesden,
is... (full report)
Le Tour de Lincs
While Le Tour de France was taking place over there, Seb Macmillan and
two friends spent six days cycle touring in Lincolnshire, from
Peterborough to Boston, and including a night in Grantham, two in
Lincoln and two in Louth... (full report)