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 bookings now open
Bookings are now open for the club's Christmas lunch. Following the success of last year's event, the lunch will again be held at The Chequers in Fowlmere on Thursday 12 December from 12 noon, serving food at 12.30pm.
The pub can accommodate up to 40 people and we have sole use of the conservatory. A £10 deposit is required to reserve your place. Please email Sarah Carlyle by 16 November with your menu choices. You can choose two courses for £29 or three courses for £36. A £10 deposit is required to book. You can pay Sarah in cash
Sarah Carlyle
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Audax: Join the discussion
As part of the club tea celebrations in September, four club members successfully rounded up the 100-mile ride to 200 km (125 miles) to gain two Audax UK points. If you'd like to take part in similar challenges or just want to know more about Audax, the discussion group is the place to go. Find out more on the CTC Cambridge Audax page.
Subsidised cycle maintenance courses
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.
Our next rides
Please read our Guidance for riders. Booking is required for some rides.
Sunday 10 Nov: 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 Stradishall, Cafe 33. Booking not required. Leader: David Secher (07989 380148).
Tuesday 12 Nov: Midweek coffee meeting Meet for coffee at 11am at Hildersham, Flourish farm shop. 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 14 Nov: 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. 40 miles/64 km) Meet at 9.15am at Brookside. Coffee is at Swavesey, Compass Cafe at Bethel Baptist Church (cash only). Booking not required. Leader: Peter Wilson (07760 324125).
Thursday 14 Nov: 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. 55 miles/89 km) Meet at 9.30am at Haslingfield Green. Coffee is at Swavesey, Compass Cafe at Bethel Baptist Church (cash only). Lunch is at St Neots, Ambience Cafe, Riverside Park. Booking not required. Leader: Susan Goodrich (07776 417499).
Saturday 16 Nov: 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 Waterbeach, Evolve Coffee Shop. Booking essential. Leader: Ken Kelso (07803 584312).
Sunday 17 Nov: 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 Wendens Ambo, The Mixing Shed Cafe (card only). Leader: Leader Needed .
Latest ride reports
7 Nov: Pickle Power: ride to Haverhill and Saffron Walden
"Hmmm, where to start?", writes Greg. Well, the ride started at Great
Shelford so perhaps that's where this will begin – with the motley crew
of Village Afficionados duly gathered.
Andy was there – bright and breezy and full of hail fellow charm – which
was to be tested once more later in the ride... (full report)
10 Oct: Ride to Wendens Ambo and Wimbish
So, writes Greg, the brave few did venture out after all. Brave few?
Yes, anyone who had seen the forecast that morning for the Cambridge
area might have baulked at the predicted windspeeds but us Village
People... (full report)
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)