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Keeping safe with small changes
Monday 19th July marked Step 4 of the government roadmap. We can now gather in large groups and there are no restrictions on group size for indoor gatherings, notably inside seating in cafes. But we are told to "act carefully and remain cautious". With high and rising levels of infection we will err on the side of caution.
We are going to continue with a policy of mostly booked rides because our leaders prefer leading smaller size groups. We are recommending that leaders limit their group to a size of 6 to 12 riders with an absolute maximum group size of 15. The number is a balance between having enough people for a sociable mix while being small enough to ride safely together. It also helps to limit the numbers that arrive together at the cafe stops to avoid long queues.
So we continue to ask you to contact the leader in advance to book a place on any ride that states "Booking essential". Booking opens 10 days in advance and we've provided a new "book a place" button to make this easier. We may also offer a few rides where you do not need to book and can simply turn up on the day. These will be clearly marked as "Booking not required".
Please read our Supplementary guidance for riders during the Coronavirus (COVID‑19) pandemic. We ask you all to support our leaders by following this guidance at all times. Rupert
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.
Thursday 5th Aug: Midweek booked ride - city (moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". We will go at a steady touring pace, averaging around 12 mph. More, approx 50 miles80 km) Meet at 9.15am at Brookside. Coffee is at Gamlingay, LJ's Sandwich Bar. Booking essential: contact the leader to book your place. Leader: John Jackson (07739 923182).
Saturday 7th Aug: 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 Cottenham, Community Centre. Booking essential: contact the leader to book your place. Leader: John Seton (07447 010628).
Sunday 8th Aug: Sunday morning booked ride (moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". We will go at a steady touring pace, averaging around 12 mph. More, approx 50 miles80 km) Meet at 9.00am at Brookside. Coffee is at Potton, The Boundary Cafe. Booking essential: contact the leader to book your place. Leader: Peter Hutchison (01223 722204 (home), 07758 158720 (mob)).
Latest ride reports
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)
24 Jun: Midweek booked ride to Clavering
Ray writes: the Thursday city start rides continue to be well supported,
with twelve signed up for this week's ride and only one cancellation.
Like last time we split into two groups, with Simon leading... (full report)
20 Jun: Sunday morning ride to Chippenham
David writes: I have been asked to encourage anyone considering becoming
a ride leader to volunteer. I think all members are keen not to return
to the large group rides we enjoyed before the pandemic, but smaller
groups implies more leaders... (full report)
10 Jun: Midweek booked ride to Saffron Walden
Simon writes: What a lot of new faces the club is beginning to see now
that the lockdown is being relaxed!
Every time I've led this new-era Thursday ride so far, we’ve met either
someone new to CTC Cambridge,... (full report)