100 years of social cycling 1921-2021

CTC Cambridge

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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 5 July: The Cambridge Randonnées

On Saturday 5 July 2025 CTC Cambridge is organising the Cambridge Randonnées, in association with Audax UK. There are three distances to ride: 100km, 150km (which we'll extend slightly to 100 miles), and 200km. Full details

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Our next rides

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

Units

Saturday 17 May: 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. 35 miles/56 km: further than usual) Meet at 10am at Brookside. Coffee is at Balsham, The Old Butchers Cafe. Booking essential. Route will include some off-road sections. Leader: Ian Wright (07907 774939).

Sunday 18 May: Club barbecue at Little Chesterford village hall, 1pm to 3pm . Places must be booked in advance; booking is now closed.

Sunday 18 May: Club BBQ 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) Meet at 9.30am at Brookside. Coffee is at Wendens Ambo, The Mixing Shed Cafe (card only). Lunch is at 1pm at Little Chesterford, Village Hall. Booking not required. A ride to the club BBQ. You need to have booked a place for the BBQ. Distance includes the ride home after the BBQ. Leader: Phil Beck (07988 683586).

Sunday 18 May: Club BBQ ride (moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 25 miles/40 km) Meet at 11.30am at Great Shelford recreation ground. Lunch is at 1pm at Little Chesterford, Village Hall. A ride to the club BBQ. You need to have booked a place for the BBQ. Note the Shelford start. Leader: Alan Ackroyd (07985 917115).

Thursday 22 May: 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. 60 miles/97 km) Meet at 9.15am at Brookside. Coffee is at Ashwell, Days bakery (takeaway shop). Lunch is at Northill, The Cowshed Cafe. Booking not required. Leader: Simon Gough (07930 361771).

Thursday 22 May: 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 Great Shelford recreation ground. Coffee is at Wimbish, Blossom Bites cafe. Lunch is at Clare, Platform One Cafe. Leader: Leader Needed (what does this mean?).

Saturday 24 May: 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 Burwell, Village Green Coffee Shop. Leader: Leader Needed (what does this mean?).

For rides after 24 May see our rides list.

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