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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 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.
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, 12-14 mph/19-22 kph, approx. 48 miles/77 km) 9.30am from Great Shelford recreation ground. Coffee is at Wendens Ambo, The Mixing Shed Cafe (card only). Lunch is at Stansted Mountfitchet, Yeoman's Cafe. Booking not required. Leader: Susan Goodrich (07776 417499).
Saturday 28 Feb: Saturday short social 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, 10-11 mph/16-18 kph, approx. 25 miles/40 km) 10am from Brookside. Coffee is at Bourn, The Stove cafe. Booking not required. Leader: Ken Kelso (07803 584312).
Sunday 1 Mar: 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, 12-14 mph/19-22 kph, approx. 50 miles/80 km) 9.30am from Brookside. Coffee is at Hemingford Grey, Gnawtybites coffee shop. Leader: Leader Needed.
Sunday 1 Mar: Sunday social ride (leisurely plusThis ride is graded as "leisurely plus". These rides go at a slightly faster pace than our leisurely rides, averaging 17-19 kph.11-12 mph. More, 11-12 mph/17-19 kph, approx. 35 miles/56 km) 12pm from Brookside. Tea is at Wimpole Hall, The Old Rectory Restaurant. Booking not required. Leader: Niall Mansfield (07540 616159).
Latest ride reports
22 Feb: Ride to Wendens Ambo
Peter writes: After a lot of grey, cold and damp weather, today's
forecast was for a milder day with some sunshine. As I got up, it was
raining but this passed off while I was eating breakfast and as I got
ready to go, I even saw a bit of blue sky... (full report)
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)