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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.
Cambridge to Santiago
Alex, Bill and John will be riding, self supported, from Cambridge to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, starting on 30 May 2026. They are raising money for the Arthur Rank Hospice, Cambridge.
The route to Santiago follows St. James's Way, an ancient pilgrim route which starts at Reading, crossing the channel to St. Malo, down the West coast of France into Spain over the edge of the Cordillera Cantabrica to Santiago.
They will be cycling a total of 1700 km 1050 miles and will deviate from the route as necessary. Regular updates will be posted here.
If you would like to support their efforts and are in a position to make a donation please visit their Just Giving page.
Sun 7 June: Club Barbecue
You are all welcome to another extravaganza in the form of a barbecue at Little Chesterford Village Hall and grounds from 1pm to 3pm.
Rides will be available from Cambridge ( available leaders permitting)
The cost will again be a bargain at £10 as before, which will include a burger, sausage, a variety of salads, cake and coffee and tea. A halloumi and mushroom burger is available as a vegetarian alternative. Please request at time of booking.
Bookings are now open. Please email sarahcarlyle58@yahoo.com to reserve a place and pay by BACS to:
S Carlyle
A/C Number 80576972
Sort Code 40-47-86
Please put your name against the payment.
All are most welcome but pre-booking required to allow for accurate catering.
An event not to be missed! Please put it in your calendar.
Looking forward to seeing you there! Sarah and Andy Carlyle.
New women riders welcome
Sarah writes: We're always excited to welcome more women into our cycling community. Whether you are completely new to riding in a group or just looking for friendly faces to ride with, you'll be supported from the start.
If you'd like a bit of extra confidence on your first few rides, Yasmin or I would be delighted to be your buddy to help you settle in, answer questions and make sure you feel comfortable and included.
No pressure, no judgement - just great rides and good company. Get in touch with me if you'd like to join. sarahcarlyle58@yahoo.com Sarah Carlyle
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. Entries are now open! 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.
Sunday 7 Jun: Two-stop BBQ ride (moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging about 19-21 kph). 12-13 mph). More, 12-13 mph/19-21 kph, approx. 43 miles/69 km) 9.30am from Brookside. Coffee is at Wendens Ambo, The Mixing Shed Cafe (card only). BBQ lunch (prebooked) is at 1pm at Little Chesterford, Village Hall. Booking not required. A ride to the club BBQ with a coffee stop en-route. You need to have booked a place for the BBQ. Leader: Peter Wilson (07760 324125).
Sunday 7 Jun: One-stop BBQ ride (leisurely plusThis ride is graded as "leisurely plus". These rides go at a slightly faster pace than our leisurely rides, averaging about 17-19 kph.11-12 mph. More, 11-12 mph/17-19 kph, approx. 34 miles/55 km) 11am from Brookside. BBQ lunch (prebooked) 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. Option to join at Shelford. Leader: Niall Mansfield (07540 616159).
Tuesday 9 Jun: Midweek coffee meeting Meet for coffee at 11am at Northstowe, Tap and Social (card only). This is a monthly club social event. 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.
Tuesday 9 Jun: Cafe meet-up 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 about 16-18 kph.10-11 mph. More, 10-11 mph/16-18 kph, approx. 25 miles/40 km) 10am from Brookside. Coffee is at 11.15am at Northstowe, Tap and Social (card only). Leader: Leader Needed.
Thursday 11 Jun: City start two-stop ride (moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging about 19-21 kph). 12-13 mph). More, 12-13 mph/19-21 kph, approx. 60 miles/97 km) 9.15am from Brookside. Coffee is at Gamlingay, LJ's Sandwich Bar. Lunch is at Godmanchester, Muddy Trowel Cafe. Leader: Leader Needed.
Thursday 11 Jun: Village start two-stop ride (moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging about 19-21 kph). 12-13 mph). More, 12-13 mph/19-21 kph, approx. 65 miles/105 km) 9.30am from Great Shelford recreation ground. Coffee is at Newport, Dorrington's Bakery. Lunch is at Great Dunmow, Meadow Hill coffee shop. Booking not required. Leader: Andy Carlyle (07860 676168).
Latest ride reports
Ultreia et Suseia: Day 3 (Bain-de-Bretagne to Montaigu-Vendée)
It had rained heavily overnight, which had the welcome effect of
clearing the air. We set out onto quiet roads in attractive countryside
and the terrain flattened as we transitioned from Brittany into the
Vendée... (full report)
Ultreia et Suseia: Day 2 (St Malo to Bain-de-Bretagne)
We woke early to the ship's PA system announcing our imminent arrival in
St Malo. After a quick grabbed beakfast we made our way to the vehicle
deck where our bikes appeared to be intact. Bikes were unloaded... (full report)
Ultreia et Suseia: Day 1 (Reading to Portsmouth)
Alex writes: So begins the pilgrimage proper, but after the journey to
the start these pilgrims already feel they have endured plenty of
mortification of the flesh. We gingerly headed out of town and soon met
up with Simon, an old friend of Bill's, for breakfast... (full report)
Ultreia et Suseia: Day 0 (Cambridge to Reading)
It's what pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago say. "Ultreia!" is the
greeting, and "Suseia!" is the response. Nobody seems quite sure what
language it is, but agree it means something like "Onwards and Upwards"... (full report)
7 May: Newmarket and Risby
Sarah writes: Thursday proved to be another lovely spring day, perfect
for a ride out to Risby Barns near Bury St. Edmund's, a lunch stop the
club hasn't visited for several years.
Nine riders came to coffee at Newmarket where The Tack Room served us
substantial freshly made scones with our drinks... (full report)