Busway blues this winter
Dangerous barriers installed at Biomedical Campus
On the south side of Cambridge, staggered cycle barriers have been installed across the busway cycleway near the the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, on the east side of the bridge over the railway.
They are dangerous as they are hard to see, especially in the dark. They are positioned at the bottom of a steep slope which makes them a collision hazard for downhill cyclists and creates a difficult manoeuvre for uphill cyclists. They will increase conflict and congestion on this very busy path, and will create particular difficulties for people using large bikes such as those towing child trailers. We support Camcycle's campaign to get them removed.
Busway cycleway closed between Orchard Park and Histon
North of Cambridge, the busway cycleway is once again closed between Histon and Orchard Park because of A14 works. The closure began on 6th January and will "last for approximately one month". The alternative route via the big A14 roundabout south of Histon is difficult because the cycleway on the east side of the roundabout is currently closed due to the same A14 works.
Works on the cycleway between Histon and Oakington
A company called Harlaxton Engineering is laying power cables down the side of the busway cycleway between Histon and Oakington. The cycleway will remain open, but be prepared with a reduction in width and some mud where works are taking place. Work will continue through to "mid March".
Flooding between Swavesey and St Ives
The busway cycleway is still closed between Swavesey and St Ives Park and Ride due to flooding. The normal on-road diversion route is via Swavesey, Fen Drayton and Fenstanton, entering St Ives via the old bridge. This adds an extra 3.1miles (5km).
Please let us know if you have any updates.
Award of Len Nice Trophy

The Len Nice Memorial Trophy is awarded each year for exceptional service to the club, following a vote by members.
This year it was awarded to Sheila George. The trophy was presented to Sheila by our chair, Andy Carlyle (on the right in the photo), at the club's Christmas Lunch on 15th December.
Sheila was nominated because of her service to the club in leading a great many rides over the past year.
More information about the Len Nice Memorial Trophy may be found here.
The Christmas Lunch was attended by 38 members and friends of CTC Cambridge at The Crown in Linton. People enjoyed good food and good conversation. In addition to presenting the Len Nice Trophy to Sheila, Andy also gave a big "thank you" to Sue for organising the event. More photos of the Christmas Lunch
Our next rides
Thursday 6th Feb: Thursday ride - city start (moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". We will go at a steady touring pace, averaging around 12 mph. More, 45-55 miles) Meet at 9.15am at Brookside. Coffee is at Balsham, The Old Butchers Cafe. Lunch is at Dullingham, The Boot. Leader: Peter Wilson (07760 324125).
Thursday 6th Feb: Thursday ride - village start (moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". We will go at a steady touring pace, averaging around 12 mph. More, 45-55 miles) Meet at 9.30am at Great Shelford, Square and Compasses. Coffee is at Balsham, The Old Butchers Cafe. Lunch is at Dullingham, The Boot. Leader: Ian Bamborough (07817 357580).
Sunday 9th Feb: Sunday winter ride (moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". We will go at a steady touring pace, averaging around 12 mph. More, 50-60 miles) Meet at 9.30am at Brookside. Coffee is at Reed, Silver Ball Transport Café. Lunch is at Baldock, Tapps Garden Centre. Leader: Leader Needed (what does this mean?).
Sunday 9th Feb: Sunday afternoon ride (moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". We will go at a steady touring pace, averaging around 12 mph. More, 35-45 miles) Meet at 1.00pm at Brookside. Tea is at 3.00pm at Melbourn, Royston Wyevale Garden Centre. Leader: Rachel.
Latest ride reports
Andy and Sarah's Pacific Coast Tour 2019
Andy writes: It all started with "where shall we go this year?" We had
cycled in India in 2017 and in Taiwan in 2018 so it seemed sensible for
us to try a different culture this time. We therefore decided to visit
the USA and cycle down the Pacific West Coast... (full report)
4 Jan: Saturday Social ride to Oakington
Ian writes: Today's Saturday Social, the first of this new decade, saw
eleven riders leave Brookside, heading across Parker's Piece towards
Riverside. Once across the Green Dragon bridge, with the towpath... (full report)
10-14 Oct: Milan to Venice Charity Bike Ride
Fiona writes: I joined this lively group of 70 women for three days of
cycling in Northern Italy. The ride was in support of Women V Cancer,
the umbrella for the three charities Breast Cancer Care, Ovarian Cancer
Action and Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust... (full report)
Breeze rides in our area
Liz writes: On Thursday 12 September I joined the village start from
Haslingfield. I took part on this ride on a beautiful sunny morning led
by Sheila commencing up the steep Barrington Hill. As is usual... (full report)
12 Sep: Thursday ride to Reed and Much Hadham
Edward writes: From the beginning this looked as it if it would be a
good day for cycling: sunny, warm, and a bit of south-westerly breeze.
In other words a good September day. Encouraged by this good... (full report)