100 years of social cycling 1921-2021

CTC Cambridge

Ride with us

CTC Cambridge

Come and ride with us!

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.

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

For more news see the News archive

Our next rides

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

Units

Tuesday 14 Jul: Midweek coffee meeting Meet for coffee at 11am at Newton, Days Bakery and Farmshop. 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 14 Jul: 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) 9.30am from Brookside. Coffee is at 11.15am at Newton, Days Bakery and Farmshop. Booking not required. Note the earlier 9:30am start time. Leader: Julian Hickling (07837 422391).

Thursday 16 Jul: 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 Reed, Silver Ball Transport Café. Lunch is at Baldock, Tapps Garden Centre. Leader: Leader Needed.

Thursday 16 Jul: 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. 68 miles/109 km) 9.30am from Great Shelford recreation ground. Coffee is at Haverhill, The Drabbet Smock. Lunch is at Long Melford, Cafe Hygge and Bistro. Booking not required. Rerun of last weeks cancelled ride. Leader: Andy Carlyle (07860 676168).

Saturday 18 Jul: Easygoing one-stop 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 Cottenham, Community Centre. Leader: Leader Needed.

Sunday 19 Jul: Morning one-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. 40 miles/64 km) 9am from Great Shelford recreation ground. Coffee is at Wendens Ambo, The Mixing Shed Cafe (card only). Booking not required. Note the Shelford start. Leader: Susan Goodrich (07776 417499).

Sunday 19 Jul: Afternoon one-stop 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. 35 miles/56 km) 12pm from Brookside. Tea is at Duxford, Cafe 19 (card only). Booking not required. Leader: Niall Mansfield (07540 616159).

For rides after 19 Jul see our rides list.

Latest ride reports

7 Jun: Ultreia et Suseia: Day 8 (Îrun to Gernika)
Every so often you have an extra-special day of cycling. We all thought this was one such. First of all, a flat-ish run to San Sebastian for coffee. As we arrived the day was already warm and sunny and... (full report)

6 Jun: Ultreia et Suseia: Day 7 (Mimizan to Irûn)
Another cool start and another sequence of long straight roads through the Landes pine forests saw us to breakfast in Léon @ 40km. We are nearing the Basque Country and one particular food item, I could not resist... (full report)

5 Jun: Ultreia et Suseia: Day 6 (Hourtin to Mimizan)
Oh no, the washing hadn't dried properly, so when we set out into the cool morning air we were wearing an odd assortment of alternative kit. I was actually quite glad to be wearing longs because the day had started at 6°C... (full report)

4 Jun: Ultreia et Suseia Day 5 (La Rochelle to Hourtin)
Again it rained overnight and we left La Rochelle in threatening weather. After a coffee and pastries in Rochefort we crossed the Charente using the Pont transbordeur, which hauls passengers across river on a large wooden gondola... (full report)

3 Jun: Ultreia et Suseia: Day 4 (Montaigu-Vendée to La Rochelle)
With rain forecast we set out with some trepidation, but the weather held for the morning even if conditions were cool and grey. However we dodged the rain until lunch at Lucon, when the drizzle set in... (full report)

We have many more ride reports in the Ride reports index