SearchRides list for May 2026
Please read our Guidance for riders. Booking is required for some rides.
Saturday 2 May
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)
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)
Ian Wright
Sunday 3 May
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)
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)
Start: 9.30am at Brookside
Coffee: Wendens Ambo, The Mixing Shed Cafe (card only)
Booking not required.
Coffee: Wendens Ambo, The Mixing Shed Cafe (card only)
Booking not required.
Peter Hutchison
Sunday 3 May
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. 44 miles/71 km)
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. 44 miles/71 km)
Niall Mansfield
Thursday 7 May
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. 61 miles/98 km)
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. 61 miles/98 km)
Start: 9.15am at Brookside
Coffee: Gamlingay, Woodview Farm Cafe
Lunch: St Neots, Ambiance Cafe, Riverside Park
Booking not required.
Coffee: Gamlingay, Woodview Farm Cafe
Lunch: St Neots, Ambiance Cafe, Riverside Park
Booking not required.
Fiona Cornish
Thursday 7 May
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. 66 miles/106 km)
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. 66 miles/106 km)
Start: 9.30am at Great Shelford recreation ground
Coffee: Newmarket, The Tack Box at Palace House (card only)
Lunch: Risby, The Nook Coffee Shop
Booking not required.
Coffee: Newmarket, The Tack Box at Palace House (card only)
Lunch: Risby, The Nook Coffee Shop
Booking not required.
Andy Carlyle
Saturday 9 May
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)
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)
John Seton
Sunday 10 May
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. 50 miles/80 km)
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. 50 miles/80 km)
Sunday 10 May
Special windmill 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. 40 miles/64 km)
Special windmill 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. 40 miles/64 km)
Start: 12pm at Brookside
Windmill tea stop: Ashdon, Braggs Mill
Booking not required.
A visit to the windmill on their open day. A chance to look inside the mill and refreshments available as well.
Windmill tea stop: Ashdon, Braggs Mill
Booking not required.
A visit to the windmill on their open day. A chance to look inside the mill and refreshments available as well.
Ian Wright
Meet for coffee: 11am Melbourn, The Hub
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.
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 12 May
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)
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)
John Seton
Thursday 14 May
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)
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)
Start: 9.15am at Brookside
Coffee: Swavesey, Compass Cafe at Bethel Baptist Church (cash only)
Lunch: Old Hurst, Johnsons Farm Tea Room
Booking not required.
Coffee: Swavesey, Compass Cafe at Bethel Baptist Church (cash only)
Lunch: Old Hurst, Johnsons Farm Tea Room
Booking not required.
Carl Glasse
Thursday 14 May
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)
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)
Start: 9.30am at Great Shelford recreation ground
Coffee: Langford, Garden Centre
Lunch: Ardeley, Church Farm
Booking not required.
Coffee: Langford, Garden Centre
Lunch: Ardeley, Church Farm
Booking not required.
Andy Carlyle
Saturday 16 May
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)
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)
Alan Ackroyd
Sunday 17 May
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. 46 miles/74 km)
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. 46 miles/74 km)
Neil Spenley
Sunday 17 May
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. 40 miles/64 km)
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. 40 miles/64 km)
Niall Mansfield
Wednesday 20 May
Evening pub ride (moderate plusThis ride is graded as "moderate plus". These rides go at a slightly faster touring pace, averaging about 21-24 kph).13-15 mph). More, 13-15 mph/21-24 kph, approx. 35 miles/56 km)
Evening pub ride (moderate plusThis ride is graded as "moderate plus". These rides go at a slightly faster touring pace, averaging about 21-24 kph).13-15 mph). More, 13-15 mph/21-24 kph, approx. 35 miles/56 km)
Fiona Cornish
Thursday 21 May
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. 55 miles/89 km)
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. 55 miles/89 km)
Start: 9.15am at Brookside
Coffee: Ashwell, Days bakery (takeaway shop)
Lunch: Buntingford, choose on day
Booking not required.
Coffee: Ashwell, Days bakery (takeaway shop)
Lunch: Buntingford, choose on day
Booking not required.
Phil Beck
Thursday 21 May
Off-road 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. 51 miles/82 km: mostly off-road)
Off-road 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. 51 miles/82 km: mostly off-road)
Start: 9.15am at Brookside
Coffee: Haddenham, Spar (takeaway shop)
Lunch: Ely, Market Place
Booking not required.
There will be a lot of off-road riding. Tracks will be rough in places and may be muddy and there are steps at one point. Unsuitable for narrow racing tyres. Route may be varied on the day depending on weather and track conditions; we will regroup and make decisions as a group. May be cancelled at short notice if weather forecast is unsuitable - please join the mailing list for last-minute information. Option to return by train from Ely (off-road riding can be more tiring).
Coffee: Haddenham, Spar (takeaway shop)
Lunch: Ely, Market Place
Booking not required.
There will be a lot of off-road riding. Tracks will be rough in places and may be muddy and there are steps at one point. Unsuitable for narrow racing tyres. Route may be varied on the day depending on weather and track conditions; we will regroup and make decisions as a group. May be cancelled at short notice if weather forecast is unsuitable - please join the mailing list for last-minute information. Option to return by train from Ely (off-road riding can be more tiring).
Yasmin
Thursday 21 May
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. 72 miles/116 km)
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. 72 miles/116 km)
Start: 9.30am at Great Shelford recreation ground
Coffee: Wimbish, Blossom Bites cafe
Lunch: High Easter, Snug Cafe
Booking not required.
Coffee: Wimbish, Blossom Bites cafe
Lunch: High Easter, Snug Cafe
Booking not required.
Andy Carlyle
Saturday 23 May
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)
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)
Start: 10am at Brookside
Coffee: Hildersham, Flourish farm cafe
Booking required.
Route will include some off-road sections.
Coffee: Hildersham, Flourish farm cafe
Booking required.
Route will include some off-road sections.
Ian Wright
Sunday 24 May
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. 38 miles/61 km)
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. 38 miles/61 km)
Start: 9am at Brookside
Coffee: Waresley, Bean Theory Cafe
Booking not required.
Shorter ride due to forecast for high temperature.
Coffee: Waresley, Bean Theory Cafe
Booking not required.
Shorter ride due to forecast for high temperature.
Phil Beck
Thursday 28 May
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. 61 miles/98 km)
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. 61 miles/98 km)
Start: 9.15am at Brookside
Coffee: Saffron Walden, The Temeraire
Lunch: Baythorne Hall, Tarka's Cafe
Booking not required.
Coffee: Saffron Walden, The Temeraire
Lunch: Baythorne Hall, Tarka's Cafe
Booking not required.
Julian Hickling
Thursday 28 May
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)
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)
Start: 9.30am at Haslingfield Green
Coffee: Rushden, Mill End Plants Tea Room
Lunch: Much Hadham, Ash Valley Golf Club
Booking not required.
Coffee: Rushden, Mill End Plants Tea Room
Lunch: Much Hadham, Ash Valley Golf Club
Booking not required.
Nick Jordan
Saturday 30 May
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)
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)
John Seton (07447 010628)
Sunday 31 May
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. 45 miles/72 km)
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. 45 miles/72 km)
Neil Spenley (07814 941495)