100 years of social cycling 1921-2021

CTC Cambridge

Rides list (including draft rides)

This page is for use by members involved in planning rides, especially prospective ride leaders. It includes "draft" rides, which are rides which are still at the planning stage and which are likely to be changed before being published on the main rides list (or deleted). Our confirmed programme of rides can be found in our main rides list

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

Units

You can search for rides by start point, day of week, by the stopping places it visits, by the ride type, or by the ride grading (e.g. "leisurely plus"). The buttons below the search box offer some specific search terms. Enter multiple search terms to find rides which match all of them.

You can also filter your search results by ride length, using expressions like <70 or >=30

Saturday 17 May
Saturday social booked 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, approx. 35 miles/56 km: further than usual)

Start: 10am at Brookside
Coffee: Balsham, The Old Butchers Cafe
Booking essential.
Route will include some off-road sections.

Ian Wright
(07907 774939)

Sunday 18 May

Club barbecue at Little Chesterford village hall, 1pm to 3pm . Places must be booked in advance; booking is now closed.

Sunday 18 May
Club BBQ ride
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 45 miles/72 km)

Start: 9.30am at Brookside
Coffee: Wendens Ambo, The Mixing Shed Cafe (card only)
Lunch: 1pm Little Chesterford, Village Hall
Booking not required.
A ride to the club BBQ. You need to have booked a place for the BBQ. Distance includes the ride home after the BBQ.

Phil Beck
(07988 683586)

Sunday 18 May
Club BBQ ride
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 25 miles/40 km)

Start: 11.30am at Great Shelford recreation ground
Lunch: 1pm Little Chesterford, Village Hall
A ride to the club BBQ. You need to have booked a place for the BBQ. Note the Shelford start.

Alan Ackroyd
(07985 917115)

Thursday 22 May
Midweek ride - city
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9.15am at Brookside
Coffee: Ashwell, Days bakery (takeaway shop)
Lunch: Northill, The Cowshed Cafe
Booking not required.

Simon Gough
(07930 361771)

Thursday 22 May
Midweek ride - southern
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 65 miles/105 km)

Start: 9.30am at Great Shelford recreation ground
Coffee: Wimbish, Blossom Bites cafe
Lunch: Clare, Platform One Cafe

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Saturday 24 May
Saturday social booked 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, approx. 25 miles/40 km)

Start: 10am at Brookside
Coffee: Burwell, Village Green Coffee Shop

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Sunday 25 May
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, approx. 65 miles/105 km)

Start: 9.30am at Brookside
Coffee: Waresley, Bean Theory Cafe
Lunch: Langford, Garden Centre

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Sunday 25 May
Sunday social ride
(leisurely plusThis ride is graded as "leisurely plus". These rides go at a slightly faster pace than our leisurely rides, averaging 18-19 kph.11-12 mph. More, approx. 40 miles/64 km)

Start: 1pm at Brookside
Tea: Wicken Fen, Docky Hut Cafe
Booking not required.

John Seton
(07447 010628)

Thursday 29 May
Midweek ride - city
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9.15am at Brookside
Coffee: Wimbish, Blossom Bites cafe
Lunch: Clare, Platform One Cafe

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Thursday 29 May
Midweek ride - southern
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 65 miles/105 km)

Start: 9.30am at Great Shelford recreation ground
Coffee: Rushden, Mill End Plants Tea Room
Lunch: Much Hadham, Ash Valley Golf Club

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Saturday 31 May
Saturday social booked 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, approx. 25 miles/40 km)

Start: 10am at Brookside
Coffee: Hildersham, Flourish farm cafe

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Sunday 1 June
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, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9am at Brookside
Coffee: Newmarket, The Tack Box at Palace House (card only)
Lunch: West Stow, Anglo-Saxon Village and Country Park

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Wednesday 4 June
Evening ride
(moderate plusThis ride is graded as "moderate plus". These rides go at a slightly faster touring pace, averaging 21-24 kph).13-15 mph). More, approx. 35 miles/56 km)

Start: 6.15pm at Eddington, Storey's Field Centre
Pub stop: Fen Drayton, The Three Tuns
Booking not required.
Plan for a short pub stop - i.e. drinks only.

Eva Alldritt

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 5 June
Midweek ride - city
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9.15am at Brookside
Coffee: Nuthampstead, Three 9 Eight Coffee Barn
Lunch: Stansted Mountfitchet, Yeoman's Cafe

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 5 June
Midweek ride - southern
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 65 miles/105 km)

Start: 9.30am at Great Shelford recreation ground
Coffee: Haverhill, The Drabbet Smock
Lunch: Glemsford, Willow Tree Farm Cafe

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Sunday 8 June
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, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9am at Brookside
Coffee: Saffron Walden, Mocha Café
Lunch: Sturmer, Sturmer Nurseries

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Sunday 8 June
Sunday social ride
(leisurely plusThis ride is graded as "leisurely plus". These rides go at a slightly faster pace than our leisurely rides, averaging 18-19 kph.11-12 mph. More, approx. 40 miles/64 km)

Start: 1pm at Brookside
Booking not required.
Placeholder only - stop not yet decided.

John Seton

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Tuesday 10 June
Midweek coffee meeting

Meet for coffee: 11am Cottenham, Community Centre
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.

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 12 June
Midweek ride - city
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9.15am at Brookside
Coffee: Balsham, The Old Butchers Cafe
Lunch: Baythorne Hall, Tarka's Cafe

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 12 June
Midweek ride - southern
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 65 miles/105 km)

Start: 9.30am at Great Shelford recreation ground
Coffee: Balsham, The Old Butchers Cafe
Lunch: Great Yeldham, Petals Tea Room

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Sunday 15 June
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, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9am at Brookside
Coffee: Rushden, Mill End Plants Tea Room
Lunch: Wendens Ambo, The Mixing Shed Cafe (card only)

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 19 June
Midweek ride - city
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9.15am at Brookside
Coffee: Newport, Dorrington's Bakery
Lunch: Great Bardfield, The Blue Egg

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 19 June
Midweek ride - southern
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 65 miles/105 km)

Start: 9.30am at Great Shelford recreation ground
Coffee: Gamlingay, LJ's Sandwich Bar
Lunch: Langford, Garden Centre

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Sunday 22 June
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, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9am at Brookside
Coffee: Ely, Market Place
Lunch: Chippenham, La Hogue

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 26 June
Midweek ride - city
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9.15am at Brookside
Coffee: Ashwell, Days bakery (takeaway shop)
Lunch: Buntingford, choose on day

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 26 June
Midweek ride - southern
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 65 miles/105 km)

Start: 9.30am at Great Shelford recreation ground
Coffee: Wimbish, Blossom Bites cafe
Lunch: Baythorne Hall, Tarka's Cafe

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Sunday 29 June
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, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9am at Brookside
Coffee: St Neots, Ambiance Cafe, Riverside Park
Lunch: Perry, Harbour View Restaurant

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 3 July
Midweek ride - city
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9.15am at Brookside
Coffee: Newmarket, The Tack Box at Palace House (card only)
Lunch: Tuddenham, The Purple Pantry

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 3 July
Midweek ride - southern
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 65 miles/105 km)

Start: 9.30am at Great Shelford recreation ground
Coffee: Newport, Dorrington's Bakery
Lunch: Great Dunmow, Meadow Hill coffee shop

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Saturday 5 July

The Cambridge Randonnées: 100km, 150km and 200km Audax rides from Haslingfield. More information. Entry fee £12.50. Riders must enter in advance.

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Sunday 6 July
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, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9am at Brookside
Coffee: Ely, Market Place
Lunch: Chippenham, La Hogue

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 10 July
Midweek ride - city
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9.15am at Brookside
Coffee: Newport, Dorrington's Bakery
Lunch: Great Bardfield, The Blue Egg

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 10 July
Midweek ride - southern
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 65 miles/105 km)

Start: 9.30am at Haslingfield Green
Coffee: St Neots, Ambiance Cafe, Riverside Park
Lunch: Perry, Harbour View Restaurant

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Sunday 13 July
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, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9am at Brookside
Coffee: Wimbish, Blossom Bites cafe
Lunch: Sturmer, Sturmer Nurseries

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 17 July
Midweek ride - city
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9.15am at Brookside
Coffee: Reed, Silver Ball Transport Café (cash only)
Lunch: Baldock, Tapps Garden Centre

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 17 July
Midweek ride - southern
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 70 miles/113 km)

Start: 9.30am at Great Shelford recreation ground
Coffee: Haverhill, The Drabbet Smock
Lunch: Wickham St Paul, Spencers Farm Shop Cafe

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Sunday 20 July
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, approx. 70 miles/113 km)

Start: 9am at Brookside
Coffee: Stradishall, Cafe 33
Lunch: Hawstead, Maglia Rosso

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 24 July
Midweek ride - city
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9.15am at Brookside
Coffee: Wimbish, Blossom Bites cafe
Lunch: Baythorne Hall, Tarka's Cafe

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 24 July
Midweek ride - southern
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 65 miles/105 km)

Start: 9.30am at Haslingfield Green
Coffee: Ashwell, Days bakery (takeaway shop)
Lunch: Moggerhanger, Garden Rooms Café

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Sunday 27 July
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, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9am at Brookside
Coffee: Saffron Walden, Mocha Café
Lunch: Clare, Platform One Cafe

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 31 July
Midweek ride - city
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9.15am at Brookside
Coffee: Gamlingay, LJ's Sandwich Bar
Lunch: Langford, Garden Centre

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 31 July
Midweek ride - southern
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 65 miles/105 km)

Start: 9.30am at Great Shelford recreation ground
Coffee: Wimbish, Blossom Bites cafe
Lunch: High Easter, Snug Cafe

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Sunday 3 August
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, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9am at Brookside
Coffee: Potton, The Coach House
Lunch: St Neots, Ambiance Cafe, Riverside Park

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 7 August
Midweek ride - city
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9.15am at Brookside
Coffee: Nuthampstead, Three 9 Eight Coffee Barn
Lunch: Stansted Mountfitchet, Yeoman's Cafe

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 7 August
Midweek ride - southern
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 65 miles/105 km)

Start: 9.30am at Great Shelford recreation ground
Coffee: Haverhill, The Drabbet Smock
Lunch: Glemsford, Willow Tree Farm Cafe

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Sunday 10 August
Sunday full day ride
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 75 miles/121 km)

Start: 9am at Brookside
Coffee: Ely, Market Place
Lunch: Welney Wetland Centre
Tea: Wicken Fen, Docky Hut Cafe

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 14 August
Midweek ride - city
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9.15am at Brookside
Coffee: Balsham, The Old Butchers Cafe
Lunch: Clare, Platform One Cafe

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 14 August
Midweek ride - southern
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 65 miles/105 km)

Start: 9.30am at Haslingfield Green
Coffee: Gamlingay, LJ's Sandwich Bar
Lunch: Old Warden, Shuttleworth Collection

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Sunday 17 August
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, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9am at Brookside
Coffee: Wendens Ambo, The Mixing Shed Cafe (card only)
Lunch: Rushden, Mill End Plants Tea Room

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 21 August
Midweek ride - city
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9.15am at Brookside
Coffee: Ashwell, Days bakery (takeaway shop)
Lunch: Buntingford, choose on day

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 21 August
Midweek ride - southern
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 65 miles/105 km)

Start: 9.30am at Great Shelford recreation ground
Coffee: Nuthampstead, Three 9 Eight Coffee Barn
Lunch: Much Hadham, Ash Valley Golf Club

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Sunday 24 August
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, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9am at Brookside
Coffee: Waresley, Bean Theory Cafe
Lunch: Perry, Harbour View Restaurant

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 28 August
Midweek ride - city
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9.15am at Brookside
Coffee: Swavesey, Compass Cafe at Bethel Baptist Church (cash only)
Lunch: St Neots, Ambiance Cafe, Riverside Park

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Thursday 28 August
Midweek ride - southern
(moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". These rides go at a steady touring pace, averaging 19-22 kph). 12-14 mph). More, approx. 65 miles/105 km)

Start: 9.30am at Haslingfield Green
Coffee: Swavesey, Compass Cafe at Bethel Baptist Church (cash only)
Lunch: St Neots, Ambiance Cafe, Riverside Park

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)

Draft ride: subject to confirmation
Sunday 31 August
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, approx. 60 miles/97 km)

Start: 9am at Brookside
Coffee: Newmarket, The Tack Box at Palace House (card only)
Lunch: West Stow, Anglo-Saxon Village and Country Park

Leader Needed (what does this mean?)