Introduction to Group Riding

Cambridge Cycling Club is keen to broaden its reach and offer opportunities for people to get involved and share our love of cycling.

We have been running a series of introductory group rides this summer, the last of which will be on Saturday 13th September.

We meet at Cambridge Central Station Plaza at 10am.  

These rides are aimed at those who are confident riding a road bike and have a good level of general fitness but probably haven’t ridden in a group or organised club setting before. All those age 18 or over are welcome (or age 16 or over if accompanied by a parent/guardian).

Rides will be between 20 and 25 miles with a café stop on route. Speed will be 12-15 mph. Nobody will be left behind. We have four routes planned depending on the wind direction: -

North towards Cottenham and Oakington Garden Centre

South towards Fowlmere and Cafe Amigo

East towards Bottisham and Anglesey Abbey

West towards Bourn and The Stove Cafe

You will need cash or card for the café. A couple of spare inner tubes, tyre levers and a pump. A mobile just in case of a mechanical that we can't fix. A bottle of water, preferably one that can be stored on the bike.

Here is the link to sign up for our rides. If you would prefer not to commit, you are welcome to turn up on the day.

 

Annual Hill Climb Wed 27 Aug 18:45hrs

Congregation and Sign-On

Our final Club event this season is our Annual Hill Climb on Wednesday 27 August using the 1.7 mile course between Six Mile Bottom and Brinkley.

First rider off at 18:46.

Woodland Cemetery have kindly given permission to use their car park at Brinkley to congregate, where riders also sign on.

The start is about 1.4 miles west of the car park, so arrive in plenty of time to sign-on and get to the start.

Competitors who are not CCC members are welcome to ride for a £5 entry fee.

 

Club Time Trial Wed 20 August 18:45hrs

Our final visit this season to Bottisham will be Wednesday 20 August.

Note the earlier start time of 18:45

First rider off at 18:46.

We suggest you arrive at least 20 minutes before the start to allow time to sign on and pin your number.

For those arriving by car, please do not block access to the commercial units. 

Guest riders are welcome to ride for a £5 entry fee.

Juniors, being those under age 18, will need to present a completed CTT Parental Consent.

Riders are reminded that helmets, front and rear lights are mandatory. 

 

Club Time Trial Wed 13 August 19:00hrs

Congregation & Start

At the third time of asking, our event on Wednesday 13 August will attempt to use the 9.3 mile course based at Six Mile Bottom (SMB).

Congregation and start is the side road off the A1304 just south of the SMB crossroads.

Riders proceed in a south easterly direction to West Wratting, before turning left towards Brinkley on the B1052.

At the Brinkley "S" bend, bear left off the B1052 returning to SMB, finishing some 140 metres before the level crossing.

First rider off at 7:01pm. Suggest you arrive at least 20 mins. before the start to allow sufficient time to sign on and pin your number.

These events are free for Club members; non CCC members are welcome to ride for a £5 entry fee.

A reminder that helmets, front and rear lights are mandatory.

 

Introduction to Group Riding

What? Cambridge Cycling Club is keen to broaden its reach and offer opportunities for people to get involved and share our love of cycling. We are delighted to offer a series of introductory group rides.

When? Second Saturday of the month (August 9th and September 13th) Start time 10am.

Where? Cambridge Central Station Plaza.  

Who? These rides are aimed at those who are confident riding a road bike and have a good level of general fitness but probably haven’t ridden in a group or organised club setting before. Anyone and everyone is welcome irrespective of age as long as they are over 18 (or over 16 if accompanied by a parent/guardian).

Length and speed Rides will be between 20 and 25 miles with an optional café stop on route. Speed will be 12-15 mph. Group sizes will be up to 10 and there will be multiple groups if required. Nobody will be left behind. We have four routes planned depending on the wind direction: -

North towards Cottenham and Oakington Garden Centre

South towards Fowlmere and Cafe Amigo

East towards Bottisham and Anglesey Abbey

West towards Bourn and The Stove Cafe

What to wear – if you have cycle specific clothing then that is great, however this is not mandatory.

What you will need - cash/card for the café. A couple of spare inner tubes, tyre levers and a pump. A mobile just in case of a mechanical that we can't fix. A bottle of water, preferably one that can be stored on the bike.

Interested? Here is the link to sign up for our rides. If you would prefer not to commit, you are welcome to turn up on the day.

 

Club Time Trial Wed 6 Aug 19:00hrs

Our final shared event this season with Newmarket CTC will be on Wednesday 6th August using the E33/10 at Bottisham 

First rider off at 19:01.

We suggest you arrive at least 20 minutes before the start to allow time to sign on and pin your number.

For those arriving by car, please do not block access to the commercial units. 

Guest riders (being members of other clubs affiliated to Cycling Time Trials) are welcome to ride for a £5 entry fee. If you would like to ride but are not a member of a cycling club, you can join our Club as a Day Member for £5.

Juniors, being those under age 18, will need to present a completed CTT Parental Consent.

Riders are reminded that helmets, front and rear lights are mandatory. 

 

Club Time Trial Wed 30 July 19:00 hrs

We return to Bottisham using the E33/10 for our event on Wednesday 30th July.

This event is for our 10 mile Club Championship.

First rider off at 19:01

We suggest you arrive at least 20 minutes before the start to allow time to sign on and pin your number.

If you do not have a TT bike we run a separate category for road bikes.

Riders are reminded that helmets, front and rear lights are mandatory.

Guest riders (being members of other clubs affiliated to Cycling Time Trials) are welcome to ride for a £5 entry fee.

Juniors, being those under age 18, will need to present a completed CTT Parental Consent.

If you would like to ride but are not a member of a cycling club, you can join our Club as a Day Member for £5.