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Busway closure extended
North of Cambridge, the busway cycleway has been closed between Histon and Orchard Park since 6th January because of A14 works. This closure was initially promised to last one month, but Highways England have now (10 Feb) announced that the route will not reopen until "early March".
Dangerous barriers removed
8 Jan
6 Feb: Gone!
Other Busway news
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 for 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.
Our next rides
Wednesday 12th Feb: Evening ride (moderate plusThis ride is graded as "moderate plus". We will go at a slightly faster touring pace than on our "moderate" rides, averaging around 13 mph. More, 30-35 miles) Meet at 6.30pm at Brookside. Pub stop is at 8.30pm at Shepreth, The Plough. There is a 89% moon tonight. Leader: Nigel Deakin (07747 105576).
Thursday 13th Feb: Thursday ride - city start (moderateThis ride is graded as "moderate". We will go at a steady touring pace, averaging around 12 mph. More, 50-60 miles) Meet at 9.15am at Brookside. Coffee is at Swavesey, Compass Cafe (Bethel Baptist Church). Lunch is at St Neots, Ambience Cafe, Riverside Park. Leader: Rupert Goodings (01223 851549).
Thursday 13th Feb: Thursday ride - village start (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 Haslingfield Green. Coffee is at Swavesey, Compass Cafe (Bethel Baptist Church). Lunch is at St Neots, Ambience Cafe, Riverside Park. Leader: Mia Matheson (07517 466773).
Saturday 15th Feb: Saturday short?social ride (leisurelyThis ride is graded as "leisurely". We aim to go at a pace suitable for anyone who can ride a bike, slower than our "moderate" rides. More, 15-25 miles) Meet at 10.00am at Brookside. Coffee is at Abington, . Leader: Ian Wright (07907 774939).
Sunday 16th 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 Newmarket, the Tack Room café at Palace House. Lunch is at Clare, Platform One Cafe. Leader: Leader Needed (what does this mean?).
Sunday 16th 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 Wicken Fen, Cafe. Leader: Leader Needed (what does this mean?).
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)