Cyclists and walkers gathered to raise awareness of multi-use paths along the A10, as well as campaigning for a bridge over the A505.
Around 100 people took part in the A10 Annual Awareness Ride/Walk/Scoot, which took place on Sunday, June 11.
Cyclists made the journey from Trumpington Park and Ride, while Melbourn Wellbeing Walkers set out from the Melbourn Hub, with all converging on the front lawn of Melbourn's Phillimore Garden Centre.
The event aimed to highlight the popularity of the paths along the A10 between Trumpington and Melbourn, which did not exist 10 years ago.
Councillors from Royston and South Cambs villages were out in force to emphasise the need to work together towards the ultimate aim of building a bridge over the A505, connecting Melbourn and Royston.
The Melbourn-Royston connection is being pursued by the Greater Cambridge Partnership.
Melbourn county councillor Susan van de Ven, chair of the A10 Corridor Cycling Campaign, said: "It was great to have Melbourn Greenway officer Kerry Allen and GCP Cllr Neil Shailer supporting the event.
"We were delighted to welcome Royston Mayor Cllr Lisa Adams who enjoyed trying out an e-bike!"
The cycle ride is now in its 11th year, and children who first took part in the event as toddlers, including Iona Adams, Iris Bostanci and Connie Burge, had each cycled nearly 20 miles by the time they got home.
Once everyone reached Phillimore they could try out e-bikes from Royston Cycles, and receive support from Melbourn Science Park's Dr Bike.
A number of people attending said that e-bikes would enable them to cycle much longer distances than otherwise, including commuting to work from the villages.
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The event was also attended by cycling campaign veteran Jim Chisholm from Cambridge, who supported the initial formation of the A10 campaign, and who came along on his folding bike.
Cllr van de Ven added: "Many thanks to everyone for their support, donations to the refreshment stand, marshalling, and most of all, enthusiasm!"
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