Cambridge University Combined Boat Clubs (CUCBC) is responsible for the day to day running of college rowing in Cambridge. It is also responsible for organising May and Lent bumps which are the main races of the Easter and Lent terms respectively.
Read more about Cambridge University Combined Boat Clubs: Foundation of The CUCBC, CUCBC Exec Committee, CUCBC Run Events
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