London Clarion Cycle Club Diary 2019Please note that All Rides will include a Cafe and / or Pub Stop. All New riders are made welcome for their first three rides after this club membership will be required to continue riding with the club.
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April 2019 London Clarion Cycle Club Events and Rides
Friday 19th to Monday 22nd April
London Clarion & National Clarion 1895 Easter Meet in Bradford
The London Clarion is organising a more traditional Easter Meet in Bradford.
Why Bradford?
Bradford was home to one of the earliest Clarion sections and was also the founding place of the Independent Labour Party whose Clarion House at Nelson we support. The city boasts a German quarter, famous Wool Exchange, sources of good beer and is close to some beautiful countryside including Saltaire whose Mill, model town and brewery we will certainly be visiting.
Where to stay?
Headquarters for the weekend will be the Midland Hotel which will provide secure cycle storage and has also agreed a favourable discount for our guests: 10 rooms are being held for 3 nights, commencing Friday 19th April 2019, at the special prices below. Anyone wishing to take advantage of these will need to ring the hotel on 01274 735735 quoting ‘Clarion’ as way of a reference to obtain the very special rates.
Rates are:
These represent a great discount on the published tariff as Easter is a particularly busy time for the hotel!
Rates include full English breakfast, VAT, car parking and unlimited Wi Fi.
Format of the weekend
We want the weekend to be relaxed and friendly, imbibing Clarion fellowship. On Friday night we will meet for a curry and drinks in a local hostelry; on Saturday we will ride and doubtless drink in the evening; on Sunday we will ride and, perhaps, have dinner together at the Midland Hotel in the evening and on Monday we will go our separate ways.
London Clarion & National Clarion 1895 Easter Meet in Bradford
The London Clarion is organising a more traditional Easter Meet in Bradford.
Why Bradford?
Bradford was home to one of the earliest Clarion sections and was also the founding place of the Independent Labour Party whose Clarion House at Nelson we support. The city boasts a German quarter, famous Wool Exchange, sources of good beer and is close to some beautiful countryside including Saltaire whose Mill, model town and brewery we will certainly be visiting.
Where to stay?
Headquarters for the weekend will be the Midland Hotel which will provide secure cycle storage and has also agreed a favourable discount for our guests: 10 rooms are being held for 3 nights, commencing Friday 19th April 2019, at the special prices below. Anyone wishing to take advantage of these will need to ring the hotel on 01274 735735 quoting ‘Clarion’ as way of a reference to obtain the very special rates.
Rates are:
- £40.00 pppn sharing a standard twin/double room
- £64.00 pppn – single occupancy in a standard double room
- £20.00 pn supplement for an executive room
These represent a great discount on the published tariff as Easter is a particularly busy time for the hotel!
Rates include full English breakfast, VAT, car parking and unlimited Wi Fi.
Format of the weekend
We want the weekend to be relaxed and friendly, imbibing Clarion fellowship. On Friday night we will meet for a curry and drinks in a local hostelry; on Saturday we will ride and doubtless drink in the evening; on Sunday we will ride and, perhaps, have dinner together at the Midland Hotel in the evening and on Monday we will go our separate ways.
Friday 19th to Monday 22nd April 2018 – National Clarion 2019 Easter Meet at York
See the National Clarion Cycling Club website for full details.
See the National Clarion Cycling Club website for full details.
May
Saturday 11th May – Cycle to Tilbury Fort (through South London), ferry across from Gravesend then back to London via East London. c. 51 miles
Meet 8.00am for Breakfast (to leave 9.00am) at Surrey Docks (JD Wetherspoon), 185 Lower Road, London SE16 2LW.
A chance to cycle a spectacular Napoleonic fortress and return via the RSPB Rainham Marshes and mostly along the cycle track from Barking.
Sunday 12th May - unveiling of the Denis Pye memorial bench at Nelson Clarion Clubhouse, the last Clarion Clubhouse.
Friday 17th May – Social at Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BD
An opportunity to visit this worker’s bastion.
Saturday 25th to Monday 27th May – Cycle & Camp in Suffolk. c. 30 / 40 / 25 miles.
Meet 8.00am on Saturday 25th at London Liverpool Street, we will take the train to Ipswich from which we’ll cycle to Shotley and visit the HMS Ganges museum. Afterwards we will take the ferry to Harwich and then another ferry to Felixstowe from which we will cycle to Bawdsey where we will take (yet) another ferry to the Bardsey Radar Museum and then cycle on to our campsite at Woodbridge.
On Sunday 26th we will cycle along the coast via the lost village of Dunwich and on to Southwold (home of Adnams and an impressive lighthouse) and then to Saxmundham where we will camp for our second night.
On Monday 27th we will cycle back to Ipswich from which we will take a train back to London.
You will need a train ticket, sleeping bag and bivy / tent. We will aim to eat at hostelries to save on excess weight. You will need also need to give us advance notice of your participation so that camp sites can be booked and we can advise you of any necessary rail timings / need for reservations.
June
Saturday 8th to Sunday 9th June – Cycle / Social Clarion Sunday (9th June)
On Saturday 8th we will meet at London Euston Station at 8.00am (with or without bikes) and take trains to Preston where we will be collected by the Tom Oldershaw Clarion van and billeted on Saturday night with one of our comrades in the north.
On Sunday 9th we will cycle / be given a lift to the Nelson Clarion Clubhouse, the last Clarion Clubhouse and socialist utopia where we will meet up with other Clarion cycling clubs, Clarion choirs and pints of tea a plenty.
Transport back to Preston Station will be provided later on in the afternoon in time for our train back.
You will need a train ticket. You will also need to give us advance notice of your participation so that accommodation can be organised and we can advise you of any necessary rail reservations.
Please see the link below for more details:
Saturday 11th May – Cycle to Tilbury Fort (through South London), ferry across from Gravesend then back to London via East London. c. 51 miles
Meet 8.00am for Breakfast (to leave 9.00am) at Surrey Docks (JD Wetherspoon), 185 Lower Road, London SE16 2LW.
A chance to cycle a spectacular Napoleonic fortress and return via the RSPB Rainham Marshes and mostly along the cycle track from Barking.
Sunday 12th May - unveiling of the Denis Pye memorial bench at Nelson Clarion Clubhouse, the last Clarion Clubhouse.
Friday 17th May – Social at Ruskin House, 23 Coombe Road, Croydon CR0 1BD
An opportunity to visit this worker’s bastion.
Saturday 25th to Monday 27th May – Cycle & Camp in Suffolk. c. 30 / 40 / 25 miles.
Meet 8.00am on Saturday 25th at London Liverpool Street, we will take the train to Ipswich from which we’ll cycle to Shotley and visit the HMS Ganges museum. Afterwards we will take the ferry to Harwich and then another ferry to Felixstowe from which we will cycle to Bawdsey where we will take (yet) another ferry to the Bardsey Radar Museum and then cycle on to our campsite at Woodbridge.
On Sunday 26th we will cycle along the coast via the lost village of Dunwich and on to Southwold (home of Adnams and an impressive lighthouse) and then to Saxmundham where we will camp for our second night.
On Monday 27th we will cycle back to Ipswich from which we will take a train back to London.
You will need a train ticket, sleeping bag and bivy / tent. We will aim to eat at hostelries to save on excess weight. You will need also need to give us advance notice of your participation so that camp sites can be booked and we can advise you of any necessary rail timings / need for reservations.
June
Saturday 8th to Sunday 9th June – Cycle / Social Clarion Sunday (9th June)
On Saturday 8th we will meet at London Euston Station at 8.00am (with or without bikes) and take trains to Preston where we will be collected by the Tom Oldershaw Clarion van and billeted on Saturday night with one of our comrades in the north.
On Sunday 9th we will cycle / be given a lift to the Nelson Clarion Clubhouse, the last Clarion Clubhouse and socialist utopia where we will meet up with other Clarion cycling clubs, Clarion choirs and pints of tea a plenty.
Transport back to Preston Station will be provided later on in the afternoon in time for our train back.
You will need a train ticket. You will also need to give us advance notice of your participation so that accommodation can be organised and we can advise you of any necessary rail reservations.
Please see the link below for more details:
Sunday 16th June – Cycle London to Brighton. c. 60 miles (each way, if appropriate).
We will be taking part as a Clarion team in this year’s London to Brighton, British Heart Foundation charity event. We ask that you join us here (a fee of £45 will need to be paid) so that we all get the same start time and can cycle together.
Meet tbc at Clapham High Street Station.
We are arranging to transport your bike back (for which you would need to pay a fee). Alternatively, Alex will be cycling back.
Please use the link below to register:
We will be taking part as a Clarion team in this year’s London to Brighton, British Heart Foundation charity event. We ask that you join us here (a fee of £45 will need to be paid) so that we all get the same start time and can cycle together.
Meet tbc at Clapham High Street Station.
We are arranging to transport your bike back (for which you would need to pay a fee). Alternatively, Alex will be cycling back.
Please use the link below to register:
Thursday 27th June – Monday 1st July – Cycle & Stay Dieppe Raid. c. 150 miles
The 47th annual Tour des Trois Vallees in 2019 is a series of touring rides organised by the Cyclo-Club Dieppois based on the roads and lanes of the countryside in and around Dieppe, offering various distances (from 30k to 140k) to suit both families and keen club cyclists. A walk is generally offered for non-cyclists.
On Thursday 27th we will take the train to Brighton and stay at the Youth Hostel for the night.
On Friday 28th we will cycle to Newhaven and take the ferry to Dieppe where we will check in to our AirBnB (room sharing mandatory). Alternatively we can advise you of nearby hotel options.
On Saturday 29th we will visit the market then cycle along the coast or inland for a picnic.
On Sunday 30th we will participate in the 100 km route.
On Monday 1st we will take the ferry back to Newhaven, cycle back to Brighton and take the train back to London.
You will need train / ferry tickets and contribute towards accommodation costs as well as the kitty. You will also need to give us advance notice of your participation so that accommodation can be booked and we can advise you of any necessary travel reservations.
July
Saturday 13th July - Cycle on Dunwich Dynamo. c. 125 miles
The Dunwich Dynamo is a 200 km night ride from London to the lost city of Dunwich on the Suffolk Coast.
Most participants take the Southwark Cyclists organised coach back to London which will need to be booked individually as soon as tickets are released from January.
Meet 6.30pm at London Fields Brewery, 365-366 Warburton St, London E8 3RR
Saturday 27th July – Cycle to Eastbourne with train back to London. c. 75 miles
Meet 8.00am from Breakfast (to leave 8.30am) at The Rockingham Arms (JD Wethserspoon), Metro Central Heights, 119 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN.
We will take the main road to Redhill, after which we will predominantly ride along cycle tracks which follow the course of old railway routes
You will need train tickets.
August
Saturday 10th August – Cycle to Boulter’s Lock and back to London c. 80 miles
Meet 8.00am for Breakfast (to leave 9.00am) at The Rocket (JD Wetherspoon) Putney Wharf Tower, Brewhouse Lane, London SW15 2JQ.
This is one of our traditional, summer rides with is led by George Fenwick along many picturesque parts of the Thames including through Runnymede and Windsor.
Saturday 24th to Monday 26th August – Cycle & Stay to France & Belgium 1st World War Battlefields c. 30 / 45 / 45 miles.
On Saturday 24th we will meet at St Pancras International at 7.00am and take the train to Dover and then the ferry to Dunkirk, France from which we will cycle to Poperinge, Belgium and stay at Toc H or Talbot House which was a rest station for 1st World War combatants.
On Sunday 25th we will cycle across the battlefields via Ypres (Menin Gate), Passchendaele and cemeteries to Oostende, Belgium where we will stay at the Youth Hostel and visit a marvellous fish restaurant for dinner.
On Monday 26th we will cycle back to Dunkirk along the coast to take the ferry back to Dover and then the train back to London.
You will need train / ferry tickets and contribute towards accommodation costs as well as the kitty. You will also need to give us advance notice of your participation so that accommodation can be booked and we can advise you of any necessary travel reservations.
September
Sunday 8th September – Cycle to Haywards Heath to visit the Heathen Brewery (owned by our member Ed Perfect) and train back to London. c. 50 miles
Another opportunity to try beers from the brewery which were enjoyed at the fantastic London Clarion 2018 organised Easter Meet at Southend.
You will need train tickets
October
Saturday 12th to Sunday 13th October – Cycle & Camp to Thaxted in Essex to visit "The Red Vicar" Conrad Noel's church and grave c. 50 miles each way.
Meet 8.00am for Breakfast (to leave 9.00am) at Goodmans Field (JD Wetherspoon), 89 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AN.
We will enjoy a leisurely cycle to Thaxted on Saturday, stay the night at a local campsite (sited close to an excellent hostelry) then attend the Church on Sunday before cycling back to London.
You will need, sleeping bag and bivy / tent. We will aim to eat at hostelries to save on excess weight. You will need also need to give us advance notice of your participation so that the camp site can be booked.
Saturday 26th October – Cycle to Brighton, social with Brighton & Hove Clarion and train back. c. 60 miles.
Meet 8.00am from Breakfast (to leave 8.30am) at The Rockingham Arms (JD Weatherspoon), Metro Central Heights, 119 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN.
Another opportunity to follow the same route as the official London to Brighton, British Hearth Foundation bike ride which some of our members will be doing in June.
You will need train tickets
November
Sunday 10th November – Remembrance Service at the Soviet Memorial
Meet 11.30, outside Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road London SE1 6HZ
This event is attended by Military Attaches and Ambassadors to the former Soviet Republics, the Arctic Convoy Club and a number of other left-minded organisations. As ever, we will be laying a wreath on behalf of the Club to remember our Clarion Comrades; those who died fighting fascism in Spain in the ranks of the International Brigades and those that fought & fell in other wars; the dead of all wars and the victims of genocide; the aspirations for peace and, in particular, the 27 million Soviet War Dead.
We will have a pint afterwards at Zeitgeist @ The Jolly Gardeners, 49-51 Black Prince Road, Lambeth, London SE11 6AB
Saturday 17th November – Cycle to Sevenoaks and back to London. c. 45 miles
Meet 8.00am for Breakfast (to leave 9.00am) at Surrey Docks JD Wetherspoons, 185 Lower Road, London SE16 2LW
Time to check out those Sevenoaks pubs
Saturday 30th November - AGM at The Crosse Keys (JD Wetherspoon), 9 Gracechurch Street, London EC3V 0DR
Meet from 4.30pm to start AGM at 5.00pm
December
Sunday 8th December – Cycle to the Red House, Bexleyheath and back to London. c. 25 miles.
Meet 8.00am for Breakfast (to leave 9.00am) at Surrey Docks (JD Wetherspoon), 185 Lower Road, London SE16 2LW.
A chance to visit another of William Morris’ houses
The 47th annual Tour des Trois Vallees in 2019 is a series of touring rides organised by the Cyclo-Club Dieppois based on the roads and lanes of the countryside in and around Dieppe, offering various distances (from 30k to 140k) to suit both families and keen club cyclists. A walk is generally offered for non-cyclists.
On Thursday 27th we will take the train to Brighton and stay at the Youth Hostel for the night.
On Friday 28th we will cycle to Newhaven and take the ferry to Dieppe where we will check in to our AirBnB (room sharing mandatory). Alternatively we can advise you of nearby hotel options.
On Saturday 29th we will visit the market then cycle along the coast or inland for a picnic.
On Sunday 30th we will participate in the 100 km route.
On Monday 1st we will take the ferry back to Newhaven, cycle back to Brighton and take the train back to London.
You will need train / ferry tickets and contribute towards accommodation costs as well as the kitty. You will also need to give us advance notice of your participation so that accommodation can be booked and we can advise you of any necessary travel reservations.
July
Saturday 13th July - Cycle on Dunwich Dynamo. c. 125 miles
The Dunwich Dynamo is a 200 km night ride from London to the lost city of Dunwich on the Suffolk Coast.
Most participants take the Southwark Cyclists organised coach back to London which will need to be booked individually as soon as tickets are released from January.
Meet 6.30pm at London Fields Brewery, 365-366 Warburton St, London E8 3RR
Saturday 27th July – Cycle to Eastbourne with train back to London. c. 75 miles
Meet 8.00am from Breakfast (to leave 8.30am) at The Rockingham Arms (JD Wethserspoon), Metro Central Heights, 119 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN.
We will take the main road to Redhill, after which we will predominantly ride along cycle tracks which follow the course of old railway routes
You will need train tickets.
August
Saturday 10th August – Cycle to Boulter’s Lock and back to London c. 80 miles
Meet 8.00am for Breakfast (to leave 9.00am) at The Rocket (JD Wetherspoon) Putney Wharf Tower, Brewhouse Lane, London SW15 2JQ.
This is one of our traditional, summer rides with is led by George Fenwick along many picturesque parts of the Thames including through Runnymede and Windsor.
Saturday 24th to Monday 26th August – Cycle & Stay to France & Belgium 1st World War Battlefields c. 30 / 45 / 45 miles.
On Saturday 24th we will meet at St Pancras International at 7.00am and take the train to Dover and then the ferry to Dunkirk, France from which we will cycle to Poperinge, Belgium and stay at Toc H or Talbot House which was a rest station for 1st World War combatants.
On Sunday 25th we will cycle across the battlefields via Ypres (Menin Gate), Passchendaele and cemeteries to Oostende, Belgium where we will stay at the Youth Hostel and visit a marvellous fish restaurant for dinner.
On Monday 26th we will cycle back to Dunkirk along the coast to take the ferry back to Dover and then the train back to London.
You will need train / ferry tickets and contribute towards accommodation costs as well as the kitty. You will also need to give us advance notice of your participation so that accommodation can be booked and we can advise you of any necessary travel reservations.
September
Sunday 8th September – Cycle to Haywards Heath to visit the Heathen Brewery (owned by our member Ed Perfect) and train back to London. c. 50 miles
Another opportunity to try beers from the brewery which were enjoyed at the fantastic London Clarion 2018 organised Easter Meet at Southend.
You will need train tickets
October
Saturday 12th to Sunday 13th October – Cycle & Camp to Thaxted in Essex to visit "The Red Vicar" Conrad Noel's church and grave c. 50 miles each way.
Meet 8.00am for Breakfast (to leave 9.00am) at Goodmans Field (JD Wetherspoon), 89 Mansell Street, London, E1 8AN.
We will enjoy a leisurely cycle to Thaxted on Saturday, stay the night at a local campsite (sited close to an excellent hostelry) then attend the Church on Sunday before cycling back to London.
You will need, sleeping bag and bivy / tent. We will aim to eat at hostelries to save on excess weight. You will need also need to give us advance notice of your participation so that the camp site can be booked.
Saturday 26th October – Cycle to Brighton, social with Brighton & Hove Clarion and train back. c. 60 miles.
Meet 8.00am from Breakfast (to leave 8.30am) at The Rockingham Arms (JD Weatherspoon), Metro Central Heights, 119 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BN.
Another opportunity to follow the same route as the official London to Brighton, British Hearth Foundation bike ride which some of our members will be doing in June.
You will need train tickets
November
Sunday 10th November – Remembrance Service at the Soviet Memorial
Meet 11.30, outside Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road London SE1 6HZ
This event is attended by Military Attaches and Ambassadors to the former Soviet Republics, the Arctic Convoy Club and a number of other left-minded organisations. As ever, we will be laying a wreath on behalf of the Club to remember our Clarion Comrades; those who died fighting fascism in Spain in the ranks of the International Brigades and those that fought & fell in other wars; the dead of all wars and the victims of genocide; the aspirations for peace and, in particular, the 27 million Soviet War Dead.
We will have a pint afterwards at Zeitgeist @ The Jolly Gardeners, 49-51 Black Prince Road, Lambeth, London SE11 6AB
Saturday 17th November – Cycle to Sevenoaks and back to London. c. 45 miles
Meet 8.00am for Breakfast (to leave 9.00am) at Surrey Docks JD Wetherspoons, 185 Lower Road, London SE16 2LW
Time to check out those Sevenoaks pubs
Saturday 30th November - AGM at The Crosse Keys (JD Wetherspoon), 9 Gracechurch Street, London EC3V 0DR
Meet from 4.30pm to start AGM at 5.00pm
December
Sunday 8th December – Cycle to the Red House, Bexleyheath and back to London. c. 25 miles.
Meet 8.00am for Breakfast (to leave 9.00am) at Surrey Docks (JD Wetherspoon), 185 Lower Road, London SE16 2LW.
A chance to visit another of William Morris’ houses
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