Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Anyone who enjoys cycling - frpm beginners to experienced riders. We welcome riders who can average 12 mph for 20 miles and value friendly, social rides.

Join online in minutes via our membershiop sign up page.(/join) After joining you'll get access to the ride calendar, WhatsApp and Spond groups and booking links for rides.

We pride ourselves on being one of the most accessible and affordable cycling clubs in London. We offer three main options: • Full Membership (£20/year): Includes your London Clarion membership PLUS National Clarion Cycling Club membership and comprehensive third-party liability insurance. (Runs Jan 1 – Dec 31; join after Sept 1 and get the rest of the year plus the following year included). • London Clarion Only (£10/year): Ideal for riders who already have third-party insurance through British Cycling or Cycling UK. (Valid for a rolling 12 months from your join date). • Family membership: two adults + any children under 18. For more info visit How to Join(/join)

Family membership options are available. Family membership is for two adults and any number of children under 18 years old.

Absolutely. We know joining a new club can be daunting, so we offer a 30-day free trial. You can sign up as a guest, get access to our Spond app, and come along for a ride to meet the members and experience our friendly club culture before paying any membership fees. For more details visit the homepage(/home)

For the London‑only option, membership runs for 12 months from your joining date. For the combined London + National Clarion option, membership runs on the calendar‑year basis described above.

You'll be added to our communication goups, receive ride invites, and can book rides that match your pace and distance. New members get a welcome pack.

If you want a club where nobody gets left behind, the London Clarion Cycle Club is your answer. Founded in 1895 with the motto "Fellowship is Life", we are one of the capital's oldest and most welcoming cycling communities. We don't do initiation tests or demand you ride a high-end carbon race bike. Our focus is entirely on inclusive, relaxed, and social riding. While our rides frequently start in South London boroughs like Southwark, Greenwich, and Bromley, we welcome riders from every corner of the city. Whether you are on an entry-level bike or a seasoned rider looking for a more relaxed pace and a chat, you will find a friendly wheel to follow here. We welcome anyone to join who can ride at an average 12mph for at least 20 miles.

Rides often start in Southwark, Greenwich or Central London but members come from across London. Expect inclusive, relaxed, social rides - no initiation tests or pressure to race.