MEMBERSHIP

Joining the London Clarion Cycle Club is a fantastic way to enhance your cycling experience and become part of a historic and vibrant community! We use Membership Mojo, a trusted platform utilized by clubs, associations, and charities across the UK, to manage our memberships efficiently. You can join our club by visiting https://membermojo.co.uk/london-clarion, where you will find an easy-to-use registration process. As a member, you'll enjoy numerous benefits including access to our regular leisure rides and occasional weekends away, allowing you to explore scenic routes and build camaraderie with fellow cycling enthusiasts. Our club, founded in 1895, is deeply rooted in cycling tradition, and we aim to make every ride enjoyable and memorable. Membership also provides opportunities to participate in special events, receive updates on club activities, and connect with a supportive community of cyclists. Whether you're a seasoned rider or just starting out, the London Clarion Cycle Club offers something for everyone. Join us today and pedal into a world of exciting adventures!

The London Clarion Cycle Club is based in London, offering a rich history since its founding in 1895. The club organizes regular leisure rides throughout various picturesque routes in and around London, as well as occasional weekend getaways for more extended cycling adventures. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or a beginner, London Clarion Cycle Club provides a welcoming environment for all enthusiasts looking to explore the city's cycling landscape. London Clarion Cycle Club has members from all across London as well as Essex, Kent and Surrey.

On London Clarion Cycle Club rides we average between 10 and 12mph so a relaxed pace.

We primarily do road cycling, and cycle touring, some members also do Time Trials, Road Racing, Cycle Cross, Gravel rides, Mountain Biking and ultra endurance racing.

For 2024 we offer two different membership types. Membership with National Clarion Cycling Club membership or Membership of London Clarion Cycle Club only. The second membership is designed specifically for members who already have third party liability insurance via Cycling UK or London Cycling Campaign. 2024 Membership fees (i) London Clarion CC only membership runs for 12 months from date of joining. (ii) London + National Clarion Cycling Club membership runs from 1st January to 31st December. If you join after 1st September you automatically get membership for the following year.

We currently have over 200 members, 30% of London Clarion members are Women.

London Clarion Cycle Club is a mixed ability cycling club, we never leave a rider behind. Our rides start at a social pace 12mph / 19kph and on rides we often split into smaller groups to accommodator different abilities.

Typically, we start our rides from outside Servewell Cafe in Bermondsey or a central London location such as Black Sheep Coffee, 2 Cheapside, near St Pauls Cathedral. The start location of each ride will always be shown on the clubs Spond account.

Third party liability insurance for cyclists is a type of insurance that provides coverage for situations where a cyclist causes injury or damage to another person or their property. Learn more about Third Party Liability Insurance for Cyclists

We are a welcoming and diverse London cycling club, boasting a membership of over 200. Our members span from 20 to 80 years old, creating a dynamic and inclusive community. Among us, there are regular attendees who join every ride, as well as those who participate when their schedules allow. Our rides cater to varying preferences - from those who prefer a relaxed pace with lively conversation to others who are more intent on covering distance and speed. 30% of our members are female.

Yes, we certainly do! Please keep an eye on our club Spond group and email updates. We organise weekends away as well as adhoc social catch ups.

The website provides basic information on some Club rides. We primarily use Spond to organise club rides we also have a couple of members only WhatsApp groups which are very popular. We have a public and a private Facebook group. We send members a club Newsletter by email every month.

Once you join the cycling club, you will receive an invitation to join our Spond group where all upcoming rides are posted. You will easily find a ride that matches your skill level and can sign up for it. If you can ride a minimum of 20 miles at an average 12mph, you will have no problem keeping up with the group.

Our club rides are open to paid up members only. Our volunteers work hard to keep the cost of membership to London Clarion Cycle Club very competitive.