London Clarion Cycle Club FAQs
FAQ's
I'M LOOKING FOR A CYCLING CLUB NEAR ME? WHERE IS THE CLUB BASED?
We're based throughout London and have members in North London, East London, South London and West London. We also have a few members who live in Essex, Sussex and Kent.
CAN I HAVE A FREE TRIAL RIDE?
Yes, we welcome anyone thinking of joining to attend one of our rides before joining. Join Now
WHAT SORT OF CYCLING DO YOU DO?
We primarily do road cycling, and cycle touring, some members also do Time Trials and Road Racing.
HOW MUCH DOES MEMBERSHIP COST?
Current membership costs are as follows. Senior (London Clarion only) £5. Senior (London Clarion + affiliation to National Clarion including free third party insurance) £15.
I WANT TO GET IN TO CYCLING AGAIN BUT I'M A BIT RUSTY
Don't worry, we've got members of all abilities and encourage everyone to take part.
WHERE CAN I SEE THE CALENDAR OF RIDES, HOLIDAYS AND SOCIALS?
Once you sign up for membership you will be emailed about forthcoming rides and events.
WHERE DO YOU START YOUR RIDES?
Typically, we start our rides either in a central London location, Old Street, Putney or Surrey Quays. It depends on the route we take and also who is leading the ride. We try to vary the start of club rides equally between North London, South London, East London and West London, we also start some rides in Central London.
WHAT LEVEL DO YOU CYCLE AT?
We are a mixed ability cycling club and we aim to never leave a rider behind.
I HAVE A MOUNTAIN BIKE CAN I RIDE WITH YOU?
Yes absolutely.
CAN I BRING MY E-BIKE ON A CLUB RIDE?
Yes absolutely.
HOW MANY AND HOW OFTEN ARE THE RIDES?
We hold rides every couple of weeks and organise trips away a few times a year. In 2019 we will be going to West Yorkshire, Dieppe and Belgium for long weekends.
WHERE DO MOST MEMBERS LIVE?
The vast majority of our members live in London although we also have a few members from Essex and Kent. We pride ourselves on being a cycling club for all Londoners not just limited to people living in a particular part of this great city.
HOW MANY MEMBERS ARE THERE?
As it stands at the time of writing (January 2020) we have 95 members.
WHAT IS THE AGE RANGE?
We have members of all ages (over 18’s only).
DO YOU DO CYCLOCROSS?
Not currently but possibly in the future.
WHEN WAS LONDON CLARION CC FOUNDED?
London Clarion Cycle Club was founded in 1895 which makes it one of London's original cycling institutions. The club has a rich history. You can learn more about the club and the Clarion movement here
DO YOU SELL CYCLING CLOTHING?
Yes, visit our shop located here
WHERE CAN I READ AN OLD CLARION CYCLING MAGAZINE?
We have a number of old Clarion Cycling Magazines for you to view online
BOOTS and SPURS what does that mean?
Traditionally Clarion Cycling club riders greet each other by saying "Boots!" and respond by saying "Spurs!" It comes from when Clarion newspaper editor Robert Blatchford, used to sit in the barracks late at night telling stories between friends. To make sure their listeners were still awake, the storyteller would says "Boots!" those still awake would reply "Spurs!" and the story would continue. 'Boots and Spurs' continues to be the Clarion Cycling club call to this day, throughout the World.
If you have any other questions please use the contact us page
We're based throughout London and have members in North London, East London, South London and West London. We also have a few members who live in Essex, Sussex and Kent.
CAN I HAVE A FREE TRIAL RIDE?
Yes, we welcome anyone thinking of joining to attend one of our rides before joining. Join Now
WHAT SORT OF CYCLING DO YOU DO?
We primarily do road cycling, and cycle touring, some members also do Time Trials and Road Racing.
HOW MUCH DOES MEMBERSHIP COST?
Current membership costs are as follows. Senior (London Clarion only) £5. Senior (London Clarion + affiliation to National Clarion including free third party insurance) £15.
I WANT TO GET IN TO CYCLING AGAIN BUT I'M A BIT RUSTY
Don't worry, we've got members of all abilities and encourage everyone to take part.
WHERE CAN I SEE THE CALENDAR OF RIDES, HOLIDAYS AND SOCIALS?
Once you sign up for membership you will be emailed about forthcoming rides and events.
WHERE DO YOU START YOUR RIDES?
Typically, we start our rides either in a central London location, Old Street, Putney or Surrey Quays. It depends on the route we take and also who is leading the ride. We try to vary the start of club rides equally between North London, South London, East London and West London, we also start some rides in Central London.
WHAT LEVEL DO YOU CYCLE AT?
We are a mixed ability cycling club and we aim to never leave a rider behind.
I HAVE A MOUNTAIN BIKE CAN I RIDE WITH YOU?
Yes absolutely.
CAN I BRING MY E-BIKE ON A CLUB RIDE?
Yes absolutely.
HOW MANY AND HOW OFTEN ARE THE RIDES?
We hold rides every couple of weeks and organise trips away a few times a year. In 2019 we will be going to West Yorkshire, Dieppe and Belgium for long weekends.
WHERE DO MOST MEMBERS LIVE?
The vast majority of our members live in London although we also have a few members from Essex and Kent. We pride ourselves on being a cycling club for all Londoners not just limited to people living in a particular part of this great city.
HOW MANY MEMBERS ARE THERE?
As it stands at the time of writing (January 2020) we have 95 members.
WHAT IS THE AGE RANGE?
We have members of all ages (over 18’s only).
DO YOU DO CYCLOCROSS?
Not currently but possibly in the future.
WHEN WAS LONDON CLARION CC FOUNDED?
London Clarion Cycle Club was founded in 1895 which makes it one of London's original cycling institutions. The club has a rich history. You can learn more about the club and the Clarion movement here
DO YOU SELL CYCLING CLOTHING?
Yes, visit our shop located here
WHERE CAN I READ AN OLD CLARION CYCLING MAGAZINE?
We have a number of old Clarion Cycling Magazines for you to view online
BOOTS and SPURS what does that mean?
Traditionally Clarion Cycling club riders greet each other by saying "Boots!" and respond by saying "Spurs!" It comes from when Clarion newspaper editor Robert Blatchford, used to sit in the barracks late at night telling stories between friends. To make sure their listeners were still awake, the storyteller would says "Boots!" those still awake would reply "Spurs!" and the story would continue. 'Boots and Spurs' continues to be the Clarion Cycling club call to this day, throughout the World.
If you have any other questions please use the contact us page