Past Rides and Events

London Clarion Cycle Club London to Brighton Ride June 2021

Explore Our Past London Clarion Cycle Club Rides

Welcome to the archive of our cycling adventures. At the London Clarion Cycle Club, our history is written on the tarmac and the rides we do together. We are proud to be more than just a cycling group; we are a community built on the principle that "Fellowship is Life," continuing a radical tradition that dates back to 1895.

Here, you will find a curated selection of the rides we have held as a club a diverse mix of endurance challenges, leisurely social spins, and historically themed rides.

Themed & Historical Rides

Our heritage as part of the National Clarion Cycling Club sets us apart. We frequently organise themed rides that celebrate our roots in social history and the labour movement.

Spanish Civil War Tributes: Rides honoring former members like Tom Oldershaw, visiting memorials and sites of historical significance to keep their stories alive.
Clarion Heritage Trails: Routes that retrace the paths of early Clarion cyclists, visiting historic meeting spots and celebrating the "Clarionettes" who paved the way for modern club cycling.

Social Spins & Weekend Adventures

Not every ride is a history lesson or an endurance test. The backbone of our club is the regular weekend social ride, ranging from 30 to over 90 miles into the green lanes of Hertfordshire, Essex, and the Surrey Hills.

The "No-Drop" Promise: We are a mixed-ability club. On our social rides, no one is left behind. We ride as a group, supporting one another through mechanicals and fatigue alike.
Cafe Culture: No Clarion ride is complete without a stop for coffee and buns. The social aspect is just as important to us as the miles covered.