Past Rides and Events

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 in 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.

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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 routes. ​ Themed & Historical Rides Our heritage as part of the National Clarion Cycling Club sets us apart. We frequently organize themed rides that celebrate our roots in social history and the labour movement.

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• London 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.

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Endurance Challenges & Special Events For those looking to push their limits alongside friends, we organise larger-scale excursions throughout the year. From riding the 26.2-mile London Marathon route together to tackling the famous overnight Dunwich Dynamo for a dawn beach arrival, we embrace bigger challenges as a team.

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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 out into the green lanes of Hertfordshire, Essex, and the Surrey Hills.

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• 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 & Pub Stops: No Clarion ride is complete without a stop for coffee and buns, and we are just as fond of finishing a long route at a great local pub or independent taproom. The social aspect is just as important to us as the miles covered. ​ Join Our Next Adventure Browsing our past rides offers a glimpse into the Clarion experience, but the best way to understand it is to ride with us. Inspired by our past journeys?

   

• Check our Upcoming Rides page to see what we have in the diary.

• Visit our Join Page to become a member of London's friendliest cycling club.

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