London Clarion Cyclists Ride a Skull into the City Streets!

This past Saturday, November 1st, London Clarion Cycle Club took urban cycling to a whole new level by completing an incredible, artistically-driven ride around central London. Our challenge? To pedal a route that, when viewed on Strava, formed the shape of a giant skull!

An Amazing Feat of Strava Art

A massive thank you goes out to Nicolas Georgiou for his brilliant and painstaking work in designing this complex piece of Strava Art in conjuction with Rapha Cycling Club

The morning kicked off at the Rapha Clubhouse on Brewer Street, where 14 London Clarion members gathered for a coffee and last-minute route review. Fueled up and ready, we rolled out to begin the 33-mile route.

The Route: The intricate nature of the skull design meant this was no ordinary cycling group ride. It required intense focus, sharp turns, and pinpoint navigation to ensure the final image was perfect. The concentration needed was high, but the resulting Strava Art was absolutely worth every single pedal stroke!

Leading the Charge

A huge round of applause to Clive, who masterfully led the Clarion cyclists through the labyrinthine streets of central London. He kept the group together and on track, with essential support from our dedicated club secretary, Alex. Their combined leadership ensured we conquered the complex turns and junctions necessary to sketch the eerie shape onto the map.

Perfect Timing (Almost!)

We were incredibly fortunate with the conditions. Despite Novembers unpredictable nature, the weather gods were largely on our side! We enjoyed a dry, crisp ride for the vast majority of the ride. Thankfully, the rain held off until the last 20 minutes, a minor dampener that couldn't spoil the incredible sense of accomplishment.

This was a brilliant day out, proving once again that cycling isn't just about speed or distance instead it's about community, creativity, and the sheer fun of exploring our city in new and exciting ways.

London Clarion Cycle Club organises group rides throughout the year: how to join London Clarion Cycle Club