London Clarion Cycle Club

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Tom Groom
1871 - 1945
Secretary
Clarion Cycling Club

"Fellowship Is Life"

The Clarion Cycling Club began one evening of Monday 26th February 1894 when Tom Groom and five others men held a meeting in the Labour Church in Birmingham
Blatchford ILP SDF
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Take a look at Spond for information about this year's pre-Christmas drinks! Just like last year, we have reserved a dedicated space for club members. We hope to see a fantastic turnout, just like we did last year!

Plans for new two-way cycle track between Rotherhithe and Peckham A new two-way cycle track is set to be installed between Rotherhithe and Peckham.

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Wow what a ride! 14 completed today’s Halloween Skull ride! 💀 ☠️ we had perfect weather until the last 30 minutes despite the forecast! #stravaart At its best #halloween #cycling #cyclingclub

🎬 Film Screening: "London's Clarion Call" & "Iron Ladies" 2nd December + 🎃 Halloween Ride This Saturday! - eepurl.com/jqvLVU

Club Rides and Events | London Clarion Cycle Club London Clarion Cycle Club rides and events including social rides, cycle touring, weekends away and more!

Take a look at our website for details of some of the upcoming rides we have planned! www.londonclarion.org.uk/copy-of-ride...

Clarion Cyclists Conquer Chichester for the Autumn Meet! The leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and that can only mean one thing: it's time for the Clarion Autumn Meet! After fantastic weekends in Ipswich and Bedford over the last two years, it was the b...

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Bygone Burnley: the Clarion movement of Burnley and Pendle, with historian Roger Frost MBE Our Bygone Burnley episode today sees us explore the socialist Clarion movement that sprang up in Burnley and Pendle in the early 20th Century.

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Perfect autumn vibes for our London Clarion Cycle Club ride from Chichester to Hayling Island and back! 🍂🚴‍♂️ A very enjoyable sociable 37 miles, complete with a couple of pub stops along the way. Cheers to good company and beautiful weather! ☀️🍻 #CyclingAdventures #AutumnRides #ClarionCycleClub

Thrilled to be at the premiere this evening of the incredible new short film "London's Clarion Call - Keeping Fellowship Alive" by Jamie Dalton! 🎬✨ A film about the Clarion movement and London Clarion Cycle Club #clarioncyclingclub #FilmPremiere #London #Excited

Club Rides and Events | London Clarion Cycle Club London Clarion Cycle Club rides and events including social rides, cycle touring, weekends away and more!

Check out the London Clarion Cycle Club website for a full schedule of upcoming rides published throughout the year! 🚴‍♂️✨ #Cycling #London www.londonclarion.org.uk/copy-of-ride...

Nan Muir
Clarion Cycling Club
Scotland
Record Holder
Glasgow
June 1939

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Tom Groom
1871 - 1945
National Secretary and Founder of the Clarion Cycling Club in 1894, friend of Robert Blatchford and William Morris.

The Clarion Cycling Club founded 26th February 1894 - Birmingham
SDF ILP

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Gustav Holst wrote much of his "Planets" suite while living in a cottage in Monk St, near Thaxted Essex, after being inspired by the local area during a walking & cycling holiday in 1913.
Holst was a committed socialist and Clarion supporter
Hammersmith Socialist Choir
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Jack S Taylor

(brother of Alex Taylor)

Scottish racing champions

West of Scotland Clarion Cycling Club
Glasgow
Workers Olympiad

Clarion
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Clarion Cycling Club
possible Glasgow

Note National Clarion banner

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Jimmy Carlisle
HillheadEdinburgh Clarion Cycling Club Clarion cycling hut at Aberfoyle.

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Clarion
West of Scotland
Clarion Cycling Club
Glasgow

Fellowship is life

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Clarion Cricket
Birmingham 1902

Fellowship Is Life

Robert Blatchford

Football BWSF

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Glasgow Clarion Field Club
1906
Fellowship Is Life
Harry Lowerison
Robert Blatchford
Botany Nature
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Clarion Swimming Club
1902
Fellowship Is Life
Robert Blatchford
Taylor Clarke Stalybridge
Clarion Cycling - Tom Groom
Clarion Vans - Julia Dawson
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Footballs Not Cannonballs
Clarion Tour
Paris 1920

“the first time that a working-class organisation had instituted an international gathering.”

Fédération Sportive du Travail
St. Lazare, Pantin, Paris

Fellowship Is Life

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Clarion Cycling Club
1894

Robert Blatchford
Tom Groom
Fellowship Is Life

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Robert Blatchford
Editor of the Clarion Newspaper

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Harry Lowerison (1863–1935)
Established the Clarion Field Club in 1895
The Clarion Field Clubs were part of the wider Clarion Movements attempt to encourage a knowledge of nature & wildlife
Fellowship Is Life
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Robert Blatchford
Ruskin School

History | London Clarion Cycle Club Explore the fascinating history of London Clarion Cycle Club, from its origins to its role in the local cycling community. Learn about its legacy and impact.

London Clarion is among the oldest cycling clubs in the city. You can discover the fascinating history of the club on our website www.londonclarion.org.uk/history-lond...

Just wrapped up another fantastic ride to Deal in Kent! 🚴‍♂️ Two groups this time: one tackled the full 100 miles, while the other joined us from Faversham for the second half. It was our 4th edition of "Deal or No Deal," and it just keeps getting better!

Rain or shine, London Clarion cyclists are pedaling their way to Brighton today! 🌧️🚴‍♂️ Nothing can stop this hardcore crew! #CycleOn #LondonToBrighton"

How To Join | London Clarion Cycle Membership for 2025 costs just £25 and includes Cycling Third Party Liability insurance and many other benefits. Join now!

Join London Clarion Cycle Club, one of the oldest cycling clubs in London! With over 200 members, we organise rides year-round. Membership is just £25 and includes third-party liability insurance. For more information, visit our website. www.londonclarion.org.uk/join