The National Clarion

The Clarion cycling club was formed in 1895 after a group of likeminded individuals got together in Birmingham in 1894. It took the Clarion name from Robert Blatchford's socialist newspaper.

The National Clarion cycling club grew during the early 1900s with 8000+ members at one time and with sections all over the UK. Working class people were getting their freedom on bikes in the countryside and the Clarion was spreading the word and the newspaper to industrial towns and villages. In those days before most people could own a car, the bike gave freedom and fellowship...the Clarion thrived.

We now have some 650 members in 25 sections, which makes us one of the bigger cycling clubs in the country. Bikes still give us our freedom, freedom from the motorcar, the stresses of the rat-race and gives us great friendship, great friends around the country.

Whether we race, socialise, tour or meet in cafes, the Clarion is a CLUB, a true club not an association.

Classic Clarion greeting "Boots! & Spurs!"

Clarion riders right across the UK greet each other by saying "Boots!" and respond with the exclamation "Spurs!"

The tradition originates from when Clarion newspaper editor Robert Blatchford, used to sit in his barracks late at night telling stories with friends. To make sure that their listeners were still awake, the storyteller would say 'Boots!' those still awake duly replying 'Spurs!'. Satisfied that everyone was still awake, the story would continue.

"Boots and Spurs" continues to be the Clarion call to this day and is also the name of the twice yearly newsletter sent to all Clarion members.

The 2018 Social events calendar will evolve as we go. 

The usual list of events is below and we will populate them with dates, times, prices and locations as we get nearer. 

Yuletide Lunch Sunday 7th January at The Woodhouse Arms in Corby Glen

National Clarion Easter Meet (30th - 2nd April in Southend) >>>Click here for more information 

End of Tens celebration in Helpston, after the last of the Bluebell 10's in August

End of Season Dinner and Trophy Evening Saturday 24th November at Peterborough Indoor Bowls Club on Burton Street. Details to follow, although we will have a guest speaker this year and would like to encourage more families to attend.

Here you can view club kit and then if you wish to order any items please contact our This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

If there are items on the list with TBC on please email Ian and ask for details for future orders and \ or prices.

In this area you can download all the records held and broken throughout the club.

Type of Record	File Download Area
Mens
Womens
Junior
Veteran
Boys
Girls
Track
Place 2 Place
Tandem

Here is a list of all the archived racing results.

Year	Bluebell Results	Race Series Results
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999

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Once your child has taking a few lessons with the Go Ride team why not show your support of them by buying them a high quality Go Ride T-Shirt. To order this shirt either speak to one of the coaches or take a look through the Club Kit for information on how to order them.

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If you are a brand new member please print and fill out the following forms Form 1 and Form 2.

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Please note by filling in the forms and submiting payment to the club you are also agreeing to adhere to the Club Rules.

Please send all completed forms in the following address

Mrs M. Royle
24 Cartmel Way
Eye
Peterborough
PE6 7XA

Failure to complete the correct forms may result in the membership process being held up.

Fenland Clarion CC are in the process of changing to a new kit supplier. 

Ellmore have delivered the first batch of club stock. 

As of May 2018

For Youth clothing your contact is Kerry Starr.

For Senior clothing your contact is our treasurer Julian Tatam.