Membership of the Fenland Clarion puts you right at the heart of the local cycling community and makes you a part of the largest and friendliest cycling club in the area. Our members benefit from being able to take part in organised social events, leisure rides and club runs, time trial, grass track and road racing, junior coaching and more. The club is more than racing and club runs, it is a social network where people get to meet other like-minded individuals. In addition to the organised events, many riders use the Club as a hub to organise their own leisure or training rides with groups of friends and club mates. With 150 members, of which 30 are youth riders, there is likely to be someone of similar age and ability to you.

Please note that new members joining after 1st September will gain membership through until the end of the following year. Thereafter membership runs from January to the end of December and you can renew from the beginning of December (ie, one month before membership expires).

All of this costs just £18 per year with concessions for juniors (£10) and families (£36).To join, please complete the application via the Join Online tab. We look forward to welcoming you in.

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Fenland Clarion Membership

We are pleased to be able to announce that joining Fenland Clarion has never been easier as we now have online membership in place.This enables you to become a new member of the Fenland Clarion, or renew your existing membership. Membership is from January to December inclusive.

Please note if you are already a club member then you will receive your own personalised renewal application via e-mail.

National Clarion membership

When you join Fenland Clarion CC you automatically become part of the National Clarion Cycling Club. As part of the National Clarion you will get access to:

• Clarion Cover 3rd Party Insurance
• Free Legal Support in the event that someone has knocked you off your bike
• Cycling with club mates throughout the UK
• 30 Sections across the UK and Europe
• Award winning Boots & Spurs Cycling magazine delivered to your door twice a year
• Rides and Events – a friendly welcome at rides around the country
• Annual Easter Meet
• Annual Autumn Meet
• Access to National Clarion Championship Races, track, road, time trial, hill climb, cyclo-cross.
• Season-long National Clarion points competition (from your best results from our championship events)
• Clarion Cyclists Welcome  at Clarion Friendly Venues
• 15% discount from Cotswold Outdoor (NB the Cotswold Outdoor discount code will be printed on your membership card).
• 15% discount using your Cotswold discount code also at Snow & Rock, and Runners Need.
• 15% discount using discount code at Lusso cyclewear
• 10% discount at Cycle Surgery
• 10% discount from InMotion Product

See the National Clarion website for more information.

what is a club run ?

It is a social ride at a moderate pace, usually including a tea/coffee stop at a cafe or pub and returning to the start via a different route. All riders are welcome to join us on our club runs and it is a great way to get into cycling. There is a run every Sunday right throughout the year, usually starting at 9am, and occasionally there are runs at other times, for example a midweek evening ride to a local pub, a Youth Hostelling or camping weekend.

where do they start from ?

Most club runs start from Helpston village centre but check the runs calendar for details of evening rides, camping and Youth Hostelling weekends. 

what time do they set off?

Most Sunday club runs leave at 9am sharp but check the calendar for the time of all runs and weekend events.

what routes do we take ?

Sunday runs follow a variety of routes in all directions from Helpston varying in length from around 30 miles to 70 miles. Each run is graded Red, Amber or Green; the red ones are quite hard, being long, hilly, or both! The Green runs are typically less than 40 miles and not too hilly and should be rideable by reasonably fit newcomers, and the Amber routes are in between. The tea/coffee stops vary from cafes in villages and country parks, windmills and other interesting places to diners and pubs, and we are always looking for good new places to stop for a break. Summary details of each run are included on the Club Run Calendar.

the current list of club run stops Here is a list of tea/coffee stops that are currently used.

how much does it cost ?

It costs nothing to join us on a club run, but once you get the bug you'll want to join the club and get involved in other aspects of cycling too. The club has group membership of the Youth Hostelling Association (YHA) so you do not have to be an individual member to join us on YHA weekends.

who sets the routes ? This is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. R.C. Please mail him to ask any questions not covered here.

I am not too sure I am fit enough for the club runs what can I do ?

Come along to one of the shorter club runs (graded green on the club run calendar). The pace is always determined by the slowest rider, there are mixed ability riders and soon you will be joining in the banter and chewing up the miles before you know it. During the summer, and typically once a month, we also have some even easier runs of typically 20 miles that are suitable for new riders.

what type of bike do I need?

Any type of bike will be suitable for the Green rides as long as it is properly maintained, but do bring a spare inner tube of the correct size with you as not all wheel sizes are the same. See how you get on with the easier rides first; you don’t need to rush out and buy an expensive bike before you have tried out a few runs first, and other riders will be able to give you good advice depending on what type of riding you are really interested in.

when and where does the next club run to ?

Check out the Club Runs Calendar. This is updated quarterly in advance. More details can be obtained by clicking the item on the calendar so it opens up then clicking "more details".

for those who already ride the club runs

Below is the latest summary of club run attendance points. Remember 2 points are awarded to members for every club run completed and 1 point for part attendance cut short by mishap, etc. Points are accumulated throughout the year, starting 1 st October through to the end of September the following year and the Male and Female club member with the most points receives an award at the Club Dinner (held during November each year). Occasionally someone will ‘take a hammering’ on a club run (despite the moderate pace, we all sometimes have an off-day!) and the Hammer Trophy is awarded some years to the rider who has taken the biggest hammering when out on a club run.

club run points This document contains the lastest copy of the Club Run points. Please click on it to download the document.

where can I see the routes we might take ?

Below are the routes we take, these are plotted on MapMyRide and are an approximate route. This may vary depending on weather \ road closures etc. Click on the route you wish to look at and this will open the MapMyRide website automatically. The routes can be downloaded to a GPX file for use on Garmin devices etc.The club runs are graded Red / Amber / Green.

- Green runs are the easiest, typically less than 40 miles and fairly flat. These runs should be ok for new riders who have a good level of general fitness.

- Amber runs are intermediate, typically 40 to 50 miles with maybe a few relatively easy hills.

- Red runs are the hardest, usually between 50 and 70 miles, sometimes with some fairly hard hills. Rides over 60 miles are usually graded red on account of distance, but may still be fairly flat, for example the ride to Heckington.

During the summer, and typically once a month, we also have some even easier runs of typically 20 miles that are suitable for new riders.

Details of club runs are shown on the calendar, with routes set in advance each quarter.

the next run is: Please see the top stories on the left of the page or the club calendar. Or for a list of all club runs look at the icon on the right of this text.

Below is a list of useful links. If you wish to add some more please mail the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. who can add additional items to the page.

Local Cycle Shops

Local Sports Shops

Cycling Website

Internet Cycle Shops

Useful Sites

The Peterbrough Bicycle Trading Hub.

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 2015 Results

Hardriders-Place to Place Result 29.03.15

Event \ Date	Result
Final Overall Club Standings - November 2015
Bluebell 14 Standings - 26/8/15
Bluebell 13 Standings - 19/8/15
Bluebell 12 Standings - 12/8/15
Bluebell 11 Standings - 5/8/15
Bluebell 10 Standings - 29/7/15
Bluebell 9 Standings - 22/7/15
Bluebell 8 Standings - 15/7/15
Bluebell 7 Standings - 1/7/15
Bluebell 6 Standings - 24/6/15
Bluebell 5 Standings - 3/6/15
Bluebell 4 Standings - 20/5/15
Bluebell 3 Standings - 13/5/15
Bluebell 2 Standings - 6/5/15
Bluebell 1 Standings - 29/4/15

The various forms below contain information relevant to racing. Please take time to read them fully and understand which ones are relevant to you. Failure to do so may stop you from racing in particular races.

3rd Party Insurance Form This form through the National Clarion club in association with CTT will provide you for a one of few 3rd Party insurance whilst racing for the Fenland Clarion. It is advised but not essential that you have some kind of 3rd party insurance.
British Cycling Road Entry Form This form is required if you wish to enter in a BC race.
Cycling Time Trial Form This form is required if you wish to enter into one of many Championship races that the club holds.

Take a look through this section to see photos of racing events held throughout the year.

Fenland Handicap Road Race 2010
Championship 25TT April 2010

Hardriders Place To Place March 2015

Please take some time to view these forms prior to attending for the first time, this is to safe guard your child and also the Go Ride instructors. 

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Go Ride Parental Consent form This form can be completed/edit with Adobe reader, or similar PDF viewers, then emailed to the youth coaches This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Otherwise please download, print and sign this form before attending your first go ride event. This is required for the Go Ride coach to start teaching your child.
Go Ride Cycle Safety Check form Please download and print this form. The form will give you a simple checklist of things that you will need to do before each lesson to confirm that your childs bike is safe to use.
Fenland Clarion Child Protection Policy

Who are we ?

The Fenland Clarion Cycling Club has its home in Helpston, just north of Peterborough and close to Stamford and The Deepings. Membership puts you at the heart of the local cycling community with riders of all ages enjoying cycling at all levels. Our members benefit from being able to take part in organised social events, leisure rides and club runs, time trial, grass track and road racing, junior coaching and more.

For those new to club cycling, why not come along to one of our popular Club Runs? These gentle rides take place on Sunday mornings throughout the year and leave from Helpston on a circular route with a welcoming coffee shop along the way. We always ride "at the pace of the slowest rider" so you needn't worry about getting dropped or left behind. Club Runs are a great way to enjoy some of our fantastic local riding and strike up some new friendships along the way.

For the sporting rider, why not give our Wednesday evening Bluebell time trial a go? Throughout the late Spring and Summer a 10 mile circular route around Helpston starts and ends on the Heath with a hot cup of tea from our famous tea urn. The Bluebells are a central part of club life and are as much about the social event as they are the racing. Many members will turn up to chat and mix with friends even if they are not racing. This is another great way to mix with clubmates and strike up new friendships.

The club is more than racing and club runs, it is a social network where people get to meet other like minded individuals. In addition to the organised events, many riders use the Club as a hub to organise their own leisure or training rides with groups of friends and club mates. With 120 members, there is likely to be someone of similar age and ability to you.  Take a look through some of our "Crooked Wheel" magazines and see what we get up to.

Above all the club is about having fun and socialising with like minded people. Come along and join us and see what we're all about.