Edging Ahead
The first Catford Hill Climb held in 1887, was won by S.F. Edge, one of the most famous racing men of the Anerley Bicycle Club
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History
Vintage Cycling Videos
A collection of YouTube videos about Cycling as it was … more suggestions for inclusion appreciated.
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The First Cyclist to ride from London to Brighton!
On 17th February 1869 John Mayall cycled through Croydon and Purley on his way to become the first person to ride a bicycle from London to Brighton.
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A Call From The Wild
G.L and O.J Hopkins were a bit more than just “keen clubmen” with a bevy of racing successes to their names on both road and track achieving national records in 1903.
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The Oldest UK Cycling Club
Many clubs claim to be amongst the oldest in the UK including us. But who really is the oldest? We list them …
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History Overview
At the Crown, Selsey, Whitsun Tour in the early 1890s Although it is now centred on Croydon, the A.B.C. was
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Club Officers 1881-1981
An extract from the Club’s Centenary Booklet 1881-1981
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Club Speed Records 1881-1981
An extract from the Club’s Centenary Booklet 1881-1981
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Anerley & The Robin Hood
William Sanderson bought land on the former Penge Common, he built the first house in the area, which he named “Anerly”, a Scottish word meaning “solitary” or “only”
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