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Thursday Ride: 13th September 1888

Des discovers a history making ride, Sept 1888.

des November 29, 2011November 18, 2014 2011, History, Rides Read more

Edging Ahead

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

admin October 9, 2011May 7, 2022 History Read more

Vintage Cycling Videos

Vintage Cycling Videos

A collection of YouTube videos about Cycling as it was … more suggestions for inclusion appreciated.

admin November 24, 2010November 24, 2010 Gallery, History Read more

The First Cyclist to ride from London to Brighton!

John Mayall

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.

des November 24, 2010August 28, 2023 Features, Gazette Articles, History Read more

A Call From The Wild

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.

des November 24, 2010November 24, 2023 History, Racing Read more

The Oldest UK Cycling Club

Pickwick Bicycle Club

Many clubs claim to be amongst the oldest in the UK including us. But who really is the oldest? We list them …

admin November 23, 2010November 23, 2010 History Read more
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Racing at Herne Hill 1894

S.F. Edge circa 1895

On a club ride 1886

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