Some of our old club pictures can be seen in the Gallery section under the 'About' heading at the top of this page. Take a look!

We are starting to share stories and pictures of wider interest on the club's Instagram @fenland_clarion Instagram

This will be an addition (rather than a replacement!) to our existing pages on this website and on Facebook. 

The club has a stock of kit items in Clarion colours available for sale. 

The Club is working on a list of coffee stops for local riders and for Clarion members from around the country. 

A copy of our current list can be found under the Group Rides heading above or here: Coffee Stops. 

Have a look and see if we have missed anything. If you have a favourite spot that's not on the list please send it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Pictures and extra information about the cafés is welcome; your favourite cake on the menu? What are the bike parking arrangements like?

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Two club members (Richard Betts-Masters and Ian Halliday-Pegg took part in the local South Witham Category 4 road race (24 miles/38.4 km) on 30 March. You can see more information and pictures on the club Facebook page. 

A great night's racing took place at the Peterborough Athletics Arena on 26 January. See the video on our Club Facebook page: Facebook

The Club Dinner and Prize Presentation was held on 25 November at the Farmers, Yaxley. Our Guest of Honour was EF Education Pro, Tour de France rider and Heanor Clarion rider, James Shaw. 

Club members are welcome to use Electric bikes on Club Runs provided that their bike complies with the government rules for Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles:  

“An Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle (EAPC) must have pedals that can be used to propel it.  It must show either:

• the power output
• the manufacturer of the motor

It must also show either:

• the battery’s voltage
• the maximum speed of the bike

Its electric motor:

• must have a maximum power output of 250 watts
• should not be able to propel the bike when it’s travelling more than 15.5mph

If a bike meets the EAPC requirements it is classed as a normal pedal bike. This means you can ride it on cycle paths and anywhere else pedal bikes are allowed. Any electric bike that does not meet the EAPC rules is classed as a motorcycle or moped and needs to be registered and taxed. You’ll need a driving licence to ride one and you must wear a crash helmet.”
 
If a club member or other rider was to join a club run with a modified e-bike or a bicycle with an e-bike conversion which does not conform to the legal requirements then that rider and the club would not be indemnified against third party losses under the club’s insurance. 

For this reason, Fenland Clarion can only allow legal EAPCs to be used on club runs and rides.  Individual members are responsible for checking and disclosing to the club whether their EAPC is legal.

Lindsay Clarke: World Masters Track Cycling Champion 60-64 Women 

Chris Farrow

For some years now, members of the Fenland Clarion have taken an annual cycle tour, usually in Europe (but with a memorable detour to the Scottish Highlands in 2017).  In 2022, after a two year pandemic-induced hiatus, we were blessed with a glorious adventure in the western Alps of France including the beautiful Verdon Gorge.  

This year we decided to return to the Dolomites, scene of my first tour with the team back in 2015.