In the 1900’s AW Hunt was a well known record breaking Balham CC ‘crack’. The recent coming together of new material – not least a personal testimony in the club newsletter and memorabilia from his great niece – means we can now tell the story of his illustrious cycling career in the Balham CC colours. Continue reading Hunt wins Balham trophy outright and goes on to claim national record
So that was 2018, the second year of our little adventure. Lots more stunning rides, some hugely enjoyable nights out and some difficult sock choices. Here’s our year in review Continue reading Pizza, Pancakes and Pimms: 2018 in review
Club adds three new photos to the heritage collection including one in colour from 1968 and a photo of a TT in the snow on Christmas Day! Continue reading PHOTOGRAPHS: Club adds 50-year-old colour photo to heritage collection
The quest to tell the story of the club took the largest of leaps recently when members of the old club raided lofts and cupboards to bring some cherished club memorabilia and heir looms to the club heritage night. Continue reading MEMORABILIA: 10 Trophies, Club Newsletters, Jersey and Committee Regalia
The club has just acquired four medals, the earliest dating from 1914. They are the oldest club medals the club has managed to get it’s collective hands on since this project started. Continue reading MEMORABILIA: Club acquires 104-year-old medals as part of BCC rider’s ‘standards’ collection
Past members joined us for an evening celebrating the club’s heritage and looking forward to the season ahead Continue reading Balham CC old guard and new get-together for club heritage night
The Club’s history is jam-packed with Time Trials at many different distances. Doffing a cap to the club’s past, this Bank Holiday weekend the 2018 version of the club launched its first 5 mile TT course. Continue reading Club trials new Club Time Trial
We know from previous finds that George Huntley founded the club in 1897 and the Balham Hotel (now The Regent) was used as the club HQ from 1897 until 1926. Now, fresh research shows a man seemingly destined for the pub trade, well established in the Masonic lodges of South London and who had links to another legendary London sports club still going today. Continue reading The Publican, Harrier and Worshipful Master: An introduction to Balham CC founder George Huntley
We’ve just got our hands on an original 86-year-old poster for a famous track meet promoted by Balham CC. Continue reading MEMORABILIA: 1932 Poster for “London’s most thrilling race of the season”
In our quest to share the stories behind club memorabilia from an illustrious past, we’ve found some club trophies and individual medals but never a trophy for an individual – until now that is. Continue reading MEMORABILIA: 80-year-old ‘Balham 100’ Trophy
