PHOTOGRAPHS: Booth Family Archive 1950-1992
Some fantastic cycling photos from the Booth family album Continue reading PHOTOGRAPHS: Booth Family Archive 1950-1992
Balham CC brings the South London cycling story to the Lambeth Heritage Festival
As part of the 2020 Lambeth Heritage Festival, we teamed up with the Streatham Society to share the story of 1890’s South London cycling boom. Continue reading Balham CC brings the South London cycling story to the Lambeth Heritage Festival
BCC members take on summer challenges in extraordinary times
With restrictions on group club rides during the COVID-19 pandemic we launched the BCC Summer Challenge. Continue reading BCC members take on summer challenges in extraordinary times
Things about cycling to work you wish you knew
So…on cycle to work day the blog editor was cajoled into writing an article for the company intranet. Here it is cut and pasted for the record Continue reading Things about cycling to work you wish you knew
Buchanan adds Hill Climb podium to Balham CC firsts
James Buchanan adds first Balham CC hill climb competition entrant and podium to his BCC palmares Continue reading Buchanan adds Hill Climb podium to Balham CC firsts
Balham CC, South London and the 19th century bicycle boom
Balham Cycling Club was born in 1897 at the back end of a bicycle boom. Whatever you did, whatever your social standing, in 1897 the bike had something for everyone and everyone wanted in. In this blog we take a look at cycling during the time of Balham CCs formation, both nationally and through the prism of the South London cycling scene Continue reading Balham CC, South London and the 19th century bicycle boom
Piano wire plays part in Balham maker’s unique bike design
This is the story of Tarver and Bowley, a Balham based bicycle manufacturer, best known for an extraordinary looking bike with spokes made of piano wire. Continue reading Piano wire plays part in Balham maker’s unique bike design
The Matchless experience: South London cycling in 1884 (Part 2)
We explore the South London Diaries series for the first time in nearly three years. Includes an insight into the Matchless bicycle and the Bicycle and Tricycle Supply Association Continue reading The Matchless experience: South London cycling in 1884 (Part 2)
Club stays indoors to ride length of UK for St George’s Hospital
Club organises indoor fundraising challenge during Coronavirus lockdown Continue reading Club stays indoors to ride length of UK for St George’s Hospital
Balham CC in Cat 3 Crit for first time
James Buchanan becomes the first Balham CC rider to venture into Category 3 racing. Continue reading Balham CC in Cat 3 Crit for first time
