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Currently on a quest to tell the story of a town & its people through the history of a cycling club
Balham CC 2017

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

Pauld802August 11, 2020Leave a comment
2020, Balham CC 2017

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

Pauld802August 8, 2020August 16, 20201 Comment
1890s, 1900s, Balham & London, Local History, Social History

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

Pauld802July 8, 2020July 10, 20204 Comments
1880s, 1890s, Balham & London, Local History, Social History

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

Pauld802May 15, 2020Leave a comment
1880s, Balham & London, Local History, Social History, The South London Diaries

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)

Pauld802April 19, 2020Leave a comment
2020, Balham CC 2017

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

Pauld802April 5, 2020April 5, 20201 Comment
2020, Balham CC 2017, Race Results and Reports

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

Pauld802February 9, 2020March 1, 20202 Comments
1930s, Balham 2nd Class 100, Memorabilia

MEMORABILIA: 1931 Medal for the ‘Balham 100’ Team Race


We’ve just acquired a medal for the 1931 Balham 100 Team Race, our first from the competition. Continue reading MEMORABILIA: 1931 Medal for the ‘Balham 100’ Team Race

Pauld802January 18, 2020Leave a comment
1930s, Club Championships, Memorabilia, Race Results and Reports

TROPHY CABINET: 50 mile (Club Course) Members Cup


First presented in 1937, The Balham CC Members Cup was awarded to the 50 mile club course champion. Continue reading TROPHY CABINET: 50 mile (Club Course) Members Cup

Pauld802January 14, 2020Leave a comment
1920s, 1930s, 1940s, Club Championships, Memorabilia

TROPHY CABINET: We like our big butt cup and we can not lie*


With apologies to Sir Mix-a-lot for the appalling pun in the headline, we look at the story behind the Sir Alfred Butt Cup Continue reading TROPHY CABINET: We like our big butt cup and we can not lie*

Pauld802January 10, 2020Leave a comment

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