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2020, Balham CC 2017, Social History

Balham CC supports Wheels For Wellbeing ‘Sponsor A Cycle’ Scheme


We’ve sponsored a bike and named it after our founder Continue reading Balham CC supports Wheels For Wellbeing ‘Sponsor A Cycle’ Scheme

Pauld802June 5, 2021July 19, 2021Leave a comment
Balham CC 2017

2020 in review – one extraordinary year


We cycled all together, we didn’t cycle at all; we cycled in twos and we cycled in sixes; we drafted and we rode two-metres apart; we cycled with no stops, with stops, with stops but no open shops. Our story of 2020. Continue reading 2020 in review – one extraordinary year

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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

Pauld802August 16, 20201 Comment
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
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
2010s, Balham & London, Balham CC 2017

BCC On-road and off-road: 2019 Year In Review


So that was 2019. Some lovely rides, some hugely enjoyable nights out and lots more in-between. Here are the highlights from our third year in the red, white and black. Continue reading BCC On-road and off-road: 2019 Year In Review

Pauld802December 21, 2019February 1, 2020Leave a comment
2010s, Balham CC 2017

Balham CC and Bella Velo get together for Breast Cancer Awareness Month


Bikes Ridden. Coffee drunk. New friends made. Money raised. And the sun came out! Continue reading Balham CC and Bella Velo get together for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pauld802October 20, 2019November 3, 20193 Comments
2010s, Balham CC 2017, Race Results and Reports

Balham CC hits full gas and wins first competitive race


Just five weeks on from entering our first competition we’ve gone and won one! Continue reading Balham CC hits full gas and wins first competitive race

Pauld802October 20, 2019October 26, 20193 Comments

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