Easter Meet 2018 - Programme

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Points to note...

By special arrangement, London Clarion is selling its own Real Ale at the Easter Meet which has been brewed by London Clarion Member Ed. Perfect at his Heathen Brewery in Haywards Heath. This can be obtained by way of tokens only, which can be purchased from any of the London Clarion organisers at ÂŁ3.00 per pint.

Secure indoor bike parking is available at the Park Inn Hotel, opposite the Ballroom (key cards are available from a number of the London Clarion organisers). Access from the street is by way of a separate set of stairs (do ask another Clarion member for assistance, if needed).

The door to the street can either be opened by security or by way of accessing the stairs from the 1st floor.

On Sunday afternoon we have a cycle to Foulness Island which is the only active military range in Britain that maintains a civilian population. All rules (see later in the programme) will need to be strictly observed. Places are limited to 30 and sign-up will be on a first come / first served basis by registering with Alex Southern from Friday evening. N.B. the earlier you get to the meet, the more chance you have of coming along (advance sign-up is not possible).

On Saturday afternoon / evening we will be showing a series of short documentary films about people and communities engaged in equitable initiatives for cyclists and pedestrians. These high quality copies are being shown under special licence obtained by London Clarion, many of them publicly for the first time in the UK Emergency contact: Alan Kiddle - 07563 248983 londonclarion@gmail.com

Friday 30th March 2018 7.30pm Location: Park Inn Hotel - Ballroom Opening Ceremony Join us for a glass of bubbly as we welcome everyone to our 123rd Easter Meet Guest of Honour: Liz Muckleston (nee Groom) Great, Great, Great Niece of Tom Groom, one of our founders Welcome Address: Chris Goode National Clarion Historian & Points Secretary

Saturday 31st March 2018 Location: Meeting Room, Hadleigh Park, Chapel Lane, Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7 2PP

Suggested route: https://www.strava.com/routes/12211662 Free parking at Hadleigh Park: Exit code available at Conference

9.45am Coffee / Tea (All welcome) 10.00am - 1.00pm Annual Conference

10.00am - 1.00pm Visit to Rare Breed Centre, Hadleigh Castle & Salvation Army Tearooms 

Lunch can be purchased from the Hub Cafe

2.00pm Opportunity to hire Mountain Bikes and try the 2012 Olympic Mountain Bike Course Hire bikes available at Bike Art, opposite the Hub Café (Photo ID required) 2.00pm Meet: Outside front of Hub Cafe Group ride from Hadleigh Park, around Canvey Island and back to the Hotel - 21 miles https://www.strava.com/routes/12211846

Saturday 31st March 2018 5.30pm Location: Park Inn Hotel - Ballroom

Films The Last Clarion House - Clapham Film Unit Documentary about the Nelson ILP Clarion Clubhouse Free copy of the book accompanying the film is available here:

In A League of Their Own - Microcosm A history of the USA coalition of cycling clubs (the League of American Wheelman) and their work to create equitable cycling initiatives Slow Roll Chicago - Microcosm Influenced by Slow Roll Detroit; Biking a community out of depressions

Color Lines & Bike Lanes - Microcosm Documentary about a huge part of the bicycle movement in the USA that hasn't been widely reported on: Black women's bike clubs and organisations Good Bones - Microcosm Reading, Pennsylvania, USA - once the richest industrial city in the world; now with its share of the usual post industrial problems. A few years ago, it was found that Reading had the 13th highest number of bicycle users on the east coast of the USA, despite zero public spending or advocacy or even a bike shop within city limits. This inspirational story is about the efforts of the local bicycle community to build on that strength.

Gentrification Response Team - Microcosm How Sunday Parkways helps bridge divides in the city of Porland, Oregon, USA. One Cycle at a Time: Dave Griffiths’ Revolution - Microcosm Cycling advocacy by the disabled community Public Opinion on the Bicyclist in Modern Society - Microcosm A short film about a policeman and his cycle to work Aftermass - Microcosm A short tribute to the ‘Critical Mass’ cycling event which originated in Portland, Oregon, USA and has become a global phenomena

Anavlog: Hunter Gatherers Never Looked This Good - Microcosm Short film about a voluntary, bicycle based removals service Burgerville Bike Thru - Microcosm A community action initiative which led to “Cycle-thru” at the “Drive Thru” Wrestling for the Streets - Microcosm A real-life superhero: Peatónito, the luchador for the pedestrians in Mexico City London Clarion Tricycle Rally - Pathé films Pathé’s historic film about the Hounslow Clarion (now a part of London Clarion) and their famous tricycle ride to Brighton

7.30pm Location: Park Inn Hotel - Ballroom Buffet Roast pepper soup, served with crusty bread

Smoked mackerel & potato salad …

Slow cooked beef bourguignon, topped with puff pastry Smoked haddock fishcake, butter, potatoes & tartar sauce Mushroom, leek & cheese tart with tomato & basil sauce French beans with roast red onion & glazed carrots …

Sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce

Lemon cheesecake & vanilla cream Fresh fruit salad with pouring cream …

Tea / Coffee 8.00pm Location: Park Inn Hotel - Ballroom Disco Let the DJ have your favourite requests

Sunday 1st April 2018 National Clarion 10 mile Time Trial Incorporating the Bert Brown 10 mile Trophy for Women and the Kenneth Humphries Team Trophy (Section with fastest 3 riders on aggregate) First rider off at 9.01am Route: https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/course-details/e34-10 Course Code: e34/10 Start on a128 in bus lay-by just south of elevated roundabout over A127 at "halfway house" at a point 10 kerb joints north of lp133 and 9 kerb joints south of un-numbered lp (by bus stop sign). Proceed south to Orsett Cock roundabout, circle roundabout (6th exit) (5.63m). Retrace on A128 to finish opposite 19th kerb joint north of ep1(20yds) and about 50yds south of Old Mill Cottages. Note: riders must not congregate at finish point.

Entry Fee: ÂŁ9.00 (on the day)

This is a Clarion Club event only, so will not appear on the CTT website. To enter, simply email the organiser with your name, section, date of birth and best 10-mile time in past 12 months racing@fenlandclarion.co.uk Nearest Stations: Start: West Horndon (from Southend Central) Finish: Stanford-le-Hope (to Southend Central)

12.00pm Meet: Outside front of Hotel Official Picture Afternoon Rides

A Ride - 53.42 miles https://www.strava.com/routes/12211506

Foulness Ride - 23.9 miles (With kind permission from QinetiQ) https://www.strava.com/routes/12211004 Rules:   

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Prior registration required (maximum 30 riders) Cycle helmets mandatory Single file only No deviating from the route No photography on the ride through the ranges

7.30pm Location: Park Inn Hotel - Ballroom Easter Meet Annual Dinner & Prize Presentation Please consult table plans (NB. You must not change tables)

Cross-toasting Speeches

Introduction: Don Atkinson London Clarion Guest of speaker: Maurice Burton Maurice Burton was the first black British champion in cycling. His first taste of success came when he won the Junior Sprint national title in 1973. He won the amateur scratch title the following year, raced over a 20 km distance. He went on to represent Britain at the 1974 Commonwealth Games. Burton moved to Belgium in 1977, basing himself in Ghent. He rode 56 professional Six Day events before retiring from competitive cycling after a serious racing accident at the Buenos Aires Six Day in 1984. His son Germain Burton is also a racing cyclist who has represented Great Britain on an international level as a junior and has just joined JLT Condor Prize Presentations: Ian Clarke National Secretary Raffle (Proceeds from the raffle will be donated to the Nelson Clarion Clubhouse)

Breakdown on the way to the 1956 Easter Meet at Mablethorpe Peter Gurney left, rear Don Shepherdly London Clarion Archive

In the spring a gladder heart beats ‘neath the Clarion Cyclist’s vest; In the spring an added brilliance takes his “bike” and Clarion crest,

In the spring, though willy-nilly pent in sordid street, Lightly turns the C.C.’s fancy to the thought of Easter Meet.

Miss L. Hird, Hon. Secretary, National Clarion Cinderella Society, 1909