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Ooh, I never normally bother wiv letters page.
Found it.
Clarion clarity
We were delighted to see the National Clarion Cycling Club called a Great Invention of Cycling (CW Oct 6), but dismayed that so much of the article was inaccurate, and somewhat mocking. We appreciate that the Dr Hutch pages are a lighter look at cycling, but we value our history and are passionate about the present, so please let me set the record straight.The Clarion was founded in 1894 and has continued to thrive, with some 1,800 members in 30 sections. Our pedigree is without question; Barry Hoban, Adrian Timmis and recently the Yates twins all had their early years in the Clarion.
Today we are an open and welcoming club. The political views of members and sections may vary, and we are not actively a political organisation, but our slogan “Fellowship is Life” is as valid today as it was in the 19th century.
The club is indeed delightful but not a delightful shambles: we could hardly have had 121 Easter meets starting in 1895 if we did not have a proper organisation.
Denis Pye’s book Fellowship is Life describes the history of our unique club; we are now on our third edition updated in 2015.
Intersection events, group rides and racing championships, provide many opportunities for members from different sections to meet up and form long-lasting friendships and sporting rivalries.
Our members are, even today, part of a unique institution in the world of cycling, much more than just an affiliation.
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Lol no I meant this weeks :-) re the letter about the Clarion in response to the article you mentioned. "Today we are an open and welcoming club. The political views of members and sections may vary".