Saddleworth Clarion Cycling Club is based around Saddleworth, Oldham, Tameside & Kirklees and is a section of the National Clarion Cycling Club. 

Why Join Saddleworth Clarion Cycling Club?

We organise on and off road club rides and events for like- minded cyclists in and around the beautiful Pennine countryside of Saddleworth. Cyclists of all abilities are welcomed to the club. Our aim is simple - to enjoy the full spectrum of cycling activities in the company of others, from the recreational through to the competitive. With experienced cyclists and newcomers alike, we share our experience, interests, and knowledge of routes and cafes for the benefit of all.

Here are some of the benefits of joining Saddleworth Clarion Cycling Club:

• Regular club rides:
• Social C ride (30-40 miles, gentle pace) to a local cafe, ideal for those wanting to try out the club (usually Saturday);
• Faster Sunday B rides (35-45 miles, not typically including a café stop);
• Longer A Rides (50-70 miles, Sunday);
• MTB rides Wednesday evenings and some weekends;
• Monthly beginners ride on the last Saturday of each month.
• Meet, ride & socialise with like-minded people in the Saddleworth area.
• Improve your cycling & enjoy your cycling more in a group environment, widen your cycling horizons.
• Members also enjoy discounts at Bikeanics in Greenfield (10%).

And as part of the National Clarion you will get access to:

• Access to Clarion Cover 3rd Party Insurance.
• Free Legal Support in the event that you are knocked off your bike
• Award winning Boots & Spurs Cycling magazine delivered to your door twice a year
• Annual Easter Meet & Autumn Meet
• Access to National Clarion Championship Races, track, road, time trial, hill climb, cyclo-cross.
• Season-long National Clarion points competition (from your best results from our championship events)
• 15% discount from Cotswold Outdoors  (NB the Cotswold Outdoor discount code will be printed on your membership card).
• 15% (*10%) using your Cotswold discount code also at Snow & Rock, Cycle Surgery* and Runners Need. 
• 10% discount from InMotion Products 
• 15% discount from Lusso
• 30 Sections Across the UK and Europe   - A friendly welcome and opportunity to cycle with Clarion club mates at rides and events around the country

Where and when we meet for rides:

Saturday & Sunday weekly club rides meet at Caffe Grande Abaco (formerlyJava Bar) in Uppermill for a 9 a.m. start for various rides to different weekly destinations, usually a cyclist friendly café somewhere. Distance & speed depends not only on the type of ride (A, B or C), but also the riders in the group and the terrain & weather conditions.

MTB rides meet every Wednesday evening at 7.10pm at the bus turning circle in Uppermill for a 2 hour off road ride. Also weekend off road rides organised for riders of all abilities and experience.