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title: "Which was the first - ever cycling club of england ?"  
description: "Which was the first - ever cycling club of england ?"  
author: "Rajib Ahluwalia"  
published: 2018-07-22  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/47441/which-was-the-first-ever-cycling-club-of-england  
category: "sports"  
tags: ["sports"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# Which was the first - ever cycling club of england ?

Which was the first - ever [cycling](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/300649/the-health-benefits-of-cycling-daily) club of england ?\
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## Answers

### Answer by Harshal Vispute

**In 1891, the Banbury Star Cyclists' Club was founded**. **The Lord Mayor of Banbury is the club president**, and it is the **world's oldest bicycle club.** \
Banbury clubs were undoubtedly among the **first bicycle clubs in the UK,** while **the Pickwick Bicycle Club** is widely regarded as the **first**. S**ix bicycle enthusiasts convened at the Downs Hotel in Hackney Downs, East London, in June 1870 to create this club, which is still active today.** **\** **The Banbury Advertiser** published confirmation of the foundation of **The Banbury and District Bicycle Club, as it was originally termed, and the enrollment of 26 members on February 11, 1875.** After a few years, the word District was omitted, and the club decided to use its **final iteration of the Banbury Cyclists' Club** at its annual meeting in **1883. (BCC).** **\** **On March 29th, 1875, seven riders set off from Banbury Cross on a 61-mile ride up to Coventry and back on their “ordinaries” (Penny Farthing style bike).** **\** \
![Which was the first - ever cycling club of england ?](https://answers.mindstick.com/questionanswer/4eef78a8-2c27-4d14-ab04-6599289e144c/images/810d4239-9a28-4b42-92d6-502600564a5d.jpeg) **\** **\** **The Banbury Advertiser, dated Thursday 12th February 1891**, also confirmed the **formation of the new Banbury Star Cyclists' Club, reporting 'Formation of the Banbury Star Cyclists' Club** announced – **Mr. J Phillips as secretary, Mr. J. Kilsby as treasurer, Mr. E. Allit as captain, and Mr. E. Barden as a bugler.'** The notice made no mention of Banbury Cyclists' Club.


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