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A LITTLE ABOUT THE PAST

The Luton Arrow Cycling Club was first formed in 1935 by a small group of enthusiastic cyclists, one or two of whom still have connections with the club even to this day. It is not the only one in Luton, others feature prominently and contribute greatly to the sport in general. In the early days its activities were confined to what is still one of our main functions, club touring. Offering all the pleasures that this type of cycling can give, together with the amenities provided later by a clubroom, membership of the Luton Arrow Cycling Club grew rapidly until, in the spring of the following year, the Time Trialling section come into being with the promotion of a successful 25 mile event.

During the years that proceeded the Second World War much hard work resulted in steady progress, the expansion of the TimeTrialling section and the introduction of Track racing did much to provide the foundation upon which has been built the club as we know it today. During the war of course, many of our members were called to service, some unhappily never to return. It was due greatly to the work of the remaining officials that the club continued during this difficult period. A return to peace in 1945 was, however, the signal to once again forge ahead.

Since that time very many members have come and gone, the vast majority, we like to think, having taken with them happy memories of their cycling days. Our racing successes have been many and the club has featured prominently in several Area and National Championships.

Like all other organisations we have not been without our troubles but these, over the years, have served only to teach us valuable lessons and to strengthen our understanding of the true spirit of cycling. To the present day we pride ourselves in being one of the most prominent cycling clubs in the area, capable of offering to the discerning cyclist a service second to none, no matter what their particular interest, might be.