 Rivalry between the two university clubs soon extended to the Hour Record, being first set and then bettered by their riders three times between 1876 and 1879, the two latter by Dark Blues, Weir and Christie.In May 1881, the club changed its name to the Oxford University Bicycle Club, abbreviated to O.U.Bi.C.,; the "i" distinguishing it from the Oxford University Boat Club.In Lent Term, 1882, the membership of the club stood at 44.