February 1906

Articles in this issue

• Editorial (opens in a new tab)

  The editor opens with commentary on the Club's campaign to engage Parliamentary candidates on three cyclist priorities: compulsory vehicle lighting, reform of the Motor Car Acts, and improved road administration.
• Cyclists and the General Election (opens in a new tab)

  A detailed account of the CTC's letter-writing campaign to over 400 parliamentary candidates asking them to pledge support for cyclists' legislative demands, with 179 of those who replied favourably being returned to Parliament.
• List of Parliamentary Candidates Who Have Replied Favourably (opens in a new tab)

  An extensive constituency-by-constituency listing of candidates across London, provincial boroughs, and English and Welsh counties who gave satisfactory answers to the CTC's three-question questionnaire on cycling matters.
• Motor Cycle Notes (opens in a new tab)

  News and observations on the motor-cycle as it relates to CTC membership and road-use legislation, noting the Club's efforts to secure fair treatment for motor-cyclists alongside pedal cyclists.
• The Forgotten Art of Road Mending (opens in a new tab)

  A critical examination of the declining standards of British road maintenance, arguing that modern traffic demands a more scientific and centralised approach to highway upkeep.
• Mechanical and Practical (opens in a new tab)

  Technical advice and equipment notes for touring cyclists, covering maintenance matters and practical considerations for the cycling season.
• District Associations (opens in a new tab)

  Reports from regional CTC branches including forthcoming Annual General Meetings in Northumberland, Durham, Yorkshire, Birmingham, Glasgow, and the Metropolitan district, along with local club activities.
• Prospective Tours (opens in a new tab)

  Advance notices of proposed club tours and rides for the coming season, with invitations to members to join or organise excursions.
• Standing Notices (opens in a new tab)

  Standard official Club notices covering membership renewals, submission deadlines for the Gazette, and administrative reminders for the February period.