March 1906

Articles in this issue

• Editorial (opens in a new tab)

  The editor comments on the Motor Car Commission's delayed report and urges members to attend the Annual General Meeting, where a proposed broadening of the Club's constitution will be a central topic.
• Supplementary List of Parliamentary Candidates (opens in a new tab)

  A continuation from the February issue listing additional provincial and county parliamentary candidates who responded favourably to the CTC's questionnaire on cyclists' legislative priorities.
• Suggested Enlargement of the Club's Sphere of Action (opens in a new tab)

  The Council Chairman's article setting out the case for broadening the CTC's membership rules to admit all tourists, not just cyclists, arguing this is necessary to preserve the Club's influence and relevance.
• The Story of the Month (opens in a new tab)

  A survey of current cycling trade and industry news, including statistics on British cycle manufacture and export, and commentary on the competitive position of home-made machines against foreign imports.
• A Day in Orkney (opens in a new tab)

  A touring narrative describing a cycling excursion through the Orkney Islands, with notes on the landscape, roads, and points of interest encountered.
• Cycle Camping (opens in a new tab)

  Practical advice and member experiences relating to camping by bicycle, with guidance on equipment and suitable routes for those combining touring with lightweight camping.
• Motor Cycles at Crystal Palace (opens in a new tab)

  A report on the motor-cycle displays and competitions held at Crystal Palace, with observations on the technical progress being made in motor-cycle design.
• Chemico-Cycling Jottings (opens in a new tab)

  A regular column examining the chemistry and materials science behind cycling equipment, covering topics such as tyre compounds, lubricants, and frame alloys.
• The Ladies' Page (opens in a new tab)

  Content directed at female members of the CTC, covering topics relevant to women cyclists including suitable clothing, road conditions, and recommended routes.
• Comfortable Quarters (opens in a new tab)

  Member recommendations for accommodation along touring routes, with an editorial caution following a misleading submission that turned out to be for a nursing home rather than a cyclists' inn.
• Touring Notes (opens in a new tab)

  Member-contributed notes on road conditions, route suggestions, and touring experiences from across Britain and the Continent.
• District Associations (opens in a new tab)

  Notices and reports from regional CTC branches, including Annual General Meeting announcements for Glasgow, Lothians, Leicester, Preston, and Birmingham districts.