CTC Gazette, Vol 1906, No 5
Articles in this issue
- p. 2
The editor describes the appalling dust conditions on British roads over the Easter holidays, arguing that outdated road-making methods cannot cope with modern traffic levels and that a Government Roads Department is urgently needed.
- p. 2
A pointed rebuttal of a trade journal's claim that excessive road watering is acceptable highway management, drawing on the Branksome precedent to argue that local authorities are dangerously complacent about road safety.
- p. 3
An update on the progress of the membership ballot on broadening the Club's constitution, noting that the number of voting papers returned already exceeds any previous similar exercise.
- p. 2
Howard Castle analyses statistics on British cycle production and trade, noting the near-total exclusion of foreign cycles from the home market and the export performance of British manufacturers.
- p. 5
A detailed touring account of a cycling journey through Scandinavia, describing roads, landscapes, hospitality, and the practical challenges of bicycle travel in that region.
- p. 1
A touring article exploring a rural area that has been largely overlooked by cyclists, describing the roads and scenery discovered by the author.
- p. 12
A regular technical column examining the science behind cycling materials and equipment, with observations on lubricants, metal fatigue, and related topics.
- p. 22
An essay tracing how the bicycle industry's innovations in lightweight construction, pneumatic tyres, and precision engineering directly shaped the development of the early motor car.
- p. 23
A detailed article on the current state of British highway upkeep, reviewing experiments with dustless road materials and the roles of local and national authorities in managing the road network.
- p. 28
News and comment on motor-cycling matters relevant to CTC members, covering legislative developments, new machines, and the relationship between motor-cyclists and the Club.
- p. 1
Articles and notes of particular interest to women members, covering suitable cycling dress, recommended routes, and club activities for female tourists.