CTC Gazette, Vol 1906, No 8
Articles in this issue
- p. 2
The editor highlights the continuing problem of dangerous hills that lack warning signs, citing two recent cycling fatalities where danger boards had been removed by local authorities who refused to maintain them.
- p. 2
Howard Castle reviews current cycling industry news, covering trade company results, new equipment developments, and the commercial state of the British cycle market.
- p. 4
The Club introduces a new list of Kindred Societies to encourage more purposeful and sociable riding, addressing the criticism that CTC runs lack the camaraderie of local club outings.
- p. 5
A touring narrative describing cycling through the remote roads of Scotland's western islands, with vivid accounts of the terrain, weather, and isolated communities encountered.
- p. 25
An article examining the condition and administration of British highways, arguing for better central coordination of road maintenance in the face of increasing motor and cycle traffic.
- p. 16
A historical and touring piece exploring the surviving toll-house buildings that once controlled access to turnpike roads, with descriptions of examples encountered on cycling journeys.
- p. 18
An essay encouraging cyclists who have been deterred by motor traffic or poor conditions to return to touring, arguing that the pleasures of road travel remain as rewarding as ever.
- p. 27
Member reports on road conditions, overnight stops, and route recommendations from across Britain and the Continent for the summer touring season.
- p. 23
News and comment on motor-cycling, including the CTC's ongoing efforts to obtain fair Continental touring arrangements for members riding motor-cycles.
- p. 31
Notes from the CTC's camping wing covering recent outings, equipment advice, and news from the Association of Cycle Campers.
- p. 31
Reports from regional CTC branches on their summer activities, meetings, and local road matters from around Britain.