CTC Gazette, Vol 1908, No 7
Articles in this issue
- p. 4
The editor draws the attention of London members to the newly revived Metropolitan District Association's programme of runs, highlighting how the Club can help provincial riders who find themselves isolated in the capital.
- p. 2
Haydon Perry's lyrical essay on the particular pleasures of a July cycling picnic with friends, describing a gipsy-style excursion into the countryside with a self-contained commissariat, campfire cooking, and the sounds and sights of a summer wood.
- p. 2
An update on the Club's campaign to have its three amendments to the Licensing Bill moved in Parliament, with thanks to MPs Forster Boulton and Rowland Hunt for agreeing to sponsor them.
- p. 2
An account of the CTC's successful intervention with Dublin Castle authorities over prosecutions of Irish cyclists under the Lights on Vehicles Act for walking their unlit machines, securing an assurance that only those actually riding without lights would be prosecuted.
- p. 20
A touring narrative comparing the two Alpine St. Bernard passes by bicycle, with detailed descriptions of gradients, road surfaces, hospice accommodation, and the scenic grandeur of each route.
- p. 28
A touring account of a cycling journey through Normandy in spring, describing the apple orchards in blossom, Norman architecture, quiet lanes, and the gentle hospitality of the region.
- p. 18
A touring narrative by or about the MP who also championed cyclists' interests in Parliament, describing a cycling journey along the Rhine valley.
- p. 31
A practical and anecdotal piece on combining photography with cycle touring, with advice on carrying equipment, choosing subjects, and capturing the character of roads and places visited.
- p. 32
A thoughtful examination of whether place-to-place touring by bicycle is in terminal decline, assessing the causes of falling participation and arguing for the enduring value of the touring tradition.
- p. 6
Current news and notes on motor-cycling, including updates on legislation and Club activities relevant to members who use motor-cycles for touring.
- p. 41
Letters from members on a variety of topics including touring experiences, Club policy, road conditions, and responses to articles in recent issues.
- p. 10
Reports from regional CTC branches on their summer activities, runs, and local affairs from across Britain.