CTC Gazette, Vol 1908, No 10
Articles in this issue
- p. 2
The editor directs members' attention to two General Meetings to be held at the Caxton Hall, Westminster on 9 October, and reports on the forthcoming International Road Congress in Paris, which is expected to attract 1,500 participants from governments across Europe, the United States, and Japan.
- p. 2
A thoughtful essay by W. F. Ball arguing that cycling has become thoroughly democratic and is no longer fashionable among the middle and upper classes, but that this is no bad thing, and that class snobbery about cycling is simply absurd.
- p. 38
An examination of French cycle taxation statistics showing that French cycle ownership increased from 1.75 million to 2 million between 1906 and 1907, used as a counter to British suggestions that a cycle tax would be a useful revenue source.
- p. 44
The Club Chairman's report on the International League of Touring Associations meeting in June, noting that the next congress will be held in London with the Motor Union and CTC as joint hosts.
- p. 6
A seasonal essay on autumn cycling, celebrating the particular pleasures of riding in October when the leaves are turning and the roads are quieter after the summer holiday season.
- p. 27
A touring narrative describing a cycling journey through Denmark, with descriptions of castles, Viking history, flat roads, and the welcoming character of Danish towns and villages.
- p. 30
A touring account of two days spent cycling around the shores of Lough Erne in County Fermanagh, describing the island-studded lake, historic ruins, and the particular charm of this part of Ireland.
- p. 32
A touring narrative of cycling through the volcanic landscape of the Auvergne in central France, describing the dramatic upland scenery, challenging climbs, and the character of the Massif Central.
- p. 23
A cycling exploration of the ancient megalithic monuments of Anglesey, combining road-touring narrative with notes on the prehistoric standing stones and burial chambers that dot the island.
- p. 33
A touring account of cycling through three of Ireland's river valleys, describing the rich agricultural landscapes, historic towns, and quiet roads of Munster and Leinster.
- p. 37
Further practical advice on combining photography with cycle touring, covering new lightweight camera equipment and developing methods suited to travellers.
- p. 38
A report on the Leeds Extraordinary General Meeting and the constitutional changes adopted there, covering the reforms to Council election procedures and the reduction in Council size.
- p. 45
Reports from regional CTC branches on their autumn programme of activities, meetings, and local road matters from across Britain.