March 1909

Articles in this issue

• Editorial (opens in a new tab)

  The editor appeals to procrastinating members to renew their subscriptions promptly, defends the Club's policy of charging for the British Handbook, and quotes Birmingham journalist John Urry's public endorsement of C.T.C. membership from the Birmingham Gazette.
• Result of Postal Vote on Shipton Annuity (opens in a new tab)

  Publishes the scrutineers' certified count of the membership's postal ballot on ex-Secretary E. R. Shipton's retirement annuity, which returned a clear majority in favour of the higher £78 (over £50) per annum rate.
• Variable Gears (opens in a new tab)

  A technical assessment of variable-gear mechanisms, comparing different systems and advising on the most suitable choice for touring cyclists.
• Art of Cycle Touring (opens in a new tab)

  A reflective essay on the pleasures and techniques of long-distance cycle touring, covering pacing, route planning, and the right approach to enjoying time on the road.
• From Florence to Rome (opens in a new tab)

  An account of a cycling journey along Italian roads from Florence to Rome, describing the landscape, historic towns, and the experience of riding through Tuscany and Lazio.
• Around Bredon Hill (opens in a new tab)

  A short tour around Bredon Hill on the Worcestershire-Gloucestershire border, describing the orchards, quiet lanes, and views from the summit.
• London Exits for Cyclists (opens in a new tab)

  H. R. Reynolds surveys the best ways for cyclists to get out of London and about the suburbs, recommending which exit roads to take and which to avoid.
• The Tourist in Cornwall (opens in a new tab)

  A touring narrative exploring the roads and scenery of Cornwall, covering coastal villages, ancient crosses, and the distinctive character of the far south-west.
• Motor Cycle Notes (opens in a new tab)

  News and technical notes on motor-cycling for CTC members who ride powered machines, covering new models and practical touring advice.
• England's Smallest Churches (opens in a new tab)

  An antiquarian cycling tour in search of England's most diminutive parish churches, combining road travel with architectural interest.
• Statement of Accounts (opens in a new tab)

  The Club's annual financial statement, showing income, expenditure, and the state of the various reserve funds.