April 1909

Articles in this issue

• Editorial: The Chairman's Appeal (opens in a new tab)

  The editor promotes the Chairman's pithy membership recruitment call and announces the appointment of W. S. Burke as the Club's new secretary.
• The British Handbook (opens in a new tab)

  An enthusiastic review of the newly published 1909 British Handbook, praising its dramatic reduction in size and weight while retaining all essential touring information.
• Railway Rates for Cyclists (opens in a new tab)

  An update on negotiations with railway companies over charges for carrying cycles, including proposed improvements to short-journey return fares.
• Touring Notes (opens in a new tab)

  Members' short touring notes covering a wide range of routes in Britain and abroad, with practical observations on road conditions and accommodation.
• Practical Notes for Cycling Women (opens in a new tab)

  Guidance for women cyclists on clothing, equipment, and the practicalities of undertaking tours of varying distances and difficulty.
• Photo Notes (opens in a new tab)

  Advice and news for touring cyclists interested in photography, covering cameras suitable for travel, film handling, and composition.
• The Association of Cycle Campers (opens in a new tab)

  News from the Association of Cycle Campers, covering forthcoming meets, equipment recommendations, and experiences from recent camping expeditions.
• South-East Yorkshire (opens in a new tab)

  By W. C. M.: a touring account through Hull, Hedon, Patrington and the Holderness coast to Withernsea, Beverley and Driffield, taking in old churches and Wolds scenery en route to Sledmere.
• The Tyne and Tees Country (opens in a new tab)

  A touring account of cycling through the countryside between the Tyne and Tees rivers in north-east England, covering industrial and rural contrasts.
• London Exits for Cyclists (opens in a new tab)

  A practical guide to the best roads out of London in various directions, helping cyclists avoid busy arterial roads and tramlines.
• Annual General Meeting Report (opens in a new tab)

  A detailed account of the year's Annual General Meeting, covering membership figures, financial matters, and resolutions passed by the membership.