May 1909

Articles in this issue

• Editorial (opens in a new tab)

  The editor announces a special summer focus on touring articles, curtailing regular features to give more space to descriptive accounts of cycling in Britain and abroad.
• A Spring Ride (opens in a new tab)

  A first-person account of an early-season cycling outing, describing the particular pleasures of spring roads and countryside awakening after winter.
• A Bachelor Girl's Camp (opens in a new tab)

  An account by a woman cyclist of a solo cycle-camping expedition, describing the equipment carried, campsites used, and the pleasures of independent travel.
• The Compleat Cyclist (opens in a new tab)

  A lighthearted essay on the ideal qualities, equipment, and attitudes of the perfect touring cyclist, drawing on the tradition of Izaak Walton's fishing classic.
• Dartmoor (opens in a new tab)

  A touring guide to cycling on Dartmoor, covering the open moorland roads, ancient standing stones, and the challenge of navigating the high ground.
• Brittany (opens in a new tab)

  A practical guide to cycle touring in Brittany, France, describing the most rewarding routes, the distinctive Breton landscape, and hospitality encountered by British cyclists.
• Lost Towns of England (opens in a new tab)

  A cycling tour in search of deserted medieval villages and settlements, tracing the landscape evidence of communities that have vanished over the centuries.
• A Tramp through England (opens in a new tab)

  An account of a long-distance walking journey through the English countryside, contributed by a touring member exploring the country on foot.
• Irish Law (opens in a new tab)

  A report on a legal case with implications for cyclists in Ireland, concerning road user rights and the enforcement of cycling regulations.
• Military Cycling (opens in a new tab)

  Notes on the expanding use of cycles in military service, including news of manoeuvres and the particular skills required of soldier cyclists.
• Cameras for Tourists (opens in a new tab)

  A practical review of cameras suitable for the cycle tourist, comparing weight, bulk, and image quality across different models and formats.