CTC Gazette, Vol 1909, No 6
Articles in this issue
- The editor introduces this special touring number, which sets aside regular Club business to give maximum space to descriptive cycling articles from Britain and abroad.
- A summary of the ongoing campaign by the CTC and NCU to obtain fairer railway rates for the carriage of cycles, including the outcome of a recent deputation to the Railway Superintendents.
- A cycling account of the roads through Laggan in the Scottish Highlands, describing the remote glens, mountain passes, and the challenges of touring in this wild country.
- Practical advice for cyclists planning a Swiss tour, covering mountain passes, customs formalities, recommended routes, and what to expect in terms of road conditions.
- An account of cycling through Finland, describing the long straight roads through forest and lake country, the sparse population, and the novelty of touring in Scandinavia.
- A detailed touring account of pass-storming in the Alps, describing the ascents, the views from high cols, and the exhilarating descents into the valleys below.
- The continuing adventures of New Zealand cyclists on an ambitious long-distance tour of Britain and Europe, describing their experiences on British roads.
- An account of cycling through the Belgian Ardennes, covering the wooded hills, river valleys, and historic towns of this popular Continental touring region.
- Notes on the use of motor-cycles for touring, with practical comparisons between the petrol machine and the pedal cycle as means of long-distance travel.
- A reflective essay on the pleasures of pausing during a cycling tour, describing a summer roadside scene and the particular quality of rest earned by pedal effort.
- Practical guidance on photography for the cycle tourist, covering how to carry cameras, choose subjects, and process film while on the road.