CTC Gazette, Vol 1909, No 7

CTC Gazette, Vol 1909, No 7 cover
PublicationCtc Gazette
Volume1909
Issue7

Articles in this issue

  • The editor reports on the second International League of Touring Associations congress held in London, noting how the event has shifted from a cycling focus to predominantly automobile interests.

    p. 2
  • The Council explains its revised policy on CTC danger boards, announcing a limited programme of new notices at genuinely unexpected hazards rather than the comprehensive old system.

    p. 2
  • An editorial appeal prompted by disappointing renewal statistics, urging enthusiastic members to actively recruit new cyclists and reverse the decline in membership.

    p. 2
  • A detailed tour account of three weeks cycling through the Alps, describing individual passes, the gradients encountered, and the panoramic views from high mountain roads.

    p. 3
  • A cycling tour through the Isle of Skye and the western Scottish sea lochs, describing the rugged mountain scenery, ferry crossings, and the singular beauty of the Hebridean coast.

    p. 27
  • A further instalment of the New Zealand cyclists' long British and European tour, detailing their routes and experiences as they continue their journey.

    p. 29
  • Practical route guidance for cyclists leaving London in various directions, identifying roads that avoid the worst traffic and provide a pleasant introduction to the countryside.

    p. 30
  • A short cycling excursion to a particularly scenic location in Sussex, describing the roads leading there and the landscape encountered.

    p. 42
  • A report on a joint Whitsun run organised by four cycling clubs, describing the route taken and the camaraderie of a large group ride.

    p. 42
  • A technical article reviewing different crank lengths and pedal designs, with advice on selecting the most appropriate combination for touring cyclists.

    p. 36
  • An account of a cycling run organised by the Ladies District Association, describing the route, the participants, and the pleasures of organised club touring.

    p. 42