July 1909

Articles in this issue

• Editorial: The L.I.A.T. Congress (opens in a new tab)

  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.
• Removal of Danger Boards (opens in a new tab)

  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.
• Our Numbers (opens in a new tab)

  An editorial appeal prompted by disappointing renewal statistics, urging enthusiastic members to actively recruit new cyclists and reverse the decline in membership.
• Three Weeks in the Alps with a Bicycle (opens in a new tab)

  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.
• Skye and the Western Lochs (opens in a new tab)

  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.
• New Zealanders Awheel (opens in a new tab)

  A further instalment of the New Zealand cyclists' long British and European tour, detailing their routes and experiences as they continue their journey.
• London Exits for Cyclists (opens in a new tab)

  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.
• Some Points in Cranks and Pedals (opens in a new tab)

  A technical article reviewing different crank lengths and pedal designs, with advice on selecting the most appropriate combination for touring cyclists.
• A Sussex Beauty Spot (opens in a new tab)

  A short cycling excursion to a particularly scenic location in Sussex, describing the roads leading there and the landscape encountered.
• Whitsun Meeting of Four Cycle Clubs (opens in a new tab)

  A report on a joint Whitsun run organised by four cycling clubs, describing the route taken and the camaraderie of a large group ride.
• On Tour with the Ladies District Association (opens in a new tab)

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