August 1909

Articles in this issue

• Editorial: A Club House (opens in a new tab)

  The editor discusses proposals for the CTC to acquire a clubhouse or rooms in London, inviting members to send their views to headquarters as the Finance Committee considers the matter.
• Letter to Chief Constables on Road Safety (opens in a new tab)

  The text of a joint letter from leading cycling and motoring organisations to all chief constables, calling for stricter enforcement of the law against corner-cutting, wrong-side driving, and other dangerous practices.
• Loch Rannoch (opens in a new tab)

  A cycling tour around the remote Perthshire loch, describing the forest roads, the solitude of the landscape, and the challenge of reaching this beautiful Highland destination.
• In the Morvan (opens in a new tab)

  A cycling tour through the Morvan uplands of Burgundy, France, describing the wooded hills, quiet roads, and the distinctively French character of the region.
• Cycling to Somersby (opens in a new tab)

  A pilgrimage ride to Somersby in Lincolnshire, birthplace of Alfred Lord Tennyson, combining literary interest with cycling through the Wolds.
• A Ride round Dauphiny (opens in a new tab)

  An account of cycling through the Dauphiné Alps of south-eastern France, describing the mountain roads, river gorges, and the dramatic scenery of this alpine region.
• In Arran on a Crock (opens in a new tab)

  A humorous account of cycling round the Isle of Arran on an old and unreliable machine, describing the mechanical misadventures and the island's scenic roads.
• The Roman Wall (opens in a new tab)

  A cycling tour along Hadrian's Wall, describing the road that follows the Wall and the ancient military remains encountered along the route.
• The Cost of Touring (opens in a new tab)

  A practical analysis of the expenses incurred on a typical cycle tour, covering accommodation, food, and miscellaneous costs to help members budget for their holidays.
• Buttertubs and Tan Hill (opens in a new tab)

  A cycling excursion over the high moorland roads of the Yorkshire Dales, including the dramatic Buttertubs Pass and the remote Tan Hill inn.
• Membership Lists (opens in a new tab)

  An announcement that district associations are now supplying local consuls with lists of members in their areas, allowing cyclists to identify CTC members in their neighbourhood.