CTC Gazette, Vol 1909, No 10
Articles in this issue
- p. 2
The editor expresses sharp disappointment at the paltry railway concessions granted after five months of negotiation, noting the new 9d return cycle ticket for short journeys falls far short of what cyclists in other countries enjoy.
- The Council's Opinion on Railway Rates
The Council formally registers its disappointment at the railway companies' response and instructs delegates to the NCU Joint Committee to press harder for further concessions.
- The Development Bill
An analysis of the Chancellor's Development Bill and its proposals for road improvement funding, reassuring cyclists that the scheme is aimed at improving existing roads rather than creating new motor roads.
- p. 1
Notes on the celebration marking twenty-one years since pneumatic tyres became standard equipment on cycles, commemorating John Boyd Dunlop's invention.
- p. 15
Further episodes from a cycling tour through Central Europe, describing the roads, border crossings, and the diverse landscapes of this touring territory.
- p. 1
An account of a long-distance motor-cycle and sidecar tour from London to Wales, covering the roads, fuel stops, and the practicalities of this relatively new form of mechanised touring.
- p. 19
A walking tour account following the main road from the Danish capital to Hamburg, describing the flat countryside, small towns, and the experience of travelling on foot through Scandinavia.
- p. 1
Notice of the annual election of CTC councillors, with details of contested divisions and instructions for full members on how to cast their votes.
- Luggage Van's Progress
An account of touring using a carrier cycle or van to transport camping equipment, describing the advantages and practical challenges of this method of travelling with more gear.
- p. 1
A reflective piece on the pleasures of autumn cycling, describing the landscape in October colours and making the case for the neglected art of late-season touring.