November 1909

Articles in this issue

• The Election of the Council (opens in a new tab)

  The editor calls on members in contested divisions to return their voting papers for the Council election, outlining what is at stake in each contested area.
• Railway and Cycles (opens in a new tab)

  A detailed examination of the Furness Railway's enlightened policy of cheap cycle return tickets, presented as a model that other companies should adopt nationally.
• The Tall Ordinary (opens in a new tab)

  A nostalgic article recalling the days of the penny-farthing bicycle, comparing the skills and attitudes of early cyclists with those of the modern safety-cycle era.
• Winter Riding (opens in a new tab)

  Practical advice on continuing to cycle through the winter months, covering equipment adaptations, clothing, and the particular pleasures of out-of-season roads.
• A Four-Speeder (opens in a new tab)

  A technical assessment of a four-speed gear mechanism, evaluating its performance on varied terrain and comparing it with simpler two- and three-speed systems.
• Some Notes on the Care of the Cycle (opens in a new tab)

  Practical guidance on maintaining a bicycle in good condition, covering lubrication, tyre care, cleaning, and winter storage.
• Awheel in Central Europe (opens in a new tab)

  A further instalment of an extended cycling tour through Central European countries, describing the roads, landscapes, and encounters of the journey.
• A Week's Tour, Chiefly in Worcestershire and Warwickshire (opens in a new tab)

  H. W. Swift's account of a week's cycling tour through Worcestershire and Warwickshire, offered as a rebuttal to the oft-repeated assertion that touring is on the decline.
• Some East Anglian Crosses (opens in a new tab)

  A cycling tour in search of medieval wayside crosses across East Anglia, combining historical research with cycling through the flat country lanes of Norfolk and Suffolk.
• On a Bicycle in Germany (opens in a new tab)

  An account of touring in Germany by bicycle, describing the roads, the cycling infrastructure, railway cycle facilities, and comparisons with British conditions.
• Improvements to Look For at the Show (opens in a new tab)

  A preview of likely technical innovations and novelties expected to be displayed at the forthcoming Stanley cycle show.