CTC Gazette, Vol 1909, No 11
Articles in this issue
- p. 3
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.
- p. 4
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.
- p. 3
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.
- p. 8
A further instalment of an extended cycling tour through Central European countries, describing the roads, landscapes, and encounters of the journey.
- p. 9
An account of a seven-day cycling tour in Britain, demonstrating what a well-planned week on the road can achieve in terms of distance and scenery covered.
- p. 23
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.
- p. 27
An account of touring in Germany by bicycle, describing the roads, the cycling infrastructure, railway cycle facilities, and comparisons with British conditions.
- p. 13
Practical advice on continuing to cycle through the winter months, covering equipment adaptations, clothing, and the particular pleasures of out-of-season roads.
- p. 14
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.
- p. 33
A preview of likely technical innovations and novelties expected to be displayed at the forthcoming Stanley cycle show.
- p. 35
Practical guidance on maintaining a bicycle in good condition, covering lubrication, tyre care, cleaning, and winter storage.