December 1910

Articles in this issue

• Editorial: Our Royal Patron (opens in a new tab)

  The editor announces with pride that King George V has become the CTC's first patron in its thirty-two year history, noting that His Majesty is a practical cyclist himself and head of a family of cyclists.
• The Club Maps (opens in a new tab)

  A description of the ongoing revision of the CTC's popular series of road maps in collaboration with Bartholomew, with an appeal to members to report on local road surfaces and secondary routes.
• Cycle Thefts (opens in a new tab)

  An editorial on the alarming increase in cycle theft, particularly in London, Dublin, and Birmingham, with advice on preventive measures and the Club's plan to raise the matter with the Home Secretary.
• General Election and the Railway Bill (opens in a new tab)

  The editor urges every member to press parliamentary candidates on their support for the Cycles Carriage Bill, which must be re-introduced in the new Parliament after the dissolution.
• Insurance for Motor-Cyclists (opens in a new tab)

  Announcement of a new insurance scheme for CTC motor-cycling members, arranged with the Car and General Insurance Corporation at a 25 per cent discount on standard premiums.
• The Norman Coast (opens in a new tab)

  A cycling tour along the coast of Normandy, describing the cliff scenery, the fishing villages, and the roads of the Channel coast between Dieppe and the Cotentin Peninsula.
• Tour in North Germany (opens in a new tab)

  A cycling account of touring through northern Germany, describing the flat north German plain, the Baltic coast, and the historic Hanseatic cities encountered along the route.
• Report of Stanley and Olympia Shows (opens in a new tab)

  Comprehensive reviews of both the Stanley cycle show and the Olympia motor-cycle show, assessing the year's crop of new machines, accessories, and technical innovations.
• Algeria (opens in a new tab)

  An account of cycling in French-ruled Algeria, describing the roads through the coastal cities, the Atlas mountains, and the experience of touring in this North African territory.
• A New Zealander at Home (opens in a new tab)

  A final instalment from the New Zealand cyclists who have been touring Britain and Europe throughout the year, reflecting on their extensive journey as it draws to a close.