Ctc Gazette, Vol 1911, No 9

Ctc Gazette, Vol 1911, No 9 cover
PublicationCtc Gazette
Volume1911
Issue9

Articles in this issue

  • The Club announces it will appeal the County Court ruling against a tandem crew injured by a straying cart-horse, challenging the precedent that farmers owe no duty to keep animals off the highway.

    p. 2
  • A reflective essay on the relationship between cyclist and machine, arguing that each bicycle develops a character of its own through years of touring and becomes in some sense a companion.

    p. 7
  • A follow-up article on the portable bath device, responding to reader enquiries with additional practical details about construction and use during cycle camping expeditions.

    p. 7
  • A practical touring itinerary designed specifically for two women cycling campers, describing a suitable route and the particular considerations of women travelling independently under canvas.

    p. 8
  • A continuation of the cycling tour through Bavaria and the Tyrol, covering the higher Alpine roads and the dramatic mountain passes of the Austrian border country.

    p. 19
  • A cycling tour through the Peak District, describing the limestone dales, the gritstone edges, the market towns, and the challenging hill roads of this accessible and rewarding cycling country.

    p. 29
  • An ambitious long-distance cycling journey from the Channel port of Dunkirk to Narbonne on the Mediterranean, following the length of France and describing the varied landscapes traversed.

    p. 25
  • A high-level cycling account of the mountain roads of Corsica, describing the passes above the tree line, the views over the Mediterranean, and the wild character of the island's interior.

    p. 29
  • An account of a motor-cycle touring expedition by a CTC member, describing the roads covered, the experiences encountered, and comparisons with travelling by pedal cycle.

    p. 31
  • A report on the activities of the international touring body to which the CTC belongs, covering recent conferences and the development of reciprocal arrangements between member organisations.

    p. 34