September 1911

Articles in this issue

• Notes by the Secretary: The Straying Horse Case (opens in a new tab)

  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.
• The International League of Touring Associations (opens in a new tab)

  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.
• The Soul of the Cycle (opens in a new tab)

  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.
• A Cyclist's Bath (opens in a new tab)

  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.
• Suggested Trip for Two Lady Cycle-Campers (opens in a new tab)

  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.
• Bavaria and the Tyrol (opens in a new tab)

  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.
• From Dunkirk to Narbonne (opens in a new tab)

  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.
• Derbyshire: Its Hills and Dales (opens in a new tab)

  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.
• On the Heights of Corsica (opens in a new tab)

  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.
• A Motor-Cycle Tour (opens in a new tab)

  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.