November 1911

Articles in this issue

• Election of Councillors (opens in a new tab)

  The schedule of nominations for the 1912 Council, noting that only four divisions face contests and providing the names of all candidates standing for election.
• Notes by the Secretary: The Half-Yearly General Meeting (opens in a new tab)

  The Secretary summarises the half-yearly meeting results, noting that the Consols re-investment proposal was defeated and the proposal for using official repairers in recruitment found no support.
• The Olympia Show (opens in a new tab)

  Final arrangements for CTC members to obtain half-price admission to the Olympia cycle and motor-cycle show, with instructions for applying for tickets.
• Why Not Be a Motor-Cyclist? (opens in a new tab)

  An article addressing the fence-sitting between cycling and motor-cycling, making the case for embracing the petrol machine as a natural extension of the touring cyclist's range.
• R.I.A. Notes (opens in a new tab)

  News from the Roads Improvement Association covering recent progress in road improvement advocacy, the gritting of town streets, and local centre activities around the country.
• A Tour in the Rhine Valley (opens in a new tab)

  A cycling account of the Rhine valley from Switzerland to the Netherlands, describing the vineyard roads, the medieval castles, and the great river scenery at different stages of the journey.
• With a Caravan in the New Forest (opens in a new tab)

  An account of touring the New Forest with a horse-drawn caravan, describing the forest rides, the campfire evenings, and the particular freedom of this unhurried form of travel.
• What the CTC is Doing at Bournemouth (opens in a new tab)

  A report on the Club's activities in the Bournemouth area, covering the establishment of local cycling infrastructure and the Club's relationship with the seaside town.
• More Mishaps on the Road (opens in a new tab)

  A further collection of accident and near-miss accounts from members, with a notable account of a lady rider in the Near East encountering local traffic hazards.
• A Cathedral Tour (opens in a new tab)

  The account of a novice cyclist's tour visiting English cathedrals by bicycle, written with engaging honesty about the difficulties encountered and the pleasures discovered.