CTC Gazette, Vol 1911, No 11
Articles in this issue
- 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.
- 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.
- Final arrangements for CTC members to obtain half-price admission to the Olympia cycle and motor-cycle show, with instructions for applying for tickets.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.