CTC Gazette, Vol 1911, No 12
Articles in this issue
- The Secretary urges prompt subscription renewal and announces that members joining now will receive the Gazette for the whole of 1912, making this the best time of year for recruiting new members.
- A glowing report on the second Olympia exhibition, describing it as a bigger and better success than the first, with the CTC stand attracting large crowds and many new members joining on the spot.
- The disappointing outcome of the Club's appeal in the straying horse case, with the Divisional Court holding that no duty exists between a farmer and a cyclist to keep animals off the highway.
- The official results of the 1912 council elections, with results in the four contested divisions and the names of all councillors returned unopposed across the remaining sixteen.
- Notes and news from the cycle camping world, covering winter planning for summer expeditions, equipment developments, and reports from members on recent camping experiences.
- The concluding instalment of the novice cyclist's cathedral tour, completing her account of cycling between England's great medieval churches and her reflections on the experience.
- A description of a purpose-built carrier for transporting a camera safely on a cycle, addressing the perennial problem of protecting photographic equipment while touring.
- A detailed review of cycles designed or marketed for women at the Olympia show, assessing frame designs, gearing, and the practical suitability of the various machines exhibited.
- A comprehensive review of the men's and general-purpose cycle exhibits at Olympia, covering new designs, materials, and the technical innovations on show.
- A detailed assessment of the motor-cycle exhibits at Olympia, covering engine developments, frame designs, and the machines most likely to appeal to CTC touring members.