December 1911

Articles in this issue

• Notes by the Secretary: Renewals (opens in a new tab)

  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.
• The Olympia Show (opens in a new tab)

  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 Straying Horse Case: Appeal Dismissed (opens in a new tab)

  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.
• Election of Councillors: Results (opens in a new tab)

  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.
• Camping Topics (opens in a new tab)

  Notes and news from the cycle camping world, covering winter planning for summer expeditions, equipment developments, and reports from members on recent camping experiences.
• A Tour Round Some of the Cathedrals (Concluded) (opens in a new tab)

  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.
• Cyclist's Camera Carrier (opens in a new tab)

  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.
• The Olympia Show: Cycles for Women (opens in a new tab)

  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.
• Olympia Show Reports: Ordinary Cycles (opens in a new tab)

  A comprehensive review of the men's and general-purpose cycle exhibits at Olympia, covering new designs, materials, and the technical innovations on show.
• The Olympia Show: Motor-Bicycles (opens in a new tab)

  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.