CTC Gazette, Vol 1912, No 6
Articles in this issue
- p. 10
The Secretary introduces this special touring number and notes that the volume of touring articles submitted has been unusually high this year, reflecting an upsurge in long-distance cycling among members.
- The Road to the Isles
A cycling account of the route through the Scottish Highlands to the west coast ferry ports, describing the mountain roads, the deer forests, and the sea-loch scenery of the journey to the Hebrides.
- Through Brittany to the Loire
A cycling tour from the coast of Brittany south through the Loire valley, describing the megalithic monuments of Carnac, the tidal mill at Morbihan, and the great châteaux of the Loire.
- p. 20
A cycling account of touring through the Black Forest of south-west Germany, describing the forest roads, the valley towns, and the climbs to the high open ridges of the Schwarzwald.
- The Austrian Tyrol
A cycling tour through the Austrian Tyrol, describing the mountain passes, the alpine villages, and the panoramic views from the high roads between the Bavarian and Italian frontiers.
- Cycling in Morocco
An account of cycling in French Morocco, describing the roads of the coastal plains, the approaches to the Atlas mountains, and the experience of touring in this North African territory.
- The Kent Coast
A cycling tour along the coast of Kent from the Thames Estuary to the Romney Marsh, describing the coastal roads, the ancient Cinque Ports, and the chalk cliffs of this historic county.
- Over the Pennines
A cycling account of crossing the Pennine Chain on the traditional high roads between Lancashire and Yorkshire, describing the moorland ascents, the dramatic passes, and the descent to the dales below.
- p. 38
Notes for CTC motor-cyclists, covering the peak touring season, new machines, and correspondence from members describing their motor-cycle touring experiences.
- p. 17
Reports from the Roads Improvement Association on road progress around the country, including the condition of surfaces, the treatment of new road junctions, and local centre activities.