CTC Gazette, Vol 1912, No 7
Articles in this issue
- p. 10
The Secretary reports on the Club's current advocacy regarding speed limits and enforcement, noting that the widespread flouting of speed limits by motor vehicles continues to endanger cyclists.
- The International Congress
A report on the International League of Touring Associations congress, covering the countries represented, the resolutions adopted, and the outcome of discussions on mutual benefits for touring members.
- In the French Alps
A cycling account of the great Alpine passes of France, including the Col du Lautaret and the Col de la Croix de Fer, describing the dramatic mountain scenery and the physical challenge of high pass cycling.
- p. 34
A cycling tour through the wild Connemara district of County Galway, Ireland, describing the bog roads, the Twelve Pins mountains, and the life of the Irish-speaking communities of the west.
- A Ride in Perigord
A cycling tour through the Périgord region of south-west France, describing the walnut orchards, the fortified villages, and the limestone caves and rivers of the Vézère valley.
- The North-West Highlands
A cycling account of the remote north-west Highlands of Scotland, describing the single-track roads, the mountain and sea-loch scenery, and the challenge of self-supported touring in this region.
- p. 9
News and advice for women CTC members, covering suitable touring routes, recent accounts by women cyclists, and practical equipment recommendations for the summer season.
- p. 15
An account of a month-long cycle camping expedition, describing the daily routine, the campsites used, and the particular experiences of extended self-contained touring.
- p. 21
Updates from the Roads Improvement Association on the Road Board's activities, including grants for surface improvement and the progress of the warning sign standardisation campaign.
- p. 42
Reports from CTC motor-cyclists on their summer touring experiences, comparing conditions on British and Continental roads.