CTC Gazette, Vol 1912, No 8
Articles in this issue
- p. 8
The Secretary notes that the unprecedented wet summer of 1912 has left many road surfaces in poor condition and describes representations made to local authorities about urgent repairs needed.
- The Alps: Great Pass Routes
A comprehensive account of cycling the great Alpine passes in summer 1912, covering the Stelvio, the Splügen, and the Maloja, with advice on gradients, road surfaces, and the best directions to ride.
- p. 38
A cycling tour through the remote glens of the north-west Highlands, starting from Glen Affric and following the roads through Kintail and Torridon to the Applecross peninsula.
- Holland as a Cycling Country
A practical guide to cycle touring in the Netherlands, describing the flat roads between the dykes, the canal scenery, the historic towns, and the excellent cycling conditions of this flat country.
- Brittany in the Rain
A cycling account of touring Brittany in wet weather, arguing that the persistent summer rain only adds to the drama of the Breton coast and does not dampen the pleasures of cycling this Celtic land.
- The Fascination of the Roman Wall
A cycling account of Hadrian's Wall from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway, describing the road along the Wall, the surviving Roman forts and turrets, and the dramatic Northumberland scenery.
- A Summer in the Dolomites
An account of a cycling holiday based in the Dolomites, describing daily excursions on the mountain roads and the extraordinary scenery of the limestone towers and pale ridges.
- p. 14
A collection of reports from cycle campers who have been touring during the summer, with practical notes on campsites, equipment performance, and weather experiences.
- p. 7
Reports from CTC motor-cyclists on summer touring, with notes on new machines and comparisons between pedal and motor-cycle touring in various parts of Britain and the Continent.