CTC Gazette, Vol 1912, No 11

CTC Gazette, Vol 1912, No 11 cover
PublicationCTC Gazette
Volume1912
Issue11

Articles in this issue

  • The Secretary's monthly report on Club affairs, covering renewals, advocacy progress, and notices for members regarding forthcoming events and half-yearly meeting outcomes.
  • A report on the presentation made to R.J. Mecredy, the celebrated Irish cycling journalist and Club member, marking his long contribution to cycling writing and touring.
  • The editor's commentary on current matters affecting cyclists, including road safety, the Club's advocacy campaigns, and the forthcoming Olympia show.
  • The editor's personal notes from the saddle, reflecting on the season just passed, the pleasures of autumn cycling, and the prospects for winter riding.
  • A report on the Roads Improvement Association's recent activities, including representations to local authorities on road surfaces and the progress of the national centre programme.
  • A review and comparison of aluminium cooking pots and pans designed for cycle camping, assessing their weight, durability, and suitability for different cooking requirements on tour.
  • An account of the long-distance London to Bristol and back ride, describing the route along the Great West Road and Bath Road, the times achieved, and the experience of riding this classic distance.
  • The concluding instalment of the north-west Highlands cycling series, completing the circuit of this remote region and reflecting on the unique experience of cycling in Britain's wildest landscape.
  • A continuation of the guide to cycling in the Netherlands, describing the polders and dyke roads of the northern provinces, the islands of Zeeland, and the Dutch approach to everyday cycling.
  • A continuation of the Brittany cycling account, describing the inland roads through the Breton heartland in persistently wet conditions and the experience of cycling through this Celtic landscape.
  • A continuation of the Hadrian's Wall cycling account, covering the central section of the Wall through Northumberland, with the most dramatic surviving stretches of Roman rampart.
  • A continuation of the cycling tour through north Germany, covering the final stages of the route to the island of Rügen and describing the beaches and cliffs of this Baltic island.