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Like most cyclists, Charles was a stickler for recording his cycling mileage. Charles rode nearly 16,000 miles in 1932, according to his diaries.

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Charles’ original handwritten diaries for the years 1924-1927

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Handwritten diary entries recording Charles’ adventures during his summer tour of 1925.

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The cursory chat among cyclists before starting the day’s riding, Charles and friends outside his last night’s abode.

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Charles posing in his formal cycling garb complete with tie and C.T.C. emblem badge.

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A warm welcome was always guaranteed at a Cyclists’ Touring Club hostelry.

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Running repairs – with no Kevlar inner tubes punctures and minor adjustments to tyres were common place on rough tracks. Thankfully, Charles was a dab hand at roadside maintenances.

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‘Cyclealites’ – A contemporary advert for bells and lamps by the Lucas Company of Birmingham featured in the C.T.C. Gazette.

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Brooks saddle advertisement from the Cyclist’s Touring Club Gazette. Brooks are still making quality leather handmade saddles today from their Birmingham factory.

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The allure of the open road, new discoveries await around every corner.

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A scene which could be drawn from Charles’ diaries: the British weather sometimes proved a tough foe

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The yearly, essential companion for every touring cyclist – the C.T.C. Handbook.

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The Cyclists’ Touring Club membership card from 1929.

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Charles’ much stamped C.T.C. members index card. Charles was a Life Member of the C.T.C.