This authentic 1900 first edition of the Cyclists’ Touring Club British Road Book, Volume III is a remarkable historical artefact capturing the golden age of early cycling tourism. Compiled by Frederick W. Cook and published in Leeds by Chorley & Pickersgill, it documents the roads, routes and riding conditions of turn-of-the-century Britain.

These volumes were essential guides for members of the Cyclists’ Touring Club (CTC) — the world’s oldest cycling organisation — charting detailed touring routes before modern maps or road systems existed.

This edition includes its original fold-out map, making it highly desirable for collectors, historians and vintage cycling enthusiasts.

Item Details

Title: The British Road Book, Volume III
Author: Frederick W. Cook
Publisher: Chorley & Pickersgill, Leeds
Year Printed: 1900
Edition: Original, not a reproduction
Binding: Hardback
Language: English
Region: Europe (UK touring routes)
Condition: Vintage / used; signs of age and shelf wear; map included and intact
Special Attributes: Original fold-out map, classic CTC crest
Subject: Leisure, Hobbies & Lifestyle – Cycling & Touring

A rare collector’s piece and an exceptional example of early cycling literature, perfect for libraries, vintage cycling displays, or passionate historians.

Recommended Price

€120 – €150 (depending on condition and completeness of map and plates)

Personal Note from Sorcha Rosa

“There’s something magical about these early CTC books — they remind us how adventurous cycling once was. Just a map, a bicycle and the open road.”
— Sorcha Rosa

early cycling literature

Cyclists’ Touring Club British Road Book Vol. III (1900) – Vintage CTC Edition with Map