Category Archives: Giant Cypress ladies

Riding Fernleigh Track

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

I’ve had very little chance to do much riding for the past two weeks due to other commitments so when I had an appointment today at Belmont Hospital, and the weather fined up after a few days of rain, I … Continue reading →

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Panniers – product review

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

When Velogear was having an Australia Day sale of some of its products, I thought this was a great chance to get a set of panniers, something I had been meaning to get for a while. I liked the look … Continue reading →

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Why I ride my bike: Part 2

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

I have an autoimmune disease, it struck me 6 years ago when I was 50, it’s called Linear IgA bullous dermatosis, which means blistering skin disease caused by IgA antibodies deposited in a linear fashion in the skin. I take … Continue reading →

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Bicycle mural

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

This mural by Trevor Dickinson, which is found in the tunnel leading from Newcastle Beach to Pacific Park, is just such a superb iconic representation of Newcastle beach culture. From the roped fence separating the beach from the road (a … Continue reading →

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Christmas shopping & other things

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

While I decide what to do about racks and baskets on my bikes, I improvised with my shopping today, it worked well for me, though I think that if I had a long way to travel with a flimsy bag … Continue reading →

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What to wear on a bike in Spring

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

Our Spring weather is uncharacteristically cold, windy and wet lately, making it difficult to know what to wear on the bike most days. I  needed to go to Cardiff and Glendale today and was not sure what the riding conditions … Continue reading →

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