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Monthly Archives: September 2011
New bicycle infrastructure in Newcastle
There is new bicycle infrastructure in Teralba Road, Adamstown. It consists of speed humps and a dedicated cycle lane beside the speed humps. This is part of the marked track that goes from the Adamstown end of the Fernleigh track … Continue reading
Posted in Bike Lanes, Newcastle
Tagged Bike tracks, infrastructure, Ride to Work Day
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More vintage bikes
I like the furry seat of this Roadmaster, even though I would not have it myself. I also like the chrome wheels with white walled tyres, and the fine lines of the chromed rack. This Repco has an unusual shimmery … Continue reading
Posted in Repco, Roadmaster, Vintage bikes
Tagged Beaumont St, repco, roadmaster, vintage bike
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Original bike: an old Speedwell!
I saw this bike at a shopping centre recently and thought it belonged to a cool young thing as it was a one speed and very trendy looking. Imagine my surprise when its owner stepped out of a shop and … Continue reading
The elderly cyclist
I have noticed that there are many elderly cyclists in inner city areas who seem to use bikes as their main form of transport. Their choice to ride a bike could be preference or necessity. I would count myself in … Continue reading
Bikes on Beaumont this week
Sporty chic cyclist Another commuter My shadow
Bike commuters in Newcastle
Most Novocastrian bike riders are utilitarian creatures at heart, they want their bike to be functional and nothing else. If they ride to work, and quite a few do, they usually ride a mountain bike with a pair of shorts … Continue reading
Complaints about Newcastle bike lanes
I hope this article in today’s The Herald, and the associated editorial comment, will make a difference to the bike lanes in Newcastle. We really need separated bike lanes here. And more public awareness about “car dooring” cyclists, noone does … Continue reading
Vintage Raleigh in Hamilton
I am never disappointed on my visits to Hamilton, I always get to see some interesting bikes. Today it was a Raleigh. The handlebars are turned around the wrong way, I didn’t want to touch the bike to photograph it … Continue reading
Skirtguards, second fitting
I changed the fitting of my skirtguard, which was initially fitted as described here. The holes I have used to fit it to were probably intended to be ventilation holes, but they also suit the purpose of holding the guard … Continue reading
