Monthly Archives: September 2011

New bicycle infrastructure in Newcastle

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

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 →

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The bicycle as art form – bike shadow

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

This was done at Bar Beach a few years ago. It is a great way to raise awareness of bikes in the city, as well as decorating an otherwise ugly and uninteresting wall.

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More vintage bikes

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

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 →

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Original bike: an old Speedwell!

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

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 →

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The elderly cyclist

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

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 →

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Bikes on Beaumont this week

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

 Sporty chic cyclist  Another commuter   My shadow  

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Bike commuters in Newcastle

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

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 →

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Complaints about Newcastle bike lanes

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

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 →

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Vintage Raleigh in Hamilton

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

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 →

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Skirtguards, second fitting

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

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 →

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