Monthly Archives: April 2013

BIkes seen around Newcastle recently

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Vicki

I have featured a postie before on the blog, he was riding an e-trike, but recently I have seen posties on e-bikes too. This one was a woman, which doubles its merits in my book. These e-bikes glide around so … Continue reading →

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On helmet hair

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Vicki

Helmet hair is one of the turn offs for women when contemplating bike riding, especially when it comes to commuting to work or going out somewhere special. I don’t find it especially worrisome, so thought I would show how the … Continue reading →

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Placemaking, liveable cities and bikes

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Vicki

Hunter Streeet Mall Photo credit: Google maps Wikipedia defines placemaking as “a multi-faceted approach to the planning, design and management of public spaces. Placemaking capitalizes on a local community’s assets, inspiration, and potential, ultimately creating good public spaces that promote … Continue reading →

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My Speedwell now

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Vicki

My Speedwell has evolved a lot over the nearly two years I have been riding it in its current “life”. I have covered its evolution in here and  here. It now has an aged Brooks saddle with springs, I think it … Continue reading →

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Helmet capers: product review of Lazer helmet

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Vicki

I have a new Lazer helmet, all lovely, covered with red tartan fabric and colour matched to my Speedwell bike by a happy coincidence! This is me wearing it while riding along Raspberry Gully track. When it was first given … Continue reading →

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Bike friendly infrastructure appearing in Newcastle: Raspberry Gully

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Vicki

This work site shows how more user friendly is being constructed around here now.  It is a picture, taken today, of the entrance point to Raspberry Gully bike path at Park Avenue. The path entry has been relocated and widened … Continue reading →

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The trip in your head

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Vicki

Sometimes when I drive the car somewhere I haven’t been by car for a while I have to mentally adjust the “map” inside my head so I can visualise which way I will be going by car as that trip … Continue reading →

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