Monthly Archives: August 2016

Tweed Ride 2016 memories

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Vicki

 

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Tweed Ride this Sunday, a few ideas ….

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Vicki

Facebook page This coming Sunday is the fourth Newcastle Vintage Tweed Ride, we will meet at Islington Park at around 9.30am for a day of entertainment and riding. If you haven’t decided what to wear yet, there’s a vintage shop at … Continue reading →

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NSW Cycling Laws

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Vicki

Overview of the recent NSW bike law changes can be found here. The stated aims of the laws were to protect cyclists, yet the targets of those changes were mostly cyclists themselves. Very few cyclist deaths are caused by cyclists … Continue reading →

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Tweed Ride 2016

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Vicki

This event promises to be lots and lots of fun for friends and family of all ages. Entry by donation and please bring your helmet. Muster at Islington Park near the paper bark grove 9.30AM for a safe easy chaperoned … Continue reading →

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Is it better to have a cycling strategy or a transport strategy?

Posted on August 4, 2016 by Vicki

The last Newcastle Cycling Strategy and Action Plan released by the City of Newcastle was in March 2012. It set as its targets: “in accordance with the NSW BikePlan target, increase mode share to cycling to 5% for trips less … Continue reading →

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